JP2020065669A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for preventing recognition of a display result of identification information not corresponding to performance identification information from becoming difficult by operation of a movable body corresponding to variable display of performance identification information to be executed mainly.SOLUTION: Variable display of a first special pattern and a second special pattern can be executed in parallel, a jackpot as a result of variable display of a decorative pattern corresponding to the first special pattern can be reported in a normal state, a small pattern having lower visibility than a decorative pattern can be derived to a specific area in accordance with the second special pattern, a jackpot as a result of display can be reported, an accessory notice performance for operating a movable body within a range including a position overlapping with the specific area is executable during variable display of the decorative pattern, and operation of a movable body is limited to allow a special result to be recognized easily when variable display determined to become a jackpot according to a display result of the second special pattern corresponding to a small pattern is started during execution of accessory notice.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-33

Description

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

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

  The prize value is to pay out the prize balls or give points or prizes according to the winning of the game balls in the prize area. In addition, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and That is, the right to generate an advantageous state is generated, and the condition for paying a prize ball is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started in the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won at the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. 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 a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and the production identification information (decoration) corresponding to the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed. There was a thing that variable display of (pattern). For example, during the variable display of the production identification information corresponding to the first identification information, the identification information corresponding to the production identification information is switched from the first identification information to the second identification information, and the production information corresponding to the second identification information is displayed. Some display the display result of variable display of the identification information (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  Further, there has been a suggestion as to whether or not the movable body is operated during variable display of the production identification information so as to be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2007-209401 (FIG. 13) JP, 2005-188548, A (Drawing 47-Drawing 50)

  However, if control is performed such that the identification information corresponding to the production identification information is switched during the variable display of the production identification information, the display result of the production identification information corresponding to any identification information is derived. It becomes unclear whether or not it is unclear (whether it is the effect result corresponding to Toku-zu 1 or the effect result corresponding to Toku-zu 2), and the player may mistakenly recognize it. Further, in the gaming machine, which is provided with the production identification information corresponding to any of the identification information and the special identification information, and further includes a movable body which operates in response to the variable display of the production identification information, There is a possibility that it may be difficult to recognize the display result of the special identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information due to the operation.

  Therefore, the present invention can prevent the display result of the special identification information different from the production identification information from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and is capable of operating a movable body (eg, movable body 32) and first identification information (eg, first special symbol). Of variable display and variable display of second identification information (for example, second special symbol) can be executed in parallel (for example, step in microcomputer 100 for game control (specifically, CPU 103)) S25A, the part that executes S25B), and, depending on the game state, the identification information for effect corresponding to any of the first identification information and the second identification information (for example, corresponding to the first special symbol in the non-KT state) , KT state to perform variable display of the effect variable display means for performing variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol (for example, steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120 are executed. And a portion for performing variable display of the decorative pattern), and identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first in the KT state). Special identification that corresponds to the special symbol and has lower visibility than the production identification information (for example, a small symbol) can be derived to a specific region (for example, the lower left region and the lower right region of the image display device 5). Information control means (for example, a portion for performing variable display of small symbols by executing steps 074IWS341 and S342 in the effect control CPU 120), and a specific result as a display result of variable display of effect identification information (for example, for decorative symbols) When a jackpot pattern) is derived, or when a special result (for example, a jackpot pattern of a small symbol) is derived as special identification information, a game is played. Advantageous state control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) capable of controlling to an advantageous state advantageous for a person (for example, a big hit game state), During the variable display of the effect identification information, a suggest effect executing unit (for example, a hint effect effect) capable of executing the suggest effect (for example, accessory notice effect) that indicates that the display result of the effect identification information is the specific result. , A part of the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 074IWS927C, S930, and S8105), and the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect of operating the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific area. (For example, the CPU 120 for effect control is the lower left area of the image display device 5 (display area for the first small symbol). And it is possible to execute an accessory notice production for advancing the movable body 32 to the advancing position overlapping the lower right area (display area of the second small symbol)), when the movable body is operating in the suggestive production. , When the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, the operation of the movable body is limited (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to handle the same). When the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state (the state in which the movable body 32 is located at the advance position) where the accessory notice production is performed according to the variation of the special symbol, the accessory notice production And the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. It should be noted that by changing the operation range of the movable body 32 in the accessory notice production to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, the movable body 32 is controlled so as not to overlap the big hit small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. It may be), characterized. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (for example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the big hit variation of the first special symbol in the KT state) ) Is started, the limiting means for limiting the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information (for example, by executing step 074IWS8147B in the CPU 120 for production control, depending on the variation of the corresponding special symbol). When the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in a state where the accessory notice production is performed (the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the accessory notice production is interrupted and the movable body is moved. 32 is a part for controlling the movement to the retreat position, and, for example, in the case of the effect control CPU 120, if it is Y in step 074IWS922, step 074. By not performing WS927A, during execution of the jackpot variation of incompatible special symbol, it is also possible with a portion) that does not perform character object informational display in accordance with a variation in the corresponding special symbol. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to miss the special result.

(Means 3) In the means 2, when the movable means is operated in the suggestion effect, the movable body is moved when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to perform a state in which the accessory notice effect is performed according to the change in the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 is located at the advance position). If the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state), the movable object 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position by interrupting the accessory preview effect. By changing the range to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, the movable body 32 may be controlled not to overlap the big hit small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol). It may be used as a. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to miss the special result.

(Means 4) In the means 3, the limiting means, when the movable body is being operated in the suggestion effect, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, the suggestion effect The operation of the movable body in is stopped, and the movable body is moved to the initial position (for example, the retreat position) (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B, so as to change the corresponding special symbol) When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state where the notice production is being performed (the state where the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the accessory notice production is interrupted and the movable body 32 is evacuated. The movement is controlled to a position.) With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to miss the special result by returning the movable object to the origin.

(Means 5) In the means 4, in the variable display means, from the longest period (for example, the advanced position (the position farthest from the retracted position as the initial position) of the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position. The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display can be executed for a period longer than the time required to move to the retracted position (2 seconds) (for example, the effect control CPU 120). As a big hit change of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or a big hit change of the first special symbol in the KT state, it is possible to execute a change of a change pattern having a change time longer than 2 seconds (FIGS. 9-2 to 9). -4))). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to miss the special result.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (for example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, in the KT state) Special effect execution means capable of executing special effect (for example, shutter effect) based on the start of the big hit of the first special symbol (for example, a part of CPU 120 for effect control, which executes steps 074IWS822 and S8145). Further, for example, in the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example, the shutter effect is started at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol after the big hit fluctuation of the second special symbol is started in the non-KT state, and the first special symbol in the KT state. The part that starts the shutter effect at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol after the fluctuation of the big hit is started) It may be that there was example. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the control is performed in the advantageous state based on the special identification information.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the variable display means has a variable display period (for example, non-KT) of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information for which the specific display is not derived as a display result. The longest period (for example, the first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach) of the variation time of the variation variation of the first special symbol in the state, the variation time of the variation variation of the second special symbol in the KT state) (B deviation): 40 seconds, variation time corresponding to the second variation patterns # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: 2 minutes) in the KT state: 2 minutes) The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the display can be executed (for example, the second variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: big hit, (Moving time: 5 minutes), the first variation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes), the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information. After the variable display of No. is finished, a special effect for notifying that a special result is derived as the special identification information can be executed without the action of the movable body (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, In the non-KT state, the big jackpot variation of the second special symbol is started. At the beginning of the variation of the next first special symbol, the shutter effect is started, and in the KT state, the second jackpot variation of the first special symbol is started. A portion for starting the shutter effect when the variation of the symbol starts) may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, a light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a frame LED 9) and a light emission control means capable of controlling light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is operated (for example, The production control CPU 120 includes a portion that executes step 074IWS8105), and the light emission control unit limits light emission of the light emission unit when the movement of the movable body is limited by the limitation unit (for example, the production control CPU 120). Is a part where Step 074IWS8105 is not executed in the case of Y in Step 074IWS8140. Note that the limitation of light emission is not limited to prohibiting light emission, and that light emission is performed at a lower luminance than in normal time, It is also a concept that includes emitting light over a period shorter than the normal time.). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of character part control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is an explanatory view for explaining a big hit probability and a small hit probability, and an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the open pattern of a variable winning a prize ball device and a special variable winning a prize ball device in a KT state. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows accessory control normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows gate passage waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a big hit opening. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process. It is an explanatory view for explaining how to transition the gaming state. It is a flow chart showing a specific example of effect control main processing in the characteristic part 074IW. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is an explanatory view showing a prize notice production execution lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process. It is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart in the case of being controlled by the big hit based on the 2nd special symbol change in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display for every timing when it is controlled by the big hit based on the 2nd special symbol change in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart at the time of being controlled by the big hit based on the 2nd special symbol change in a normal state in a modification.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (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 a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change 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 variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

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

  Further, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a right-handed indicator 26 is provided for urging a right-handed operation of performing a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area. There is. The right-handed indicator 26 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

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

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Direction scroll display or update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

  Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, there is provided a display area for displaying a suspension display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended. 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. Area 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-handing notification LED 37 for urging a right-handing operation is provided. The right-handing notification LED 37 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

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

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

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball 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 the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area do not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. Has been done. In this way, by providing the row 19 of nails for preventing the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering, a shooting operation is performed aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). The game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when the operation is performed.

  In this example, the row of nails 19 is provided, so that the game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when left-handed operation is performed. I can't stop. For example, the game ball may be configured to be able to win the first starting winning opening only when the player is left-handed because the first starting winning opening is provided on the left side of the game area. The mouth may be provided on the left side of the game area, and the row of nails 19 may also be provided to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening only when a left hit operation is performed.

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

  Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming 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 the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction to move the bottom surface. The game ball is changed to an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which the game ball can be won in the special winning opening located below the member, and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won. Special variable winning ball device 7, in the jackpot gaming state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the bottom member is moved forward. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it has been moved forward toward the rear, and opening control is executed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning port for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port are provided. As shown in, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction. By moving the ball back and forth, an open state (also called an open state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (also called a closed state) in which a game ball cannot be won at a special winning opening and a second starting winning opening located below the bottom member. Say). The special variable winning ball device 17 is a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit pattern) 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 backward from the closed state in which it is moved forward toward the front, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening which is the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B, when the normal symbol display device 20 hits and displays the symbol, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state where the bottom member is moved forward toward the front, The opening control for opening the second start winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

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

  Further, 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 members are slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are variable. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, 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 or the variable winning ball device 6B. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 7 does not win the special variable winning ball device 6B. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the open state, the gaming ball dropped to the second starting winning opening and the special variable winning ball. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second start winning hole is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening is open, the gaming ball wins the special winning opening. Furthermore, 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 drops to the out opening as it is.

  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 restricting pieces for reducing the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom member. There is. In the present example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with restriction pieces, so that the game flows downward 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 is delayed as compared with the case without the restriction piece.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the variable winning ball device 6B is moved toward the special variable winning ball device. Since the game balls flow toward 17, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side in this sense. Can be said.

  Inside the special winning opening, a switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball that has won the special winning opening is provided. 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 a prize ball based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is not possible to pass the game ball to the special winning opening (enter) to obtain the prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

  Inside 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 a prize ball 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, the number of the winning balls is smaller than that when the gaming ball wins the big winning opening, For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) other prize holes such as the first start prize hole 1 and the second start prize hole. Therefore, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the game ball through the special winning opening to obtain the prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

  Further, in the second starting winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening is provided. When the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection information.

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

  In this pachinko game machine 1, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning hole). Is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in the big hit game or in the KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the game area to perform a firing operation (so-called right hitting operation). )I do.

  At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when entering one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of regular figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

  Incidentally, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, since the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the passage gate 41 normally plays a role as a starting area. However, even when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is entered based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 41, so the pass gate 41 also plays a role as an operation area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that serves both as a normal starting region and an operating region.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  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 game effect frame LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. .

  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, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

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

  In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) while the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state which will be described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the jackpot type described later) as a fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "big hit". . Also, if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" is indicated. Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and the small hit symbol may be "small hit".

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

  In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will be continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, 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 a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  The type of big hit is set in "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, probability variation state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) are prepared. The jackpot type is set according to these. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

  After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a certain variation 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 is performed so that the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

  In the KT state, the KT control that is more likely to make a small hit than in the normal state is executed. With this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hitting game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than in the big hitting game state, but this is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special map variation time (the period during which the special map is changed) is performed compared to the normal state (time saving state), is called "Public hit" in the normal figure game. By increasing the probability of becoming higher than that in the normal state, the control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

  The probability change state, the KT state, and the high base state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. To do. The condition that the end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cut (variable times cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a probability variation state, a KT state, a high base state, etc., and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability that is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (when the predetermined return processing is not executed after the power is turned on, such as when the system is reset). Is ready

  When the big hit game is finished and the gaming state is controlled to the probable variation state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a shooting operation (right hitting operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player makes a right-hand hitting operation by rotating the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player and the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the general education game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

  In the second special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) Is displayed as a stop special symbol, it becomes a "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit" symbol. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" will occur.

  After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, provided that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

  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. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

  After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed).

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

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and / or excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the frame LED 9 is displayed. It may be performed by turning on / off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

  In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative pattern which is not still stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect in which

  In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also called a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation degree) in which the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is “big hit” according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probability variation big hit" which is controlled to the probability variation 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 end of the big hit game state, the probability change state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation big hit” 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 design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before the execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the look-ahead 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.

  Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

  Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, in some big hit type (the big hit type of the big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type which makes the following game state high accuracy state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state by executing a common effect after the small hit game state and after the large hit game state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 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 surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of ordinary figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has 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, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) 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 saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

  The I / O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

  The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch (first counting switch 23 and second counting switch 24). )) Is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 by taking in a detection signal (a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on). By the transmission of the detection signal, the passage or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric auditors or the special winning opening door. It 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, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 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 the special figure game (including a big hit type), and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The status of the game (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening big winning opening, occurrence of winnings, number of held storages, game status), command for designating error, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board 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, Various functions such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery are included).

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). 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 the effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further outputs a sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image, and turns on / off the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37. Therefore, the sound control signal (a signal that specifies a sound to be output) is voice-controlled. The LED signal is supplied to the board 13 or an LED signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing state of the LED) is supplied to the LED control board 14. The display control unit 123 also supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

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

  The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37, drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and specifies the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right-hand strike notification LED 37 are turned on / off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and turning on / off of the LED.

  The CPU 120 for effect control executes audio output, control of turning on / off the LED (supply of sound designation signal or LED signal, etc.), control of the movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, LED signal). And an output port of.

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

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

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

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

  Then, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned 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), the 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 the work area.

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

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

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be 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 when the power supply was stopped, and therefore the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating a display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it 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, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a computer for hall management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process (step S25A). The CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, so that execution and suspension management of the first special symbol game are realized (details will be described later). Further, the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process process (step S25B). The CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, so that execution and suspension management of the second special symbol game are realized. In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel.

  Subsequent to the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes an accessory control process process (step S25C). When the CPU 103 executes the accessory control process process for each timer interrupt, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details will be described later).

  Following the accessory control process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure patterns.

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

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, in the game control timer interrupt process, a test terminal for outputting a test signal for making it possible to confirm the control state of the game machine outside the game machine. Processing is also executed. In the test terminal process, the CPU 103 performs control to output a test signal (right-handed test signal) that can specify that the right-handed operation is being performed. Specifically, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 performs control to output a right-handed test signal during the big hit game, the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, and the KT state. On the other hand, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 does not perform the control of outputting the right hitting test signal during the small hitting game based on the variable display of the first special symbol.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a 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 a prize determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning to the first starting prize hole, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start winning to the first starting winning opening occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information in a first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. To be 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 hold storage number, the transmission for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the first hold storage number, and the look-ahead determination on the effect control board 12. Settings are made. The effect control command at the time of winning a prize set to be transmitted in this manner is, for example, effect control from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

  After executing the first start winning a prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110A to S113A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the first special symbol process process (steps S110A to S113A), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special symbol game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" In this case, the jackpot type is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the first special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either 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 according to the determined display result. . Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", the first special symbol normal processing ends.

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

  The first variation pattern setting process of step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "1". In the first variation pattern setting process, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation pattern is determined using a random number value for determining the variation pattern. It includes a process of determining which one. In the first fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the first fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special drawing game (special drawing change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not reach etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The first special symbol variation process of step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "2". In this first special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the elapsed time after the first special symbol starts fluctuating is measured. It includes processing to do. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation process ends. To do.

  In this example, since the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the first special symbol variation process (step S112A), the first When the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, there may be small hits in the variable display of the second special symbols, which may be controlled in a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is being executed (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is before the small hit opening). Process ~ determine whether or not the value is equivalent to the small hit end process), if the small hit game is not changing the value of the first special figure process flag from the value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process Thus, if the small hit game is not in progress, the value of the first special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop process. By performing such control, the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. Control to do so. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hitting game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol is interrupted (of the timer The update may be interrupted).

  Further, for example, the small hit ending period as the small hit end processing period may be configured to be different depending on the gaming state. For example, in a normal state, if configured to suspend the variable display of the first special symbol, the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes longer, and the execution period and the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol When the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period due to the stop of the swinging of the decorative pattern and the like, which results in a feeling of strangeness to the player. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable to make the small hit ending period shorter than that in the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). In this case, for example, the small hitting ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the normal state, while the small hitting ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state.

  Further, in the case of configuring as described above, for example, in the first KT state, since the game ball is practically difficult to win in the small hit control and no special production is performed, the small hit ending period is shorter than in the second KT state. May be configured to do so. On the other hand, in the second KT state, the game ball is easy to win in the small hit control and an effect for emphasizing the small hit control is executed. Therefore, the small hit ending period may be made longer than that in the first KT state. . In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, while the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state.

  Further, as for the small hit fanfare period as the small hit opening pretreatment period, the length of the period may be changed depending on the gaming state, as in the above small hit ending period.

  The first special symbol stop process of step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "3". In this first special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A to stop the fluctuation of the first special symbol, to stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the first special symbol It includes the process of setting. When the display result is "big hit", setting processing for starting the big hit game is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", processing for starting the small hit game is performed. Then, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", the game state is updated when the probability variation state, the KT state, or the high base state is controlled, and when the end of the number of cuts is satisfied. . When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop process ends.

  The process executed in the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is the same as the process executed in the first special symbol process process (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process process described in FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process process will be described. Further, 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 hold information.

  In this example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, so, for example, the second special symbol variation process is performed and the variation of the second special symbol is changed. While being displayed, it may be a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol and may be controlled to a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is being executed (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is before the small hit opening). Process-determine whether or not the value is equivalent to the small hit end process), if the small hit game is not changing the value of the second special symbol process flag from the value corresponding to the second special symbol variation process Thus, if the small hit game is not in progress, the value of the second special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop process. By performing such control, the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. Control to do so. In addition to such control, for example, during a small hit game based on the variation display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation of the second special symbol is interrupted (of the timer The update may be interrupted).

  Incidentally, with regard to the small hit control based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the length of the small hit fanfare period or the small hit ending period may be changed depending on the game state.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25C shown in FIG. 4 as the accessory control process process. In the accessory control process process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S120 to S128 according to the value of the accessory control process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S120 to S128) of the accessory control process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The accessory control normal processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "0". In this accessory control normal process, whether or not the setting for starting the big hit game is monitored, and if the setting for starting the big hit game is made, the process for starting the big hit game is performed. The value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "1".

  The gate passage waiting process of step S121 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "1". In this gate passage waiting process, control for waiting passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is performed. When the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "2".

  The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S122 is executed when the accessory control process flag is "2". This big hit opening pre-processing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on the fact that the display result is "big hit". Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

  The big hit open process in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "3". In this big hit open process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like are determined. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing 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 accessory control process flag is updated to "4". , The big hit opening process ends.

  The jackpot opening post-processing of step S124 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "4". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the accessory control process The value of the flag is updated to "5". When the value of the accessory control process flag is updated, the jackpot opening post-processing is ended.

  The big hit ending process of step S125 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "5". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state The control, the KT control, and the process of making various settings for starting the high base control are included. When such a setting is made, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S126 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "6". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the special winning opening in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "7", and the small hit opening pretreatment ends.

  The small hitting open process of step S127 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "7". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the special winning opening and the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hitting game state comes, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "8", and the small hitting open process ends.

  The small hit ending process of step S128 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "8". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation 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 to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter / timer circuit) are performed. Further, the 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 are executed.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I / O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the 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. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

  After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an operation of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a decorative light emitting body such as the frame LED 9 and a decorative LED, and driving of the movable body 32. Controls for operating various effect devices such as actions are performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 7 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the effect control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified by the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any 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 of 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 variable display of a decorative design in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

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

  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 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voices or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and sending commands (lighting signals) to the LED control board 14. Various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the frame LED 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative design is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

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

  The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In this small hitting production effect 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 setting contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small hitting game state from the main board 11. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

  The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

  The big hit mid-hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid-game production process, the CPU 120 for production control sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the contents of the production in the big hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
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 of the above basic description was a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game medium and gives points based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player 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 when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus) are mounted.

  The programs and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in the. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed by using the hardware resources of the other device on the 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.

  It should be noted that in the present specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 074IW)
Next, the characteristic part 074IW will be described. First, a game state in the characteristic part 074IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the characteristic part 074IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) that is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and in this feature part 074IW, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). There is a case of being controlled, a case of being controlled to a low probability and a first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and a case of being controlled to a high probability and a first KT state (high probability / first KT state). In some cases, the probability is high and the second KT state (high probability / second KT state) is controlled.

  In the first KT state among the KT states, as will be 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 variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and the small hit. Even if occurs, there are very few cases where the game balls are won in the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about 100 balls per 100 changes). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled to a state in which a small hit is likely to occur and is also controlled to a high base state so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a long time. In the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, the open time of the upstream side variable winning ball device 6B is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is placed in the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, it is controlled to a state in which a small hit is likely to occur and is also controlled to a low base state to shorten the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Also, 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 part 074IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state at the time of a normal drawing is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, while the proportion determined as a small hit when the first special symbol changes is low, the proportion determined as a small hit becomes high when the second special symbol changes (however, it will be described later. (Except for the case of forced disengagement), the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated mainly by changing the second special symbol, which is a game state advantageous to the player.

  It should be noted that the configuration for setting the KT state in the gaming state in which a small hit is more likely than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes. By configuring the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected in the KT state to be shorter than in the normal state, the KT state has a higher rate of variation times for a certain period of time than the normal state, and the KT state is in the normal state. It may be a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

  In addition, the characteristic portion 074IW is configured such that the time required for the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41 and reach the variable winning ball device 6B is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation positions of the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and a group of nails forming a downflow path of the game ball. As will be described later in detail, in the characteristic part 074IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be in the open state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. In the first KT state described later, the game ball passes. The time from the passage of 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 through the passage gate 41. Since it is shorter than the required time of 0.6 seconds, when one gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state. The game ball can be won as it is in the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In addition, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position (the position shown in FIG. 9-33 (1)) above the image display device 5 to the advancing position (FIG. 9-33 ( It is possible to move up and down linearly up to the position shown in 2). The movable body 32 requires a moving time of 2 seconds to move from the advance position to the retracted position as the initial position. Therefore, the upper limit of the time required for the movable body 32 to perform the origin return operation (the operation of moving from the arbitrary position to the retracted position) is 2 seconds.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 9-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the big hit probability and the small hit probability.

  First, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the uncertain variation state (low probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the non-probable change state (low probability state), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is “235/65536”, and the small hit probability is It is "6298/65536". Further, in the non-probability change state (low probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "235/65536" and the small hit probability is "62986/65536".

  Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the probability change state (high probability state), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is “2350/65536”, and the small hit probability is “ 6298/65536 ". Further, in the probability change state (high probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "2350/65536", and the small hit probability is "62986/65536".

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this example, and for example, there may be a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, a judgment value that does not include the judgment value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the determination value for the small hit is not included.

  In FIG. 9-1 (A), the probability of small hits and the probability of deviation are different between the probability variation state (high-probability state) and the non-probability variation state (low-probability state). In (), the small hit probability may be reduced and the outlier probabilities may be matched with each other as much as the big hit probability increases with respect to the non-probability change state (low probability state).

(Big hit type determination table)
FIG. 9-1 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "2R normal jackpot", "2R certainty variation jackpot", "based on the random number for hit type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of "6R regular big hit", "6R certainty big hit", or "10R certainty big hit".

  As shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in this characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is determined as “10R probability variation big hit” with a probability of 9%, and a probability of 56%. It is determined as "6R probability variation big hit", and is determined as "6R normal big hit" with 35% probability. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in the feature portion 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as “10R probability variation big hit” with a probability of 10%, and 50%. The probability of "6R probability variation jackpot" is determined, the probability of 5% is determined as "2R probability variation jackpot", and the probability of 35% is determined as "2R normal variation jackpot".

  "10R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 16 rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "6R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big round gaming state for 6 rounds and is shifted to a high-probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state.

  The "6R normal big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state for 6 rounds and is shifted to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "2R normal big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game state.

  In this characteristic part 074IW, when it becomes "10R certainty variation big hit", "6R certainty variation big hit", and "6R normal big hit", a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) passes in each round of the big hit game. The special winning opening is controlled to be open until a certain number of game balls (10 in this example) are won, and it is possible to win a maximum of 10 big winning openings in each round. On the other hand, in the case of "2R probability variable big hit" and "2R normal big hit", the big winning opening is controlled to be in an open state only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. The number of prizes that can be won in each round is about two to three.

  Further, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to any of the first KT state, the second KT state or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big hit game and the big hit type, How to transition the game state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIG. 9-20).

(Variation pattern table)
9-2 to 9-4 are explanatory diagrams showing the variation patterns (variation time) of the special symbols and the decorative symbols used in the characteristic part 074IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4, nine types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 09 for the first special symbol and the decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the decorative symbol. 34 types of # 01 to # 34 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when referred to as a variation pattern #n (n = 01 to 09 or 01 to 34), it means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

  When performing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 06.

  When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, in the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), in FIG. 9-2 (B) The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 07 to # 09.

  When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the second special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-3 (C) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be off, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. In addition, the second variation pattern # 02 is also determined when the small hit is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. In addition, the second variation pattern # 03 is also determined when it is determined to be a big hit, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

  In this characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs even in the non-KT state, a situation can be expected in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening. Will end up. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), even when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variable time is extremely lengthened and the frequency of execution of the variable display is increased. The number of small hits is decreased to reduce the frequency of occurrence of small hits, and it is possible to prevent a situation where a small hit is aimed at to obtain a prize ball even in a non-KT state. In the characteristic part 074IW, the "frequency of occurrence of small hits" is, for example, the occurrence rate of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, small hits per unit time. The occurrence rate of is higher than in the normal state.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variable time is changed even when it is a big hit. By relatively lengthening the time to 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of unreasonably aiming at the prize ball due to winning in the special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to take a long time to digest the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so that the variation time is shorter than that in the case of a small hit. There is.

  When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of low probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability / first KT state is ended. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since then. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be 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. 9-3 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, one of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06. Is decided.

  As shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), when it is determined that the first change of the low probability / first KT state is a deviation, the change time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second change pattern # 04 of the short change is set. It is determined. Further, when it is determined that a small hit is the first change of the low probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 05 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds for the small hit. (Variation pattern for preparation). As described above, in the characteristic part 074IW, when the first KT state is controlled, the frequency of small hits increases, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened to actually cause the special variable winning. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after shifting to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that some 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. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, a considerable number of game balls may win the special winning opening. Therefore, in the characteristic part 074IW, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 are provided before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state after a sufficient time has passed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member are allowed to win the special winning opening, This prevents the situation where a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. Further, when it is determined as a big hit as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

  Further, in the case of executing the variable display of 2 to 49 fluctuations after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability / first KT state, FIG. 9-3 ( The low probability / first KT shown in E) and the 2nd to 49th variation second special symbol variation pattern table are selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2-49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation patterns # 07 to # 13 It is decided to either. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), when it is determined that the low probability / the second KT state of the first KT state is the second to 49th variation, the second variation pattern # of the shortening variation having a short variation time of 5 seconds # 07 or a second fluctuation pattern # 08 of a shortened fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 1 second, which is even shorter, may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the low probability / the 2nd to 49th fluctuations of the first KT state are deviations, the second fluctuation pattern # 09 with reach may be determined. Further, when it is determined that the small hit is the second to 49th fluctuations of the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds and the second fluctuation pattern # 10 of the shortened fluctuation or the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second. The second variation pattern # 11 of the shortened variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined as the small hit as the 2-49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 12 with reach may be determined. The second fluctuation patterns # 07 and # 10 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second fluctuation patterns # 08 and # 11 include one or more second reserved memories. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when As a result, the pending storage is quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is the 2-49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 13 with reach is determined.

  Also, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation display of the 50th change (that is, low probability / final change in the first KT state) is executed. If so, the low probability / first KT time and the 50th variation second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9C is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state, one of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16. Is decided.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when it is decided that the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state is a deviation or a small hit, a character display such as "end of chance time !!" is displayed on the image display device 5. The second variation pattern # 14 and the second variation pattern # 15 accompanied by the end display for performing are determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when it is determined that the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state is a big hit, a character display such as “end of chance time !!” is displayed on the image display device 5. The second variation pattern # 16 with a predetermined revival display after the end display to be performed is determined.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-2, when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 having a variation time of 10 seconds is set. Is configured to determine. 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, and if the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a long change time, Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is configured to be forced out, the forced out often occurs despite the second KT state and the player wins a small hit. You will not be able to receive any profit from. Therefore, in this feature part 074IW, by changing the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol to a short variation time, the big hit game state based on the variation of the first special symbol is generated before the frequent occurrence of forced deviation. It is configured.

  Note that, unlike the feature part 074IW, even when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit variation of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is not forced to fall off (for example, the first When the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol big hit symbol is stopped, the variation time of the first special symbol big hit in the KT state if it is a game machine with the second special symbol being forced out 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, and if the change time of the big hit is the same short change time as the deviation, the player You will not receive any profit from the small hit. Therefore, if the variation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long variation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time that at least a plurality of small hits can occur. (For example, 1 minute) is ensured.

  When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability / first KT state, the variation after the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state A fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of times. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the high probability / first KT shown in FIG. 9-4 (G) and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation are selected and varied. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (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 decided.

  As in the case of the first change in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), the change time is also determined when the first change in the high probability / first KT state is a deviation. In some cases, the second variation pattern # 17 having a shortened variation as short as 5 seconds may be determined. On the other hand, even when it is determined that the first variation of the high probability / first KT state is the deviation, the second variation pattern # 18 with reach may be determined. Also, when the small hit is determined as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the variation pattern for the second starting winning opening opening preparation (second variation pattern # 19) may be determined. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), when it is determined that the big variation is the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 21 with reach is determined.

  In addition, if the variation display after the second variation is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state, if the variation display after the second variation is executed, the high rate shown in FIG. The probability / first KT time and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the second fluctuation and thereafter is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second variation after the high probability / first KT state, any of the second variation patterns # 22 to # 28. Will be decided.

  Note that, as in the case of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations of the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. There is a case where the second variation pattern # 22 of the shortening variation having the variation time of as short as 5 seconds or the second variation pattern # 23 of the shortening variation having the variation time of as short as 1 second may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a deviation after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 24 with reach may be determined. In addition, when it is determined as a small hit after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, the variation time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second variation pattern # 25 of the variation or the variation time is shortened to 1 second. The second fluctuation pattern # 26 of fluctuation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit is the second variation after the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 27 with reach may be determined. The second fluctuation patterns # 22 and # 25 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second fluctuation patterns # 23 and # 26 are one or more second reserved memories stored. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when As a result, the pending storage is quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit is the second variation after the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

  When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the high probability / second KT state, the high probability / second KT variation pattern table for the second high probability shown in FIG. 9-4 (I) The variation pattern is selected and determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 29 to # 34. .

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high-probability / second KT state, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 29 with a short variation of 1.5 seconds. In some cases, the second fluctuation pattern # 30 of normal fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is 5 seconds is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 31 with reach may be determined. In addition, when it is determined as a small hit in the high probability / second KT state, when the variation time is determined as the second variation pattern # 32 with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds, or when the variation time is usually 5 seconds. The second fluctuation pattern # 33 of fluctuation may be determined. Further, when it is determined that the big hit in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 34 with reach is determined.

  When determining the variation pattern, more specifically, depending on which variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is to be executed, the current game state, and the variable display result. Using the fluctuation pattern table, a lottery process is performed based on the random number for judging the fluctuation pattern, and which fluctuation pattern is to be determined.

  In the example shown in the characteristic part 074IW, the shortened fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the first KT state, and the shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds is executed with a high probability in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a shortened fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be executed in the low probability state, and a shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in 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. 9-5 shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit. 9-5 (1) shows an open pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 9-5 (2) shows the variable winning ball device in the second KT state. 6B and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 are shown.

  First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (1). As shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), 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 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbol, When it is determined to be a normal figure, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined to be off, the deviating symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol or the deviating symbol is 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds is set. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port.

  When the game ball is won in the second start winning port when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, The small winning 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. 9-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball is won in the special winning opening. The state becomes possible (however, in the case of a small hit, since the special variable winning ball device 17 opens for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, almost no winning can be expected). However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.2 seconds, 0.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare that a game ball is won in the special winning opening (for example, about 1 ball for every 100 variable displays).

  In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is finished, the opening of the next variable winning ball device 6B can be performed by the following normal symbol. It is after elapse of at least 0.5 seconds which is a total of the variation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the characteristic part 074IW, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

  Further, in the characteristic part 074IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state. After 0.5 seconds which is the sum of the variation time of the normal symbol 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pretreatment time 0.1 seconds, the game ball is The time required for the variable winning ball apparatus 6B to reach the variable winning ball apparatus 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, Normally, the variable winning ball device 6B is already opened because it is shorter than the time it takes for the gaming ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B while being controlled to the state. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed are likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (2). As shown in FIG. 9-5 (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 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbol, When it is determined to be a normal figure, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined to be off, the deviating symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the off symbol is set to 0.2 second. ing. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second start winning opening opening process time of 2.6 seconds is set. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port.

  When the game ball is won in the second start winning port when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, The small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit pattern is derived and displayed, in the case of a small hit, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds, A game ball can be won at the special winning opening.

  In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely short at 0.2 seconds. Further, in the characteristic part 074IW, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds as an interval period (closed period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened (ordinary symbol variation time 1.0 seconds + symbol determination time 0). A relatively long period of 2 seconds + the time before the second start winning opening opening process is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is short and the interval period (closed period) is long. Therefore, compared with the first KT state. The game ball easily enters the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. However, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 opens only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, so that the winning of the gaming ball into the special winning opening can hardly be expected even in the second KT state.

  In the second KT state, the game balls can easily win the special winning opening and the prize balls can be easily obtained. Therefore, in this example, it is also referred to as "small hit RUSH". In the second KT state, "small hit RUSH" Characters such as “” are displayed.

  Further, in the characteristic part 074IW, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state after the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. It is after the total of 3.8 seconds which is the total of the variation time of the normal symbol of 1.0 second, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds, and the game ball is The time required for the variable winning ball apparatus 6B to reach the variable winning ball apparatus 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, Normally, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state because it is longer than the time it takes for the gaming ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the gaming ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled to. Therefore, in the second KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed are difficult to win in the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In this characteristic part 074IW, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is a normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). This is performed by executing (see step S26). Further, the game control microcomputer 100, in the normal symbol process process of step S26, whether the game state is a probability change state (high probability state), whether in the non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state. Regardless of whether there is a big hit game state or not, it is determined with the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%) whether or not to be a normal hit.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time is the second. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning a prize ball device 6B is made different by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be different by changing the variation time and the symbol determination time between the first KT state and the second KT state. In addition, for example, the second start winning opening opening processing time after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and if the second starting winning opening opening processing time is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to have a different closing period (interval period). Particularly, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is shortened by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state. .

  As will be described later, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the first KT state, the high base state is set by setting the high base flag indicating the high base state, and as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1). As described above, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be opened for a long time. Further, in the second KT state, the high base flag is not set and the low base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2). ing.

  Further, the variable winning ball device 6B may be short-circuited and opened during the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the probability of opening the variable winning ball device 6B is high in the low probability / non-KT state (left hitting state), only a few game balls are fired. Thus, it is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 6B from winning, and it is possible to prevent the right hitting operation from being performed during the low probability / non-KT state.

  In this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time in the first KT state is executed, the variable winning ball is in a state in which the normal symbol is in a variation stop and the normal symbol is not stored. This is because the device 6B is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture with the aim of the variation stop timing of the second special symbol (in the case of a small hit, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the passage gate). The variable winning ball device 6B does not open by the time the game ball that has passed through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17 and the special winning opening can be won). On the other hand, in this characteristic part 074IW, by shortening the variation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. Since it is set to be started, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the firing operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

  9-6 and 9-7 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-6, commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H) are decorations that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of special symbols. It is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a symbol. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of decorative symbols. Control.

  Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (display result 1 designation command) (designation result designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is designated as a margin. Command 9002 (H) is a production control command (display result 2 designation command (10R probability variation big hit designation command)) which designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 10R probability variation big hit. . Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit. . Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot. . Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is the 2R probability variation big hit. . Command 9006 (H) is a production control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R normal jackpot. . The command 9007 (H) is a production control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this characteristic part 074IW, since the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display result designation command received by the production control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is It can be determined that it is a display result designation command for the first special symbol, and the display result designation command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result designation command for the second special symbol, so the display result Although the designation command can be used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be different.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 does not send a display result designation command, but responds to each of 10R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, 6R normal big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R normal big hit, small hit, and out The fluctuation pattern command may be determined, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received fluctuation pattern command.

  Command 9C00 (H) is a production control command (right-handed lighting end designation command) that specifies that the right-handed indicator 26 has finished lighting. Command 9C01 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting start designation command) that specifies that the right-handed indicator 26 has started lighting.

  Command A000 (H) is a production control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. Command A001 (H) is a production control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Command A002 (H) is a production control command (first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped. Command A003 (H) is a production control command (second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify to forcibly stop the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Command BXXX (H) (X = arbitrary hexadecimal number) is a production control command sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Among them, B000 (H) is a production control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designating command) that designates the start of a big hit game. B001 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the end of the big hit game. B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of the small hit game. B005 (H) is a production control command (small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game.

  The command B1XX (H) is a production control command (a special winning opening open display command) that specifies the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds displayed in "XX" is set. Command B2XX (H) is a production control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) that specifies display after the round during the big hit game (display of the interval between the rounds).

  The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that the game ball has won the big winning opening. Command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning a prize winning designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning award designation command) indicating that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached 4. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning award designation command) indicating that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached 4. It should be noted that a command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first valid start winning prize designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second valid start winning prize designation command. Then, the first effective start prize designation command and the second effective start prize designation command are commands indicating that there is a start prize.

  Command C801 (H) is an effect control command (gate passage designation command) that designates that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  Command D000 (H) is a production control command (first customer) that specifies that it is in the first customer waiting state (the state in which the first special symbol is not changed and the first reserved memory is not stored). Waiting demo display designation command). Command D001 (H) is a production control command (second customer) that specifies that it is in the second customer waiting state (the state in which the second special symbol is not changed and the second hold memory is not stored). Waiting 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. Further, 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 a production control command (low probability / non-KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the low probability / non-KT state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / first KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the low probability / first KT state. The command E002 (H) is a production control command (high-accuracy / first KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the high probability / first KT state. The command E003 (H) is a production control command (high-accuracy / second KT background designating command) that designates the background display when the gaming state is the high probability / second KT state.

  When the production control CPU 120 (specifically, the production control CPU 120) mounted on the production control board 12 receives the production control command described above from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. 9-6 and the display state of the image display device 5 are changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 9-7, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. In addition, production control commands other than the production control commands shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command regarding a big hit 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.

  9-8 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is the value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is not performed on the first special symbol display device 4A.

  In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), first, the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120). It is confirmed whether or not (step 074IWS50A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved memory number (step 074IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of first reserved memories is 0, the first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52A).

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM102 to read out the RAM102. In the first random number buffer area (step 074IWS53A), decrement the value of the first reserved memory number by 1 (decrement the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step 074 IWS54A). 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 follows: It is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage numbers = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. 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 each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the first reserved storage number and the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The extraction order is also saved 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 074IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, the low probability / non-KT state is determined and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on. In some cases, the low probability / first KT state is determined and the low probability / first KT background designation command is set. When the certainty variation flag is on and the high base flag is on, it is high probability / first KT state. When the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off, the high probability / second KT background designation command is determined to be the high probability / second KT state, and the high precision / second KT background designation command is determined. Send.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the second special symbol is changing (step 074IWS57A). Specifically, it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing when the second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol is set. When it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69A without performing the processing from step 074IWS58A. As a result, when the variation of the first special symbol is started during the variation of the big bonus of the second special symbol, it is forcibly disengaged regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored.

  The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is changing in step 074IWS57A, a process for setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as a random number for hit determination is performed, and by shifting to step 074IWS59A, at the time of winning the start prize. It may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for hit determination has been acquired.

  In addition, for example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is changing in step 074IWS57A, a random number value (fixed value) that is a deviation is set as the hit determination random number without performing the processing in steps 074IWS58A to S63A, and the small value is set. By performing the hit determination, the hit may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for hit determination was acquired at the time of winning the start prize.

  When the big hit of the second special symbol is not changing, the game controlling microcomputer 100 reads the hit judging random number from the first random number storing buffer (step 074IWS58A), and executes the big hit judging module (step 074IWS59A). The big hit judging module is a program that decides to make a big hit when the hit judging random number matches a predetermined big hit judging value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 074IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 074IWS61A). . Then, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 10R certainty big hit, a 6R certainty big hit, or a 6R normal big hit based on the random number for hit type determination (step 074IWS62A), and the big hit type is stored (step 074IWS63A), step 074IWS69A. Move to.

  If the big hit is not made in step 074IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 074IWS64A). The small hitting determination module is a program that decides to make a small hit if the random number for hitting determination (may be a random number for small hitting determination) matches a predetermined small hitting determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 074IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small hit flag indicating that a small hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol ( Step 074IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69A.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times of the high base state is "0" (step 074IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 074IWS75A. Move to. If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is in the low probability / first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 074IWS70A), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 074IWS71A). When the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75A. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 074IWS72A), and shortens the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 074IWS73A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75A.

  In this characteristic part 074IW, as will be described later, the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the variable display in the high base state is managed with a low probability at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit. / It is a case where it is controlled to a high base state (low probability / first KT state) and variable display is executed 50 times. In the case of the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), when the 50th variation display is started, it is determined as Y in steps 074IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 074IWS72A and S72B. At the same time as being reset, the special figure time saving flag is also reset in steps 074IWS73A and S73B, and the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered.

  Then, in step 074IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75A). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step 074IWS75A.

  In addition, in step 074IWS59A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit, by taking into consideration the game state and using either the non-probability variation big jackpot determination table or the probability variation big jackpot determination table.

  FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing a 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 the special symbol time saving flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is being shortened is set. It is confirmed (step 074IWS1700A). In this example, the special symbol time saving flag is set and the shortening control of the variable display of the special symbol is performed, so that it becomes more advantageous to execute the variable display of the second special symbol (FIG. 9-2). (See FIGS. 9-4), since a small hit is likely to occur, the KT state is controlled. If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern, which is not shown in FIG. 9-2 (A). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT time is selected (step 074IWS1701A). If the special drawing time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the KT shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 074IWS1702A).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in step 074IWS1701A, S1702A, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, Which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9B is to be determined (step 074IWS1703A). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the gaming control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1704A).

  Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 074IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first variation time timer and the variation time. While starting the measurement of (step 074IWS1705A), the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 074IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 074IWS1707A).

  9-10 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit if it has not yet transmitted, and the big hit type. Based on the determination result, one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 7 designation command) is sent to the production control CPU 120. Control is performed to transmit the data (step 074IWS1121A).

  Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS1122A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step 074IWS1123A), performs control to transmit the first symbol determination designating command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 074IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

  When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process, The determination can be made by checking whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is to be set based on the variable display of the second special symbol.

  If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS1126A). Whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process. , It can be determined by checking whether or not the second small hit flag that indicates a small hit is set on the basis of the variable display of the second special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the process is ended as it is.

  If the small-hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit (step 074IWS1127A). . Whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit can be determined by, for example, checking whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the variation display of the first special symbol that is being executed is not a big hit, the process is ended.

  If the variation display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether the big hit type is a 10R certainty variation big hit or a 6R certainty variation big hit (step 074IWS1128A). Whether or not the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 6R certainty variation big hit can be determined by, for example, confirming the big hit type stored in step 074IWS63A. If it is the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 6R certainty variation big hit, the processing is ended as it is.

  In the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (Y of step 074IWS1125A), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y of step 074IWS1126A), it is either 10R probability big hit or 6R probability variable big hit. If not (that is, 6R normal big hit) variable display of the first special symbol is being executed (Y in step 074IWS1127A, N in step 074IWS1128A), the CPU 103 causes the CPU 120 for effect control to the first compulsory symbol. Control to transmit the confirmation designation command is performed (step 074IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

  By performing the processing of steps 074IWS1125A to S1129A, in this characteristic portion 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit or while the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, it is a small hit. If it is a normal big hit (in this example, 6R normal big hit) and the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol And the second special symbol is designed to prevent a big hit and a small hit from occurring at the same time. In this case, on the CPU 120 side for effect control, when the variable display of the first special symbol is forced out, the variation of the decorative symbol is based on the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129A. As a display result, it is controlled so as to forcibly discontinue display of the symbol.

  In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit while the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the probability variation big hit (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit or 6R probability variation big hit) When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see Y in step 074IWS1128A), but in this case, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Based on the small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step S126), and the small hit game is started. Therefore, after the next timer interruption, it is determined as N in step 074IWS1120A, the processing in steps 074IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first fluctuation time timer in step 074IWS1122A is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol that is a sure variation big hit is being executed, during the small hit game, the first variation time timer Is suspended and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

  In addition, in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol, during the variable display of the first special symbol that is out or a small hit. In some cases, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see N in step 074IWS1127A). Therefore, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit, even when the variable display of the first special symbol that is a shift or a small hit is being executed, the first variation during the small hit game. The update of the time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hit game is finished, the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

  9-11 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 causes the stop symbol of the first special symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS2014A). In this case, if the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 074IWS1129A of the first special symbol fluctuation process, regardless of the determination result at the start of fluctuation, forced as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. The outlying design is displayed by derivation.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step 074IWS2015A). When the first big hit flag is set, it indicates that the CPU 103 outputs a big hit signal 1 (a signal indicating that a big hit is being played) and a big hit signal 2 (a signal that indicates that the player is in a long game) to the outside. The big hit signal output flag is set (step 074IWS2029A). In the feature part 074IW, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the big hit signal output flag is set in step 074IWS2029A, and the big output signal 1 is started to be output to the hall computer externally. If it is not during the external output of, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag indicating that the big hit is started (step 074IWS2016A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first big hit flag (step 074IWS2017A).

  Next, the CPU 103 controls to start the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2018A) and also controls to send a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027A.

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2018A and S2019A, in the present example, the right-handed indicator 26 is started to be turned on when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. And the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

  In this example, after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. The display 26 may be configured to start lighting.

  When the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 074IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020A). When the first small hit flag is set, the small hit start designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 074IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pretreatment (step 074IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027A.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step 074IWS2027A).

  In the present example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, the right hitting notification that prompts the player to shoot the game ball to the right of the game area can be executed. There is. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, as a right hit notification, it is possible to execute a launch promotion alert that prompts the player to launch a game ball aiming at the passage gate 41. May be.

  Further, in the state where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, right-handing notification and launch promotion information are not executed, and in that state when the game ball wins the first start winning opening, right-handing notification and launch promotion information (In this case, since it is in a gate passage waiting state, even if the game ball wins the first starting winning opening, the variable display of the first special symbol is not immediately started and the first reserved memory is stored) You may comprise.

  On the contrary, when the passage of the game ball at the passage gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the degree of recognition is low (for example, sound output of small volume or small screen display). Thus, it may be configured to perform a left-hand hit notification that prompts the player to shoot a game ball to the left of the game area. On the other hand, in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), when the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening is detected, a mode in which the degree of recognition is high (for example, a loud sound output or A left-handed notification may be provided by a large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above configuration, for the player who accidentally shoots the game ball to the right of the game area, while performing a mild left-handed notification while the degree of recognition to the surroundings of the gaming machine is low. For the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation, left-handed notification may be performed in a manner in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the gaming machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player who intentionally performs the right-handing operation to return to the left-handing operation from the clerk of the game store.

  Further, in the above case, the left-handed notification may be performed when the number of game balls detected at the passage 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-handed notification is given, and the second start winning opening and the special winning opening are more than a predetermined number. Even if a small number (eg, one) or more gaming balls are detected, left-handed notification may be performed.

  The characteristic part 074IW displays a demo when a specific condition is satisfied, but when the demo is displayed in a normal state, the passage gate 41, the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening is displayed. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be ended and the left-hand hit notification may be performed.

  9-12 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state in which 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. In addition, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, there is a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not made in the second special symbol display device 4B.

  In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), first, the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120). It is confirmed whether or not (step 074IWS50B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 074IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of second reserved memories is 0, the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52B).

  If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM102, and the RAM102. In the second random number buffer area (step 074IWS53B), decrement 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 074IWS54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage numbers = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. 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 each random value is extracted 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 074IWS56B). The specific method of transmitting the background designating command is the same as the processing shown in step 074IWS56A 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 074IWS57B). Specifically, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing when the first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variation display of the first special symbol is set. When it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69B without performing the processing after step 074IWS58B. As a result, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol, the big hit determination value is stored regardless of whether it is stored or not.

  The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing at step 074IWS57B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as the hitting random number is performed, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS59B, which causes a start winning prize. It may be forcibly deviated regardless of whether or not the random number for hit determination has been acquired.

  Further, for example, when the big hit variation of the first special symbol is in step 074IWS57B, without performing the processing of steps 074IWS58B to S63B, a random number value (fixed value) that is a deviation for the hit determination random number is set and set to a small value. By performing the hit determination, the hit may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for hit determination was acquired at the time of winning the start prize.

  When the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58B), and executes the big hit judgment module (step 074IWS59B). The big hit judging module is a program that decides to make a big hit when the hit judging random number matches a predetermined big hit judging value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 074IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol (step 074IWS61B). . Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 10R certainty change big hit, a 6R certainty change big hit, a 2R certainty change big hit, or a 2R normal big hit (step 074IWS62B), and the big hit type is stored (step 074IWS63B). ), And proceeds to step 074IWS69B.

  If the big hit is not made in step 074IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 074IWS64B). The small hitting determination module is a program that decides to make a small hit if the random number for hitting determination (may be a random number for small hitting determination) matches a predetermined small hitting determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 074IWS65B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that a small hit will be made based on the variable display of the second special symbol ( Step 074IWS66B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69B.

  Next, the game controlling microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 074IWS69B), and if it is "0", shifts to step 074IWS75B. When the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, when it is in the low probability / first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 074IWS70B), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 074IWS71B). When the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 074IWS72B), and shortens the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 074IWS73B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B.

  Then, in step 074IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75B). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step 074IWS75B.

  In addition, in step 074IWS59B, in consideration of the game state, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit, using either the non-probability change big hit judgment table or the probability change big hit judgment table.

  The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 9-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, the second variation pattern process has been described by replacing “first” with “second”. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 074IWS1700A and confirms whether the special figure time saving flag is set. If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern, which is not shown in FIG. 9-3 (C). The variation pattern table for the second special symbol for KT time is selected. If the special drawing time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 changes depending on whether or not the probability change flag and the high base flag are set, and the number of changes. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for any of the KT times shown in FIGS. 9-3 (D) to 9-4 (I) is selected. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / first KT state), if it is the first variation, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-3 (D) If the 2nd to 49th fluctuation, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-3 (E) is selected, and if the 50th fluctuation, the second shown in FIG. 9-3 (F) Select the variable pattern table for special symbols. Further, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), if it is the first variation, variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-4 (G) 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. 9-4 (H) is selected. Further, for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability / second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-4 (I) is selected.

  9-13 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit if it has not yet transmitted, and the big hit type. Any of the display result specification commands (display result 1 specification command, display result 2 specification command, display result 3 specification command, display result 5 specification command, display result 6 specification command, display result 7 specification command) based on the determination result. Is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1121B).

  Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second variation time timer (step 074IWS1122B), and when the second variation time timer times out (step 074IWS1123B), performs control to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 074IWS1124B). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (step 074IWS1130B).

  When the second fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS1125B). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process, It can be determined by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is to be set based on the variable display of the first special symbol.

  If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS1126B). Whether or not the small hitting symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process. , It can be determined by checking whether or not the first small hit flag indicating that a small hit is set based on the variable display of the first special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the process is ended as it is.

  If the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit (step 074IWS1127B). . Whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined by, for example, checking whether or not the second big hit flag is set. If the variation display of the second special symbol that is being executed is not a big hit, the process ends as it is.

  If the variation display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether the big hit type is 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, or 2R certainty variation big hit (step 074IWS1128B). . Whether or not it is the 10R certainty variation jackpot, the 6R certainty variation jackpot, or the 2R certainty variation jackpot can be determined by, for example, checking the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63B. If it is the 10R certainty variation big hit, the 6R certainty variation big hit, or the 2R certainty variation big hit, the processing is finished as it is.

  When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (Y in step 074IWS1125B), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y in step 074IWS1126B), 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, and When the variable display of the second special symbol that is neither a 2R probability variable big hit (that is, a 2R normal big hit) is being executed (Y in step 074IWS1127B, N in step 074IWS1128B), the CPU 103 controls the effect control CPU 120. The control for transmitting the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is performed (step 074IWS1129B). In this case, if the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (step 074IWS1130B).

  By performing the processing of steps 074IWS1125B to S1129B, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit or while the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, it is a small hit. If it is a normal big hit (in this example, 2R normal big hit) when the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol And the second special symbol is designed to prevent a big hit and a small hit from occurring at the same time. In this case, on the production control CPU 120 side, when the variable display of the second special symbol is forced out, the variation of the decorative symbol is based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129B. As a display result, it is controlled so as to forcibly discontinue display of the symbol.

  In this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability variation big hit (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, Or 2R certainty variation big hit) When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see Y in step 074IWS1128B), but in this case, the first special symbol Based on the fact that the variable display of the symbols is a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step S126), and the small hit game is started. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, it is determined as N in step 074IWS1120B, the processing in steps 074IWS1121B to S1130B is skipped, and the second variable time timer in step 074IWS1122B is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the second special symbol that is a sure variation big hit is being executed, during the small hit game, the second variation time timer Is suspended and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

  In addition, in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, in the variable display of the second special symbol that is out or a small hit. In some cases, the second special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see N in step 074IWS1127B). Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit, even when the variable display of the second special symbol that is a deviation or a small hit is being executed, during the small hit game, the second variation The update of the time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hit game is finished, the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

  With the above configuration, in the normal state after the end of the first KT state (after the end of the time saving state), the remaining second reserved memory can be consumed, and a big hit occurs at an unintended timing when the player is absent. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, it is configured to provide a variable winning ball device for the first special symbol below the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning port), and a winning ball device for the second special symbol to the right of the game area ( In a gaming machine configured to be provided with a starting winning opening which is not a variable winning ball device) and which is configured to shift to a normal state via the time saving state of the first special symbol after the end of the second KT state (small hit RUSH) As described above, a configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly removed may be applied. In this case, because the variation efficiency of the first special symbol is high, the frequency of small hits based on the variation display of the first special symbol is also high, but the variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly removed accordingly. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second reserved memory in the normal state by increasing the frequency of playing, and further suppress the occurrence of a big hit at an unintended timing when the player is absent. You can

  9-14 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 074IWS1129B of the second special symbol variation processing, regardless of the determination result at the start of variation, it is forced as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. The outlying design is displayed by derivation.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (step 074IWS2015B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2028B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the process directly proceeds to step 074IWS2016B.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag (step 074IWS2016B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 074IWS2017B).

  Next, the CPU 103 controls to start the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2018B), and also controls to send a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027B.

  By executing the processes of steps 074IWS2018B and S2019B, in the present example, the right-handed indicator 26 is started to be turned on when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. And the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

  When the second big hit flag is not set (N in step 074IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020B). When the second small hit flag is set, control is performed to send a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2021B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 074IWS2022B).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2023B). If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2024B), and right with respect to the effect control CPU 120. The control for transmitting the striking and lighting start designation command is performed (step 074IWS2025B).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 074IWS2026B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027B.

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2024B and S2025B, in the present example, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is better for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the small hit game. Advantageously, the right-handed indicator 26 is illuminated.

  However, in the present example, even if the small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol, the right-handed indicator 26 should already be lit when the KT state is in effect. Therefore, in the present example, by performing the determination process of step 074IWS2023B, when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol during the KT state, the right-handed indicator 26 is started to light up in duplicate. Alternatively, the process of transmitting the right-handed lighting start designation command is not performed.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step 074IWS2027B).

  FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing the accessory control normal processing (step S120) in the accessory control process processing. In the accessory control normal process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the big hit start flag is set (step 074IWS2101). If the big hit start flag is not set, the process is terminated.

  If the big hit start flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit start flag (step 074IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a big winning opening pre-opening timer (step 074IWS2103), sets round 1 opening pattern data according to the big hit type (step 074IWS2104), and sets "1" to a round number counter indicating the number of big hits. Is set (step 074IWS2105).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 074IWS2106).

  FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing a gate passage waiting process (step S121) in the accessory control process process. In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input (step 074IWS2501). 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 is input, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag, the high base flag, and the special drawing time saving flag if set, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 ( Step 074 IWS2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a big hit start designation command (step 074IWS2503), and sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step 074IWS2504).

  In this characteristic part 074IW, by executing the gate passage waiting process, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the second special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the passage gate 41 is played. It is configured to shift to a big hit game on condition that the ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21.

  FIG. 9-17 is a flowchart showing the big hit open process (step S123) in the accessory control process process. In the big hit open process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first count switch 23 is in the ON state (step 074IWS2401). If the first count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if the game balls that have won the special winning opening are detected, the CPU 103 counts the number of game balls that have won in the special winning opening. The counter value is incremented by 1 (step 074IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 performs control for transmitting a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2403).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 074IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2409. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening (step 074IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (step 074 IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the winning number counter is 10, (Y in step 074IWS2406) or when the open time timer times out (Y in step 074IWS2408), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. The game is stopped and the special winning opening is controlled to be closed (step 074IWS2409). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the display command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2410). Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 074IWS2411).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening post-processing (step 074IWS2412).

  FIG. 9-18 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (step S125) in the accessory control process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS2200), and when the big hit end display timer is set, moves to step 074IWS2202. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 corresponds to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display timer is performing the big hit end display on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time). A value is set (step 074IWS2201), and the process ends.

  In step 074IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 074IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2203). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has passed (Y in step 074IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation jackpot (step 074IWS2204). If the probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 074IWS2206).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 10R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot (step 074IWS2207). Whether or not the 10R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit can be determined by, for example, confirming the big hit type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. In the case of the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit, the high base flag is not set, so the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is controlled.

  If neither the 10R certainty variation jackpot nor the 2R certainty variation jackpot, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 6R certainty variation jackpot (step 074IWS2209). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the big hit type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process. If it is the 6R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 074IWS2210), and further sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2211). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of the 6R probability variation big hit, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  In the case of a 6R certainty variation big hit, the high base flag is set but the high base number counter is not set. In this case, the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see step 074IWS2502 of the gate passage waiting process), so the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and since the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent variable display, It is determined as Y in step 074IWS69A of the first special symbol normal process and step 074IWS69B of the second special symbol normal process, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter of step 074IWS70A or step 074IWS70B is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  If it is not the 6R probability variation big hit (that is, if it is the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to shift to the high base state (step 074IWS2212), and sets the special figure time saving flag. And shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2213). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (step 074IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state).

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step 074IWS2215).

  FIG. 9-19 is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process (step S128) in the accessory control process process. In the small hit end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS2300), and when the small hit end display timer is set, moves to step 074IWS2302. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 causes the small hit end display timer to display a time corresponding to the time when the small hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to time is set (step 074IWS2301), and the process ends.

  In step 074IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 074IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2303). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS2303), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2304). If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the right-handed indicator 26 is lighting (step 074IWS2305). If the right-handed indicator 26 is on, the CPU 103 performs control to end the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2306), and at the same time, transmits a right-handed illumination end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 074IWS2307).

  In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit in the non-KT state, the right hit indicator 26 is turned on at the start of the small hit game (steps 074IWS2023B to S2025B). By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2304 to S2307, the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is finished at the end of the small hit game.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step 074IWS2308).

  Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic part 074IW will be described. FIG. 9-20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a way of transition of a game state in the characteristic part 074IW. First, in this characteristic part 074IW, in a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player aims at the left side of the game area and performs a shooting operation (left hit) of the game ball. Therefore, in the normal state, the start winning is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, mainly a 10R certainty variation big hit, a 6R certainty variation big hit, or a 6R normal big hit occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, when the 10R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is transitioned to after the big hit game is over, The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). Also, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) until the next big hit occurs. The high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206 and S2209 to S2211). In addition, when the 6R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, after the big hit game ends, the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is entered, and the next big hit occurs? The low-probability / high-base state is maintained until the fluctuating display of 50 times is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

  In the case where it is after the transition to the KT state (high-probability / high-base state, low-probability / high-base state, high-probability / low-base state), in this feature 074IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. Perform a game ball firing operation (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, mainly the start winning to the second starting winning opening occurs, and mainly the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Also, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when the big hit occurs in the KT state, mainly 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit, or 2R normal big hit occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in a high-probability / high-base state (high-probability / first KT state), a high-probability / low-base state after the jackpot game ends. (High probability / second KT state) is entered, and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206 and S2209 to S2211). In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability that the 6R probability variation big hit is 50% in total (see FIG. 9-1), once high probability / high. In the base state, the high probability / high base state is looped at a rate of 50%. In addition, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R certainty variation big hit or a 2R certainty variation big hit occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state after the big hit game is finished. (High probability / second KT state) is entered, and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206 and S2209 to S2211). In addition, when the 2R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214). In this characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being a 2R normal big hit is 35% (see FIGS. 9-1 (D) and (E)), Once the low probability / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 35%. After the 6R normal big hit and the 2R normal big hit occur and the low probability / high base state is reached, the next big hit does not occur and the variable display of 50 times is completed, the screen shown in FIG. As shown, a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered (see steps 074IWS69A to S73A, S69B to S73B).

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, in the case of a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), if a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs, the high probability / low base state after the jackpot game ends. (High probability / second KT state) is entered, and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being 10R certainty variation jackpot or 2R certainty variation jackpot is 15 % (See FIGS. 9-1 (D) and (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the big hit game ends. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206 and S2209 to S2211). Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

  In addition, in FIG. 9-20, the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) describes the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, but the variation of the second special symbol at a low rate. It is possible that the display may be performed. In this case, when a 10R certainty variation big hit or a 2R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

  Further, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, when the 10R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Also, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

  Further, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, when the 10R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Also, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

  Further, in FIG. 9-20, 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, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, when the 10R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). Also, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 9-21 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the effect control main processing in the characteristic part 074IW. In the production control main process shown in FIG. 9-21, after the step S76, the production control CPU 120 executes the first small symbol process process (step 074IWS341) and the second small symbol process process (step 074IWS342). .

  In the present example, by executing the first small symbol process process of step 074IWS341 and the second small symbol process process of step 074IWS342, the variable display of the special symbol is displayed separately from the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. Variable display of small symbols (first small symbol synchronized with variable display of first special symbol, second small symbol synchronized with variable display of second special symbol) is executed in synchronization with. In this example, the small design has a smaller display size than the decorative design, and is less visible than the decorative design. Further, in this example, when the pseudo-relation is executed, the variable display is once again executed after the pseudo-repeated chance symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the re-variation is executed once or plural times. However, with regard to the variable display of the small symbols, the variable display of the small symbols is continuously executed without the temporary stop display and the re-variation even when the pseudo-link is executed. Further, in this example, as will be described later, during the variable display of the special symbol, a shutter effect for displaying a shutter image on the image display device 5 may be executed, and when the shutter effect is performed, the decorative symbol is not displayed. Although it is displayed, the variable display of the small symbols is continuously executed visibly even while the shutter effect is being executed.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, when it is a big hit, the small symbols are displayed together and stopped (when the big hit symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols and the small symbols are stopped and displayed in synchronization with the special symbol. Along with that, the big hit game state is controlled), but the stop symbol is determined regardless of which type of big hit is controlled. As a result, the player can recognize whether or not it is a big hit based on the stop display of the small symbols, but it is difficult to recognize which type of big hit is to be controlled.

  In addition, when it is a big hit, it is not always necessary to stop and display the small design with a design that does not suggest a big hit type, for example, in the case of a big hit based on the variation of the special design corresponding to the decorative design, While the small design is stopped and displayed with a design that suggests a big hit type (for example, odd design if it is a probability variation big hit, even design if it is a normal big hit), it becomes a big hit based on the variation of the special design that does not correspond to the decorative design. In this case, the small symbol may be stopped and displayed by a symbol that does not indicate the type of jackpot. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying a big hit type image, which will be described later.

  9-22 to 9-24 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 074IWS611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step 074IWS612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 074IWS613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

  If the received effect control command is the variation pattern command (step 074IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS617). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 074IWS618).

  If the received effect control command is the display result designation command (step 074IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS620). ).

  If the received production control command is any symbol confirmation designation command (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command, first forced symbol confirmation designation command, second forced symbol confirmation designation command) (step 074IWS621) ), The effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag according to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 074IWS622). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first forced confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second forced confirmation command reception flag is set.

  If the received production control command is the big hit start designation command (step 074IWS623), the production control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS624). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS625).

  If the received effect control command is the big hit end designation command (step 074IWS626), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS627). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS628).

  In this example, the right hit display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the big hit game by executing the processing of steps 074IWS624 and S627.

  If the received effect control command is the small hit start designation command (step 074IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS630).

  If the received production control command is the small hit end designation command (step 074IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS632).

  If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 074IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 sets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handling notification is being performed (step 074IWS633A), and then right. The control for starting the lighting of the hitting notification LED 37 is performed (step 074IWS634).

  If the received production control command is the right-handed lighting end designation command (step 074IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 resets the right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handed notification is being performed (step 074IWS635A), and then right. The control for ending the lighting of the hitting notification LED 37 is performed (step 074IWS636).

  If the received production control command is a low-accuracy / non-KT background designating command (step 074IWS637), the production control CPU 120 sets the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the low probability / non-KT state (for example, The display is controlled with a blue background image (step 074IWS638). Further, the effect control CPU 120, if set, resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 074IWS639).

  If the received production control command is a low-accuracy / first KT background designating command (step 074IWS640), the production control CPU 120 sets the background image in the image display device 5 to a low probability / background image corresponding to the first KT state (for example, The display is controlled with a green background image) (step 074IWS641). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first KT state flag (step 074IWS642) and, if set, the high-probability state flag indicating the high-probability state, and the second KT state indicating the second KT state. The 2KT status flag is reset (step 074IWS643).

  If the received effect control command is the high-accuracy / first KT background designating command (step 074IWS644), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image in the image display device 5 to a high probability / background image corresponding to the first KT state (for example, Display control is performed with a yellow background image) (step 074IWS645). Moreover, the production control CPU 120 sets the high-probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 074IWS646), and resets the second KT state flag if set (step 074IWS647).

  If the received effect control command is the high-accuracy / second KT background designating command (step 074IWS648), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image in the image display device 5 to the high probability / background image corresponding to the second KT state (for example, The display is controlled with a red background image) (step 074IWS649). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the high-probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 074IWS650), and resets the first KT state flag if set (step 074IWS651).

  If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command or setting a flag according to the received effect control command (step 074IWS662). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS611.

  In step 074IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the first effective start prize designation command, a flag indicating that the first effective start prize designation command has been received is set. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage based on that the flag is set in the non-KT state in the prefetch advance notice setting process (step S161). It is a thing.

  In step 074IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the second effective start prize designation command, a flag indicating that the second effective start prize designation command has been received is set. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second hold display corresponding to the second hold storage based on that the flag is set in the KT state in the prefetch advance notice setting process (step S161). Is.

  Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120 displays an active display corresponding to the variation of the decorative design when the variation of the decorative design is started, and a hold display of the special design corresponding to the decorative design ( The first hold display is displayed in the non-KT state, and the second hold display is displayed in the KT state). For example, the first hold display is erased, and the remaining hold displays are shifted one by one to update display.

  FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is received (step 074IWS811). Whether the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, in the command analysis process (step S75), when the variation pattern command is received, a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command is received is set. In step 074IWS811, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the variation pattern command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right hitting lighting flag is set (step 074IWS812). If the right hitting lighting flag is not set (that is, in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol. Confirm (step 074IWS813). If it is not the variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the process proceeds to step 074IWS821. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if performing a variable display of the first special symbol), the CPU 120 for effect control, the value of the effect control process flag is variable display start setting processing. The value is updated to the value corresponding to (step S171) (step 074IWS815).

  If the right hitting lighting flag is not set (that is, in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol. (Step 074IWS814). If it is not the variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the process proceeds to step 074IWS821. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, when performing a variable display of the second special symbol), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the variable display start setting process. The value is updated to the value corresponding to (step S171) (step 074IWS815).

  By performing the processing of steps 074IWS812 to S815, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed in the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the first special symbol. Is executed, in the case of the KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. In other words, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, or if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, , The variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed.

  In step 074IWS821, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to a big hit (step 074IWS821). If it is not the variation pattern command corresponding to the big hit, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. If the variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit, the shutter effect is started, and the decorative design and the variable display correspondence display (hold display and active display) are hidden (step 074IWS822). Then, the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS823), and the variable display start waiting process ends. In this way, the shutter effect is started on condition that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

  Here, the shutter effect will be described. In this characteristic portion 074IW, as described above, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the KT state. The variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the variable display is executed, but since the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed in parallel, it corresponds to the decorative symbol. Not a special symbol (the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state) may be a big hit based on the variation. Therefore, the gaming state being controlled is triggered by the start of the jackpot variation of the special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol in the controlled gaming state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "non-corresponding special symbol"). It suggests that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed regardless of whether the special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol in (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "corresponding special symbol") is changing. A shutter effect is displayed in which the shutter image is displayed so as to be closed in the center from the left end and the right end of the image display device 5. This shutter effect is finished at the timing when the big hit game state is started (the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 41).

  When it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol (when it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state, when it becomes a big jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the KT state) , Which suggests which type of jackpot is controlled (for example, if the decorative patterns are odd-numbered symbols, it suggests a probable variation jackpot, and if they are even-numbered symbols, it usually suggests a jackpot). However, when it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of non-corresponding special symbol (when it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, it becomes a big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol in the KT state. In the case), since the decorative design corresponding to the non-corresponding special design is not displayed, the suggestive effect is not performed. Therefore, in the case of a big hit based on the variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, when performing the shutter effect, during the effect in the big hit game state, the effect corresponding to the big hit type to be controlled (big hit indicating the big hit type The effect of displaying the type image) is performed.

  Also, during the shutter effect, the small symbols (first small symbol, second small symbol) are variably displayed in synchronization with the special symbol, and variable display correspondence display (active display, hold display) Is not displayed.

  In addition, until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 after the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, an operation promotion image that prompts the player to launch the game ball onto the right area and the passage gate 41 is superimposed on the gate image. It is what is displayed.

  If the variation pattern command is not received in step 074IWS811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect flag indicating that the shutter effect is being executed is set (step 074IWS816).

  In step 074IWS816, when the shutter effect in-progress flag is not set, the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is. When the shutter effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step 074IWS817). When the confirmation command reception flag is set in step 074IWS817, the variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped when the shutter special effect is being executed and the corresponding special symbol is not variably displayed.

  When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes a right-handed image that prompts a right-handed operation of performing a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area on the shutter image, and immediately after that, passes A gate passage promotion image that prompts passage of a game ball to the gate 41 is displayed in a superimposed manner on the right-handed image (step 074IWS818). Then, a stop symbol display flag 1 described later is set (step 074IWS819), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS820).

  FIG. 9-26 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS922), and if it is set, moves to step 074IWS932.

  If the shutter effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the variable display result (step 074IWS923). In step 074IWS923, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined that the display is out of alignment), the effect control CPU 120 has only the outlier design or the left and right ornamental designs in which the left, middle and right decorative designs are completely inconsistent. Determine the combination of out-of-match reach patterns. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 10R probability variation big hit), the combination of the symbols arranged in the symbol “7” among the odd left symbols is determined. Further, when the display result 3 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R probability variation big hit), the combination of symbols arranged in odd symbols other than "7" is determined for the left middle right decorative symbol. In addition, when the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit), the combination of symbols including the special symbol (in this example, the symbol “R”) as the decorative symbol is determined. . Further, when the display result 4 designation command or the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit), the combination of symbols in which the left middle right decorative pattern is arranged in an even number pattern To decide. When the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of decorative designs of the small hit design (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an accessory notice effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the accessory notice effect in the variable display to be started (step 074IWS927A). The accessory notice advance effect is an effect of moving the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and is an effect of controlling the lighting of the frame LED 9 according to the operation of the movable body 32. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the accessory notice effect production lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27.

  FIG. 9-27 is an explanatory diagram of a prize notice effect execution lottery table. In the accessory notice production execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27, a determination value for whether or not to execute the accessory notice production is assigned to each variable display result (big hit, out of reach, out of reach).

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 80% to execute the accessory preview effect and at a rate of 20% not to execute the accessory preview effect. When the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the accessory preview effect is executed and at a rate of 60% that the accessory preview effect is not executed. When the variable display result is the non-reach big hit, it is determined at 100% that the accessory notice effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is the non-reach out-of-range jackpot, 100% of the accessory notice advancement is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to do.

  When it is determined to execute the accessory preview effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets execution of the accessory preview effect (Y in step 074IWS927B, S927C).

  Although not shown in the figure, the effect control CPU 120 may, in addition to the accessory notice effect, give a notice effect for suggesting whether or not to make a big hit based on the variation to be started (for example, a serif notice effect, step-up). The preliminary announcement, the mini-character preliminary announcement, and the group preliminary announcement) are drawn to determine whether or not they are executed, and settings are made according to the lottery result.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be used, and the notice effect (for example, character notice notice effect, dialogue notice effect, step-up notice effect, When it is determined to execute the mini-character notice effect and the group notice effect), a process table corresponding to the notice effect determined to be executed is selected (step 074IWS928).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in step 074IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 074IWS929). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step 074IWS930). 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 LED 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 sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the decorative symbol variation time timer to start the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 074IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 074IWS932).

  FIG. 9-28 and FIG. 9-29 are flowcharts showing the effect display during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process processing. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 074IWS8101) and also subtracts 1 from the value of the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 074IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 074IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 074IWS8104). At this time, when the shutter effect flag is not set (N in step 074IWS8140), the control state for the effect device is based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data that are set next. Is changed (step 074IWS8105).

  If the shutter effect flag is set in step 074IWS8140 (Y in step 074IWS8140), the process proceeds to step 074IWS8141 without performing step 074IWS8105. In this way, the variation effect corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol is not performed during the execution of the shutter effect. Specifically, even if the execution of the accessory notice effect is decided at the start of the change of the corresponding special symbol, if the shutter effect is started during the change, the effect announcement effect that was scheduled to be executed is executed. Is restricted (the movable body 32 is not operated and the frame LED 9 is not emitted according to the operation).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is received (step 074IWS8141). Whether the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, in the command analysis process (step S75), when the variation pattern command is received, a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command is received is set. In step 074IWS8141, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set. The variation pattern command received here is a variation pattern command in a non-corresponding special symbol.

  When the variation pattern command is received, it is confirmed whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a big hit variation pattern (step 074IWS8144). When the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a big hit variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 starts the shutter effect and hides the decorative design and the variable display correspondence display (hold display and active display). (Step 074IWS8145). Then, the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS8146), and if the movable accessory 32 is in operation, that is, if it is not controlled to the retracted position (step 074IWS8147A), the movable accessory 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. Then (step 074IWS8147B), the variable display start waiting process ends. In this way, the shutter effect is started on condition that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

  The case where the movable accessory 32 is not controlled to the retracted position in step 074IWS8147A is the case where the shutter effect is started during the execution of the effect preview effect. That is, by performing the processing of step 074IWS8147B, it is controlled to cancel the accessory notice effect being executed midway.

  In addition, after canceling the accessory notice effect which is being executed here, in the period until the change of the corresponding special symbol ends, the change effect is not performed (in the case of Y in step 074IWS8140, step 074IWS8105 Therefore, the movable body 32 is not operated during the period. It should be noted that at the time of step 074IWS8147B, the data relating to the execution of the accessory notice presentation effect may be deleted. For example, by deleting the lottery result data of the accessory notice production execution lottery, an unexpected operation of the movable body 32 (for example, the lottery result data is read again due to some error, and the movable body 32 is based on the data. Can be prevented).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right hitting lighting flag is set (step 074IWS8106). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first 1 Confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 074IWS8107). If the first symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 moves to step 074IWS8114.

  If the first symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the first forced symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether or not the first forced confirmation command reception flag is set). Is confirmed (step 074IWS8108). If the first compulsory symbol determination designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS8120), and if not set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS8113. .

  If the in-shutter effect flag is set in step 074IWS8120, the in-shutter effect flag is reset (step 074IWS8121), the shutter effect end schedule flag indicating that the shutter effect is to be ended is set (step 074IWS8122), and step 074IWS8114 is entered. Transition.

  If the right hitting lighting flag is set in step 074IWS8106 (that is, in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second symbol confirmation designating command has been received (for example, the second confirmation command reception It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step 074IWS8111). If the second symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114.

  If the second symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the second forced symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether or not the second forced confirmation command reception flag is set). Is confirmed (step 074IWS8112). If the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS8130), and if not set, the variable display start setting process. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in step 074IWS923 is replaced with the detached symbol (step 074IWS8113). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per-waiting process (step S173) (step 074IWS8114).

  If the shutter effect in-progress flag is set in step 074IWS8130, the shutter effect in-progress flag is reset (step 074IWS8131), the shutter effect end scheduled flag indicating that the shutter effect is to be ended is set (step 074IWS8132), and step 074IWS8114 is entered. Transition.

  If the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is not received in step 074IWS8108, or if the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is not received in step 074IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 is a decorative symbol variation time timer. It is confirmed whether or not has timed out (step 074IWS8115). If the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for standby effect (step 074IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS8117).

  In the present example, as already described, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit, the variation display of the first special symbol that is a deviant or small hit, the probability variation big hit is being executed. In, during the small hit game, the update of the first variation time timer is interrupted and the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Also, when the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit, if the variation display of the second special symbol that is a deviation or a small hit, the probability variation big hit is being executed, during the small hit game. The update of the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Without receiving any symbol confirmation designation command, the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out in step 074IWS8115, which means that the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted in this way. This is a case where the variable display of the special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed. In this case, in this example, the process of steps 074IWS8116 and S8117 is executed to switch to the standby effect, and then the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is restarted and finally one special The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbols or the second special symbols is completed. The "standby effect" is, for example, an effect in which the left, right, and right decorative patterns on the image display device 5 are temporarily stopped in a swinging or slightly varying state.

  Note that, for example, in the image display device 5, for example, when the variable display of the system small symbol or the fourth symbol is also executed, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted and the first special time timer is interrupted. When the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed, the variable display of these system small symbols and the fourth symbol is also continuously executed. Then, the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is restarted, and when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed, these system small symbols and fourth symbols The variable display is also stopped.

  FIG. 9-30 and FIG. 9-31 are flowcharts showing the special figure per wait process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set, step 074IWS9700), and if it is set, moves to step 074IWS9726. Here, the case where the shutter effect flag is set means that the shutter effect is being executed and the end timing of the shutter effect has not yet arrived.

  If the shutter effect flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set (step 074IWS9701). If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, it moves to step 074IWS9706. In this characteristic part 074IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step 074IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when executing the big hit mid effect. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the big hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but since the big hit mid effect has not yet been executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 074IWS9703 is executed. Without executing, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9706.

  If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set. (Step 074IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9716. In this characteristic part 074IW, when the small hitting symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step 074IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small hit. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been fixedly displayed but the effect during the small hit has not yet been executed, so the stop symbol of the decorative symbol of step 074IWS9703 is displayed. The process moves to step 074IWS9716 without executing the process.

  If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end scheduled flag is set (step 074IWS9702A), and it is set. For example, a right-handed image that prompts the player to launch the game ball to the right area is displayed superimposed on the shutter image, and immediately after that, a gate passage promotion image that prompts the player to pass the game ball to the passing gate 41 is displayed superimposed on the right player image. (Step 074IWS9702B), and proceeds to step 074IWS9705.

  In step 074IWS9702A, if the shutter effect end schedule flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to stop and display the left, middle, and right decorative symbols (stop design, large hit design, small hit design). ) Is confirmed and displayed (step 074IWS9703). It should be noted that when the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command or the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received and the process of replacing with the deviation symbol is executed in steps 074IWS8109 and S8113, in step 074IWS9703, the effect control CPU 120, the deviation symbol The control to confirm is displayed.

  When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (Y of step 074IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9705).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit start designation command has been received (step 074IWS9706). When the big hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9707).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag is set (step 074IWS9708A), and if it is set, resets the shutter effect end schedule flag (step 074IWS9708B) and sets the shutter effect. The process ends (step 074IWS9709A). In this way, the shutter effect is to be stopped based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed, and the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. Then, a big-hit type image showing the big-hit type (“probably strange big hit” if the probability is a big hit, “normal big hit” if a normal big hit) is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 074IWS9709B), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS9710. The big hit type image displayed in step 074IWS9709B is displayed with priority over other effect images, and is deleted after 5 seconds. That is, whether or not the big hit type image is displayed from the start of the big hit is different between the big hit performance when the big hit occurs after the shutter effect and the big hit effect when the big hit occurs without the shutter effect. It is a thing.

  In step 074IWSS9708A, if the shutter effect end scheduled flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the big hit (step 074IWS9710). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 074IWS9711), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the rendering device (the image display device 5 as the rendering component, various lamps as the rendering component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the rendering component) is executed (step 074IWS9712).

  After that, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect process during big hit (step S176) (step 074IWS9713).

  If the big hit symbol is not definitely displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (N of step 074IWS9704), if the small hit symbol is definitely displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (Y of step 074IWS9714), the CPU 120 for effect control stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 074IWS9715).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 074IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 074IWS9717).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit (step 074IWS9722). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 074IWS9723), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the rendering device (the image display device 5 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the rendering component) is executed (step 074IWS9724).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during small hit (step S174) (step 074IWS9725).

  When the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are not displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (that is, when the deviating symbol is displayed) (N in step 074IWS9704 and N in step 074IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect. The value of the process flag is updated to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS9726).

  FIG. 9-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart when the big hit is controlled based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state.

  For example, at the timing t1 when the deviation variation of the first special symbol is performed, the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative design corresponding to the first special design is erased, and the variable display of the second small design and the shutter effect are started. Specifically, a shutter effect image including a character display of "preparing for big hit" is displayed so as to be closed from the left and right.

  At the timing t2 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed, the variation of the first special symbol (forced variation) may be started, but the shutter effect image and the first small symbol are displayed on the image display device 5. Although the design and the second small design are continuously displayed, the decorative design is not changed.

  At the timing t3 when the jackpot variation of the second special symbol ends, the variation of the first special symbol (forced deviation variation) is also forcibly terminated. At this time, on the image display device 5, a right hitting image for prompting a right hitting operation for aiming the right side of the game area is superimposed and displayed on the shutter effect image. Further, the first small symbol is stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

  At the timing t4 during the right-handing notification, the image display device 5 displays the gate-passage promotion image for prompting passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 on the right-handing image. At this time, since the variation has ended, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are hidden.

  From the timing t5 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the big hit game state is controlled. At this time, on the image display device 5, the right-handed image and the gate passage promotion image are moved so as to open from the center to the left and right to be hidden, whereby the shutter effect is finished. Note that the shutter effect image that has been superimposed and displayed on the rear surface side of the right-handed image is also not displayed.

  At the timing t6 during the period from the start of the jackpot gaming state until 5 seconds have passed, the jackpot type image including the characters "probable variation jackpot" is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, at the timing t7 when 5 seconds have passed since the big hit game state was started, the big hit type effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 after the big hit type image is hidden.

  FIG. 9-33 is an explanatory view showing the control of the movable body 32 when the big hit is controlled based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state.

  In FIG. 9-33 (1), in a normal state, the first special symbol is fluctuating, and the second special symbol is not fluctuating. At this time, the movable body 32 is located at the retracted position, and the image display device 5 displays the decorative design corresponding to the variation of the first special design in the center in a variably manner, and the variation of the first special design. The corresponding first small symbol is variably displayed at the lower left, and the second small symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol is displayed at the lower right as it was at the last variation stop.

  FIG. 9-33 (2) shows a state in which the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advance position by developing reach reach corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and performing the accessory notice advancement. . At this time, the frame LED 9 is controlled to emit light. Moreover, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are hidden by the movable body 32 that has moved to the advance position.

  FIGS. 9-33 (3) and (4) show the state where the big hit variation of the second special symbol is started when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position. At this time, the shutter effect image including the character display "big hit preparing" is displayed so as to be closed from the left and right to start the shutter effect and erase the decorative pattern (FIG. 9-33 (3)). reference). Then, the origin is returned by moving the movable body 32 from the advance position to the retreat position, and the player can visually recognize the first small symbol and the second small symbol hidden by the movable body 32 (FIG. 9-33). (See (4)). At this time, the light emission control of the frame LED 9 is also stopped.

  FIG. 9-33 (5) shows a state in which the jackpot variation of the second special symbol has ended. At this time, the first small symbol is forcibly stopped, the disengaged symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol.

  As described above, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the movable machine (in this example, the movable body 32) that is a gaming machine that can execute a predetermined game and the first identification information (book) In the example, the variable display execution means (in this example, a game control micro) capable of executing the variable display of the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (the second special symbol in this example) in parallel. Performance identification information corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information (the book) in the computer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) that executes steps S25A and S25B) and the game state. In the example, in the non-KT state, corresponding to the first special symbol, in the KT state variable display means for effect display (variable display of the second special symbol) (in this example, the step in the CPU 120 for effect control) By performing S170 to S173, the portion for performing variable display of the decorative pattern), and the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information (in the present example, the second in the non-KT state) Special design, the first special design in the KT state), the special identification information (small design in this example) whose visibility is lower than the production identification information is the specific area (lower left in the image display device 5 in this example) Area and lower right area) of the special identification information control means (in this example, a portion for performing variable display of small symbols by executing steps 074IWS341, S342 in the production control CPU 120) and production identification information. When a specific result (in this example, a jackpot pattern of a decorative pattern) is derived as a display result of variable display, or as a special result as special identification information (in this example, Advantageous state control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, in this example) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol big hit pattern) is derived. The CPU 103) executes the steps S122 to S125) and suggestive effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information is the specific result during the variable display of the effect identification information ( In the present example, there is provided a suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a character notice notice effect (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 074IWS927C, S930, S8105), and the suggestion effect executing means is a specific area. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect of operating the movable body in a range including a position overlapping with (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 It is possible to execute an accessory notice effect in which the movable body 32 is advanced to the advance position that overlaps the lower left area (display area for the first small symbol) and the lower right area (display area for the second small symbol) in the image display device 5. ), Control is performed so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B, so as to change the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol. When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol is started in the state where the movable body 32 is located at the advanced position, the feature notice announcement is interrupted to move. The body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. In addition, in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control does not perform step 074IWS927A when Y in step 074IWS922, so that during the execution of the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, the character corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol. No notice production is performed. ) Decided. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

  Also, when the movable body is operating based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol, when the big hit symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is based on the special symbol corresponding to the operation of the movable body (corresponding special symbol). It is expected that the player will mistakenly recognize this as a big hit, but by controlling the movable body and the special result so that they do not overlap with each other, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake.

  It should be noted that "controlling the movable body and the special result so as not to overlap" means at least one of limiting the operation of the movable body 32 and limiting the stop display of the big hit symbol of the small symbol. Anything can be used as long as it can be controlled.

  The operation of the movable body 32 may be limited, for example, by moving the movable body 32, which is already located at the overlapping position overlapping the special area, to a non-overlapping position not overlapping the special area (for the special result). By moving to the derivation timing, the effect time of the effect using the movable body 32 may be secured as long as possible, or by moving in advance to the timing before the derivation of the special result, the special result Derivation may be suggested), or the movable body 32 located at the non-overlapping position may be controlled so as not to move to the overlapping position (the movable body 32 is placed at a position overlapping the special area). It is possible not to execute the accessory notice effect itself to be moved, and to change the operation range of the movable body 32 in the accessory notice effect to a special range that does not include the overlapping position. Alternatively, the execution of the accessory notice production may be stopped in a period before the movable body 32 starts moving in the accessory notice production and before the movable body 32 is positioned at the overlapping position. The case of not performing may be due to not performing the accessory notice production execution lottery, or after performing the accessory notice production execution lottery and determining to execute the accessory notice production. It may be by canceling the execution of the production.).

  To limit the stop display of the big hit symbols of the small symbols, for example, when the movable body 32 is located at the advanced position at the derivation timing of the non-corresponding special symbol, the stop position of the small symbols is different from the special area. It may be changed to a special area.

  In addition, "the special identification information can be derived to the specific area" is a concept including that the special identification information is variably displayed and that it is not displayed. It is possible to derive without performing variable display of the special identification information, for example, derive the special identification information to the specific area only when the variable display of the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information is stopped (non-corresponding special symbol) The display result of the small symbol may be stopped and displayed only when the fluctuation is stopped.

  In addition, in the present characteristic portion 074IW, both the first small symbol and the second small symbol are variably displayed regardless of the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol varies. It may not be displayed. For example, since the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variably displayed in the non-KT state, the first small symbol may be deleted and the second small symbol may be variably displayed. Further, for example, in the KT state, since the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed, the second small symbol may be deleted and the first small symbol may be variably displayed.

  In addition, according to the feature section 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (in the present example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special in the KT state). After the start of the big hit variation of the symbol), the restriction means for limiting the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information (in this example, by executing step 074IWS8147B in the effect control CPU 120), When the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state (the state in which the movable body 32 is located at the advance position) where the accessory notice production is performed according to the variation of the special symbol, the accessory notice production And the movement control of the movable body 32 to the retracted position is interrupted in this example, and in the present example, in the case of Y in step 074IWS922 in the effect control CPU 120. By not performing the step 074IWS927A, during execution of the jackpot variation of incompatible special symbol, it was decided having a portion) that does not perform character object informational display in accordance with a variation in the corresponding special symbol. This makes it difficult to miss the special result.

  Further, according to this feature part 074IW, when the movable means is operated in the suggestive effect, the limiting means starts the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived, Limit the operation of the movable body (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to perform a state in which the accessory notice production is performed according to the change in the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 advances. When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the position), the movable object 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position by interrupting the accessory notice effect. By changing the operation range of the body 32 to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, the movable body 32 is controlled so as not to overlap the big hit small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. And also it may) be with. This makes it difficult to miss the special result.

  Further, according to this feature part 074IW, when the movable means is operated in the suggestive effect, the limiting means starts the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived, The operation of the movable body in the suggested effect is stopped, and the movable body is moved to the initial position (for example, the retreat position) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to change the corresponding special symbol). Accordingly, when the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state in which the accessory notice production is being performed (the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the accessory notice production is interrupted and movable. The body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position.). With this, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to make it difficult to miss the special result.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, the variable display means has the longest period (in this example, the advance position (the retracted position as the initial position) from the longest return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position. The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display can be executed for a period longer than the time required for moving from the distant position) to the retracted position (2 seconds) (in this example, The production control CPU 120 can execute fluctuation of a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time longer than 2 seconds as a big hit fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or a big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol in the KT state (Fig. 9-2 to FIG. 9-4)). This makes it difficult to miss the special result.

  Further, according to this feature portion 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (in the present example, the jackpot variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state) The special effect executing means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 074IWS822 and S8145) capable of executing the special effect (in this example, the shutter effect) based on the start of the jackpot fluctuation. ). Accordingly, it is possible to easily recognize that the control is performed in the advantageous state based on the special identification information.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, a light emitting means capable of emitting light (frame LED 9 in this example) and a light emitting control means capable of performing light emission control of the light emitting means when the movable body is operated (production control in this example). And a portion of CPU 120 for executing step 074IWS8105), the light emission control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the movement of the movable body is limited by the limiting means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). Is a part where step 074IWS8105 is not executed in the case of Y in step 074IWS8140. Note that the limitation of light emission is not limited to prohibiting light emission, and light emission at a lower luminance than that in normal time is used. , Which is a concept including light emission over a period shorter than the normal time). This can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  As described above, the big hit symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 are controlled so as not to overlap, but the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body are displaced. Control such that 32 does not overlap (for example, when the deviation variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, the operation of the movable body 32 based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol is stopped, or The control of the movable body 32 based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol during the deviation of the corresponding special symbol is not performed). This is a transition of the game state is accompanied when it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, while the deviation does not accompany the transition of the gaming state, so if the player misses the deviation symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol, This is because the risk is low compared to the case where the player misses the big hit symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol.

  Further, if control is performed such that the deviating symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 do not overlap, it is assumed that the frequency of operating the movable body 32 is significantly reduced. Therefore, in order to prevent this, the control is not performed so that the detached symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 do not overlap.

  Further, in the characteristic part 074IW, as the operation pattern of the movable body 32, only a single pattern for moving from the retracted position to the advanced position is provided, but a plurality of operation patterns may be provided. . For example, the first operation pattern that moves from the retracted position to the advance position and the second operation pattern that moves from the retracted position to the position that does not hide the small symbol may be provided as the operation pattern of the movable body 32. In that case, based on the fact that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, it may be possible to limit only the motion according to the first motion pattern, or the first motion pattern and the second motion pattern. It is also possible to limit the operations by both patterns of.

  When only the movement according to the first movement pattern is limited, the movement according to the second movement pattern is not limited, so that it is difficult to recognize the small symbol of the big hit symbol while suppressing the decrease in the movement frequency of the movable body 32. Can be prevented. When the operations by both the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern are restricted, it is possible to prevent the small symbols of the big hit symbols from becoming difficult to recognize while reducing the processing load.

  Further, in the characteristic part 074IW, the single movable body is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of movable bodies may be provided. For example, it is also possible to provide a first movable body (movable body 32) whose operating range includes a position overlapping a small symbol and a second movable body whose operating range does not include a position overlapping a small symbol. Good. In that case, based on the fact that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, only the operation of the first movable body may be limited, or the first movable body and the second movable body. It is also possible to limit the movements of both movable bodies.

  When only the operation of the first movable body is limited, the operation of the second movable body is not limited, so that it is difficult to recognize the small symbol of the big hit symbol while suppressing a decrease in the operation frequency of the plurality of movable bodies. Can be prevented. When the operations of both the first movable body and the second movable body are limited, it is possible to prevent the small symbol of the big hit symbol from being difficult to recognize while reducing the processing load.

  Further, the shutter effect as the special effect is to be started at the timing when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be started at the timing when the variation of the corresponding special symbol during the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started. Specifically, the following modified example will be described. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  Although illustration is omitted, as the variation pattern in the modified example, instead of the first variation pattern # 09 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 10 seconds; see FIG. 9-2), the first variation pattern # 50 (variation Contents: Big hit, fluctuation time: 3 minutes). Therefore, the variation pattern having the longest variation time among the variation patterns of the deviation variation of the corresponding special symbol (first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B is lost, variation time: 40 seconds), in the KT state Over a period longer than the second variation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: out, variation time: 2 minutes)), the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol (the second variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state) (Variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minutes), first variation pattern # 50 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes) in the KT state can be executed.

  In addition, the production control CPU 120 in the modified example sets a predetermined flag when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol (for example, the variable display effect process), and the corresponding special symbol is changed. The shutter effect is started when the predetermined flag is set at the start of fluctuation (for example, variable display start waiting processing). Then, while the shutter effect is being executed, the accessory notice effect corresponding to the change in the corresponding special symbol that has triggered the shutter effect is not executed (for example, the accessory notice effect execution lottery (step 074IWS927A) is performed. It does not matter whether it is not present or the lottery result is canceled although the processing is performed).

  In addition, the production control CPU 120 in the modified example, when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, the movable body 32 is moved to the retracted position (even when the movable body 32 is in operation). The process of moving to the initial position (step 074IW8147) is not performed. That is, even when the big hit fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, the accessory notice effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is executed as planned.

  FIG. 9-34 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart when the big hit is controlled based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state in the modified example.

  For example, at the timing T1 when the deviation variation of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit variation of the second special symbol is started based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening. At this time, on the image display device 5, while the decorative design corresponding to the first special design and the first small design are variably displayed, the variable display of the second small design is started. Further, a variable display corresponding display (active display and reserved symbol) corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol is displayed.

  At the timing T2 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed, the variation of the first special symbol (forced variation) is started. At this time, a shutter effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 so as to be closed from the left and right, including a character display of "preparing for big hit", so that shutter effect is started. At this time, the decorative design and the variable display correspondence display (active display and hold design) are hidden, but the first small design and the second small design are continuously displayed.

  At the timing T3 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed, variation of the first special symbol (forced variation) may be started, but the shutter effect image and the first small symbol are displayed on the image display device 5. Although the design and the second small design are continuously displayed, the decorative design is not changed.

  At the timing T4 when the jackpot variation of the second special symbol ends, the variation (forced deviation variation) of the first special symbol is also forcibly terminated. At this time, on the image display device 5, a right hitting image for prompting a right hitting operation for aiming the right side of the game area is superimposed and displayed on the shutter effect image. Further, the first small symbol is stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

  At timing T5 during the right-handing notification, the image display device 5 displays a gate passage promotion image that prompts passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 on the right-handing image. At this time, since the variation has ended, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are hidden.

  From the timing T6 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the big hit game state is controlled. At this time, on the image display device 5, the right-handed image and the gate passage promotion image are moved so as to open from the center to the left and right to be hidden, whereby the shutter effect is finished. Note that the shutter effect image that has been superimposed and displayed on the rear surface side of the right-handed image is also not displayed.

  At timing T6 during the period from the start of the jackpot gaming state until 5 seconds elapse, the jackpot type image including the characters "probable variation jackpot" is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, at the timing T8 when 5 seconds have passed since the big hit game state was started, the big hit type effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 after the big hit type image is hidden.

  As described above, in the modified example, the variable display means changes the display period of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information for which the specific display is not derived as the display result (in the present example, the variable display period in the non-KT state). Out of variation time of 1 special symbol, variation time of out variation of the second special symbol in the KT state), the longest period (in this example, the first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B) (Variation time): 40 seconds, special display for a period longer than the second variation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 in the KT state (variation time: 2 minutes corresponding to variation content: loss) It is possible to perform variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information that derives (in this example, the second variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 ), The first variation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes), the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information ends. After that, a special effect for notifying that a special result will be derived as special identification information can be executed without the movement of the movable body (in this example, the non-KT state in the effect control CPU 120). At the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol after the fluctuation of the big bonus of the second special symbol is started, the shutter effect is started, and the fluctuation of the second special symbol of the next big symbol that the fluctuation of the big bonus of the first special symbol is started in the KT state A portion for starting the shutter effect at the start) may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

  Specifically, the variation pattern having the longest variation time among the variation patterns of the deviation variation of the corresponding special symbol (first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B is lost, variation time: 40 seconds), KT Over a period longer than the second variation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: out, variation time: 2 minutes) in the state, the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol (the second variation pattern in the non-KT state) # 03 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minutes), the first variation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes)) can be executed, so the corresponding special symbol falls When the big hit fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation, the deviating fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol will always end earlier than the big hit fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol. Even when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advance position based on the deviation of the corresponding special symbol, the movable body 32 is moved to the retracted position before the stop display period of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. Since the movement is controlled, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 and the big hit symbol of the small symbol from overlapping. Further, since it is not necessary to monitor the operation of the movable body 32 based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol (it is not necessary to perform the processing of steps 074IWS8147A and S8147B), the processing load can be reduced.

  Furthermore, by performing the shutter effect without the operation of the movable body 32, when the big hit fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is later than the fluctuation. Since the movable body 32 is not operated during the change of the corresponding special symbol, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 and the big hit symbol of the small symbol from overlapping.

  Then, as described above, even when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, the accessory notice effect corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol is executed as planned. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 and the driving part from being overlapped with the big hit symbol of the small symbol while preventing the movable member 32 and the driving unit from being overloaded by urgently stopping the operation of the movable symbol 32. You can

  In addition, according to this feature section 074IW, the identification information (special symbols in this example) is variably displayed, and it is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a jackpot gaming state). Then, the variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information (the first special symbol in this example) and the variable display of the second identification information (the second special symbol in this example) in parallel ( In this example, a part for executing steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) and a specific display result (a big hit symbol in this example) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display. When controlled, control to any one of a plurality of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (in this example, 10R sure change big hit, 6R sure change big hit, 6R normal big hit, 2R sure change big hit, 2R normal big hit) Capable advantageous state control means (in this example, the part for executing steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)), and a plurality of game states different from the advantageous state (in this example, , A high-probability state, a low-probability state, a high-base state, a low-base state, a KT state, a non-KT state), the game state control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically Corresponding to the variable display of any one of the first identification information and the second identification information (the decoration in this example), and the CPU 103) executes the steps 074IWS2206, S2208, S2210 to S2213). (Variable display), and when controlled to an advantageous state, a predetermined effect that suggests the type of the advantageous state Executable effect execution means (in this example, by performing steps S170 to S173 in the CPU120 for effect control, variable display of decorative symbols is performed, and by executing steps 074IWS923 and S9703, decorative symbols according to the jackpot type are displayed. The portion for performing stop display), and the effect executing means is based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the first special symbol in the non-KT state, the second special symbol in the KT state) corresponding to the identification information for effect. In the case where the identification information is variably displayed, the predetermined effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9703), and the identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information ( In this example, based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state) In the advantageous state, the predetermined effect is not executed during the variable display of the identification information, and the specific effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state based on the start of the advantageous state control (in this example, It is characterized in that the big hit type image is displayed) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute step 074IWS9703, but executes step 074IWS9709B). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the correspondence relationship between the production identification information and the identification information, and perform the production corresponding to the type of advantageous state at an appropriate timing.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, the big hit symbol indicating the big hit type is stopped and displayed as the “predetermined effect”, but the effect is not limited to this as long as the effect suggests the type of the advantageous state. For example, a character image such as "10R probability variation big hit" indicating the type of advantageous state may be displayed, or a display such as "attack probability" indicating 2R probability variation big hit may be displayed. However, the kind of advantageous state may be suggested by the kind, color, pattern, etc. of the display character.

  Further, in the "predetermined effect", the jackpot type itself may be suggested, or the category of the jackpot type may be suggested. For example, as a category of jackpot type, whether it is a jackpot that shifts to the probability variation state, whether it is a jackpot that shifts to a high base state, whether it is a jackpot that shifts to a KT state, or a prize for the player. It may indicate whether or not the ball is a big hit of the type expected.

  Further, in the characteristic part 074IW, if the left-middle-right decorative design is a "7" design, 10R probability variation big hit, if the left-middle-right decoration design is an odd number other than "7", 6R probability variation big hit, medium decoration pattern If the combination of symbols including the special symbol (in this example, the symbol "R") is 2R certainty jackpot, if the left, middle and right decorative symbols are even symbols, 6R regular jackpot and 2R regular jackpot must be controlled. That is, although it was decided to always control the jackpot of the type suggested in the "predetermined effect", it is not limited to this, and after performing the predetermined effect, a type different from the type suggested in the predetermined effect. It is also possible to perform a notification effect informing that the control is performed to the jackpot and to be controlled to the jackpot of the type notified by the notification effect.

  For example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative design that suggests the type of jackpot, the effect of changing the decorative pattern again and then stopping and displaying the decorative design corresponding to the type of jackpot that is actually controlled (so-called re-lottery effect ) May be executed as a notification effect and then controlled to a big hit game state.

  Further, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative design that suggests a big hit type, based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the decorative pattern corresponding to the big hit of the type to be actually controlled is stopped. It is also possible to execute the displayed effect as a notification effect and then control the big hit game state.

  In addition, for example, after performing a predetermined effect to stop and display a decorative pattern that suggests the type of jackpot, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and actually controlled during the jackpot gaming state (for example, during the round or ending). You may perform the notification production | generation which notifies the big hit of the classification which exists.

  Further, as the "specific effect", the effect of displaying the jackpot type image is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a big hit medium effect that can be executed only when a big hit is generated based on a change in the non-corresponding special symbol, and a big hit medium effect corresponding to the big hit type may be provided.

  Moreover, although the start timing of the "specific effect" is the timing controlled to the big hit game state, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be a different timing (for example, a predetermined round or ending) from the start of the big hit in the big hit game state.

  In addition, according to this feature part 074IW, a special state different from the advantageous state when the special display result (in this example, the small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display (in this example, the small hit game) The state) is provided with a controllable special state control means (in this example, a portion for executing steps S126 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)), and the game state control means is a special state. It is possible to control to a special state (the second KT state in this example) in which the game value is easily given by (in this example, execute step 074IWS2208 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)). It may be configured to. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value due to the special state is easily given.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the advantageous state control means causes the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) to be derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, and then the specific region (in this example, the passage gate 41). ) Can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium (in this example, step S121 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) is configured). Good. With such a configuration, interest can be improved.

  Further, according to the present characteristic part 074IW, the effect executing means can execute the advantageous state effect (in this example, big hit medium effect) while being controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). Executes steps S176 and S177), based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information and when the advantageous state is controlled, and the variable display of the identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information. At the time of being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to execute an advantageous state effect at least partially different (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is the first special symbol in the non-KT state, or the second special symbol in the KT state. When controlling the big hit based on the fluctuation of the symbol, the second special symbol in the non-KT state, or the big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol in the KT state In the case of controlling the presence or absence of the display of the jackpot type image is feasible to produce in different jackpot) may be configured so. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the advantageous state effect according to the situation.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, when the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information, it is specified as the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect for deriving and displaying the display result (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state or the second special symbol in the KT state. If the decorative pattern corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed), when the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of one identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information, the production identification corresponding to the other identification information Information is hidden (in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control is the first special character when controlling for the big hit based on the variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state. The decorative design corresponding to the design is hidden. Further, when the big hit is controlled based on the variation of the first special design in the KT state, the decorative design corresponding to the second special design is hidden. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the correspondence between the performance identification information and the identification information.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, when the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information, it is common regardless of the type of the advantageous state to be controlled. Special effect (shutter effect in this example) can be executed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 makes a big hit based on the variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the first special symbol in the KT state. When controlling, step 074IWS822, S8145 is performed), and the production identification information is hidden during execution of the special effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 074IWS822, S8145 to make the decorative pattern non-display). Display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the correspondence between the performance identification information and the identification information.

  In addition to the fact that the big hit variation of the corresponding special design corresponding to the decorative design is started, the game ball is in a predetermined area during the big hit variation of the corresponding special design corresponding to the decorative design (for example, the first start winning opening, the first 2 Start winning hole, entering the passage gate 41), detecting the movement by the player during the big hit variation of the corresponding special design corresponding to the decorative design, and the big hit variation of the corresponding special design corresponding to the decorative design The shutter effect may be performed on the condition that the predetermined time is reached.

  Further, even if a plurality of timings are provided as execution timings of the shutter effect, and the timing suggests the reliability for controlling the jackpot to be advantageous to the player depending on which timing the shutter effect is performed. Good. For example, the start timing of the big hit variation (variation time: 5 minutes) of the corresponding special symbol, the timing 1 minute after the start of the big hit variation of the corresponding special symbol, the timing 2 minutes later, and the timing 3 minutes later, The timing after 4 minutes is provided as the execution timing of the shutter effect, and the later timing may be easily selected in the case of the probability variation big hit, and the earlier timing may be easily selected in the case of the normal big hit.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the effect execution means causes the player to display a specific area on the basis of the specific display result being derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information after the special effect is executed. It may be configured to be able to execute a launch promotion notification for prompting the launch of the game medium (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 074IWS818 and S9702B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make a notification according to the situation.

  Further, according to the feature part 074IW, the effect execution means ends the execution of the special effect based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9709A). ) May be configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a special effect according to the situation.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the performance executing means performs the variable display of the first identification information as the identification information not corresponding to the production identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. The case where the special effect of the common aspect can be executed (in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control is when the big hit of the second special symbol in the non-KT state is changing, and the first special in the KT state. The same shutter effect is executed when the big hit of the symbol is changing). With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing and reduce the data capacity.

  Further, the effect executing means does not execute the special effect when the player is in the non-gaming state in which the game is not being performed (for example, the variation start of the corresponding special effect is used as an execution trigger of the shutter effect, so that the decoration is executed). Shutter effect is not executed in a non-gaming state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the symbol is not changed) may be configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent wasteful special effects in the non-gaming state.

  In addition, here, it is assumed that the state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is not changed is the non-gaming state, but the state in which the absence condition of the player is established is the non-gaming state. If so, it is not limited to this. As the absence condition of the player, for example, the corresponding special symbol is not changed, and there is no pending memory corresponding to the corresponding special symbol for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), or a game ball. Is not fired for a predetermined period of time, an out ball is not detected for a predetermined period of time, a touch sensor for detecting the contact of the player with the ball hitting operation handle 30 is not detected for a predetermined period of time, an infrared sensor or the like May be that the player is not in front of the gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the characteristic unit 074IW, a holding storage unit (in this example, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102) that stores information regarding variable display as holding storage is provided, and performance is performed. The means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S161), and hides the hold display in response to the execution of the special effect (this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to perform steps 074IWS822 and S8145). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the special effect.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, both the hold display and the active display are hidden during execution of the shutter effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the hold display and the active display is hidden. It may be one that does.

  Further, although the “predetermined effect”, the “specific effect”, the “special effect”, the “advantageous state effect”, and the “fire promotion notification” are all effects using the image display device 5, they are not limited to these. Instead, it may be an effect using another effect member, or may be an effect using a plurality of effect members.

  Further, as described above, according to the feature portion 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are performed. It is possible to execute in parallel, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit game state), It is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state when the special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. Further, the specific display results include a first specific display result (for example, a probability variation big hit symbol) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal big hit symbol), and the one in which the first specific display result is derived and displayed is It is more advantageous for the player than the second specific display result is displayed for derivation (for example, it is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game is finished). Further, while the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information, which is the variable display corresponding to the first specific display result, is being performed, the special display result is displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. Based on the derived display, the display result of the variable display of the one identification information is not derived and displayed (for example, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or 2 Variable display of special symbols is continuously executed). Further, while the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information, which is the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result, is being executed, the special display result is displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. Based on the derivation display, the variable display of the one identification information is derived and displayed with a predetermined display result (for example, deviating symbol) (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is deviating symbol). It will be forced to stop). Therefore, control that considers the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display can be realized.

  Specifically, when the normal big hit (non-probable strange big hit) is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the remaining suspension of one of the identification information, even though the state shifts to the second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the positive hit state, The second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the probability variation state will end immediately, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will decrease. On the other hand, if the variation display corresponding to the remaining hold of the identification information on one side is forcibly forcibly deviated and the symbols are stopped and displayed (forcibly deviated), even if the variation display is a certainty big hit, it is forcibly deviated. As a result, the gaming value given to the player in the advantageous state (big hit gaming state) is reduced, which is not preferable. Therefore, in this characteristic part 074IW, while the fluctuation display that is a normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit) is forcibly disengaged, the fluctuation display (the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted) is performed for the fluctuation display that is a probability big jackpot. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game while suppressing the decrease in the game value given to the player.

  In this example, as a mode that "variable display of one identification information is not stopped", the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted, and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is interrupted (temporarily stopped), and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol which has been interrupted after the small hit game is finished is configured to be restarted. May be. It is only necessary that the variable display is not completely stopped in some way.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which the game value (for example, a prize ball) due to the special state is easily given. Therefore, by providing a situation in which a game value is likely to be imparted due to the special state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, a specific state (for example, a high probability state (probability change) that is a state different from the advantageous state and is easily controlled as compared to a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state) State)). In addition, the first specific display result is derived and displayed, and is controlled to a specific state (for example, the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is controlled), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on the fact, it controls to a non-specific state (for example, it does not control to a probability change state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit). Therefore, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of whether the control is performed in the specific state.

  In addition, based on the fact that the game medium (for example, the game ball) has passed through the specific region (for example, the V region) while being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state), the specific state (for example, the probability variation game). The state may be controlled.

  In addition, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the first hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer) capable of storing the information regarding the variable display of the first identification information as the hold storage, and the variable display of the second identification information. And a second reserved storage means (for example, a second reserved storage buffer) capable of storing information regarding the reserved storage. In addition, when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or a display result of the variable display of the second identification information, it is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state). It is controllable, and when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or a display result of the variable display of the second identification information (for example, It can be controlled to a small hit game state). Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the KT state) in which the frequency of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the special display result. Further, based on the fact that when the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed in parallel, the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of one variable display, As a display result of the other variable display, a predetermined display result (for example, a missing pattern) different from the specific display result and the special display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, the variable display can be forcibly ended, and the pending storage can be smoothly consumed.

  In addition, according to the characteristic part 074IW, a game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect based on the information from the game control means. The production control means (for example, CPU120 for production control) which controls is provided. In addition, the game control means controls the execution of the notification by the notification means (for example, the right-handed indicator 26) that performs a predetermined notification. Further, the effect control means performs a specific notification (for example, turning on the right-handed notification LED 37) in response to the notification by the notification means. Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate notification while reducing the processing load of the effect control means.

  In this example, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, right-handed notification is executed during the big hit game. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a special variable winning ball device (left big winning opening) is provided on the left side of the game area, and a special variable winning ball device (right big winning opening) is also provided on the right side of the playing area. If the variable display of the symbol is a big hit, the left big winning opening is opened during the big hit game, and if the big hit is a variable display of the second special symbol, the right big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. When applied to the gaming machine configured as described above, when the big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, while the right hitting notification is executed during the big hit game, in the variable display of the first special symbol In the case of a big hit, the right hit notification may not be executed during the big hit game. Further, in the case of such a configuration, when the big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be configured to execute the left hitting notification during the big hit game. That is, the specific notification execution means may be configured to execute the specific notification when the variable means (in this example, the right special winning opening) is controlled to be in an advantageous state of a type in which the control target is set. With such a configuration, when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol, the left hitting notification is executed during the big hitting game to prevent the player from mistakenly performing the right hitting operation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage of the player.

  Further, in this example, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port) is provided on the right side of the game area, the case where the right hitting notification is executed even during the KT state has been described. It is not limited to various forms. For example, when the second start winning port is applied to a gaming machine provided on the left side of the game area, the right-handed notification is not executed during the KT state, the high base state, or the time saving state. Good.

  Further, the method of small hit control is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, a plurality of special variable winning ball device is provided, the special variable winning ball device to be opened (special winning opening) is configured to be different depending on the type of small hit, and the small display is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol. It may be configured such that the selection ratio of the small hit type is different between the case where the small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is easy to select the small hit type (or the small hit type of the open mode in which the winning rate is low) opened by the special variable winning ball device with the small number of prize balls. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is easy to select the small hit type (or the small hit type of the open mode with a high winning rate) that the special variable winning ball device with a large number of prize balls opens. You may comprise.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol). And can be executed in parallel). Further, it is possible to control the display result of the variable display of the second identification information to a special state (for example, the KT state) in which the frequency of the special display result (for example, a small hitting pattern) is increased. Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled in the special state, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

  Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, as the special state, there are the first special state (for example, the first KT state) and the second special state (for example, the second KT state) having a higher advantage than the first special state. It is controllable. Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the second special state, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

1 ... pachinko game machine 2 ... game board 3 ... game machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... winning ball device 6B ... variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Frame LED
10 General prize hole 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 LED control board 15 Relay board 17 Special variable winning ball device 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start Mouth switch 23 ... 1st count switch 24 ... 2nd count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 41 ... Passage gate 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
A movable body that can move,
Variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel,
Production variable display means for performing variable display of production identification information corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information, according to the game state,
Special identification information control means capable of deriving special identification information corresponding to identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information and having lower visibility than the production identification information to the specific area, among the first identification information and the second identification information. ,
When a specific result is derived as the display result of the variable display of the performance identification information, or when a special result is derived as the special identification information, advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player,
During the variable display of the production identification information, a suggestion production execution means capable of executing a suggestion production that suggests that the display result of the variable display of the production identification information is a specific result,
The suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing the suggestive effect of operating the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific area,
If the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started while the movable body is operating in the suggestion effect, the operation of the movable body is limited. A gaming machine to do.

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