JP2020092859A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest of a game with respect to performances for a period of adding a value in a special state.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a KT rush performance in a specific round and a KT state in a 10R probability variation big winning, controls a special variation winning ball device to be in an open state in any mode including a long-term mode in which the open time is 27 seconds and a short-term mode in which the open time is 0.2 seconds, controls the special variation winning ball device to be in the open state in the short-term mode at least in a small winning game state, and controls the special variation winning ball device to be in the open state in the short-term mode during execution of the KT rush performance in the 10R probability variation big winning. As a result, it is possible to make a plurality of states relevant to each other and increase interest of a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-36

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, which can perform a predetermined game and can be controlled into an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a special state different from the advantageous state.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a 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, 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 becomes advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and for the player. That is, the right to generate an advantageous state is generated, and the condition for paying out prize balls 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 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 where 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 even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

Also, it is possible to control to a special state (small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state (big hitting game state) advantageous to the player, and to control to a special state (small hitting game state) that is more likely to be a special state than the normal state. There is a pachinko game machine configured to be possible, and in a special state, there is one that adds value to the special state (small hitting game state) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-156952 (paragraph 0044)

However, there is room for improvement in the presentation regarding the period of adding value in the special state.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game with respect to the effect regarding the period of adding the value in the special state.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention plays a predetermined game, and has an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit game state) and a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). A variable winning a prize that is a controllable gaming machine and can be changed to a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the first state. Means (for example, special variable winning ball device 17) and variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means to the first state in the advantageous state and the special state (for example, big hit game state and small hit in the game control microcomputer 100) A portion that controls the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 that is common to the gaming state), a non-special state (for example, a non-KT state), and a special state that is controlled more frequently than the non-special state (for example, a special state). , KT state) and controllable state control means (for example, the part that executes steps 090IWS2208 and S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined period of an advantageous state (for example, 10R probability variation big hit A or 10R normal big hit). 9th and 10th round, 1R and 2nd round in 10R probability variation big hit B) and special state special effect state control means (for example, KT rush effect execution state) controllable state control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control). In step 090IWS930 and S8105, the KT rush effect is performed while the second KT state is changing, and steps 090IWS9724 and S1962 are performed, and the KT rush effect is performed during the small hit game state, and steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 are performed. According to 10R probability variation big hit A, 10R probability variation big hit B, and 10R normal big hit during the KT rush production), the variable winning award control means is in a first state for a long period (for example, open period). Is 4 seconds, 9 seconds, or 27 seconds), and a short-term mode in which the period of the first state is shorter than the long-term mode (for example, an open mode in which the open period is 0.2 seconds). The variable winning means is controlled to the first state in any of the modes including (for example, the game controlling microcomputer 100 performs the steps S122 and S123 to set the special variable winning ball device 17 for a predetermined period in the jackpot gaming state. Open (see FIGS. 9-3 to 9-5) and perform steps S126 and S127 to enter the small hitting game state. Then, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds (see FIG. 9-5(F)). In at least the special state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state in a short period mode, and in the advantageous state. When it is controlled to a specific effect state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state in a short period mode (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the steps S126 and S127 in the small hitting game state). The special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds (see FIG. 9-5(F)), and by performing steps S122 and S123, the special variable winning ball is being executed during the period in which the KT rush effect in the big hit game state is being executed. The device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4)). According to such a configuration, a plurality of states can be associated with each other and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a variable display is performed, and a gaming machine that can be controlled in a special state based on the fact that a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display, The winning control means corresponds to at least a part of the variable display period of the variable display in which the predetermined display result is derived in the special state (for example, 1.5 corresponding to the second variation pattern #11 when a small hit occurs in the KT state). The variable winning means is controlled to the second state in the advantageous state over a period common to (variation time of seconds) (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs steps S126 and S127, and the 10R probability variation big hit A, The special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be closed for 1.5 seconds in the 10R probability varying big hit C and the 10R normal big hit). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific effect executing means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the specific effect (for example, turning on the opening notification LED 090IW01) when the variable winning means is controlled to the first state. In step 090IWS9724, S1962, the open notification LED 090IW01 is turned on during the small hitting game state, and by performing steps 090IWS9712, S1912, the 10R sure change big hit A, 10R sure change big hit B, and 10R normal big hit are announced. The LED090IW01 is turned on), and the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect when being controlled to the special state and to the specific effect state in the advantageous state (for example, Production control CPU120, during the big hit game state during execution of the second KT state or KT rush effect (9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal jackpot, 1 round and 2 in 10R probability variation big hit B). In the round), the opening notification LED 090IW01 may be lit). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 4) In the means 3, the specific effect executing means does not execute the specific effect when not controlled to the specific effect state in the advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is in a period in which the KT rush effect is not being executed). It is also possible to turn off the open notification LED 090IW01). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, in the first period in the advantageous state (for example, 1R to 8 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal big hit), the advantageous state exclusive effect (for example, big hit blessing) The production state control means is provided after the first period, and is provided with a dedicated production execution means capable of executing the production (for example, a portion of the production control CPU 120 that performs the big hit blessing production by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912). In the second period (for example, 9R and 10R in the 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal big hit), it may be possible to control to a specific effect state (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(Means 6) In the means 5, when the effect state control means controls the advantageous state in the non-special state (for example, in the non-KT state, the 10R certainty variation big hit A or the 10R normal big hit is controlled), in the advantageous state, A specific effect in a second period (for example, 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R certainty variation jackpot A and 10R regular jackpots) after a first period (for example, 1 round to 8 rounds in 10R certainty variation jackpot A and 10R normal jackpots) When it is controllable to a state and is controlled to an advantageous state in a special state (for example, when it is controlled to 10R certainty variation big hit B in the KT state), in the advantageous state, a first period (for example, 3 rounds in 10R certainty variation big hit B). It is possible to control to a specific effect state in the third period (for example, 1 round and 2 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit B) before 10 rounds (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps 090IWS9712 and S1912). As a result, in the 10R probability variation jackpot A and the 10R regular jackpot, the big hit blessing performance is performed in 1 round to 8 rounds, and the KT rush performance is performed in 9 rounds and 10 rounds, while in the 10R probability variation jackpot B, 1 round and 2 rounds. The KT rush effect is performed, and the big hit blessing effect is performed in 3 to 10 rounds). With such a configuration, when the transition from the advantageous state to the special state and at the transition from the special state to the advantageous state are made seamless, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, in the advantageous state, a special suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, rush suggestive effect (rush success) Special suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect CPU 100 120 in the effect control CPU 120) by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 can perform 10R certainty variation big hit A and 10R normal big hit (rush success). Performing production, rush failure production)) and end suggestion production (for example, continuation suggestion production (continuation success production, continuation failure production)) that suggests whether or not the special state ends in the special state. End suggestion effect execution means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, by performing steps 090IWS930 and S8105, continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect) line portion), and special suggestion effect and end suggestion effect. And may be executed in the same or similar manner (see FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37). According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(Means 8) In the means 7, a movable body (for example, the movable body 32) is provided, and the special suggestion effect executing means performs the special suggestion effect using the movable body (see FIG. 9-37(B)), and the end suggestion effect. The execution means may perform an end suggestion effect using a movable body (see FIG. 9-37(A)). According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(Means 9) In the means 7 or 8, after the special suggestion effect (for example, rush success effect) suggesting that the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state is executed, the special state is not ended. A common effect capable of executing a common effect (for example, an effect for displaying the character "KT rush continuation!" on the image display device 5) that is common after the suggesting end suggestive effect (for example, the success success effect) is executed. Execution means (for example, in the production control CPU120, by performing steps 090IWS930, S8105, S9724, S1962, during the variation of the second KT state and during the small hit game state, the character "KT rush continuation!" Is performed on the image display device 5, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, in the 10R probability variation big hit A, an effect is displayed on the image display device 5 after the rush success effect. Part) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

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 a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process 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 a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic unit 090IW. It is an explanatory view for explaining a big hit probability and a small hit probability, and an explanatory view showing a big hit classification judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the big hit game state and the small hit game state. It is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the big hit game state and the small hit game state. It is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the big hit game state and the small hit game state. 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 an explanatory view for explaining an opening 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 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 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 flow chart which shows variable display start waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. 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 the flowchart which shows the production processing during the big hit in production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing during the big hit in production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing during the small hit in production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows the production processing during the small hit in production control process treatment. It is a timing chart which compares the case where a continuous suggestion effect is executed in the second KT state, and the case where a rush suggestion effect is executed in the big hit game state. It is a timing chart which compares the case where a continuous suggestion effect is executed in the second KT state, and the case where a rush suggestion effect is executed in the big hit game state.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of 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 serving 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 is provided. 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 fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, 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. In addition, 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 variable.

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". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also called 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 hitting indicator 26 is provided for urging a right hitting operation to perform 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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. 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 or the like) 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, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that 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, the first hold display area 5A for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure, and the second hold display for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. 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 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, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending 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 port is provided. The game ball that has won the first start 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 (1) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information.

A row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening so that the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area do not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. Has been done. Thus, the row of nails 19 for preventing the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering is provided, so that the game ball is operated to aim at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). The game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening 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 the player makes a left-handed operation. I can't stop. For example, the game ball may be configured to be able to win in the first starting prize hole only when the player is left-handed because the first starting prize hole 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 so that the game ball can be won in the first start winning opening only when the left striking 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 a game ball can be won in a 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. The special variable winning ball device 7 is a 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, and the bottom member is moved forward. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the forward movement is performed toward the rear, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, there are provided 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, as shown in FIG. 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. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and 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, a special winning opening and a second starting winning opening located below the bottom member allow the game ball to win the prize (also called the open condition) and the game ball cannot win the prize. 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 starting 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 moves on the special variable winning ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on 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 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 winning ball device 6B. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning port is in the open state, the gaming ball dropped to the second starting winning port is a 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 restriction pieces for reducing the flow-down speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom surface 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 down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is delayed 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 changed to the special variable winning ball device. Since the game balls are configured to flow toward 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. Can be said.

Inside the special winning opening, there is provided a switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening. When the 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 the detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 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 7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is impossible 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 the 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 the detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is 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 ball device 17 is closed and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the special winning opening. You will be at a disadvantage.

Further, in the second starting winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting the 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 (one) 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 gaming 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 port), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning port). Is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in a big hit game or in the KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the game area (a 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 left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, since the variation 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 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, since the big hit game state is entered based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 41, 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 as both 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 and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball striking device. ) Is provided with a hit ball supply plate (upper plate). 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 tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. 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 action (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 aim the left side of the gaming area and perform a firing operation (so-called left-handed operation). When the player makes a left-hand hitting operation by rotating the hitting 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) during the period during execution of the special drawing game, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol differs 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, provided 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 continues until the earlier of the two. 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 get 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.

In addition, the "big hit" is set to the big hit type. For example, multiple types of opening mode (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the special winning opening and a plurality of types of 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 a large number of prize balls, or a big hit type that has few prize balls or almost no 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 that 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, compared to the large hitting game state, a small number of prize balls can be obtained, 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 change time (period during which the special map changes) compared to the normal state is executed (time saving state), and it is called "Public hit" in the normal figure game. By increasing the probability of becoming higher than in the normal state, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening (high opening control, high base control) 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 is satisfied. To do. The condition that the end condition is that the special figure game is 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 change state, a KT state, and a high base state, and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability of becoming the same as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset, when the predetermined return processing is not executed after power-on) is controlled. It is in a state of being.

When the big hit game is finished and the game state is controlled to the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to carry out a firing 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. 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 cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary 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, the 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 starting 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.) as a fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol different from the big hit symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing symbol".

After the display result in the second special figure game is "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 over, 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 cut, 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 (effects of notifying the progress of the game or enlivening 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.

As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (derived).

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 design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect that continues.

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, the proportion of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) that is a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of 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 design on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the pattern 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 jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain 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 the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” 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 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 drawing 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 does not become the reach mode, but as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach-miss".) may be stopped and displayed (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 pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern becomes “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 that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching 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 can be 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 performance, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect showing 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 production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state the high-precision state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on 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, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision 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, an effect 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 general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a 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 switch has been turned on due to a game ball passing or entering). The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, the solenoid 83, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100 for the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and 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), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), the status of the game (for example, the start and end of variable display, the status of opening of the special winning opening, the occurrence of winnings, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is 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, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the 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 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according 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 substrate 13 or an LED signal (a signal designating the lighting/extinguishing state of the LED) is supplied to the LED control substrate 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The 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 hitting notification LED 37 are turned on/off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and turning on/off of the LED.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 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 the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing 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 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 process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on 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 the flag, counter, and buffer 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.

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes 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 process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, 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. When 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 or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored 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). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the 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 the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power interruption has been performed or is being restored from the power interruption. 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. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can regularly 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 to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed 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 processing, 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 hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) 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 processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the execution and suspension management of the first special symbol game (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 process 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). The CPU 103 executes the accessory control process process for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. (details will be described later).

Following the accessory control process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The execution of the general figure game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the general figure reservation display unit 25C is turned on to display the number of general figure reservations.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption 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 the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set 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 variable 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-hand 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 processing executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process processing. 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 the start winning award to the first start winning a prize mouth occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as holding information. To be done. Further, the process of pre-reading the display result or the 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 the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is, for example, effect control from the main board 11 by executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the first special symbol process processing is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110A to S113A in accordance with 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 or not to start the first special symbol game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Further, in the first special symbol normal process, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether 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. .. After that, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

When making various determinations based on random number values, 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 referenced. 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 this first variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined using a random number value for determining the variation pattern, based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as 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 processing, the setting process for changing the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol is measured. 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 variable display of the special symbol is being displayed, it may be a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol and 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 in progress (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. Incidentally, not only such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation 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 long, and the execution period and the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol If the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period due to the stop of swinging of the decorative pattern, etc., which results in a feeling of strangeness to the player. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable that the small hit ending period be 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 effect is produced, the small hit ending period is shorter than that in the second KT state. It 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 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 pre-processing period, the length of the period may be changed depending on the gaming state similarly to the 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 processing, to stop the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, 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", a process 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 also 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. In addition, each random number value extracted in the first starting 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, 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 process shifts to the second special symbol variation process to change the second special symbol. When it is 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 in progress (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 resumed after the end of the small hit game. Control to do so. Note that, not only in such control, for example, during the small hitting game based on the variation display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the 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 the process executed in step S25C shown in FIG. 4 as the accessory control process process. In this accessory control process process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S120 to S128 in accordance with 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 in 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 is performed to wait for the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41. 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 preprocessing 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 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 upper limit opening 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 big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "3". In this big hit opening 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 is ended.

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-process ends.

The big hit ending process of step S125 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "5". In this big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period in 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, the process of performing various settings for starting the high base control, and the like 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". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the special winning opening to the open state 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 etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included 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". This 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 processing, 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 disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable 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, a performance 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 board 11 via the relay board 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 reception 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 and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the 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 commands 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 in 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 prefetching notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, the processing for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying 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 on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative display variable display (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, 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. After that, 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 ends. 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 this 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 voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) 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 pattern 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 effect display processing during variable display 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 has been received from the main board 11. When a 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 designates 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. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command designating 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 production 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 the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hitting finish effect. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

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 the 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 midfield effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming 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 various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, 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 is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game medium and gives a score 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) The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

The program and data for realizing 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 removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. 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 is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “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 090IW)
Next, the characteristic part 090IW will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 090IW, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is not provided and is configured to control the opening of the common special variable winning ball device 17 in both the big hit game state and the small hit game state. ing. That is, in the characteristic portion 090IW, the special variable winning ball device 17 has a function as a special winning opening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, an opening notification LED 090IW01 for notifying that the special variable winning ball device 17 is open is provided immediately below the image display device 5. The lighting notification LED 090IW01 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the open notification LED 090IW01, drives the open notification LED 090IW01 based on the LED signal, and turns on/off the open notification LED 090IW01 in a mode designated by the LED signal.

Here, a game state in the characteristic unit 090IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the present characteristic unit 090IW has 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 characteristic part 090IW, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state: normal state). In the case of being controlled, in the case of being controlled to the low probability and the first KT state (low probability/first KT state), and in the case of being controlled to the high probability and the second KT state (high probability/second KT state). There is. A case may be provided in which the probability is controlled to be high and the first KT state (high probability/first KT state).

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 ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about 100 balls per 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled to a state in which a small hit is likely to occur, and is controlled to a high base state so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a long time. As will be described later, the second KT state in the KT state is such that the opening 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 downstream special variable winning ball device 17. 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 this characteristic portion 090IW, 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 ratio determined as a small hit when the first special symbol changes is low, the ratio determined as a small hit becomes high when the second special symbol changes (however, it will be described later. Therefore, the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated by mainly 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 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.

Further, in the present characteristic portion 090IW, the variable display of the decorative symbol is not performed in the second KT state, and the variable display result of the special symbol is notified by the small symbol or the fourth symbol. There is.

Further, the present characteristic portion 090IW 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 the group of nails forming the flow path of the game ball. As will be described later in detail, in this characteristic portion 090IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be opened based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. In the first KT state, which will be 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 balls can be won as they are in the variable winning ball device 6B.

Further, the movable body 32 can be linearly moved vertically from the retracted position in the upper part of the image display device 5 to the advanced position where it overlaps the display area of the small symbols in the image display device 5. 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. 9-2(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. 9-2(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 “6298/65536”, and the outage probability is “59003/65536”. Further, in the non-probable change state (low probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "235/65536", the small hit probability is "65301/65536", and the outfall probability Is "0/65536".

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. 9-2(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 “705/65536”, and the small hit probability is “ 6298/65536” and the outage probability is “58533/65536”. 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", the small hit probability is "62986/65536", and the outfall probability is It is "0/65536".

Further, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this example, and for example, the small hit probability may be 0 (that is, the judgment value 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.

(Big hit type determination table)
FIG. 9-2(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", "10R normal jackpot", "based on a random number for jack type determination. It is a table referred to in order to determine either 10R probability variation big hit A", "10R probability variation big hit B", or "10R probability variation big hit C".

As shown in FIG. 9-2(B), in the feature portion 090IW, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, it is determined as “10R probability variation big hit A” with a probability of 65%, and 35% of It is decided with a probability of "10R normal big hit". Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2(B), in the feature portion 090IW, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined as “10R probability variation big hit B” with a probability of 35%, and 30 A probability of 10% is determined as a sure-variable jackpot C, and a probability of 35% is determined as a 2R regular jackpot.

"10R certainty variation big hit A", "10R certainty variation big hit B" and "10R certainty variation big hit C" are big hits which are controlled to a 10 round big hit game state and which is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state.

The "10R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state for 10 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.

Further, in this characteristic portion 090IW, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to either 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. 9-24).

The opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the big hit game state and the small hit game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-3 to 9-5.

FIG. 9-3(A) is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in “10R probability variation big hit A”. In "10R probability variation big hit A", in 1 round to 8 rounds, the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is opened for 9 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds, and the control is repeated 3 times. The control of opening the winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated 4 times, and in the tenth round, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds. After repeating twice, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds and closed for 10 seconds, and finally the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Hereinafter, the control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds may be referred to as “short opening”, and the control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for a period longer than 0.2 seconds may be referred to as “long opening”.

FIG. 9-3(B) is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in “10R probability variation big hit B”. In "10R probability variation big hit B", in the 1st round and the 2nd round, the control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated 4 times. Each time, the control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 9 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated three times. As will be described later, in the big hit variation (second variation pattern #15) in the case of "10R probability variation big hit B", "KT rush effect" is performed without notifying that it is a big hit, so at least up to two rounds , It is difficult to recognize that the big hit game is controlled, and the big hit can be made to appear as if it was suddenly started, thereby improving the interest.

FIG. 9-4(C) is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in “10R probability variation big hit C”. In the "10R probability variation big hit C", the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be opened for 27 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds in the first round to the tenth round.

FIG. 9-4(D) is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the “10R normal big hit”. In "10R regular big hit", the same control as "10R probability variation big hit A" is performed. Specifically, in the first round to the eighth round, the control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 9 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated three times for each round. In the ninth round, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened. Control for opening 0.2 seconds and closing for 1.5 seconds was repeated 4 times, and for 10 rounds, control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing for 1.5 seconds was repeated 2 times. After that, the control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing for 10 seconds is performed, and finally, the control for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds is performed.

FIG. 9-5(E) is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the “2R normal big hit”. In the "2R normal big hit", the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 4 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds in the first and second rounds.

FIG. 9-5(F) is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the “small hit”. In the "small hit", the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds.

Here, the effect performed in the big hit game state will be described. In this feature section 090IW, as the big hit performance in the big hit game state, mainly, "big hit blessing production" to celebrate the big hit, "KT rush production", and the second KT state after the big hit game state is finished. It is possible to execute a "rush suggestion effect" for indicating whether to control (rush) and a "KT end effect" that indicates that the second KT state has ended.

The "KT rush effect" is an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether it is in the second KT state or in the big hit gaming state. In a predetermined period in the big hit gaming state, during fluctuation in the second KT state, and in the second KT state. It is an effect executed in the small hit game state when it is controlled to the small hit game state. Specifically, the effect is to display the character "KT Rush!" on the image display device 5.

The "rush suggestion effect" suggests that the player will control (rush) into the second KT state after the jackpot gaming state ends, and the "rush success presentation" does not control the second KT state after the jackpot gaming state ends (does not enter). ) "Inrush failure effect" that suggests that) is included. Specifically, the "inrush suggestion effect" is a first inrush suggestion effect that displays character information such as "KT ends when a character falls" on the image display device 5, and a second inrush suggestion effect performed after the first inrush suggestion effect. It consists of and. In the second rush suggestion effect, either a drop pattern for controlling the movement of the movable body 32 to the advance position or a non-fall pattern for not controlling the movement of the movable body 32 to the advance position is performed. That is, in the rush success effect, the second rush suggestion effect of the non-fall pattern is performed, and in the rush failure effect, the second rush suggestion effect of the fall pattern is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(A), in "10R probability variation big hit A", a big hit blessing performance is performed in the first round to the eighth round until the third special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in the ninth and tenth rounds. Performs the KT rush effect, and performs the rush success effect when the special variable winning ball device 17 of the 10th round is opened and then closed.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(B), in “10R probability variation big hit B”, the KT rush effect is performed in the first round and the second round, and the big hit blessing effect is performed in the third round to the tenth round.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(C), in "10R probability variation big hit C", a big hit blessing effect is performed in one round to ten rounds.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(D), in "10R probability variation big hit A", a big hit blessing performance is performed in the first to eighth rounds, until the third special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in the ninth and tenth rounds. Performs a KT rush effect, and performs a rush failure effect when the special variable winning ball device 17 of the 10th round is opened and then closed.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(E), in the “2R normal big hit”, the KT end effect is performed in the first round and the second round.

It should be noted that, in the big hit game state, no production indicating which round is controlled is performed regardless of which kind of big hit.

In addition, the mode of lighting control of the open notification LED 090IW01 is different depending on the type of jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(A), in the “10R probability variation big hit A”, the lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is performed only during the period when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in the ninth round and the tenth round. is there.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(B), in the “10R probability variation big hit B”, the lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is performed only during the period when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in the first round and the second round. is there.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(C), in the “10R probability variation big hit C”, the lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is not performed even if the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in any round. ..

As shown in FIG. 9-4(D), in the “10R normal big hit”, like the “10R probability variation big hit A”, the opening notification is given only during the period when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in the ninth round and the tenth round. Lighting control of the LED090IW01 is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(E), in the “2R normal big hit”, the lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is not performed even if the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in any round.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5(F), in the "small hit", the lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is performed during the period in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened. Further, when the small hit game state is controlled in the second KT state, the KT rush effect similar to the variation effect in the small hit variation is performed in the small hit game state. Accordingly, in the second KT state, unless the reach or the continuation suggestion effect is performed, the KT rush effect is continuously performed during the change and the small hitting game state.

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the characteristic portion 090IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8, 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. 17 types of #01 to #17 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n=01 to 09 or 01 to 17) 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. 9-6(A) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-6(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/second KT state), the first for KT time shown in FIG. 9-6(B) The variation pattern table for special symbols is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-6(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. 9-7(C) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-7(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 #02. Specifically, when it is determined to be a small hit, the second variation pattern #01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 10 minutes. In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern #02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 5 minutes.

In this characteristic part 090IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed even in the non-KT state and a small hit occurs, 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 this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-7(C), even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed during 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 reduced to reduce the frequency of occurrence of small hits, and it is possible to prevent a situation where the small hits are aimed at to obtain a prize ball even in the non-KT state. In the characteristic portion 090IW, the “frequent 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. Is higher than in the normal state.

In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-7(C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variation time is generated even when it is a big hit. By making the length relatively long 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 lengthen the first reserved memory in comparison with 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 10R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the low probability/first KT shown in FIG. 9-7(D) and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation are selected and varied. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-7(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 #03 to #04. Is decided.

As shown in FIG. 9-7(D), when a small hit is determined as the first change in the low probability/first KT state, the small hit has a relatively long change time of 7 seconds. 2 variation pattern #03 (variation pattern for preparation for opening the second starting winning opening) is determined. As described above, in the characteristic portion 090IW, when the first KT state is controlled, although the frequency of small wins increases, the variable winning ball device 6B is actually opened to extend the special winning prize. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in a state immediately after shifting to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately generated. 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 this characteristic portion 090IW, 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 prize ball device 17 to the open state after allowing a sufficient time for all the game balls accumulated on the bottom surface member to drop, thereby enabling winning into the special winning opening, This prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. Also, when it is determined that the big win as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern #04 is determined, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

In the case of executing the variable display of 2 to 49 fluctuations after finishing the big hit game based on the 10R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state, FIG. 9-7 ( The low probability/first KT shown in E) and the 2nd to 49th variation second special symbol variation pattern table are selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-7(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 #05 to #08 It is decided to either. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7(E), when it is determined that the small hit is the second to 49th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation whose fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds. In some cases, #05 or a second fluctuation pattern #06 of a shortened fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second 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 #07 with reach may be determined. The second variation pattern #05 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the second reserved storage is not stored, and the second variation pattern #06 can be selected only when one or more second reserved storages are stored. It is a fluctuation pattern. 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 #08 with reach is determined.

Also, after the big hit game based on the 10R 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 second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT and the 50th variation shown in FIG. 9-7(F) is selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-7(F), when the variable 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 #09 to #10 Will be decided.

In the characteristic portion 090IW, 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. 9-7(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 #09 with the end display for performing is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7(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 #10 with a predetermined revival display after the end display to be performed is determined.

In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-6, when it is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern #09 having a variation time of 10 seconds is set. Is configured to determine. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately after 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 a forced outfall, the forced outfall frequently occurs and the player is a small hit even in the second KT state. You will not be able to receive any profit from. Therefore, in this characteristic part 090IW, by changing the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol to a short variation time, it is possible to shift to the big hit game state based on the variation of the first special symbol before frequent occurrence of forced deviation. It is configured.

Note that, unlike the feature part 090IW, 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 Special symbol big hit symbol When the second special symbol is changing at the time of stop, if the gaming machine of the second special symbol is forced out), the variation time of the first special symbol big hit in the KT state May be a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit is the same short change time as the deviation, the player You will not be able to 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 performing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the high probability / second KT state, high probability / second KT variation pattern table for the second KT time shown in FIG. 9-8 (G) The variation pattern is selected and determined. As shown in FIG. 9-8(G), 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 #11 to #17. .

As shown in FIG. 9-8(G), when it is determined that the small hit in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #11 of the short variation of the variation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. Or a second variation pattern #12 of a normal variation having a variation time of 5 seconds, or a second variation pattern #13 of a continuous suggestion variation (success) having a variation time of 10 seconds. In some cases, the variation time may be determined as the second variation pattern #14 of reach variation of 2 minutes.

It should be noted that the second variation pattern #11, which is a shortened variation with a variation time of as short as 1.5 seconds, is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of pending storage is 1 or more, while the variation pattern of a normal variation with a variation time of 5 seconds The second variation pattern #12 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of reserved memories is 0. Regardless of which of the second variation pattern #11 and the second variation pattern #12 is selected, the above-mentioned “KT rush production” is performed as the variation production.

The selection ratio of the variation pattern of the second special symbol in the case of a small hit is as follows: second variation pattern #11 (=second variation pattern #12)>second variation pattern #13>second variation pattern #14 There is. In addition, as described above, when the second special symbol is changed, it cannot be out of alignment, and in the high probability/second KT state, a game ball to the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole). In the high-probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #11 mainly fluctuates because of the easy winning.

In addition, when it is decided to be a big hit in the high probability/second KT state, it is suggested that the second variation pattern #15 has a short variation time of 1.5 seconds or that the variation time is 10 seconds. The second variation pattern #16 of variation (failure) or the second variation pattern #17 with reach is determined.

Specifically, in the high-probability/second KT state, when the 10R certainty variation big hit B is set, the second variation pattern #15 of the shortened variation with a short moving time of 1.5 seconds is determined, and when the 2R normal big hit is obtained. Is determined as the second variation pattern #16 of the continuous suggestion variation (failure) with a variation time of 10 seconds, and is determined as the second variation pattern #17 with reach when the 10R certainty variation big hit C occurs. When any of the second variation patterns #15 is selected, the "KT rush effect" is performed without notifying that it is a big hit variation, and the 10R sure variation big hit B is started as it is.

The continuation suggestion change is a change accompanied by “continuation suggestion production” that suggests whether or not the second KT state continues. The "continuation suggestion effect" includes a "continuation success effect" that indicates that the second KT state continues and a "continuation failure effect" that indicates that the second KT state ends (does not continue).

Specifically, in the "continuation suggestion effect", a first continuation suggestion effect that displays character information such as "KT ends when a character falls" on the image display device 5 and a second continuation suggestion effect that is performed after the first continuation suggestion effect. It consists of and. In the second continuation suggestion effect, one of a drop pattern in which the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advance position and a non-fall pattern in which the movable body 32 is not controlled to move to the advance position are performed. That is, in the continuation success effect, the second continuation suggestion effect of the non-fall pattern is performed, and in the continuation failure effect, the second continuation suggestion effect of the fall pattern is performed.

As described above, the "rush suggestion effect" performed in the big hit game state and the "continuation suggestion effect" performed in the second KT state are effects that are performed at different timings, but are similar in appearance. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize which performance is being performed.

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 fluctuation pattern determination, and which fluctuation pattern is to be determined.

In the example shown in the characteristic part 090IW, a shortened fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the first KT state, and a 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 shortening fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be executed in the low probability state, and a shortening 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. 9-9 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. 9-9(1) shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 9-9(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 pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-9(1). As shown in FIG. 9-9(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 out, the offset symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. In this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-9(1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation 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. 9-9(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 the passage, 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 hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-9(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 only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, almost no winning can be expected). However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-9(1), the opening time of the downstream special variable winning ball device 17 is as short as 0.2 seconds, whereas the upstream variable winning ball device 17 is short. 6B has a long opening time of 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a special winning opening (for example, about 1 ball for every 100 variable displays).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-9(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 in the following ordinary 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 determination time of 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 090IW, 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 portion 090IW, 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 pre-processing time 0.1 seconds, the game ball is The time required 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 the open state in the 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. When controlled to the state, the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed are easy to win in 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. 9-9(2). As shown in FIG. 9-9(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 symbol, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined to be out, the offset symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-9(2), the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol fixing time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the off symbol is 0.2 second. ing. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-9(2), after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing 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 hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 9-9(2). A game ball can be won in 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 portion 090IW, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds as an interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened (normal 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. 9-9(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. It is easy for the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and it is easy for the game ball to enter 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 it is almost impossible to expect the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening even in the second KT state.

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

Further, in the present characteristic portion 090IW, in the second 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. 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 fixing 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 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 an 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 passage 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 addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, 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 figure hit.

In the characteristic part 090IW, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same at 0.2 seconds each in the first KT state and the second KT state, and the second starting 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 ball apparatus 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. Further, 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 a prize ball device 6B may be configured to have different closing periods (interval periods). Particularly, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is shortened by any one of the above methods, the winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state can be suppressed. ..

As will be described later, in the characteristic unit 090IW, in the first KT state, the high base state is controlled by setting the high base flag indicating the high base state, and as shown in FIG. 9-9(1). As described above, the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be opened for a long time. In the second KT state, the high base flag is not set and the low base state is controlled to control the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B as shown in FIG. 9-9(2). ing.

Further, the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to be short-circuited open 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 hit state), only a few game balls are operated to be 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 portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state in which the normal symbol is in a fluctuation 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 ordinary symbol is long, the passage gate) The variable winning ball device 6B does not open until 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 winning of the special winning opening becomes possible). On the other hand, in this characteristic part 090IW, 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. 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.

9-10 and 9-11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-10, commands 8000(H) to 8009(H) and 8011(H) to 8027(H) are decorations variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of special symbols. It is a production control command (fluctuation 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 production control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8027 (H), the display control variable display on the image display device 5 is started. Control.

The command 9001 (H) is a production control command (display result 1 designation command) (deletion 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 A designation command)) that 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 A. Is. Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 designation command (10R probability variation big hit B designation command)) that 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 B. Is. Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (10R probability variation big hit C designation command)) that 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 C. Is. Command 9005 (H) is a production control command (display result 5 designation command (10R 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 10R normal jackpot. .. Command 9006 (H) is an effect 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 an effect 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 unit 090IW, since the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display control instruction 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, 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.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 does not send the display result designation command, but to each of the 10R probability variation big hit A/10R probability variation big hit B/10R probability variation big hit C/10R normal big hit/2R normal big hit/small hit/out The variation pattern command may be determined correspondingly, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation 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 a production 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 to forcibly stop the variable display of the first special symbol. Command A003 (H) is a production control command (second forced symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped.

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 an effect control command (big hit start designating command: fanfare designating command) for designating the start of the big hit game. B001 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating 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 an effect control command (small hit end designation command) that specifies the end of the small hit game.

Command B1XX (H) is a production control command (display command during the opening of the special winning opening) for designating the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) that specifies the 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. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that the game ball has won in the 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 prize designation command) indicating that the game ball has won in the second start winning opening in a state where the second number of reserved memories 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 award designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second valid start winning award 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 demo 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 an effect control command (low probability/non-KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the game state is the low probability/non-KT state. Command E001 (H) is a production control command (low probability/first KT background designating command) that designates background display when the gaming state is low probability/first KT state. The command E003 (H) is a production control command (high-accuracy/second KT background designation command) for designating 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 above-mentioned production control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, 9-10 and the display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 9-11, and the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. Production control commands other than the production control commands shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. For example, more detailed effect control commands related to the big hit game and effect control commands indicating the game state (for example, effect control commands indicating initialization commands) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

9-12 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 090IWS50A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the 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 17 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 090IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is confirmed. If the first number of reserved memories is 0, the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS52A).

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 RAM 102, and the RAM 102. In the first random number buffer area (step 090IWS53A), decrement the value of the first reserved memory number by 1 (subtract the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step 090IWS54A). 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: 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 always the same as 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 090IWS56A). 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 probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off, it is high probability/second KT state. Judge and send a high-accuracy/second KT background designation command.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the second special symbol is changing (step 090IWS57A). 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 fluctuating, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69A without performing the processing after step 090IWS58A. 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, the configuration is forcibly deviated 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 variation of the second special symbol is in step 090IWS57A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as a random number for hitting determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 090IWS59A, so that the starting winning It may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for hit determination has been acquired.

Further, for example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating in step 090IWS57A, the random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment is set as the hit judgment random number without performing the processing of steps 090IWS58A to S63A By making the hit determination, the hit determination may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for the hit determination is obtained 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 090IWS58A), and executes the big hit judging module (step 090IWS59A). The big hit determination module is a program that decides to make a big hit if the random number for hit determination matches a predetermined big hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 090IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 090IWS61A). . Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is the 10R probability variation big hit A or the 10R normal big hit (step 090IWS62A), the big hit type is stored (step 090IWS63A), and the process proceeds to step 090IWS69A.

If the big hit is not made in step 090IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 090IWS64A). 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 090IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small hit flag indicating that the small hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol ( Step 090IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is "0" (step 090IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 090IWS75A. Move to. 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 090IWS70A), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 090IWS71A). When the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 090IWS75A. 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 090IWS72A), and shortens the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 090IWS73A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS75A.

In this characteristic part 090IW, as will be described later, the high base flag is set and the number of times of execution of the variable display in the high base state is managed is low probability at the end of the big hit game based on the 10R 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 090IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 090IWS72A and S72B. At the same time as being reset, the special figure time saving flag is also reset in steps 090IWS73A and S73B, and the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered.

Then, in step 090IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 090IWS75A). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step 090IWS75A.

In addition, in step 090IWS59A, 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.

9-13 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 090IWS1700A). 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, which makes it advantageous to execute the variable display of the second special symbol (Fig. 9-6). (See FIGS. 9-8), since a small hit is likely to occur, the KT state is controlled. 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. 9-6(A). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT time is selected (step 090IWS1701A). If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100, as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, KT shown in FIG. The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for time is selected (step 090IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in step 090IWS1701A, S1702A, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, It determines which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 is to be used (step 090IWS1703A). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS1704A).

In addition, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 090IWS1703A, 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 090IWS1705A), the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 090IWS1706A). 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 090IWS1707A).

9-14 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 090IWS1120A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the 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 17 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 090IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step 090IWS1122A), and when the first variation time timer times out (step 090IWS1123A), performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 090IWS1124A). 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 090IWS1130A).

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 090IWS1125A). Whether or not the big hit 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 090IWS1126A). 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 being executed is a big-hit (step 090IWS1127A). . Whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol 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 as it is.

If the variation display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is the 10R certainty variation big hit A (step 090IWS1128A). Whether or not it is the 10R probability variation big hit A can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 090IWS63A. If it is the 10R probability variation big hit A, the process is terminated.

In the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (Y in step 090IWS1125A), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y in step 090IWS1126A), the 10R probability variation big hit A is not obtained (that is, 10R normal jackpot) When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed (Y in step 090IWS1127A, N in step 090IWS1128A), the CPU 103 sends the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 090IWS1129A). 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 090IWS1130A).

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS1125A to S1129A, in this characteristic part 090IW, 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 in the case of the normal big hit (in this example, 10R normal big hit) 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 With the second special design, the situation in which a big hit and a small hit occur at the same time does not occur. 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 090IWS1129A. As a display result, it is controlled 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, it is a probability big hit (in this example, 10R probability big hit A). When the variable display of 1 special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see Y of step 090IWS1128A), but in this case, the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit. Based on that, 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 090IWS1120A, the processing in steps 090IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first fluctuation time timer in step 090IWS1122A 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 which 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 while the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, 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 090IWS1127A). 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, 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.

FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 090IWS2014A). In this case, if the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 090IWS1129A of the first special symbol fluctuation process, regardless of the decision result at the time of fluctuation start, forced as a stop symbol of the first special symbol The outlying design is displayed by derivation.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step 090IWS2015A). 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 game is in progress) and a big hit signal 2 (a signal that indicates that a big game is in play) to the outside. The big hit signal output flag is set (step 090IWS2029A). In the feature part 090IW, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the big hit signal output flag is set in step 090IWS2029A, the big output signal 1 is started to be output to the hall computer, and the big hit signal 2 is output. 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 090IWS2016A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first big hit flag (step 090IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 090IWS2018A) and also controls to send a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027A.

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS2018A and S2019A, in the present example, the right-handed indicator 26 is started to be lit 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 17 (large winning hole) 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. Therefore, 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 passing gate 41, so the right hit is made at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. The display 26 may be configured to start lighting.

When the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 090IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 090IWS2020A). When the first small hit flag is set, control is performed to send a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 090IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 090IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027A.

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 090IWS2027A).

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

Also, 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, because it is in the gate passage waiting state, even if the game ball wins the first starting winning opening, the variable display of the first special symbol does not start immediately and becomes the first reserved memory) 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 The left-handed notification may be performed by a large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above-described configuration, for a player who accidentally shoots a game ball to the right of the game area, while performing a mild left-handed notification while the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the gaming machine is low. For a player who intentionally performs a 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, the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation can be urged by the clerk of the game store to return to the left-handed operation.

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 the game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 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, the left-handed hit notification may be performed.

Although the characteristic part 090IW displays the demo when a specific condition is satisfied, the passage gate 41, the second start winning opening or the special winning opening is displayed when the demo is displayed in the normal state. 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.

9-16 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 processing is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing. 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 performed in the second special symbol display device 4B.

In the second special symbol normal process, 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 process (step S120) It is confirmed whether or not (step 090IWS50B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the 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 17 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 controlling microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 090IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is confirmed. If the second hold storage number is 0, the second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS52B).

If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. In the second random number buffer area (step 090IWS53B), 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 090IWS54B). 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−. Stored in the save 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 090IWS56B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the processing shown in step 090IWS56A 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 090IWS57B). 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 variable 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 090IWS69B without performing the processing after step 090IWS58B. As a result, when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the variation of the big bonus of the first 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 first special symbol is changing in step 090IWS57B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as a random number for hitting determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 090IWS59B, 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 of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step 090IWS57B, the random number value (fixed value) of deviation is set as the hit judgment random number without performing the processing of steps 090IWS58B to S63B and is small. By performing the hit determination, the hit may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for hit determination is acquired at the time of winning the start prize.

When the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the game controlling microcomputer 100 reads the hit judging random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 090IWS58B), and executes the big hit judging module (step 090IWS59B). The big hit determination module is a program that decides to make a big hit if the random number for hit determination matches a predetermined big hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 090IWS60B), 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 090IWS61B). .. Then, based on the random number for determining the hit type, it is determined whether the big hit type is 10R sure change big hit B, 10R sure change big hit C or 2R normal big hit (step 090IWS62B), the big hit type is stored (step 090IWS63B), and step Move to 090IWS69B.

If the big hit is not made in step 090IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 090IWS64B). 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 090IWS65B), 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 090IWS66B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69B.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 090IWS69B), and if it is "0", shifts to step 090IWS75B. 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 090IWS70B), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 090IWS71B). When the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 090IWS75B. 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 090IWS72B), and shortens the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 090IWS73B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS75B.

Then, in step 090IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 090IWS75B). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step 090IWS75B.

In addition, in step 090IWS59B, 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. 9-13. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-13, the second variation pattern process is explained by replacing “first” with “second”. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 090IWS1700A, and confirms whether the special figure time saving flag is set. 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. 9-7(C). The variation pattern table for the second special symbol for KT 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 variation flag and the high base flag are set, and the number of variations. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for any KT time shown in FIGS. 9-7(D) to 9-8(G) 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. 9-7(D). If the 2nd to 49th variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-7(E) is selected, and if the 50th variation, the second variation shown in FIG. 9-7(F). Select the variable pattern table for special symbols.

9-17 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 090IWS1120B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the 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 17 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 designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 5 designation command, display result 6 designation command, display result 7 designation command) based on the determination result. Is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS1121B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second variable time timer (step 090IWS1122B), and when the second variable time timer times out (step 090IWS1123B), performs control to send the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 090IWS1124B). 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 090IWS1130B).

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 090IWS1125B). 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 checking 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 090IWS1126B). Whether or not the small winning symbol is derived and 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 checking whether or not the first small hit flag that indicates a small hit is set on the basis of 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 checks whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit (step 090IWS1127B). .. 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 is ended as it is.

If the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is the 10R certainty variation big hit B or the 10R certainty variation big hit C (step 090IWS1128B). Whether or not it is the 10R certainty variation big hit B or the 10R certainty variation big hit C can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 090IWS63B. If it is the 10R certainty variation big hit B or the 10R certainty variation big hit C, the processing is ended as it is.

When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (Y in step 090IWS1125B), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y in step 090IWS1126B), it is 10R sure variation big hit B or 10R certain variation big hit C. If neither of the above (that is, 2R normal big hit) variable display of the second special symbol is being executed (Y in step 090IWS1127B, N in step 090IWS1128B), the CPU 103 sets the second to the effect control CPU 120. Control to transmit the compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is performed (step 090IWS1129B). 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 090IWS1130B).

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS1125B to S1129B, in this characteristic portion 090IW, 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 jackpot (in this example, 2R normal big jackpot) and 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. With the second special design, the situation in which a big hit and a small hit occur at the same time does not occur. 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 090IWS1129B. As a display result, it is controlled 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 B or 10R probability variation big hit) When the variable display of the second special symbol which is C) is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see Y of step 090IWS1128B), but in this case, the variation of the first special symbol. Based on the fact that the display 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 interruption, it is determined as N in step 090IWS1120B, the processing in steps 090IWS1121B to S1130B is skipped, and the second variable time timer in step 090IWS1122B 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 which 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.

Further, 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, during 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 090IWS1127B). Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit, even when the variable display of the second special symbol which 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, 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, the remaining second reserved memory can be consumed in the normal state after the end of the first KT state (after the end of the time saving state), 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 opening), 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, the 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 the big hit at an unintended timing when the player is absent. You can

FIG. 9-18 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop processing. In the second special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 090IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 090IWS1129B 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 derivatized and displayed.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (step 090IWS2015B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 090IWS2028B). If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the process directly proceeds to step 090IWS2016B.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag (step 090IWS2016B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 090IWS2017B).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 090IWS2018B), and also controls to send a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS2018B 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 17 (large winning hole) 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. Therefore, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

When the second big hit flag is not set (N in step 090IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 090IWS2020B). When the second small hit flag is set, control for transmitting a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (step 090IWS2021B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 090IWS2022B).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 090IWS2023B). 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 the right-handed indicator 26 (step 090IWS2024B), and right with respect to the effect control CPU 120. The control for transmitting the striking and lighting start designation command is performed (step 090IWS2025B).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 090IWS2026B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS2024B and S2025B, in the present example, when the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on. 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 have already been turned on when the KT state is in effect. Therefore, in this example, by performing the determination process of step 090IWS2023B, when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol during the KT state, the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started overlappingly. Also, 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 090IWS2027B).

FIG. 9-19 is a flowchart showing the accessory control normal processing (step S120) in the accessory control process processing. In the accessory control normal processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the big hit start flag is set (step 090IWS2101). If the jackpot 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 090IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a big winning opening pre-opening timer (step 090IWS2103), sets round 1 opening pattern data according to the kind of big hit (step 090IWS2104), and sets "1" to a round number counter indicating the number of big hits. Is set (step 090IWS2105).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 090IWS2106).

FIG. 9-20 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 090IWS2501). 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 change 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 090IWS2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a big hit start designation command (step 090IWS2503), and sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step 090IWS2504).

In this characteristic part 090IW, 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 the big hit game on condition that the ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21.

FIG. 9-21 is a flowchart showing the big hit open process (step S123) in the accessory control process process. In the big hit opening process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first count switch 23 is in the ON state (step 090IWS2401). 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 the special winning opening. The counter value is incremented by 1 (step 090IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 090IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2409. 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 090IWS2407), and the opening time timer after subtraction has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (step 090IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

When the value of the winning number counter is 10 (Y in step 090IWS2406) or when the open time timer times out (Y in step 090IWS2408), 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 090IWS2409). In addition, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a display command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2410). Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 090IWS2411).

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 090IWS2412).

FIG. 9-22 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 ending display timer is set (step 090IWS2200), and when the big hit ending display timer is set, moves to step 090IWS2202. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 corresponds to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time). A value is set (step 090IWS2201), and the process ends.

In step 090IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 090IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step 090IWS2203). If not, the process ends.

If the big hit end display time has passed (Y in step 090IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation big hit (step 090IWS2204). If it is the probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 090IWS2206).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the big hit that has ended this time is the 10R certainty variation big hit A, the 10R certainty variation big hit B, or the 10R certainty variation big hit C (step 090IWS2207). Whether 10R certainty variation big hit A, 10R certainty variation big hit B, or 10R certainty variation big hit C is, for example, the big hit type stored in step 090IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 090IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. It can be determined by checking. If the 10R certainty variation big hit A, the 10R certainty variation big hit B, or the 10R certainty variation big hit C, the CPU 103 sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 090IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2215. In the case of 10R certainty variation big hit A, 10R certainty variation big hit B, or 10R certainty variation big hit C, since the high base flag is not set, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is set. Will be controlled.

If neither 10R probability variation big hit A, 10R probability variation big hit B, or 10R probability variation big hit C (that is, 10R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to the high base state. At the same time as the shift (step 090IWS2212), the special figure time saving flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 090IWS2213). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (step 090IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of 10R 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 090IWS2215).

FIG. 9-23 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 090IWS2300), and when the small hit end display timer is set, moves to step 090IWS2302. 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 090IWS2301), and the process ends.

In step 090IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 090IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 090IWS2303). If not, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 090IWS2303), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 090IWS2304). If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the right-handed indicator 26 is lighting (step 090IWS2305). If the right-handed indicator 26 is lit, the CPU 103 performs control to end the right-handed indicator 26 lighting (step 090IWS2306), and at the same time, sends a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 090IWS2307).

In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit in the non-KT state, the right hitting indicator 26 is started to be turned on at the start of the small hit game (steps 090IWS2023B to S2025B). ), by executing the processing of step 090IWS2304 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 090IWS2308).

Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic unit 090IW will be described. FIG. 9-24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a way of transition of the game state in this characteristic unit 090IW. First, in the characteristic portion 090IW, in the 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 to the first starting winning opening mainly occurs, and mainly the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Also, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when the big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, mainly the 10R certainty variation big hit A or the 10R normal big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-24, when the 10R probability variation big hit A occurs in the low probability/low base state, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered after the end of the big hit game. The high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 090IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when the 10R 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 090IWS2212 to S2214).

In the case where it is after the transition to the KT state (low probability/high base state, high probability/low base state), in this characteristic part 090IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area to perform a game ball launch operation ( Right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and a variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, 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 B, 10R certainty variation big hit C or 2R normal big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-24, when 10R certainty variation big hit B or 10R certainty variation big hit C occurs in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), the high probability/low after the big hit game ends. The base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered, and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 090IWS2204 to S2208). Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in a low probability/high base state (low 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 finished (see steps 090IWS2212 to S2214). In this characteristic portion 090IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being a 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIG. 9-2(B)), so once the low probability/ In the high base state, the low probability/high base state loops at a rate of 35%. In addition, after the 10R normal big hit and the 2R normal big hit have occurred and the low probability/high base state has been reached, the next big hit does not occur and the variable display of 50 times is finished, it is shown in FIG. 9-24. As shown, a low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered (see steps 090IWS69A to S73A, S69B to S73B).

As shown in FIG. 9-24, when 10R certainty variation big hit B or 10R certainty variation big hit C occurs in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the high probability/low after the big hit game is finished. The base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered, and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 090IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, 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 big hit B or 10R certainty variation big hit C Is 65% (see FIGS. 9-2(D) and (E)), once the high probability/low base state is reached, the high probability/low base state loops at a rate of 65%. Also, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high-probability/low-base state (high-probability/second KT state), it shifts to a low-probability/high-base state (low-probability/first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is finished (see steps 090IWS2212 to S2214).

In addition, in FIG. 9-24, in the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is explained, 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 the 10R certainty variation big hit B or the 10R certainty variation big hit C occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second 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 finished. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 9-24, 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 probability variation big hit A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 10R normal big hit occurs, the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) is entered, and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or 50 times of variable display ends. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 9-24, 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 probability variation big hit A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 10R normal big hit occurs, the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) is entered, and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or 50 times of variable display ends. The base state will be maintained.

9-25 to 9-27 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 processing, 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 090IWS611). 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 090IWS612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 090IWS613). The reason why +2 is performed is that two bytes (one command) are read.

If the received effect control command is the variation pattern command (step 090IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 090IWS617). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 090IWS618).

If the received effect control command is the display result designation command (step 090IWS619), 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 090IWS620). ).

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 090IWS621) ), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 090IWS622). 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 compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first compulsory 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.

When the received production control command is the big hit start designation command (step 090IWS623), the production control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 090IWS624). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step 090IWS625).

If the received production control command is the big hit end designation command (step 090IWS626), the production control CPU 120 performs control to end the display of the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 090IWS627). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS628).

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 090IWS624 and S627.

If the received effect control command is the small hit start designation command (step 090IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 090IWS630).

If the received production control command is a small hit end designation command (step 090IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS632).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 090IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 sets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handing notification is being performed (step 090IWS633A), and right. The control for starting the lighting of the hitting notification LED 37 is performed (step 090IWS634).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 090IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 resets the right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handling notification is being performed (step 090IWS635A), and then right. The control for ending the lighting of the hitting notification LED 37 is performed (step 090IWS636).

If the received production control command is a low-accuracy/non-KT background designating command (step 090IWS637), 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 090IWS638). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state if set (step 090IWS639). Then, if it is displayed, the display of the acquired number display is terminated (step 090IWS639A).

The number-of-wins display is a display showing the value of the number of prize balls paid out based on the fact that the game balls are won in the special variable prize ball device 17. In this feature section 090IW, the display of the number-of-acquired display is started based on the fact that it is a big hit game state in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), and the first transition to the normal state (low probability/non-KT state) The display of the acquired number display is ended at the start of the fluctuation. In the meantime, the number-of-wins display is continuously displayed regardless of whether it is fluctuating, a big hit game state, or a small hit game state. That is, in the feature part 090IW, the number of prize balls obtained in the big hit game state and the small hit game state is displayed as the number of wins display. During the display of the acquired number display, the value of the acquired number display is updated every time the prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 17 and 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls in a state where “100” is displayed as the value of the acquired number display. "110" is updated and displayed as the value of the acquired number display.

The display period of the acquired number display is not limited to this. For example, as described above, since the low probability/first KT state is a state in which a winning ball due to a small hit cannot be substantially obtained, even if the acquired number display is displayed in the low probability/first KT state, the acquired number display The value of is rarely updated. Therefore, the winning number display may be displayed only in the high probability/change in the second KT state and the small hitting game state and the big hitting game state.

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, the display start timing of the acquired number display is the timing when the normal state (low probability/non-KT state) is shifted to the big hit game state (that is, big hit start timing). It is not limited to. For example, the types of jackpots that mainly occur in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state) are the 10R certainty variation jackpot A and the 10R regular jackpot, and in these jackpots, the same effects as in the KT state are performed after the ninth round. Therefore, the display of the acquired number display may be started at the start timing of the ninth round. Even after that, the number of wins is continued to be displayed in the rounds in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for a short time in the high-probability/second KT state variation, the small-hit gaming state, and the big-hit gaming state (1 and 2 rounds in the 10R probability variation jackpot B). If it is displayed, it can be displayed as if the number of prize balls acquired in the small hitting game state is displayed.

If the received effect control command is a low-accuracy/first KT background designating command (step 090IWS640), the effect 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 090IWS641). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the first KT state flag (step 090IWS642) and, if set, the high-probability state flag indicating the high-probability state, and the second probability indicating the second KT state. The 2KT status flag is reset (step 090IWS643).

If the received effect control command is the high-accuracy/second KT background designating command (step 090IWS648), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image on the image display device 5 to a high probability/background image corresponding to the second KT state (for example, Display control is performed with a red background image) (step 090IWS649). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high-probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 090IWS650) and, if set, resets the first KT state flag (step 090IWS651).

If the received production control command is the special winning opening winning designation command (step 090IWS652), the effect control CPU 120 sets the special winning opening winning designation command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening winning designation command has been received ( Step 090IWS653).

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 090IWS662). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS611.

In step 090IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the first effective start winning award designation command, a flag indicating that the first effective start award winning designation command is 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 prefetching notice setting process (step S161). It is a thing.

In step 090IWS662, 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 be updated and displayed.

FIG. 9-28 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 090IWS811). Whether or not the fluctuation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, in the command analysis process (step S75), when the fluctuation pattern command is received, a fluctuation pattern command reception flag indicating that the fluctuation pattern command is received is set. In step 090IWS811, whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set may be confirmed.

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 090IWS812). 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 090IWS813). 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 to be executed), the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, when performing a variable display of the first special symbol), the CPU 120 for effect control, 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 090IWS815).

When the right hitting lighting flag is 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 090IWS814). 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 to be executed), the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, in the case of 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 090IWS815).

By performing the processing of steps 090IWS812 to S815, in the characteristic portion 090IW, 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. When it is executed and in the KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the second special symbol. In other words, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, or when 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.

FIG. 9-29 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the variable display result (step 090IWS923). In Step 090IWS923, the effect control CPU 120, when receiving the display result 1 designation command (when it is determined to be out), only the left or right decorative pattern in which the left-middle-right decorative pattern does not match at all. Determine the combination of out-of-match reach patterns. Further, when the display result 2 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 10R certainty variation big hit A or 10R normal big hit), the decorative pattern on the left middle right is arranged in an even number pattern. Determine the combination. When the display result 4 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 10R probability variation big hit C), the combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are arranged in "7" is determined. When the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 2R normal big hit), the combination of symbols in which the left middle and right decorative symbols are even numbers is determined. Also, when the display result 3 designation command or the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 10R probability variation big hit B or the small hit), the combination of the decorative designs of the small hit design (for example, "135") To decide.

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 090IWS928).

Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120 gives advance notice effects for suggesting whether or not to make a big hit based on the start fluctuation (for example, dialogue advance effects, step-up advance effects, mini-character advance effects, group). A lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice production is performed, and settings are made according to the lottery result.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in step 090IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 090IWS929). Next, the effect control CPU 120, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1), an effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers). Control of 8L, 8R and movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS930). 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 090IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 090IWS932).

FIG. 9-30 is a flowchart showing the effect display processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process processing. In the variable display during effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 090IWS8101), and also subtracts 1 from the value of the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 090IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 090IWS8103), 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 090IWS8104). The control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound number data, and the accessory operation data set next (step 090IWS8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right hitting lighting flag is set (step 090IWS8106). If the right hitting lighting flag is not set (that is, in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first confirmation command reception flag Whether it is set or not) is confirmed (step 090IWS8107). If the first symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 moves to step 090IWS8114.

If the first symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether or not the first compulsory confirmation command reception flag has been set). Is confirmed (step 090IWS8108). If the first compulsory symbol determination designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 090IWS8113.

If the right hitting lighting flag is set in step 090IWS8106 (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 the flag is set or not (step 090IWS8111). If the second symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 090IWS8114.

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 090IWS8112). If the second compulsory symbol fixing designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of replacing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in step 090IWS923 of the variable display start setting process with a falling symbol (step 090IWS8113). And CPU120 for production control updates the value of the production control process flag to the value according to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 090IWS8114).

If the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is not received at step 090IWS8108, or if the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is not received at step 090IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 is a decorative symbol variation time timer. It is checked whether or not has timed out (step 090IWS8115). If the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for standby effect (step 090IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 090IWS8117).

In this 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 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 090IWS8115, which means that the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted, and the first It 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 090IWS8116 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 fluctuation time timer or the second fluctuation time timer is restarted, and when the fluctuation 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. 9-31 is a flowchart showing the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms 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 090IWS9701). .. If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 090IWS9706. In this characteristic part 090IW, 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 090IWS9705. 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 the stage during the big hit has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process for displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 090IWS9703 is executed. Without executing, the process proceeds to step 090IWS9706.

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 090IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 090IWS9716. In this characteristic part 090IW, when a small hitting symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step 090IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small hit. Therefore, if the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, it 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 090IWS9703 is displayed. The process moves to step 090IWS9716 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 causes the image display device 5 to stop the stop symbol of the left-middle-right decorative symbol (stopping symbol, jackpot symbol). , Small hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed (step 090IWS9703). 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 090IWS8109 and S8113, in step 090IWS9703, 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 090IWS9703 (Y in step 090IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 090IWS9705).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit start designation command has been received (step 090IWS9706). When the big hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 090IWS9707).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the big hit (step 090IWS9710). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 090IWS9711), and the content of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1 and accessory operation data 1), control of the rendering device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS9712).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the acquired number display if it is not being displayed (step 090IWS9712A), and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit midtime effect process (step S176) (step. 090IWS9713).

If the big hit symbol is not fixedly displayed in the process of step 090IWS9703 (N in step 090IWS9704), if the small hit symbol is definitely displayed in the process of step 090IWS9703 (Y in step 090IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 090IWS9715).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 090IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 090IWS9717).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit (step 090IWS9722). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 090IWS9723), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). In accordance with data 1 and accessory operation data 1), control of the rendering device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS9724).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit (step S174) (step 090IWS9725).

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step 090IWS9703 (that is, when the deviant symbol is displayed) (N in step 090IWS9704 and N in step 090IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 090IWS9726).

FIG. 9-32 and FIG. 9-33 are flowcharts showing the big hit midway effect process (step S176) in the effect control process process. In the big hit mid-game production process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a special winning opening display command (a command indicating that the special winning opening has been opened (starting a round)). It is confirmed whether or not the mouth opening flag is set (that is, whether the special winning mouth opening display command is received) (step 090IWS1901). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step 06IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 designates after opening the special winning opening (finishing the opening of the special winning opening (finishing the round)). It is confirmed whether or not the after-winning-special-winners-open flag indicating that a command (indicating) has been received is set (step 090IWS1902).

When the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in step 090IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit is finished is set ( Step 090IWS1903).

When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step 090IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 090IWS1911), and the effect device (image display) according to the content of the process data n. The device 5, the various lamps, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the movable body 32) are controlled (step 090IWS1912).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the acquired number display when the command winning flag is set after the winning of the special winning opening (steps 090IWS1912A, S1912B). Specifically, a value obtained by adding a predetermined number (the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the fact that one game ball is won to the special variable prize ball device 17; for example, 10) to the value of the acquired number display before update is newly added. Update as the value of the acquired number display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step 090IWS1913), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step 090IWS1914). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory operation data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step 090IWS1915).

When the special winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step 090IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening opening flag (step 090IWS1916), and selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the round. (Step 090IWS1921).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 090IWS1922), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1). The control of the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the LEDs such as the game effect lamp 9 and the movable body 32 is executed (step 090IWS1923). In addition, as described above, in the 9 rounds and 10 rounds of the 10R probability variation big hit A, in the 1 round and 2 rounds of the 10R probability variation big hit B, in the 9 rounds and 10 rounds of the 10R normal variation big hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is synchronized Then, the opening notification LED 090IW01 is controlled to be turned on. However, in those rounds, since the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 is short, a substantially predetermined number (close condition of the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed. It is unlikely that a prize will be awarded to the special variable winning ball device 17 (for example, 9) (the round will be completed before the opening time is over), so it is the time elapsed from the round start timing. By controlling the turning on/off of the opening notification LED 090IW01 depending on the time, the opening notification LED 090IW01 is turned on in synchronization with the opening of the variable winning ball device 17. For example, in the case of 10 rounds of 10R probability variation big hit A, the open notification LED 090IW01 is set for 0.2 seconds each from the timing of 0 seconds, 1.7 seconds, 3.4 seconds, and 13.6 seconds elapsed from the round start timing. By turning on the light, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened and synchronized. In addition, the opening/closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 is directly monitored, the opening notification LED 090IW01 is lit when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened, and the process is opened when the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed. A process of turning off the notification LED 090IW01 may be performed.

Further, when the flag after opening the special winning opening is set in step 090IWS1902 (Y in step 090IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (step 090IWS1930), and responds to the interval effect. A display control command is transmitted to the second effect control microcomputer 21IW02 (step 090IWS1931). And CPU120 for production control selects the process table according to the interval production according to the big hit type (step 090IWS1931).

Then, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the process timer (step 090IWS1932), and the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1). The control of the image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, and the movable body 32 is executed (step 090IWS1933).

When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step 090IWS1903 (Y in step 090IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS1940). And CPU120 for production control selects the process table according to ending production (step 090IWS1941).

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the process timer (step 090IWS1946). Then, the effect control CPU 120, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1), the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers). Control of 8L, 8R and movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS1947). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S177) (step 090IWS1948).

9-34 and 9-35 are flowcharts showing the effect process (step S174) during the small hit in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a small hit start specification command reception flag indicating that a small hit start specification command (a command indicating that opening of the special winning opening has started) is received. It is confirmed whether or not (step 090IWS1951). When the small hit start designation command reception flag is not set (N in Step 06IWS1951), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit is finished is set or not. Confirm (step 090IWS1952).

When the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step 090IWS1952), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 090IWS1961), and the effect device (image) according to the content of the process data n. The display device 5, various lamps, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the movable body 32) are controlled (step 090IWS1962).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the acquired number display when the command winning flag has been set due to the winning of the special winning opening (steps 090IWS1962A, S1962B). Specifically, a value obtained by adding a predetermined number (the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the fact that one game ball is won to the special variable prize ball device 17; for example, 10) to the value of the acquired number display before update is newly added. Update as the value of the acquired number display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step 090IWS1963), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step 090IWS1964). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory operation data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step 090IWS1965).

When the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (Y in step 090IWS1951), the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 090IWS1966) and responds to the small hit opening performance. A process table is selected (step 090IWS1971).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 090IWS1972), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1). (Control of the image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS1973).

When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set in step 090IWS1952 (Y in step 090IWS1952), the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS1980). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit end effect (step 090IWS1981).

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the process timer (step 090IWS1982). Then, the effect control CPU 120, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1), the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers). 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is controlled (step 090IWS1983). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (step S175) (step 090IWS1998).

9-36 and 9-37 are timing charts for comparing the case of executing the continuous suggestion effect in the second KT state and the case of executing the rush suggestion effect in the jackpot gaming state.

FIG. 9-36(A) is a timing chart when the continuation suggestion effect is executed in the second KT state. For example, in the second KT state, as shown in the timings A1 to A2, all of the fluctuations other than the big hit are small hits. Therefore, unless a big hit occurs, as shown in the figure, the fluctuation of the special symbol over 1.5 seconds ( The second variation pattern #11) and the special variable winning ball device 17 depending on the small hitting game state and opening for 0.2 seconds are alternately performed. In the meantime, the character "KT rush!" indicating the second KT state is displayed on the image display device 5 even during fluctuation or during the small hitting game state.

Then, at timing A2, the variation of the second variation pattern #13 is started. At this time, continuous success production is performed as the variation production. Specifically, by displaying a character "KT ends when the accessory falls" on the image display device 5, an effect is produced to control the movement of the movable body 32 to the advance position, and then the fluctuation is started from a predetermined timing A3. The character "KT rush continues!" is displayed on the image display device 5 in the period up to the timing A4 when the small hit based on the above is finished.

FIG. 9-36(B) is a timing chart when the rush success effect is executed in the 10R probability variation big hit A. For example, as shown at timings B1 and B2, the characters "KT rush!" are displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of timings B1 and B2 in which the short opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 is repeated.

Then, at the timing B2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, and the rush success effect is performed. Specifically, by displaying a character string "Kt end when accessory hits" on the image display device 5, the effect of controlling the movement of the movable body 32 to the advanced position is performed, and then the final timing from the predetermined timing B3. The character string “KT rush continues!” is displayed on the image display device 5 until the timing B4 when the short opening ends.

As described above, when the continuous success effect is executed in the second KT state (see FIG. 9-36(A)), and when the rush success effect is executed in the 10R certainty variation big hit A (see FIG. 9-36(B)). Since the display image of the image display device 5 and the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 17 are the same, it is difficult for the player to determine which state he/she is in at a glance. ..

It is desirable that the execution period of the continuous success effect and the execution period of the rush success effect are the same.

FIG. 9-37(A) is a timing chart when the continuous failure effect is executed in the second KT state. For example, at the timing C1 to C2, which repeats the variation of the special symbol for 1.5 seconds (the second variation pattern #11) and the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds by the small hitting game state, The character "KT rush!" indicating the second KT state is displayed on the image display device 5 even during fluctuation or during the small hitting game state.

Then, at timing C2, the variation of the second variation pattern #16 is started. At this time, a continuous failure effect is performed as the variable effect. Specifically, by displaying the character "KT ends when the accessory falls" on the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is moved at a predetermined timing C3 after the effect of controlling the movement of the movable body 32 to the advance position is performed. The body 32 is controlled to move to the advancing position, and the character "KT rush end..." Is displayed on the image display device 5 in the period from the timing C4 to the timing C5 when the jackpot gaming state of the 2R normal jackpot ends. ..

FIG. 9-37(B) is a timing chart in the case of executing the rush failure effect in the 10R normal big hit. For example, as shown at timings D1 to D2, the characters “KT rush!” are displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of timings D1 to D2 in which the short opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 is repeated.

Then, at the timing D2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, and the entry failure effect is performed. Specifically, by displaying the character "KT ends when the accessory falls" on the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is moved at a predetermined timing D3 after the effect of controlling the movement of the movable body 32 to the advanced position is performed. The body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position, and the character "KT rush end..." Is displayed on the image display device 5 in the period from the subsequent timing D43 to the timing D5 at which the final short opening ends.

In this way, in the case of executing the continuous failure effect in the second KT state (see FIG. 9-37(A)) and in the case of executing the rush failure effect in the 10R normal big hit (see FIG. 9-37(B)). Since the display image of the image display device 5 and the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 17 are the same, whether the player has performed the continuous failure effect in the second KT state or at the 10R normal state at a glance. It is difficult to determine whether or not the rush failure presentation was performed in the big hit.

The opening mode of the last special variable winning ball device 17 in 10 rounds of 10R normal jackpot is the same as that of the 2R normal jackpot (4 seconds opening is performed twice, and 1.5 seconds is closed during that time). By setting), it may be more difficult for the player to determine whether the continuous failure effect is performed in the second KT state or the rush failure effect is performed in the 10R normal jackpot.

In addition, it is desirable that the execution period of the continuous failure effect is the same as the execution period of the rush failure effect.

As described above, according to this feature unit 090IW, a predetermined game is performed, and an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit game state) and a special state different from the advantageous state (this example Is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a small hit game state), and a non-special state (in this example, a non-KT state) and a special state (book that is controlled more frequently than the non-special state) In the example, the KT state) and controllable state control means (in this example, the part that executes steps 090IWS2208 and S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined period of the advantageous state (in this example, 10R certainty variation big hit) A and 10R normal big hit 9 rounds and 10 rounds, 10R probability variation big hit B 1 round and 2 rounds) and the special state in a special state (in this example, the execution state of the KT rush effect) controllable effect state control. Means (in the present example, the CPU 120 for effect control performs steps 090IWS930 and S8105 to perform the KT rush effect during the change of the second KT state, and steps 090IWS9724 and S1962 to effect the KT rush effect during the small hit game state. And perform the steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 to perform 10R certainty variation big hit A, 10R certainty variation big hit B, and 10R normal big hit KT rush production during normal big hit), and in the advantageous state, control to a special state after the end of the advantageous state. Special suggestion effect execution means (in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control in this example) capable of executing a special suggestion effect (in this example, a rush suggestion effect (a rush success effect, a rush failure effect)) that indicates whether or not to be performed. By performing 090IWS9712 and S1912, it is possible to determine whether or not the special state ends in the 10R certainty variation big hit A, and the 10R normal big hit during the rush suggestion production (the rush success production, the rush failure production). Perform end suggestion effect execution means (in this example, CPU 120 for effect control, step 090IWS930, S8105) capable of executing the suggestion end suggestion effect (in this example, continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect)). The continuous suggestion effect (continuous success effect, continuation failure effect) is provided, and the special suggestion effect and the end suggestion effect are executed in the same or similar manner (see FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37). ) Decided. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state or the special state is ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress a feeling of discouragement when the special state is not controlled after the state ends.

For example, when the special state ends immediately after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, although it is controlled to the second KT state after the big hit game state, it becomes a 2R normal big hit at the first variation). When the second KT state ends, it is expected that the player will be greatly discouraged. Therefore, by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state has not been controlled after the end of the advantageous state or the special state has ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, The degree of discouragement can be reduced.

In the characteristic part 090IW, the rush suggestion effect (rush entry success effect, rush failure effect effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect effect, continuation failure effect effect) are performed in the same mode, but the effect effect is performed. If it is difficult for the player to determine whether it is a rush suggestion effect (rush success effect, rush failure effect) or a continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect), in the case of completely the same aspect Instead, it may be of a similar aspect. For example, the timing and movement speed at which the movement control of the movable body 32 is performed, the size, color, character font, transparency, and effect of the image displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, the character "KT ends when the character falls"). Whether or not there is a difference between the inrush suggestion effect (inrush success effect, inrush failure effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect), it is difficult for the player to determine the difference. Good.

It should be noted that “similarity” in the characteristic part 090IW is a concept indicating that the modes of a plurality of events are close to each other to the extent that it is difficult for the player to distinguish.

It should be noted that the present characteristic portion 090IW can be changed to a first state (an open state in this example) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (a closed state in this example) that is less advantageous than the first state. Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 17 in this example), and variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means to the first state in the advantageous state and the special state (in the gaming control microcomputer 100 in this example, It has been decided to have a part for controlling opening/closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 which is common to the big hit game state and the small hit game state. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state or the special state is ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress a feeling of discouragement when the special state is not controlled after the state ends.

In addition, according to this feature section 090IW, the specific effect execution means (in this example, the effect in the present example, which can execute the specific effect (in this example, the opening notification LED 090IW01 is turned on) when the variable winning means is controlled to the first state. In the control CPU 120, by performing steps 090IWS9724 and S1962, the open notification LED 090IW01 is turned on during the small hit game state, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, the 10R sure change big hit A, the 10R sure change big hit B, and the 10R normal big hit are being performed. And a specific effect executing means is capable of executing a specific effect when being controlled to a special state and to a specific effect state in the advantageous state. (In this example, the CPU 120 for effect control, during the big hit game state in which the second KT state and the KT rush effect are being executed (10R sure change big hit A and 10R normal big hit 9 rounds and 10 rounds, 10R sure change big hit B) The open notification LED 090IW01 is turned on in the first round and the second round). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to the present characteristic part 090IW, the specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect when the specific effect state is not controlled in the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the KT rush effect to be performed. The open notification LED 090IW01 is not turned on during the period when it is not being executed). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to the present characteristic unit 090IW, the movable body (the movable body 32 in this example) is provided, and the special suggestion effect executing means performs the special suggestion effect using the movable body (see FIG. 9-37(B)). The end suggestion effect execution means performs the end suggestion effect using the movable body (see FIG. 9-37(A)). Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state or the special state is ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress a feeling of discouragement when the special state is not controlled after the state ends.

Further, by performing the production using the common movable body 32 for the rush suggestion production (rush success production, rush failure production) and the continuation suggestion production (continuous success production, continuation failure production), it is possible to improve the interest and to be suitable. Suggestive production can be performed.

It should be noted that although the rush suggestion effect (rush success effect, rush failure effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect) are performed using the common movable body 32, they are performed in the same manner. It is not necessary to operate the movable body 32, and for example, the distance and period for which movement control is performed may be different.

Further, although the description of the characteristic part 090IW is omitted, the effect image according to the operation of the movable body 32 may be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, a common image may be displayed as an effect image according to the operation of the movable body in the rush suggestion effect (rush success effect, rush failure effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect). .. This makes it more difficult to determine whether the executed effect is a rush suggestion effect (rush success effect, rush failure effect) or a continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect). it can.

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, the effect using the common movable body 32 is performed for the rush suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect, but other common members (the image display device 5 and an operation member (stick for urging operation) The controller 31A and the push button 31B)) may be used to perform the rush suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect.

In addition, according to the characteristic part 090IW, the advantageous state exclusive effect (in this example, big hit blessing effect) in the first period in the advantageous state (in this example, 1R to 8 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal big hit) It is provided with a dedicated effect executing means (in this example, a part for performing the big hit blessing effect by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 in the effect control CPU 120 in this example), and the effect state control means is provided after the first period. In the second period (9 rounds and 10 rounds in the 10R certainty variation big hit A and 10R normal big hit in this example), it is possible to control to a specific effect state (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4). Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, when the effect state control means controls to the advantageous state in the non-special state (in this example, to control 10R certainty variation big hit A or 10R normal big hit in the non-KT state), in the advantageous state. , The second period (in this example, 1 round to 8 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal jackpot) in this example, 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal jackpot ), it is possible to control to a specific effect state, and to control to an advantageous state in a special state (in this example, to control to 10R sure variation big hit B in the KT state), in the advantageous state, the first period (this example). Then, in the third period (in this example, 1 round and 2 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit B), it is possible to control to a specific effect state (in this example, 3 rounds to 10 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit B). By performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit blessing effect in 1 round to 8 rounds in the 10R probability variation big hit A and the 10R normal big hit, and also performs the KT rush effect in 9 rounds and 10 rounds. In 10R probability variation big hit B, the KT rush effect is performed in the first round and the second round, and the big hit blessing effect is performed in the third round to the tenth round). As a result, when the transition from the advantageous state to the special state and at the transition from the special state to the advantageous state are made seamless, the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, according to the feature section 090IW, the special state does not end after the special suggestion effect (in this example, the rush success effect) that indicates that the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state is executed. A common effect (in this example, an effect of displaying the character "KT rush continuation!" on the image display device 5) that is common after the end suggestion effect (in this example, continuous success effect) is executed. Executable common effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, by performing steps 090IWS930, S8105, S9724, S1962, during the variation of the second KT state and during the small hitting game state, after the continuous success effect, The effect of displaying the character "KT rush continued!" is displayed on the image display device 5, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, the character "KT continued rush!" It is decided to have a part for performing the effect displayed in FIG. 5). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, as described above, according to the present characteristic part 090IW, a predetermined game is performed, and an advantageous state advantageous for the player (in this example, a big hit game state) and a special state different from the advantageous state ( In this example, the gaming machine is controllable to a small hit game state), and a first state (an open state in this example) that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the first state ( In the present example, the variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed to the closed state, and the variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means to the first state in the advantageous state and the special state ( In this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that controls opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 common to the big hit game state and the small hit game state) and a non-special state (in this example, the non-KT state) And a special state (KT state in this example) which is controlled more frequently than the non-special state in the special state (in this example, step 090IWS2208, S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100). And a specific period in a special state (in this example, 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit A and 10R normal jackpot, 1 round and 2 rounds in 10R probability variation big hit B) and a special state. A state control means capable of controlling the state (in this example, the execution state of the KT rush effect) (in this example, by performing steps 090IWS930 and S8105 in the CPU 120 for effect control, the KT rush effect during the change of the second KT state. Perform step 090IWS9724, S1962 to perform KT rush production during the small hitting game state, and perform step 090IWS9712, S1912 to produce 10R sure variation big hit A, 10R certain variation big hit B, and 10R normal big hit during KT rush production. And the variable winning control means has a long-term mode in which the period of being in the first state is long (in this example, an open mode in which the open period is 4 seconds, 9 seconds, or 27 seconds), The variable winning means is placed in the first state in any one of modes including a short-term mode (in this example, an open mode in which the open period is 0.2 seconds) in which the period of the first state is shorter than the long-term mode. Control (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 opens the special variable winning ball device 17 for a predetermined period in the big hit game state by performing steps S122 and S123 (see FIGS. 9-3 to 9-5). , Step By performing steps S126 and S127, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the small hitting game state (see FIG. 9-5(F)), and at least in the special state, the variable winning is performed in a short period mode. When the means is controlled to the first state, and the advantageous state is controlled to the specific effect state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state in a short period mode (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is , The special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the small hitting game state by performing steps S126 and S127 (see FIG. 9-5(F)), and in the big hitting game state by performing steps S122 and S123. The special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds while the KT rush effect is being executed (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4)). As a result, it is possible to make a plurality of states relevant to each other and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic part 090IW, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the small hitting game state, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is set for 0.2 seconds in the period in which the KT rush effect is being executed in the big hitting game state. Although it was decided to open, the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small hitting game state and the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the execution of the KT rush effect in the big hitting game state are the same length. It was decided that it was (0.2 seconds), but whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state It is not limited to this unless the person can easily discriminate. For example, the open period of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small hit game state is 0.2 seconds, and the open period of the special variable winning ball device 17 is 0.3 seconds during the execution of the KT rush effect in the big hit game state. , If the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 is due to the small hit game state, or whether it is due to the big hit game state, if the player has an error that is difficult to determine, it is excluded is not.

Further, the characteristic unit 090IW is a gaming machine that can perform a variable display and can be controlled in a special state based on the fact that a predetermined display result (a small hit symbol in this example) is derived as a display result of the variable display. The variable winning control means corresponds to at least a part of the variable display period of the variable display in which the predetermined display result is derived in the special state (in the present example, the second variation pattern #11 in the case of a small hit in the KT state). The variable winning means is controlled to the second state in the advantageous state over a period common to the (variation time of 1.5 seconds) (in the present example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs steps S126 and S127, In the case of 10R probability variation big hit A, 10R probability variation big hit C and 10R normal jackpot, the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be closed for 1.5 seconds). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the characteristic portion 090IW, the second variation pattern #11, which is the variation pattern with the highest selection ratio, among the plurality of variation patterns (second variation patterns #11 to #14) when the small hit occurs in the second KT state. It is decided to control the special variable winning ball device 17 in the closed state in the big hit game state for a period of the same length as the variable time corresponding to. As a result, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Note that the characteristic part 090IW does not always shift to the second KT state when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position in the entry suggestion effect, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to execute a rush failure effect as a rush suggestion effect regardless of whether the 10R probability variation big hit A or the 10R normal big hit, and to execute a rush suggestion execution post-effect after the rush failure effect is performed. As an effect pattern of the post-effect, a pattern that does not shift to the second KT state (a pattern when the 10R normal big hit) and a pattern that shifts to the second KT state (a pattern when the 10R sure variation big hit A) are provided. May be

In addition, in the continuation suggestion effect, when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position, the state does not always shift to the second KT state, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to execute a continuation failure effect as a continuation suggestion effect regardless of whether it is a 2R normal big hit or a small hit, and to execute a continuation suggestion post-execution effect after execution of the continuation failure effect. As the effect patterns, a pattern for ending the second KT state (a pattern for a 2R normal big hit) and a pattern for continuing the second KT state (a pattern for a small hit) may be provided.

Further, the effect after rush suggestion execution and the effect after continuation suggestion execution may be performed in the same or similar manner. This makes it difficult to determine whether the second KT state has not been controlled after the jackpot gaming state has ended, or whether the second KT state has ended after being controlled to the second KT state after the jackpot gaming state has ended. be able to.

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, the normal state and the two kinds of KT states (the first KT state and the second KT state) are provided, but at least the non-special state in which the small hit is usually controlled is normal. If the (normal state) and the special state (second KT state) in which the frequency of small hits is controlled higher than the non-special state are provided, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the normal state and the second KT state may be provided.

Further, as a jackpot type that can occur in the second KT state, a special jackpot that controls the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 in a short opening mode (0.2 second opening) in all rounds may be provided. .. In that case, as a big hit effect in the special big hit, by performing the KT rush effect, whether the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened or closed (fluctuation) depending on the small hit game state, or the special variable winning ball device 17 by the special big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the opening and closing of the game are open or closed, so that the interest of the player can be improved. In addition, as a big hit effect of the special big hit, an effect indicating that it is a special mode in which the second KT state is controlled but the second KT state is not ended (for example, characters such as "invincible zone" are displayed, (Explain that the second KT state does not end in the invincible zone). This internally controls the special jackpot to the jackpot gaming state from the second KT state, but shows to the player that the player has seemed to have entered the invincible zone while the second KT state is continuing. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest. Assuming that the special jackpot is a type of jackpot that is controlled to the second KT state after the jackpot game state due to the special jackpot, the second KT state is not interrupted before and after the special jackpot (control to the jackpot). You can make it appear to continue (without knowing what was done).

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, in the big hit game state of 10R certainty variation big hit A, 10R normal big hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened a plurality of times during one round. If the special variable winning ball device 17 is configured to be opened only once during one round, it becomes easier for the player to recognize which round is being controlled. For example, 9th round or 10th round. Even if the special variable winning ball device 17 is shortly opened in the round, it becomes clear that the opening is not the opening in the small hitting game state in the second KT state but the opening in the big hitting game state. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 090IW, in the big hit game state of 10R probability variation big hit A, 10R normal big hit, by recognizing what round is controlled by opening the special variable winning ball device 17 multiple times during one round. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 is the opening in the small hit game state or the large hit game state in the second KT state.

In the characteristic part 090IW, in order to simplify the description, in the big hit game state of 10R probability variation big hit A, 10R normal big hit, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first round to the eighth round is fixed (one. However, it is not limited to this. For example, by making the opening mode more complicated, it is possible to make it more difficult to recognize in which round the control is performed. For example, the opening period and the number of times of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 may be different for each round.

Further, in the feature portion 090IW, in the big hit game state, the effect indicating which round is controlled is not performed. This makes it more difficult to recognize in which round the control is performed.

Further, in the characteristic portion 090IW, the decorative pattern is not changed in the second KT state. This makes it more difficult to recognize in which round the control is performed.

Further, in the characteristic portion 090IW, since the common KT rush effect is executed during the fluctuation in the second KT state and during the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 depending on the small hitting game state, a predetermined period during the big hit (10R accurate change). Big hit A and 10R Normal big hit 9 rounds and 10 rounds, 10R probability variation big hit 1 round and 2 round) It decided to execute the KT rush production even during the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17. It is not limited. For example, during the variation in the second KT state and during the special jackpot ball device 17 is closed during a predetermined period during the big hit, the effect A is performed, while the special variable prize ball device 17 is opened in the small hit game state, and during the big hit. Even if the effect B (effect different from the effect A) is performed while the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for a predetermined period, the special variable winning ball device 17 is changing during the second KT state and during the predetermined period during the big hit. The production mode is the same as or similar to that during closing, and the production mode is during the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small hit game state and during the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 during the predetermined period during the big hit. Because they are the same or similar, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether the control for opening/closing the special variable winning ball device 17 is based on the small hit game state or the big hit game state.

In the characteristic part 090IW, the rush suggestion effect is executed during the rounds of the 10R probability variation big hit A and the 10R normal big hit, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the rush suggestion effect is executed during the ending period, for example. It may be. In that case, in round 10, the same round control as in round 9 (control for repeatedly opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds) may be performed.

Further, if the pending storage of the second special symbol is stored after the end of the big hit game state, the second special symbol will be changed immediately after the end of the ending period. Therefore, the big hit game state is due to 10R certainty variation big hit A (that is, it shifts to the second KT state after the big hit game state), and the first fluctuation after the big hit game state is a small hit variation. If so, the rush success effect may be executed during the ending period and the small hit variation period. In this case, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds immediately after performing the rush success effect, so whether the executed effect was the continuation suggestion effect or the rush suggestion effect. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize. In that case, it is desirable that the total length of the ending period and the small hitting variation period is the same as the execution period (10 seconds) of the continuous suggestion effect in the second KT state.

Further, in the characteristic unit 090IW, each round in the jackpot gaming state has a first condition in which a predetermined period (a predetermined period for each jackpot type and each round) elapses from the start of the round, and a predetermined number (for example, 9) of special It ends when any one of the second conditions in which a prize is generated in the variable winning ball device 17 is satisfied, but a round in which a rush suggestive effect is performed (10 rounds of 10R probability variation big hit A, 10R regular big hit) In the 10th round), the special variable winning ball device 17 is to perform the rush suggestion production after being opened three times for 0.2 seconds, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 is required to win 9 game balls. Since the open period of is short, the second condition is not substantially satisfied before the inrush suggestion effect is performed.

If the second condition can be established before the inrush suggestion effect is performed in the round in which the inrush suggestion effect is performed (10 rounds of the 10R probability variation big hit A, 10 rounds of the 10R normal big hit), the inrush suggestion effect is It may be performed during the ending period.

Further, although the description of the characteristic part 090IW is omitted, it is configured such that it can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on the setting operation, and the advantageous state control is performed based on the set setting value. It may be a gaming machine configured to be able to execute (for example, a gaming machine that is provided with setting values “1” to “6” and the jackpot probability differs depending on the set setting value). Further, it may be configured such that a suggestive effect suggesting the set value that has been set can be executed.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern 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 pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start Mouth switch 23... First count switch 24... Second 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 performing a predetermined game and controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a special state different from the advantageous state,
A variable winning means that can be changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the first state,
Variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means in the first state in the advantageous state and the special state,
A state control means capable of controlling a non-special state and a special state in which the special state is controlled more frequently than the non-special state;
And a production state control means capable of controlling to a specific production state in a predetermined period of the advantageous state and the special state,
The variable winning control means,
The variable winning means is controlled to the first state in any one of a long term mode in which the period of the first state is long and a short period mode in which the period of the first state is shorter than the long period. ,
At least in the special state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state in a short-term manner,
A gaming machine characterized by controlling the variable winning means to the first state in a short period when being controlled to a specific effect state in the advantageous state.

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