JP2020124304A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of coping with extension of a variation display period while suppressing the amount of program data.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first timer and a second timer that can measure the time (time every 4 ms up to 4 minutes 22 seconds 14) according to data of the capacity within a predetermined range (2 bytes). A variation display period consists of basic variation time and added variation time. The first timer measures the basic variation time, the second timer measures the added variation time and can select the variation display period corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of the predetermined range (Variation time exceeding 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 can be selected). As a result, it is possible to cope with extension of the variation display period while suppressing the data amount of a program.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can perform variable display.

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 “variation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result on the variable display means, a predetermined game value is given. There is one configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the prize area. In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and 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 in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

As the variable display period (variable display period) required for variable display of identification information (variation of special symbols), the first half variation period corresponding to the first half of the variation and the second half variation period corresponding to the second half of the variation are respectively It is provided and determines the first half fluctuation period and the second half fluctuation period corresponding to the fluctuation display result determined by lottery, adds the first half fluctuation period and the second half fluctuation period, and sets the summed value to the timer, There is one that manages the variable display period by subtracting the timer (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-096954, A (paragraph 0221).

However, in recent years, the variable display period has become longer as video technology has improved, and there is an increasing number of variable display patterns in the variable display period that exceed the period that can be managed by a 2-byte timer. That is, as the variable display period is extended, the amount of program data is increased.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of coping with a long variable display period while suppressing the amount of data of a program.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and has a time (for example, 4 minutes 22 seconds 14) according to data of a capacity within a predetermined range (for example, 2 bytes). To a first timer (for example, a first timer) and a second timer (for example, a second timer) capable of measuring the time of 4 ms), and a selecting unit (for example, a plurality of variable display periods). , Step 096 IWS052, S054 to S057 in the game control microcomputer 100 (by selecting a variation pattern, a variation time that is the sum of the basic variation time and the addition variation time corresponding to the variation pattern is selected) Part 0. Steps 096IWS052 and S057A in Modification 1 are executed (by selecting a variation pattern, the basic variation time corresponding to the variation pattern, the variable display result, and the addition variation time corresponding to the variation pattern are summed. A part of selecting a certain fluctuation time.Steps 096 IWS552B to S558B in Modification 2 are performed (by selecting the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern, the first half fluctuation time and the latter half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first half motion pattern). Part for selecting the variable time which is the sum of the latter half of the variable time)), and variable display execution means for performing variable display over the variable display period selected by the selection means (for example, a game control microcomputer). And a portion for executing steps S110 to S113 in 100), and the variable display period includes a first variable display period (for example, a basic variation time. The second half variation time in Modification 2) and a second variable display period (for example, a variation period). The first timer measures the first variable display period (see FIG. 8-4), and the second timer measures the second variable display period. Measurement (see FIG. 8-3), the selection means can select the variable display period corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of the predetermined range (for example, after the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 096IWS052, By executing steps 096IWS054 to S057, it is possible to select a fluctuation time that is longer than 4 minutes 22 seconds 14. In the first modification, by executing steps 096IWS353A and S357A, as a result, 4 minutes 22 seconds. It is possible to select a variation time that exceeds 14. In the second modification, by executing steps 096IWS552B to S558B, as a result, A variation time of more than 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 can be selected. ), the variable display execution means derives the display result of the variable display over a predetermined period, and the first timer measures the predetermined period (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 096IWS143). Characterize. With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the variable display execution means derives the display result of the variable display over a predetermined period, and the first timer measures the derivation period for deriving the display result of the variable display (for example, game control). Microcomputer 100 may execute step 096IWS143). With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 3) A gaming machine which can be controlled by the means 1 or 2 to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and the first timer sets an advantageous state control period for controlling the advantageous state. The measurement may be performed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 096IWS152, S1415, S1484, and S1487). With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a period setting means for setting the measurement period of the first timer and the second timer (for example, execute step 096IWS053, S056, S057 in the game control microcomputer 100). The portion for executing Steps 096IWS353A and S357A in Modification 1 and the portion for executing Steps 096IWS554B and S557B in Modification 2), and the period setting means includes the first variable display period and the second variable display. It is also possible to set the first timer and the second timer, respectively, without adding up the period (see, for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-13). With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a game machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and is a period setting means for setting a measurement period of a first timer and a second timer. The selection means includes at least a variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect (for example, Super Reach B) and a second specific effect that notifies that the advantageous state is controlled after suggesting that the advantageous state is not controlled. (For example, the variable display period corresponding to the relief effect) can be selectively selected (see FIG. 8-1), and the period setting means selects the variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect. , The second variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect is set as the measurement period of the second timer (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 096IWS057 when Y in step 096IWS054), When the variable display period corresponding to the two specific effects is selected, the second variable display period corresponding to the second specific effect is set as the measurement period of the second timer (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step 096IWS055). If 0, then step 096IWS056 is executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a game machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and is a period setting means for setting a measurement period of a first timer and a second timer. The selection means notifies at least the variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect (for example, the super reach D in the modified example 2) and the control in the advantageous state after suggesting that the control is not performed in the advantageous state. The variable display period corresponding to the second specific effect (for example, the relief effect in the modified example 2) can be selected in a composite manner (see FIGS. 8 to 12), and the period setting means sets the first specific effect and the second specific effect. When the variable display period corresponding to both effects is selected, a value obtained by adding the second variable display period in the first specific effect and the second variable display period in the second specific effect is set as the measurement period of the second timer. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 in the modified example 2 executes step 096IWS557B). With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, a gaming machine which can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and which is a period setting means for setting a measurement period of the first timer and the second timer. When deriving a display result indicating that the control is not performed in the advantageous state, the period setting means does not set the measurement period of the second timer or sets 0 as the measurement period of the second timer (for example, a modified example). The game control microcomputer 100 in 1 executes 096 IWS357A to set 0 second in the second timer in the case of failure (see FIG. 8-10(B)). With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, setting values "1" to "6" having different jackpot probabilities depending on the set setting values) ) Setting means capable of setting any one of the setting values (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 capable of setting the setting value based on an operation of the operating means at power-on), and the setting means. A storage unit that stores a program for setting the set value and a program for controlling the variable display may be provided. With such a configuration, the data amount of the program can be suppressed.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, an advantageous state advantageous to 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 controllable gaming machine, a non-special state (for example, a non-KT state) and a special state (for example, a KT state, which is controlled to a special state more frequently than the non-special state. The first KT state and the second KT state). And (including) and controllable state control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, when a specific condition (for example, a big hit occurs) in the non-KT state, transition control to the KT state is performed. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the KT state (for example, low probability/end of the variable display 50 times without the next big hit in the first KT state), the transition control to the non-KT state is performed. ), the variable display execution means can execute the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is possible to execute the variable display in parallel), and the state control means performs the variable display of the second identification information more than the variable display of the first identification information. Control in a special state at a high rate (for example, the rate determined as a small hit when the first special symbol changes, while the rate determined as a small hit is high when the second special symbol changes), As the variable display period of the second identification information in the non-special state, the selection means can select the variable display period corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of the predetermined range (for example, the variation of the second special symbol during the non-KT state). When the display is started, a value (FFFFh) corresponding to the basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 which is the upper limit value is set in the first timer, and the additional fluctuation time of 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 which is the upper limit value is set in the second timer. Value (FFFFh) corresponding to With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) which can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and which is at least advantageous Setting values in a plurality of stages including an advantageous setting value and a disadvantageous setting value with different probabilities of being controlled by states (for example, from 1 which is the most disadvantageous setting value to the player to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value to the player) Setting value (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the setting value change processing) and a setting means capable of setting the setting value to any one of the Determination random number generation means (for example, the random number circuit 104) capable of generating the determination random number value, the determination random number value generated by the determination random value generation means, and the setting set by the setting means. Based on the advantageous state determination value corresponding to the value, advantageous state determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the special symbol normal processing), advantageous With game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executing the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 5) that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the determination that the state determination means controls the advantageous state, And the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is different because the number of the advantageous state determination values differs according to the set value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-10, the set setting is set). (The probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is different because the number of big hit judgment values differs depending on the value), and the advantageous state judgment value is set in a plurality of stages that can be set by the setting means within a predetermined numerical range. At least a common numerical value range common to the values (for example, a common numerical value range of the big hit determination value which is a range of 1020 to 1237) is set, and the advantageous state determination value of the advantageous setting value is a common numerical value in a predetermined numerical value range. Including a range and a non-common numerical value range that is not set in the advantageous state determination value of the disadvantage setting value (for example, a non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value that is a range from 1238 to a value corresponding to each setting value) The common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set so as to be continuous numerical value ranges from a predetermined reference value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8, a big hit). The numerical range of is the part that is set as a continuous numerical range with 1020 as the jackpot reference value regardless of whether it is in the normal state or the probability change state. It may be with. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design 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 explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern prepared previously. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st timer subtraction processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit start pretreatment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a big hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows processing after jackpot opening. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. In modification 1, it is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern prepared in advance and an explanatory diagram showing an addition variation time pattern prepared in advance. 9 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process in the first modification. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a first-half variation pattern and a second-half variation pattern that are prepared in advance in Modification 2. 9 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process in Modification 2; It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 in Modification 3, showing an arrangement layout of main members. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in the probability change state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a probability change 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 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 special symbols is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variation 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 as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (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". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a 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.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may 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.

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

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 referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. 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 configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. To display the first number of reserved memories, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

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 predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when entering one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

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, the winning of the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 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.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

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 storages, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game 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 public figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol is "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

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

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

It should be noted that, when the game ball enters (start winning) the starting winning opening during the period during which the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (a start prize has occurred, 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 special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, it is a “small hit”. Also, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "missing symbol" is generated.

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming 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" category is set. For example, you can prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big-hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., below), and according to these, a big hit The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

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

After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the big hit type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming "per figure" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. 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.

The time saving state and the probability changing state continue until any one of the end 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. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than the special state such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on as in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

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 cutting, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

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

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

As effects to be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern 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 drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing at which the display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

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

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

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot gaming state is terminated, it is changed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation pattern (normal pattern). 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 constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" The common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). In addition, 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) the fixed decorative design may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice effect includes a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a look-ahead notice effect that gives notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before the execution (a variable display whose 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 is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit midfield effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit midfield effect, an effect that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion effect that indicates 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. Incidentally, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type that makes the subsequent game state a highly accurate state) big hit game By executing a common effect in 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-precision 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, a lamp 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 the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of ordinary figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when it has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

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

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

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and effects (various effects according to the progress of the game based on the received effect control command, 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 section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of effect 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 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 supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

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

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts 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 various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example. 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 lamp 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, RAM 102 accessible settings, 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 the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

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

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 processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating 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, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, a backup flag state, 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 using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, 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). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power failure, 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. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 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 computer for hall management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. See below).

Following the special symbol 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 hit”. The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure patterns.

After 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 transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize set to be transmitted in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

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

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the 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 special symbol game is set in correspondence with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) 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 fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not to display "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (which is also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in the 1st special design display 4A and the 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. 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 special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". When the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". 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, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state 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 special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process of opening the big hit ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming 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 special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation that notifies the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on that the display result is "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big 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. When the timing for ending the small hit game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small hit opening processing is ended.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". 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 gaming 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 hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(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. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned 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, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

Further, 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 every 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, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. 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 executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of the winning prize transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process 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 of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, 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. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting 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 lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 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 for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main board 11. 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 specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed 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. .. Also, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 designating termination of the small hitting game state, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit 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 medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting 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 for ending the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit mid-game production 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of end effect effect control 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 the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

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

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game medium is enclosed and points are awarded 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 does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by 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 implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are 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 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 or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 096IW)
Next, the characteristic part 096IW will be described. The CPU 103 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 096IW receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC every 4 ms, and executes the game control timer interrupt process (see FIG. 4).

In this characteristic part 096IW, the time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the time when the display result is stopped and displayed is called “fluctuation time”. This “fluctuation time” is the “basic fluctuation time” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. , "Additional variation time" added to the basic variation time corresponding to the effect contents of the variation pattern.

In this characteristic part 096IW, the variation time when the non-reach is off is 5 seconds or 1.5 seconds, the variation time when the normal reach is off is 15 seconds, and the variation time when the super reach A is off. Is 4 minutes, and the variation time is 4 minutes when the super reach B is off. Further, the variation time in the case of the normal reach jackpot is 15 seconds, and the variation time in the case of the super reach A jackpot without the relief effect is 4 minutes. The super reach A shows the same behavior as the deviation and then the relief. The variation time when performing an effect is 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and the variation time when the super reach B big hit is 5 minutes.

Relief effect is an effect that indicates that it is a big hit, and then informs that it is a big hit (after temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with a falling pattern, it starts changing again and stops and displays with a big hit pattern) In this embodiment, the super-reach A is an effect that can be executed only when the same behavior as the dislocation is exhibited.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern prepared in advance in the feature unit 096IW. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the characteristic part 096IW, data (hexadecimal notation) of 2 bytes or less is stored as the basic fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern.

For example, Pt11 to Pt15 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out”. Of these, Pt11 is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation that is not a shortened fluctuation (in this example, a basic fluctuation time of 5 seconds). Further, Pt12 is a variation pattern that does not involve reach, and is a variation pattern for shortened variation (basic variation time of 1.5 seconds in this example) that has a variation time that is shorter than the normal variation.

Further, Pt13 is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a normal reach (in this example, the basic fluctuation time is 15 seconds). The Pt 14 is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach A (basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes in this example). Pt15 is a fluctuation pattern with super reach B (basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes in this example).

Further, for example, Pt21 to Pt25 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit". Of these, Pt21 is a variation pattern with normal reach (basic variation time of 15 seconds in this example). The Pt 22 is a variation pattern (basic variation time of 4 minutes in this example) with super reach A but no relief effect. The Pt 23 is a variation pattern (in this example, a basic variation time of 4 minutes) in which a big hit occurs after the behavior similar to that of the super reach A deviation. Pt24 is a fluctuation pattern with super reach B (basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes in this example).

Pt21, Pt22, Pt24 is a variation pattern that can be selected when the variable display result is a big hit and the display result of the special symbol is a symbol that does not accompany the relief effect, and Pt23 is a variable display result that is a big hit. Thus, it is a variation pattern that can be selected when the display result of the special symbol is a symbol with a relief effect.

In the special symbol normal process (step S110) of the present feature portion 096I, the big hit type in the case of "big hit" is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed, but at that time, relief The presence/absence of the effect is also determined. Specifically, as the types of jackpots, there are provided a probability jackpot (with relief effect), a probability jackpot (without relief effect), a normal jackpot (with relief effect), and a normal jackpot (without relief effect). In the case of "big hit", one of the big hit types is selected, and a symbol corresponding to the selected big hit type is stopped and displayed as the display result of the special symbol. That is, when the probability variation big hit (with relief effect) or the normal big hit (with relief effect) is selected, the display result of the special symbol is a symbol accompanied by the relief effect, and the probability variation big hit (without relief effect) or the normal big hit (relief effect) When (none) is selected, the display result of the special symbol is a symbol with a relief effect.

FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern determination table based on the variable display result (big hit, out of step), the gaming state (probably varying state, time saving state, normal state) and the number of reserved memories (step 096IWS051).

The fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) is a table that is referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. For example, a variation pattern determination table for big hits, which is referred to when the variable display result is a big hit, and a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which is referred to when the variable display result is a loss, are provided. As the deviation variation pattern determination table, different tables are provided depending on whether the number of pending storages is small (for example, the number of pending storages <1) or when the number of pending storages is large (for example, the number of pending storages≧1). As a deviation pattern determination table for deviation, which is referred to when the number of reserved memories is small, a table is provided in which Pt11 (basic fluctuation time 5 seconds) can be selected as a fluctuation pattern of non-reach deviation, and when the number of reserved memories is large. As the deviation variation determination table to be referred to, there is provided a table in which Pt12 (basic variation time of 1.5 seconds) can be selected as the variation pattern of non-reach deviation. That is, Pt12 (basic fluctuation time 1.5 seconds) is selected only when the number of pending storages is large, and Pt11 (basic fluctuation time 5 seconds) is selected only when the number of pending storages is small.

The CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on the selected variation pattern determination table and Random 3 (random number value for determination of variation pattern acquired at start winning) (step 096IWS052). Then, the timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the basic fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the first timer (step 096IWS053).

The first timer is a timer (the capacity of the data storage area of the first timer is 2 bytes) capable of measuring the time according to the data of the size (2 bytes) in the predetermined range. The first timer is decremented by 1 based on the occurrence of one timer interrupt (every 4 ms). That is, since the first timer can measure the time corresponding to the subtraction of 65535 times as the upper limit, it is possible to measure the time every 4 ms until 4 minutes 22 seconds 14.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not it is a variation pattern (Pt15, Pt24) with super reach B (step 096IWS054), and if it is not a variation pattern with super reach B, the display result of the special symbol is a symbol with relief effect. It is determined whether or not (step 096IWS055), and if the symbol is not accompanied by the relief effect, the process proceeds to step 096IWS058. It should be noted that the value of the second timer may be reset if the symbol does not accompany the relief effect.

When the symbol is accompanied by a relief effect, the CPU 103 sets a timer initial value (1D4Ch) predetermined corresponding to the added variation time of 30 seconds to the second timer (step 096IWS056). As described above, when the display result of the special symbol is the symbol accompanied by the relief effect, only Pt23 (basic variation time of 4 minutes) can be selected as the variation pattern, and therefore, by performing Step 096IW053, 056 The variation time of 4 minutes and 30 seconds is secured.

Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern (Pt15, Pt24) with super reach B, the CPU 103 sets the timer initial value (3A98h) predetermined corresponding to the addition fluctuation time of 1 minute in the second timer ( Step 096IWS057). As described above, the basic variation time and the addition variation time are set in the first timer and the second timer without being added.

The second timer is a timer (the capacity of the data storage area of the second timer is 2 bytes) capable of measuring time according to data of a predetermined range of size (2 bytes). The second timer is decremented by 1 based on the occurrence of one timer interrupt (every 4 ms). That is, since the second timer can measure the time corresponding to 65535 times of subtraction as the upper limit, it can measure the time every 4 ms until 4 minutes 22 seconds 14.

After that, the CPU 103 transmits the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 096IWS058). Design variation command, the production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. It is a generic term for the effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) shown. Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 096IWS059). In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a display result designation command according to the determined variable display result to the effect control CPU 120 (step 096IWS059A). For example, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the display result 1 designation command is used, if the variable display result is a probability variation big hit (with relief effect), the display result 2 designation command is used, and if the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot (without relief effect). If there is a display result 3 designation command, if the variable display result is a normal big hit (with relief effect), a display result 4 designation command is given, and if the variable display result is a normal big hit (with relief effect), a display result 5 designation command is given. , Send each. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S112) (step 096IWS060).

FIG. 8-3 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process (step S112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first performs the first timer subtraction process (step 096IWS121). Thereby, the basic fluctuation time is measured.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a timeout flag indicating that the first timer has timed out is set (step 096IWS122), and if not timed out, the special symbol variation process is ended as it is. If the time-out has occurred, the time-out flag is reset (step 096IWS123), and it is determined whether the value of the second timer is 0 (step 096IWS124). If 0, the process proceeds to step 096IWS127. Here, the case where the value of the second timer is 0 is the case where no value is set in the second timer in the variation pattern setting process (in the case of N in step 096IWS055).

When the value of the second timer is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the second timer (step 096IWS125). Thereby, the addition variation time is measured. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer has become 0 (step 096IWS126). If not 0, the special symbol variation process is ended as it is. When the value of the second timer becomes 0, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step S113) (step 096IWS127).

FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing the first timer subtraction process. In the first timer subtraction process, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the first timer is 0 (step 096IWS130). If the value of the first timer is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the first timer (step 096IWS131), and ends the first timer subtraction process.

When the value of the first timer is 0 in step 096IWS130, the CPU 103 sets the timeout flag (step 096IWS132), and ends the first timer subtraction process as it is.

8-5 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S113) in the special symbol process process.

In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special symbol fixed display flag is set (step 096IWS140). The special figure confirmed display flag, the symbol which is the display result of the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is displayed as a derivation display but is not yet confirmed as the display result. Is a flag that is set in the state of (1), and is set to an ON state by the processing of step 096IWS144 described later in response to the fact that the symbol which is the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

In step 096 IWS140, when the special symbol confirmation display in-progress flag is not set, that is, when the special symbol confirmation display time described later has ended, the CPU 103 terminates the variable display of the special symbols and the first special symbol display device 4A or The control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed (step 096IWS141). When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and the data indicating "second" to the special symbol pointer is When it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Further, the symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 is set (step 096IWS142). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined timer initial value (007Dh) corresponding to the special figure finalization display time of 0.5 seconds in the first timer, and starts measuring the special figure finalization display time. The special figure finalization display time is a control time for continuing the state of the special figure finalization display, and control for continuing the state of the special figure finalization display for a set time is performed.

When the special figure finalization display flag is set in step 096IWS140, that is, when the special figure finalization display time has not expired, the CPU 103 performs the first timer subtraction process (see FIG. 8-4) (step 8). 096IWS145). As a result, the special figure confirmation display time is measured.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the timeout flag indicating that the first timer has timed out is set (step 096IWS146), and if not, the special symbol stop process is ended. If it has timed out, the time-out flag is reset (step 096IWS147), and since the special figure fixed display time has expired, the special figure fixed display in-progress flag is reset (step 096IWS148).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step 096IWS149). If the big hit flag is not set in step 096IWS149, the process proceeds to step 096IWS155. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set in step 096IWS149, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag, which is a flag set when the probability variation state is controlled, and the time saving count counter for measuring the number of residual fluctuations in the time reduction state. (Step 096 IWS150), in order to send to the effect control board 12, one of the big hit start 1 designation command or the big hit start 2 designation command (big hit start designation command) according to the determined big hit type. Is processed (step 096IWS151).

Further, the first timer is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the image display device 5 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step 096IWS152). After that, in the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the first timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the special winning opening is opened and the round is started.

Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 102, the jackpot type-specific opening pattern data stored in the ROM 101 described above is referred to, and the number of times the jackpot is opened (for example, 15 times). , Or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds), and the like are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (step 096IWS153). Among such data, the release count data is set in the release count counter for counting the release count. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step S114) (step 096IWS154), and the processing is ended. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the big hit opening pretreatment.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in the above-mentioned step 096IWS149, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step 096IWS155). If the time saving flag is not set in step 096IWS155, it means that the time saving state is not set, and thus the process proceeds to step 096IWS159 described later. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set in step 096IWS155, the time saving state is in a time saving state, so the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (step 096IWS156), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter after subtraction is 0. It is determined (step 096IWS157), and when it is 0, the time saving flag is reset (step 096IWS158). That is, the time saving state ends. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 096IWS159), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing the big hit start preprocessing (S114) in the special symbol process processing.

In the big hit start pre-processing, the CPU 103 performs the first timer subtraction processing (see FIG. 8-4) (step 096IWS161). Thereby, the big hit display time is measured.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the timeout flag indicating that the first timer has timed out is set (step 096IWS162), and when it has not timed out, the jackpot start preprocessing is ended as it is. If the time-out has occurred, the time-out flag is reset (step 096IWS163), and control is performed to transmit a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is opened (step 096IWS1412).

Next, the CPU 103 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening (step 096IWS1413). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0.

Next, the CPU 103 controls the special winning opening to the open state (step 096IWS1414). Specifically, the solenoid 82 is driven to open the special variable winning ball device 7.

Next, the CPU 103 sets, in the first timer, an opening time according to the type of jackpot and the round to be started (step 096IWS1415).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S115) (step 096IWS1416).

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing a big hit opening process (step S115) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit opening process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the count switch 23 is in the ON state (step 096IWS1452). If the count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if the game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected, the CPU 103 is a winning number counter for counting the number of game balls that have won the big winning opening. The value is incremented by 1 (step 096IWS1453). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect controlling CPU 120 (step 096IWS1454).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 096IWS1462). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 096IWS1465. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 performs the first timer subtraction process (step 096IWS121). Thereby, the opening time of the special winning opening is measured.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the timeout flag indicating that the first timer has timed out is set (step 096IWS181), and if not, the special symbol variation process is ended as it is. When the time-out has occurred, the time-out flag is reset (step 096IWS182), the driving of the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is stopped, and the special winning opening is controlled to be closed (step 096IWS1465). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a display command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 096IWS1466).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening post-processing (step 096IWS1470).

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing a big hit opening post-process (step S116) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit opening post-processing, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 096IWS1481).

If the value of the round number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 sets the closing time corresponding to the big hit type and the round to be started in the first timer (step 096IWS1484).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S115) (step 096IWS1486).

If the value of the round number counter is 0, the CPU 103 sets the big hit end time (the time during which the big hit end is displayed on the image display device 5) in the first timer (step 096IWS1487).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S117) (step 096IWS1488).

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process (step S117) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 103 performs a first timer subtraction process (step 096IWS201). As a result, the jackpot end time is measured.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the timeout flag indicating that the first timer has timed out is set (step 096IWS202), and when it has not timed out, the jackpot ending process is ended as it is. If the time-out has occurred, the time-out flag is reset (step 096IWS203).

After that, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation is a big hit (step 096IWS204). If it is a probability big hit, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the high base state (step 096IWS205), and sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 096IWS206).

Further, if it is a normal big hit, the CPU 103 sets a time saving flag and shifts to a high base state (step 096IWS207), and sets 100 to the time saving counter (step 096IWS208).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 096IWS209).

Although not shown, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a change pattern command corresponding to a change pattern, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command. For example, when the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern Pt14 designating command indicating that the variation pattern is Pt14, it produces a variation production of 4 minutes (disappearing super reach A) as the production corresponding to the variation pattern Pt14 designating command. Execute. Further, when the variation pattern Pt23 designating command indicating that the variation pattern is Pt23 is received and the display result designating command indicating that it is a design accompanied by the relief effect is received, as the effect corresponding to the variation pattern Pt23 specifying command. A variation effect of 4 minutes and 30 seconds (deviation of super reach A and subsequent relief effect) is executed. When a variation pattern Pt24 designating command indicating that the variation pattern is Pt24 is received, a variation production (super reach B big hit) of 5 minutes is executed as an effect corresponding to the variation pattern Pt24 designating command.

Thereby, in the game control microcomputer 100, regarding the variation pattern that can be managed in 2 bytes, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation time exceeding 2 bytes can be appropriately notified to the effect control CPU 120, and the appropriate effect control CPU 120 can perform. Production control can be realized. Furthermore, since the division of the first timer and the second timer does not occur in the performance, it is possible to reduce the program capacity of the game control microcomputer 100 while maintaining the performance effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 096IW can execute the prefetching notice effect. Specifically, in the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 preliminarily determines the effect content (for example, a variation pattern) and newly generates the pending storage as an effect control command for designating the determination result of the prefetch determination. Any of the variable display result (big hit with relief effect, big hit without relief effect, deviating) corresponding to the variation corresponding to the winning symbol designating command and the variation corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory. The transmission setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 the effect pattern designation command indicating whether or not to perform the effect. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the received winning symbol designating command and the effect pattern specifying command, and when determining to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is executed. The pre-reading notice effect (for example, a background change effect that changes the background image to a special image different from normal, a display mode of the hold display to a special mode different from normal at a timing before the change of the execution target of It is possible to execute a pending change effect to be changed, an effect of stopping and displaying a decorative design with a special design indicating that the pre-reading notice production is being executed.

As described above, according to this feature unit 096IW, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and the time (book) which corresponds to the data of the capacity within the predetermined range (2 bytes in this example) In the example, a first timer (first timer in this example) and a second timer (second timer in this example) capable of measuring 4 ms, 22 seconds and 14 ms, and a plurality of variable displays Selection means for selecting one of the periods (in the present example, the steps 096IWS052, S054 to S057 in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed (by selecting a variation pattern, a basic variation time corresponding to the variation pattern is set). Portion for selecting a variation time which is the sum of the addition variation time)) and a variable display execution means for performing variable display over the variable display period selected by the selection means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100). In the variable display period, the first variable display period (basic variation time in this example) and the second variable display period (addition variation time in this example). The first timer measures the first variable display period (see FIG. 8-4), the second timer measures the second variable display period (see FIG. 8-3), and the selection unit is , It is possible to select a variable display period corresponding to data exceeding the capacity of a predetermined range (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 096IWS052, and then executes steps 096IWS054 to S057, thereby It is possible to select a variation time of more than 4 minutes 22 seconds 14). As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

For example, when performing a variation (variation time of 4 minutes and 30 seconds) involving both the super reach A and the relief effect, a single timer having a data storage capacity of 2 bytes can measure the time (4 minutes 22 seconds 14). (Timer interrupt 4ms)), but increase the data storage capacity of the timer by measuring the basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes with the first timer and the addition fluctuation time of 30 seconds with the second timer. It is possible to cope with a long fluctuation time fluctuation without causing the fluctuation. Further, since the size of the data of the basic fluctuation time stored corresponding to the fluctuation pattern can be suppressed to 2 bytes or less, it is possible to suppress an increase in the data amount. In particular, since a larger number of fluctuation patterns are stored when executing a variety of effects, it is possible to more significantly suppress an increase in the amount of data with the above configuration.

Although the variable time period of the special symbol has been described as the variable display period, the variable time period is not limited to this, and for example, the first time period of the variable time period of the normal symbol composed of the first time period and the second time period. Is measured with the first timer, the second time is measured with the second timer, and as the variation time of the normal symbol, a time longer than the time corresponding to the data of the size that can be set in the first timer and the second timer is set. It may be possible.

Further, as the first timer and the second timer capable of measuring the time according to the data of the capacity within the predetermined range, the timer having the capacity of the data storage area of 2 bytes has been described, but the first timer is the first. If the variable display period can be measured and the second timer measures the second variable display period to measure a time longer than the time measurable by a single timer as the variable time, the variable time is limited to this. Not a thing. For example, the capacity of the data storage area of the first timer and the second timer is 1 byte, and the fluctuation time corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of 1 byte (for example, data of up to 2 bytes) is set by the first timer and the second timer. It may be measurable. Further, the capacity of the data storage area of the first timer and the second timer is 3 bytes, and the fluctuation time corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of 3 bytes (for example, data of up to 6 bytes) is set by the first timer and the second timer. It may be measurable. That is, the above-mentioned "capacity within the predetermined range" is not limited to 2 bytes, and may be 1 byte or 3 bytes or more.

Further, according to the characteristic part 096IW, the variable display execution means derives the display result of the variable display over a predetermined period, and the first timer measures the derivation period for deriving the display result of the variable display (this example). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 096IWS143). As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

In addition, according to the characteristic part 096IW, the gaming machine can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit game state), and the first timer is an advantageous state control period relating to control of the advantageous state. (In the present example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 096IWS152, S1415, S1484, and S1487). As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

As the advantageous state control period relating to the control of the advantageous state, the jackpot display time (see step 096IWS152), the opening time of the special winning opening (see step 096IWS1415), the closing time of the special winning opening (see step 096IWS1484), and the jackpot ending time. The first timer measures (see step 096IWS1487), but the first timer measures a part of these periods, and the second timer or another timer measures another period. It may be one.

Further, in the feature part 096IW, the number of times of opening the special winning opening is set to be once for each round in the big hit game state, but the big winning opening may be controlled to be opened a plurality of times during one round. In that case, the closed period after opening the special winning opening in one round, and closing the special winning opening until opening the special winning opening again in the first round, the advantageous state control period regarding the control of the advantageous state Alternatively, the measurement may be performed by the first timer.

Further, according to the characteristic part 096IW, a period setting means for setting the measurement period of the first timer and the second timer (in this example, a part of the game control microcomputer 100 which executes steps 096IWS053, S056, S057). The period setting means sets the first variable display period and the second variable display period in the first timer and the second timer, respectively, without adding them together (in this example, refer to FIG. 8-2). did. As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

According to the characteristic part 096IW, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and includes period setting means for setting the measurement periods of the first timer and the second timer, and the selecting means: At least a variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect (super reach B in this example) and a second specific effect (in this example, a notification indicating that the advantageous state is controlled after suggesting that the advantageous state is not controlled) , Relief effect) corresponding to the variable display period (see FIG. 8-1), and the period setting means, when the variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect is selected, The second variable display period corresponding to one specific effect is set as the measurement period of the second timer (in this example, the gaming control microcomputer 100 executes step 096IWS057 when Y in step 096IWS054), and When the variable display period corresponding to the two specific effects is selected, the second variable display period corresponding to the second specific effect is set as the measurement period of the second timer (in the present example, the game control microcomputer 100, If Y in step 096IWS055, step 096IWS056 is executed). As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

Further, in the characteristic part 096IW, the subtraction process of the first timer and the subtraction process of the second timer are not performed in the same timer interrupt process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first timer subtraction process (FIG. 8-4), after subtracting 1 from the value of the first timer (after step 096IWS131), it is determined whether the value of the first timer has become 0, and the value is set to 0. If not, the first timer subtraction process may be terminated, and if the value of the first timer becomes 0, the process may proceed to step 096IWS132. In that case, when the value of the first timer is subtracted by 1 and the value after the subtraction becomes 0, the value of the second timer is subtracted in the same timer interrupt processing. If the subtraction process of the first timer and the subtraction process of the second timer are configured to be performed by the same timer interrupt process, a value that is large due to the overlap (see FIGS. 8-1 and 8- It is also possible to set a time longer than the value shown in 2 by 4 ms) in the first timer or the second timer.

Further, in the characteristic part 096IW, the subtraction process of the first timer is performed by using the common first timer subtraction process (FIG. 8-2) regardless of which time is measured by the first timer. I decided. Thereby, the subtraction process of the first timer can be made common, and the data amount of the program can be suppressed.

Although the description of the characteristic part 096IW is omitted, recently, it is configured such that it can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting operation (for example, the game controlling microcomputer 100 is a power source). A set value can be set based on the operation of the operating means at the time of throwing in), and a gaming machine configured to be able to execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value (for example, the set value "1" "-"6" are provided, and there are gaming machines whose jackpot probability differs depending on the set value that is set. In such a gaming machine, the storage capacity is squeezed by the program related to setting the set value. Therefore, as described above, the first timer measures the first variable display period, and the second timer measures the second variable display period, so that all the variation patterns have a capacity within a predetermined range (for example, 2 bytes). Since it is possible to manage with, it is possible to suppress pressure on the storage capacity.

Further, a storage unit for storing a program for setting the set value and a program for controlling the variable display may be provided. For example, the ROM 101 stores data relating to setting of setting values (specifically, a program relating to processing for setting the setting values based on the operation of the operating means when the power is turned on, a jackpot determination table that differs according to the setting values, etc.). , And a program relating to control of variable display (specifically, a first timer, a second timer, a program for setting or subtracting and updating each timer, a variation pattern table, etc.) may be stored. As a result, the data amount of the program can be suppressed.

Note that the presence/absence of the relief effect does not have to be determined based on the display result of the special symbol, but is determined based on, for example, the variation pattern (the variation pattern including information regarding the presence/absence of the relief effect is provided). That is)). In that case, the effect control CPU 120 is notified of the presence or absence of the relief effect by transmitting the variation pattern designation command.

Further, the time set in the second timer is not limited to the one described above. For example, the time corresponding to the variable display result may be set in the second timer. Specifically, description will be made using Modification 1 below. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In Modification 1, the time from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the time when the display result is stopped and displayed is referred to as “variation time”. This “variation time” is the “basic variation time” corresponding to the variation pattern, The variable display result and the "additional variation time" added to the basic variation time corresponding to the effect contents of the variation pattern.

In the modified example 1, the variation time when the non-reach is off is 5 seconds or 1.5 seconds, the variation time when the normal reach is off is 15 seconds, and the variation time when the super reach C is off is 4 minutes. In addition, the variation time when the normal reach jackpot is accompanied by the re-lottery effect is 27 seconds, and the variation time when the super reach C jackpot is accompanied by the re-lottery effect is 4 minutes 12 seconds, which is the same as when the super reach C is lost. The variation time when the relief effect is performed after the behavior of is shown is 4 minutes and 30 seconds. The relief effect is an effect that can be executed only when the behavior similar to that of the super-reach C deviation occurs in the first modification.

In Modification 1, in the case of a big hit, one of the relief effect and the re-lottery effect is performed. The re-lottery production is a big hit design according to the type of big hit that occurs once the decoration design is temporarily stopped by a big hit design of an even design, and then changed again (even design for normal big hits, odd design for probability variation big hits) ) Is the effect of stop display.

FIG. 8-10(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern prepared in advance in the first modification of the feature portion 096IW. As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), in the first modification of the feature portion 096IW, data (hexadecimal notation) of 2 bytes or less is stored as the basic variation time corresponding to each variation pattern.

For example, Pt31 to Pt34 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out”. Of these, Pt31 is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation that is not a shortened fluctuation (in this example, a basic fluctuation time of 5 seconds). The Pt 32 is a variation pattern that does not involve reach, and is a variation pattern for shortening variation (basic variation time 1.50 seconds in this example) that has a variation time that is shorter than the normal variation.

The Pt 33 is a fluctuation pattern with normal reach (in this example, the basic fluctuation time is 15 seconds). Pt34 is a variation pattern with super reach C (basic variation time of 4 minutes in this example).

Further, for example, Pt41 to Pt43 are prepared as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit". Of these, Pt 41 is a variation pattern with normal reach (in this example, basic variation time is 15 seconds). Pt 42 is a variation pattern (basic variation time 4 minutes in this example) with super reach C but without relief effect. The Pt 43 is a variation pattern (in this example, a basic variation time of 4 minutes) that shows a big hit after the behavior similar to that of the super-reach C deviation.

Pt41, Pt42 is a variation pattern that can be selected when the variable display result is a big hit and the display result of the special symbol is a symbol that does not accompany the relief effect, and Pt43 is a variable display result that is a big hit. It is a variation pattern that can be selected when the display result of the special symbol is a symbol with a relief effect.

FIG. 8-10(B) is an explanatory diagram showing an addition variation time pattern prepared in advance in the first modification of the feature unit 096IW. As shown in FIG. 8-10(B), when the variable display result is out of alignment, the addition variation time of 0 seconds is provided. In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit, and the display result of the special symbol is a symbol without the relief effect (when the re-lottery effect is involved), an additional variation time of 12 seconds is provided, and the special symbol When the display result is a design accompanied by a relief effect, an addition variation time of 30 seconds is provided. The addition variation time of 30 seconds with the relief effect corresponds to the execution time of the relief effect, and the addition variation time of 12 seconds without the relief effect corresponds to the execution time of the re-lottery effect. It's time to do it.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process in the first modification. In the variation pattern setting process in the first modification, in step 096IWS051, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern determination table including the above-described variation patterns Pt31 to Pt34 and Pt41 to Pt43.

Further, after step 096IWS052, the CPU 103 sets the timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the basic variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the first timer (step 096IWS353A).

Next, the CPU 103 sets, in the second timer, a timer initial value that is predetermined corresponding to the addition display result (big hit, out) and the addition variation time (see FIG. 8-10(B)) corresponding to the variation pattern. (Step 096IWS357A). Then, the processing from step 096IWS058 is performed.

Although not shown, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a change pattern command corresponding to a change pattern, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command. For example, when the production control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern Pt34 designating command indicating that the variation pattern is Pt34, it produces a variation production of 4 minutes (disappearing super reach C) as the production corresponding to the variation pattern Pt34 designating command. Execute. Further, when a variation pattern Pt42 designating command indicating that the variation pattern is Pt42 is received, as a performance corresponding to the variation pattern Pt42 designating command, a variation performance of 4 minutes 12 seconds (super reach C big hit and subsequent re-lottery production ) Is executed. Further, when a variation pattern Pt43 designating command indicating that the variation pattern is Pt43 is received and a display result designating command indicating that the design involves a relief effect is received, as a production corresponding to the variation pattern Pt43 specifying command. A variation effect of 4 minutes and 30 seconds (deviation of super reach C and subsequent relief effect) is executed.

Thereby, in the game control microcomputer 100, regarding the variation pattern that can be managed in 2 bytes, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation time exceeding 2 bytes can be appropriately notified to the effect control CPU 120, and the appropriate effect control CPU 120 can perform. Production control can be realized. Furthermore, since the division of the first timer and the second timer does not occur in the performance, it is possible to reduce the program capacity of the game control microcomputer 100 while maintaining the performance effect.

In the modified example 1, when the rescue reach is accompanied after the super reach C is dislocated, the game control microcomputer 100 uses a variation pattern Pt43 designating command indicating that the change pattern is Pt43 and a design accompanied by the relief effect. Although the effect control content is notified to the effect control CPU 120 by transmitting a display result designation command indicating that there is something, it is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the variation pattern Pt43 designation command, a special variation pattern command indicating that the variation is accompanied by a relief effect may be transmitted to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the effect content.

Further, since both Pt34 and Pt43 are fluctuation patterns indicating deviation from the super reach C, they may be managed as common fluctuation pattern data. For example, it is possible to select a common variation pattern (effect content: lack of super reach C) depending on whether it is a big hit or not, and the display result of the special symbol is a symbol accompanied by a relief effect as to whether or not there is a relief effect. It may be determined by whether or not. As a result, the number of fluctuation patterns can be reduced without reducing the effect contents, and the storage capacity of the ROM 101 can be reduced. Further, even in the gaming machine in which Pt34 and Pt43 are provided as the fluctuation patterns indicating the deviation of the super reach C, the common fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted when Pt34 is selected and when Pt43 is selected. The presence/absence of the relief effect may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by a display result designation command. As a result, the number of fluctuation pattern commands can be reduced without reducing the effect contents, and the storage capacity of the ROM 101 can be saved.

As described above, according to the first modification, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and the time corresponding to the data of the capacity within the predetermined range (two bytes in this example) (this example Then, a first timer (first timer in the present example) and a second timer (second timer in the present example) capable of measuring 4 ms, 22 seconds and 14 ms, and a plurality of variable display periods. Selection means for selecting any one of them (steps 096IWS052 and S057A in Modification 1 are executed (by selecting a variation pattern, a basic variation time corresponding to the variation pattern, a variable display result, and the variation pattern are supported). Portion for selecting the variation time which is the sum of the addition variation time)), and variable display execution means for performing variable display over the variable display period selected by the selection means (in this example, a game control microcomputer). And a portion for executing steps S110 to S113 in 100, the variable display period is a first variable display period (in this example, a basic variation time) and a second variable display period (in this example, an addition variation time). ) And the first timer measures the first variable display period (see FIG. 8-4), the second timer measures the second variable display period (see FIG. 8-3), and the selection means Can select the variable display period corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of the predetermined range (in the first modification, by executing steps 096IWS353A, S357A, as a result, the variation time exceeding 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 is selected. It is possible.) As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

As described above, according to the first modification, the gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and includes the period setting means that sets the measurement periods of the first timer and the second timer, The period setting means does not set the measurement period of the second timer or sets 0 as the measurement period of the second timer when deriving the display result indicating that the control is not performed in the advantageous state (in this example, the first modification). The game controlling microcomputer 100 executes the step 096IWS357A to set the second timer to 0 seconds in the case of failure (see FIG. 8-10(B)). As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

In the first modification, as described above, the second timer is set to 0 seconds when the variable display result is off, but when it is off, the second timer measures any time. It is not limited to this as long as it does not. For example, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the process of step 096IWS357A may not be performed.

Further, the time set in the first timer and the second timer is not limited to the above. For example, the first half fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation in one fluctuation may be set in one timer, and the second half fluctuation time corresponding to the latter half fluctuation in the one fluctuation may be set in the other timer. Specifically, description will be made using Modification 2 below. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In the second modification, the variation effect and the variation time are determined by combining the first-half variation pattern corresponding to the first-half variation in one variation and the second-half variation pattern corresponding to the second-half variation in the one variation.

In Modification 2, the time from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the time when the display result is stopped and displayed is referred to as “variation time”. This “variation time” is the “first half variation time” corresponding to the first half variation pattern. , The latter half fluctuation time corresponding to the latter half fluctuation pattern.

In the modified example 2, the variation time when the non-reach is off is 15 seconds or 35 seconds, the variation time when the normal reach is off is 40 seconds or 60 seconds, and the variation time when the super reach D is off. Is 4 minutes or 4 minutes and 20 seconds. Further, the variation time in the case of the normal reach jackpot is 40 seconds or 60 seconds, and the variation time in the case of the super reach D jackpot and no relief effect is 4 minutes or 4 minutes 20 seconds, which means that the super reach D is off. The variation time when the relief effect is performed after the similar behavior is shown is 4 minutes 30 seconds or 4 minutes 50 seconds. The relief effect is an effect that can be executed only when the behavior similar to that of the super-reach D deviation is exhibited in the second modification.

FIG. 8-12(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first-half variation pattern prepared in advance in the second modification of the feature unit 096IW. As shown in FIG. 8-12(A), in the second modification of the feature part 096IW, data of 2 bytes or less (hexadecimal notation) is stored as the first half variation time corresponding to each first half variation pattern.

For example, Pt51 and Pt52 are prepared as the first-half variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out”. Of these, Pt51 is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation (in this example, the first half fluctuation time is 0 seconds). The Pt 52 is a fluctuation pattern (in the present example, the first half fluctuation time is 20 seconds) involving a pseudo-repeation that is performed once again. Further, for example, Pt 61 and Pt 62 are prepared as the first-half variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. Of these, Pt 61 is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation (in this example, the first half fluctuation time is 0 seconds). The Pt 62 is a fluctuation pattern (in the present example, the first half fluctuation time is 20 seconds) accompanied by a pseudo-repeation that is performed once again.

In the second modification, the presence/absence of pseudo continuation is determined as the first-half variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first-half variation pattern that differs for each number of pseudo-repetitions (for example, the first-half variation time is 20 seconds for the pseudo-reaction with one re-variation, and the first-half variation time is 40 seconds for the pseudo-reaction with two re-variations). May be selectable, or whether or not to execute another effect (for example, an effect that suggests a background change) may be determined as the first-half variation pattern.

FIG. 8-12(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second-half variation pattern prepared in advance in the second modification of the feature unit 096IW. As shown in FIG. 8-12(B), in the second modification of the characteristic part 096IW, data (hexadecimal notation) of 2 bytes or less is stored as the first half variation time corresponding to each second half variation pattern.

For example, Pt71 to Pt73 are prepared as the second-half variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out”. Of these, Pt 71 is the latter half fluctuation pattern (in this example, the latter half fluctuation time is 15 seconds) without reach. The Pt 72 is a second-half fluctuation pattern (normally, the second-half fluctuation time is 40 seconds) with normal reach. Pt73 is a second-half fluctuation pattern (in this example, the second-half fluctuation time is 4 minutes) accompanied by super reach D.

Further, for example, Pt81 to Pt83 are prepared as the latter half variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit". Of these, Pt81 is the latter half fluctuation pattern (in the present example, the latter half fluctuation time is 40 seconds) with normal reach. Pt 82 is a second-half variation pattern (in this example, the second-half variation time is 4 minutes) with super reach D but no relief effect. The Pt 83 is a second-half variation pattern (in this example, the second-half variation time is 4 minutes) that shows a big hit after the behavior similar to that of the super-reach D deviation.

Pt81, Pt82 is a variation pattern that can be selected when the variable display result is a big hit, and the display result of the special symbol is a symbol without a relief effect, and Pt83 is a variable display result that is a big hit. It is a variation pattern that can be selected when the display result of the special symbol is a symbol with a relief effect.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process in Modification Example 2. In the variation pattern setting process in the modified example 2, in step 096IWS051, the CPU 103, in step 096IWS051, the first half variation pattern determination table including the first half variation patterns Pt51 to Pt52 and Pt61 to Pt62 described above, and the second half variation patterns Pt71 to Pt73, Pt81 to A latter half variation pattern determination table including Pt83 is selected.

After step 096IWS051, the CPU 103 determines the second half variation pattern based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the random 3A (random number value for determining the second half variation pattern acquired at the time of starting winning) (step 096IWS552B). Then, the first half variation pattern is determined based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the random number 3B (random number value for determining the first half variation pattern acquired at the time of starting winning) (step 096IWS553B).

After that, the CPU 103 acquires the second half variation time corresponding to the selected second half variation pattern (step 096IWS555B), and sets the value corresponding to the second half variation time in the first timer (step 096IWS558B).

After that, the CPU 103 acquires the first-half fluctuation time corresponding to the selected first-half fluctuation pattern (step 096IWS555C), and if the design involves a relief effect, it is determined in advance corresponding to the relief effect time in the acquired first-half fluctuation time. The value (1D4Ch) is added (Y in step 096IWS556B, S557B).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value corresponding to the first half fluctuation time in the second timer (step 096IWS554B). In this way, the first timer is set to the first timer without being summed with the other time, and the second timer is set to be summed with the relief effect time. There is.

Next, the CPU 103, after performing the processing of step 096IWS058, transmits the first half variation pattern command according to the determined first half variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 096IWS559B), and the second half according to the determined second half variation pattern. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 096IWS560B), and the process proceeds to step 096IWS059A.

Although not shown, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the first-half variation pattern command corresponding to the first-half variation pattern, it executes the first-half variation effect according to the first-half variation pattern indicated by the first-half variation pattern command, and the second half When the latter half fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is received, the latter half fluctuation effect corresponding to the latter half fluctuation pattern indicated by the latter half fluctuation pattern command is executed.

For example, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the first half variation pattern Pt51 designating command indicating that the first half variation pattern is Pt51 and receives the second half variation pattern Pt71 designating command indicating that the second half variation pattern is Pt71, As a production corresponding to the variation, a variation production (non-reach deviation) for 13 seconds is executed. Further, when the first half variation pattern Pt62 designating command indicating that the first half variation pattern is Pt62 is received and the second half variation pattern Pt72 designating command indicating that the second half variation pattern is Pt72 is received, as the effect corresponding to the variation. A variation effect (super reach D big hit via pseudo-relation) for 4 minutes and 20 seconds is executed. Also, the first half variation pattern Pt62 designating command indicating that the first half variation pattern is Pt62 is received, the second half variation pattern Pt83 designating command indicating that the second half variation pattern is Pt83 is received, and the design is accompanied by a relief effect. When the display result designating command indicating is received, a variation effect for 4 minutes and 50 seconds (super reach D disengagement through pseudo-link and subsequent relief effect) is executed as an effect corresponding to the variation.

Thereby, in the game control microcomputer 100, regarding the variation pattern that can be managed in 2 bytes, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation time exceeding 2 bytes can be appropriately notified to the effect control CPU 120, and the appropriate effect control CPU 120 can perform. Production control can be realized. Furthermore, since the division of the first timer and the second timer does not occur in the performance, it is possible to reduce the program capacity of the game control microcomputer 100 while maintaining the performance effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 096IW can execute the prefetching notice effect. Specifically, in the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 makes a pre-reading determination of the effect content (for example, the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern), and newly creates a new production control command for designating the determination result of the pre-reading determination. In the variation corresponding to the pending storage that occurred in any of the variable display results (big hit with relief effect, big hit without relief effect, out of reach), the winning symbol designating command and the newly generated pending memory The first half effect pattern designation command indicating which effect is to be performed in the corresponding first half fluctuation and the second half effect pattern designation command indicating which effect is to be performed in the latter half fluctuation corresponding to the newly generated pending storage are controlled. The transmission setting for transmitting to the board 12 is performed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the received winning symbol designating command and the effect pattern specifying command, and when determining to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is executed. The pre-reading notice effect (for example, a background change effect that changes the background image to a special image different from normal, a display mode of the hold display to a special mode different from normal at a timing before the change of the execution target of It is possible to execute a pending change effect to be changed, an effect of stopping and displaying a decorative design with a special design indicating that the pre-reading notice production is being executed.

As described above, according to the second modification, the game machine is capable of performing variable display, and the time (this example) corresponding to the data of the capacity within the predetermined range (two bytes in this example) is used. Then, a first timer (first timer in the present example) and a second timer (second timer in the present example) capable of measuring 4 ms, 22 seconds and 14 ms, and a plurality of variable display periods. Selection means for selecting any one of them (steps 096IWS552B to S558B in Modification 2 are executed (by selecting the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern, the first half variation time and the latter half variation time corresponding to the first half movement pattern). (A variation time which is the sum of the latter half variation time corresponding to the pattern is selected.)), and variable display execution means for performing variable display over the variable display period selected by the selection means (game control in this example). And a portion for executing steps S110 to S113 in the microcomputer 100 for use, the variable display period includes a first variable display period (second half variation time in modification 2) and a second variable display period (first half in modification 2). The first timer measures the first variable display period (see FIG. 8-4), and the second timer measures the second variable display period (see FIG. 8-3). The selecting means can select the variable display period corresponding to the data exceeding the capacity of the predetermined range (in the second modification, by executing steps 096IWS552B to S558B, as a result, the fluctuation exceeding 4 minutes 22 seconds 14). The time can be selected.) As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

In the second modification, the second-half fluctuation is performed (the latter-half fluctuation time>0 seconds) regardless of which fluctuation, but the first-half fluctuation is not performed (the first-half fluctuation time is 0 seconds). Since it exists, the latter half fluctuation is regarded as a basic fluctuation, the fluctuation time of the latter half fluctuation is set in the first timer, and the first half fluctuation added to the basic fluctuation and the added fluctuation time by the relief effect (first half fluctuation time and relief The effect time) is set in the second timer.

The combination of timers for setting the first half variation time, the second half variation time, and the relief effect time is not limited to this. For example, the addition time of the first half variation time and the relief effect time is set in the first timer, and the second half variation time is set. The time may be set in the second timer. Further, the addition time of the latter half variation time and the relief effect time may be set in the first timer and the first half variation time may be set in the second timer, or the addition time of the latter half variation time and the relief effect time may be set to the first timer. The timer may be set to two timers and the first half fluctuation time may be set to the first timer.

As described above, according to the modified example 2, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and includes period setting means for setting the measurement periods of the first timer and the second timer, and the selecting means is , At least a variable display period corresponding to the first specific effect (in this example, the super reach D in the modified example 2), and the second specific for notifying that the advantageous state is controlled after suggesting that the advantageous state is not controlled The variable display period corresponding to the effect (in this example, the relief effect in the modified example 2) can be selected in a composite manner (see FIGS. 8 to 12), and the period setting means includes the first specific effect and the second specific effect. When the variable display period corresponding to both is selected, a value obtained by adding the second variable display period in the first specific effect and the second variable display period in the second specific effect is set as the measurement period of the second timer. (In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 in the second modification executes step 096IWS557B). As a result, it is possible to cope with the extension of the variable display period while suppressing the data amount of the program.

Further, the layout of the members provided on the game board is not limited to the above. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 3 below. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
8-14 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Modification 3, and shows an arrangement layout of main members.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example 3, a row of nails 096IW19 is provided to the right of the first start winning opening, and a game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area is provided with the first starting winning opening. It is configured not to enter the area. In this way, the row of nails 096IW19 that prevents 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 shoot toward the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). The game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when the operation is performed.

On the right side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 is provided. Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 096IW7 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 096IW7 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 into 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. Special variable winning ball device 096IW7, in the jackpot gaming state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the bottom member is moved forward. From the closed state, which is moved forward toward the bottom, the bottom member is moved backward, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area.

In this feature part 096IW, when the big hit game is controlled, the game ball enters a V area (a specific area inside the special variable winning ball device 096IW7, not shown) during the big hit game and goes to the V area. On condition that the entry of the game ball is detected, the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game. The V area is provided with an opening/closing portion so that the game ball can enter only in the probability variation big hit.

Below the special variable winning ball device 096IW7, a special variable winning ball device 096IW17 forming a special winning port for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 096IW6B having a second starting winning port are provided, and FIG. As shown in -14, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is arranged adjacent to it on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 096IW17 and variable winning ball device 096IW6B 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 or a second starting winning opening located below the bottom member allows the game ball to win an open state (also called an open state) and the game ball cannot win a closed state (also called a closed state). Say). Special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is a small hit game state that occurs when the predetermined display result (small hit design) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Opening control is performed in which the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is moved forward toward the front, and the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. Further, the variable winning ball device 096IW6B, when the normal symbol display device 20 hits and displays the symbol, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, and the rear member is moved backward. 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 096IW7, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17, and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14, since the special variable winning ball device 096IW7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member slightly inclines from the upper left to the lower right, a game dropped on the special variable winning ball device 096IW7. If the special variable winning ball device 096IW7 is in the closed state, the ball moves from the upper left to the lower right on the special variable winning ball device 096IW7, and then drops onto the variable winning ball device 096IW6B below it.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 096IW6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B are formed such that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, so the special variable winning ball device 096IW17. And the game ball on the variable winning ball device 096IW6B, if the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 or the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is in the closed state, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 or the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is directed from the upper right to the lower left. Move on. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14, since the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the variable winning ball device 096IW7 can be used without winning. As for the game ball dropped on the 096IW6B, if the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the open state, the gaming ball wins the second starting winning opening and is a special variable. No game balls flow toward the winning ball device 096IW17. 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 096IW6B and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 096IW17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 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 096IW17 and drops to the out opening as it is.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 096IW7, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B are formed with a plurality of restriction pieces for reducing the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom member. There is. In this example, the restriction variable pieces are provided in the special variable winning ball device 096IW7, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17, and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B, so that the game flows downward from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case without the restriction piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-14, the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the variable winning ball device 096IW6B 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 special winning ball device 096IW6B is a special variable winning. Since the game balls flow toward the ball device 096IW17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is on the downstream side. It can be said that it is provided.

Inside the special winning opening, there is provided a switch capable of detecting a game ball that has won the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 096IW7 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 096IW7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot pass the game ball into the special winning opening to get the prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

Inside the special winning opening, there is provided a switch capable of detecting the game ball that has won the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the switch, 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 has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 096IW17, although the number of the winning balls is smaller than 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 096IW17 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 096IW17 is closed and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. You will be at a disadvantage.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 096IW7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 096IW6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 (special winning hole). 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 to perform a firing operation (a so-called right hitting operation). )I do.

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

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the jackpot type) as a fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "big hit". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it is "missing". 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 displayed.

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 096IW7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

After the jackpot game state is finished, it may be controlled to a certain variation state, a KT state, or a high base state according to the jackpot type.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), the probability variation control is performed so that the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

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

In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special map fluctuation time (the period during which the special map changes) is shortened compared to the normal state (time saving state), is called "Public hit" in the normal figure game. By increasing the probability of becoming higher than in the normal state, the control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially 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 started is satisfied first. To do. The condition that the end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cut (variable times cut probability change, etc.).

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

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

In this public figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol is "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, the opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 096IW6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 096IW6B, 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.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol and the big hit symbol When a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". Also, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "missing symbol" is generated.

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

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Note that, similar to the big hit type, the "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

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 cutting, the game state is naturally changed).

In this characteristic part 096IW, it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel. Specifically, the variation start condition of the second special symbol during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol (is not controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the second special symbol is not changing, If 2 hold memory is stored) is established, the variable display of the second special symbol is started without waiting for the end of the variable display of the first special symbol. Similarly, the variation start condition of the first special symbol during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol (not controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the first special symbol is not changing, the first, When the hold storage is stored), when the establishment of the variable display of the second special symbol is not waited for, the variable display of the first special symbol is started.

On the CPU 120 side for effect control, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol according to the game state among the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed. For example, in the normal state, the decorative design corresponding to the first special design is variably displayed, and in the KT state, the decorative design corresponding to the second special design is variably displayed.

In this characteristic part 096IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol, or when it is a small hit, it is usually a big hit (in this example, 6R normal When the variable display of the first special symbol that is a big hit) is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the big hit and the small hit are simultaneously performed by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. We try to prevent things from happening. In this case, on the CPU 120 side for effect control, when the variable display of the first special symbol is forced to be disengaged, control is performed to forcibly display the dissipated symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol.

In this characteristic part 096IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit while the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, or when it is a small hit, it is usually a big hit (in this example, 2R normal When the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit) is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the big hit and the small hit are simultaneously achieved by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. We try to prevent things from happening. In this case, on the CPU 120 side for effect control, when the variable display of the second special symbol is forcedly disengaged, the discontinuing symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol.

The gaming state in the present characteristic part 096IW includes a normal state (low probability/non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) that is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and in this feature section 096IW, 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 first KT state (high probability/first KT state). In some cases, it is controlled to a high probability and the second KT state (high probability/second KT state).

In the first KT state among the KT states, although a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 is likely to be opened, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 096IW6B is extremely long and a small hit occurs. There are very few cases where game balls are won in the special variable winning ball device 096IW17 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 also controlled to a high base state so that the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is opened for a long time. In the KT state, the second KT state is short in the open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 096IW6B, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is easily won in the downstream special variable winning ball device 096IW17. 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 096IW6B.

Further, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state). Specifically, in the characteristic portion 096IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 096IW6B will be in the open state at the time of a normal drawing is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, while the proportion determined as a small hit when the first special symbol changes is low, the proportion determined as a small hit when the second special symbol changes is configured to be high (however, it is forcibly removed. Therefore, the KT state is 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 mainly by changing the second special symbol, which is a game state advantageous to the player.

It should be noted that the configuration for setting the KT state in the gaming state in which a small hit is more likely than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 096IW6B is in the open state is the same as that in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes. By configuring the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected in the KT state to be shorter than in the normal state, the KT state has a higher rate of variation times for a certain period of time than the normal state, and the KT state is in the normal state. It may be a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

In addition, in this characteristic part 096IW, when it is a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, it is configured to determine a variation pattern of a variation time of 10 seconds. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a long change time, Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is configured to be a forced outfall, the forced outfall occurs frequently even though the second KT state and the player is a small hit. You will not be able to receive any profit from. Therefore, in this characteristic part 096IW, by changing the variation time of the big hit variation of the first special symbol to a short variation time, the big hit game state based on the variation of the first special symbol is frequently generated before the frequent occurrence of forced deviation. It is configured.

Note that, unlike the feature part 096IW, 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 forcibly removed (for example, the first When the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol big hit symbol is stopped, the variation time of the first special symbol big hit in the KT state if it is a game machine of the second special symbol forced disengagement) 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.

Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic unit 096IW will be described. First, in the characteristic portion 096IW, in a low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player aims at the left side of the game area and performs a shooting operation (left hit) of the game ball. Therefore, in the normal state, mainly the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 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 big hit, the 6R certainty big hit, or the 6R normal big hit occurs.

If a 10R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, if a game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state after the end of the big hit game) ), the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first The high probability/high base state is maintained until a predetermined condition, which will be described later, is established. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, when the 6R normal big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) and the next big hit occurs. The low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the display of 50 fluctuations is completed.

In the case where it is after the transition to the KT state (high-probability/high-base state, low-probability/high-base state, high-probability/low-base state), in this feature 096IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. And perform a game ball firing operation (right hit). Therefore, in the KT state, mainly the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occurs, and mainly the variable display of the second special symbol is 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 big hit, 6R certainty big jackpot, 2R certainty big jackpot, or 2R normal big hit occurs.

High probability / high base state (high probability / 1st KT state) predetermined conditions (10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit occurs, the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the 50th second special If variable display of symbols or controlling 40 times in small hitting game state) is established, transition to high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) until the next big hit occurs. High probability/low base state is maintained. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the high probability/after the big hit game ends. A high base state (high probability/first KT state) is entered, and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), it shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. , The low probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed.

In the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), if a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during the jackpot game, it will be high after the jackpot game. The probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered, and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, if a 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), if a game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, a high probability/after the big hit game ends. A high base state (high probability/first KT state) is entered, and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. 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 jackpot game is over. , The low probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. After the 6R regular jackpot and the 2R regular jackpot have occurred and the low probability/high base state has been reached, when the next big jackpot does not occur and the variable display of 50 times ends, the low probability/low base Transition to the state (normal state (non-KT state)).

In the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), if a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during the jackpot game, it will be high after the jackpot game. The probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered, and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, in the case of a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), if a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the high probability/after the big hit game ends. A high base state (high probability/first KT state) is entered, and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. 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 completed.

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 has been described, but the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed at a low rate. There is also a possibility. In this case, if the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, it will shift to the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). Become. In addition, when the 6R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, it will shift to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol may be executed at a low rate. There is also a possibility. In this case, if the 10R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the state will shift to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, it will shift to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol may be executed at a low rate. There is also a possibility. In this case, if the 10R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the state will shift to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, it will shift to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol may be executed at a low rate. There is also a possibility. In this case, if the 10R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the state will shift to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, it will shift to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or 50 times of variable display is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Even in such a gaming machine, a first timer and a second timer capable of measuring a time (4 ms interval up to 4:22:14) according to the data of the capacity within a predetermined range (2 bytes) are provided. The fluctuation time may be configured by a basic fluctuation time and an addition fluctuation time, and the first timer may measure the basic fluctuation time and the second timer may measure the addition fluctuation time.

In addition, as described above, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed even in the non-KT state and a small hit occurs, a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening. Will occur. Therefore, when starting the variable display of the second special symbol during the non-KT state, the variation time of the second special symbol may be extremely lengthened. For example, the value (FFFFh) corresponding to the basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 which is the upper limit value is set in the first timer, and the value corresponding to the additional fluctuation time of 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 which is the upper limit value is set in the second timer. (FFFFh) may be set and the fluctuation of 8 minutes 44 seconds 28 may be performed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the non-KT state, the first timer is set to a value (FFFFh) corresponding to the basic fluctuation time of 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 which is the upper limit, and the upper limit is set to the second timer. A value (FFFFh) corresponding to the additional variation time of 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 which is a value may be set. As a result, even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variation time is extremely lengthened to reduce the execution frequency of the variation display, thereby reducing the frequency of small hits, It is possible to prevent a situation where the player is targeted to win a prize ball by a small hit even in the non-KT state. In the characteristic part 096IW, the "frequency of occurrence of small hits" is, for example, the occurrence rate of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, small hits per unit time. Is higher than in the normal state.

Although illustration is omitted, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the non-KT state, the CPU 103 transmits the variation pattern command according to the variation pattern and receives the variation pattern command for effect control. The CPU 120 executes a variation effect according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the non-KT state, a variation pattern command indicating a variation having a variation time of 8 minutes 44 seconds 28 may be transmitted.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example 3 may be able to execute the pre-reading notice effect, but in the gaming machine in which the variation time of the second special symbol is extremely lengthened in the non-KT state, in the non-KT state. When the start winning corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol occurs, the effect control command for designating the determination result of the look-ahead determination may not be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120. Further, although it may be transmitted, the production control CPU 120 that has received the production control command for designating the determination result of the prefetching determination is a start corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol during the non-KT state. In the case of a command when a winning occurs, it is possible not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in which the variable display of the second special symbol is a notice target.

Note that the gaming machine may be a combination of a plurality of configurations of the above-described embodiment and modifications 1 to 4.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment)

Next, the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment will be described.

The main board 11 in the characteristic portion 207SG is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable. On the main board 11, a lock switch for changing the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable setting value state and a setting value such as a winning probability (ball-out rate) of a big hit in the setting value change state are changed. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for the game and an opening sensor that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame are provided.

A display monitor capable of displaying set values and the like is arranged on the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is when the back side of the game board is visually recognized when the gaming machine frame is opened. Is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

In the game control microcomputer 100 of the characteristic portion 207SG, in the game control main processing (see FIG. 3), the RAM clear flag indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated is set. For example, the set value changing process for changing the set set value is performed.

In the set value change processing, the game control microcomputer 100 accepts an operation to the setting changeover switch, and then, as a borrowing setting, a value larger by 1 than the set value displayed on the display monitor is used as a predetermined address of the RAM 102. The process of storing in can be repeatedly executed. If the set value displayed on the display monitor is "6", "1" may be stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 as a temporary set value.

As described above, the game control microcomputer 100 in the characteristic unit 207SG has a plurality of setting values (for example, the most disadvantageous to the player) including an advantageous setting value and a disadvantageous setting value at which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is different. It can be set to any one of the setting values 1 to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value for the player.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 100, in the special symbol normal process (S110), the big hit determination random number value generated by the random number circuit 104, and the big hit determination value corresponding to the set value (set value Based on the corresponding display result determination table (determination values corresponding to FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6), it is determined whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. Then, similarly to the processing of steps S114 to S117, when it is determined to control the big hit game state, the big hit game state is controlled.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-10, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 9-1(A) and a second special figure display result shown in FIG. 9-1(B). Judgment table (setting value 2), first special figure display result judgment table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 9-2(A), second special figure display result judgment table shown in FIG. 9-2(B) (Setting value 2), first special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) shown in FIG. 9-3(A), second special figure display result determination table (setting shown in FIG. 9-3(B) Value 3), the first special figure display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 9-4(A), and the second special figure display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 9-4(B). ), the first special figure display result determination table (set value 5) shown in FIG. 9-5(A), the second special figure display result determination table (set value 5) shown in FIG. 9-5(B), 9-6(A) first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6), FIG. 9-6(B) second special figure display result determination table (setting value 6), big hit type Other than the determination table (for the first special symbol), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, the outlier variation pattern determination table, the public figure display result determination table (Not shown), a universal pattern variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the jackpot is changed. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. In other words, the set value is 6 which is the largest value, which is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous value the game hall side has. Become.

9-1(A) to 9-6(B) are explanatory views showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination table uses the individual display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 9-1(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-1(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-2(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1253 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-2(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1253 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1024 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1272 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Outside”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1272 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Outside”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1292 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and 1020 to 1292 of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Outside”. Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 5) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1317 are “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Outside”. Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-6(A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, The “big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 9-6(B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 4) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, “Big hit” is assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “Small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to “Outside”. Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values are obtained than when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state). It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability to be determined (in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, Compared with 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, 1/200 when the setting value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability of being determined becomes higher (in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2 and 1/180 when the setting value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, 1/120 when the setting value is 5, and 1/100 when the setting value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

Note that, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-6, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the shortened state is respectively increased according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability change state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortened state is 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the probability change to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortened state The ratio of the jackpot probability in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the shortened state at each set value is all constant (for example, 5 times). ) May be set.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that is determined to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state has the same value. The judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, FIG. 9-1(A), FIG. 9-2(A), FIG. 9-3(A), FIG. 9-4(A), FIG. 9-5(A), and FIG. 9-6( As shown in A), in the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is determined. It is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each of the second special figure display result determination tables, regardless of the game state or the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled is the first probability. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the display result determination table for drawings. Specifically, FIG. 9-1(B), FIG. 9-2(B), FIG. 9-3(B), FIG. 9-4(B), FIG. 9-5(B), and FIG. 9-6( As shown in B), in the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is determined. It is set to 1/100.

In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” regardless of the set value and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled may be changed according to the set value. Further, the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hitting game state is set as "small hitting" as the special drawing display result according to the fluctuation special drawing, The invention is not limited to this, and regardless of the variation special map, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the small hit game state is controlled may be the same probability.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 9-7, the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the case, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set to the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. ..

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

That is, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the setting value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are common. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "big hit". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33094 in the numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6 as 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value). Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1024 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674.

That is, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the big numerical value falls within the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical value range are assigned to the "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go.

Incidentally, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is a probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33094 in the numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6 as 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value). Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As shown in FIG. 9-9, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1024 to 1237 among the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

That is, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the setting value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are included. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to the "big hit". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6 described above. Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1024 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set to the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674.

That is, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the large numerical value is not included in the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with 1020 as the reference value of the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value), and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go.

Incidentally, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is a probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6. Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, in each display result determination table, the hit determination value of 1020 is used as a reference regardless of the game state and the set value. As the judgment value included in the numerical value range of the common numerical value range or the continuous 1 numerical value range consisting of the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value value range is set as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the hit judgment is made regardless of the gaming state and the set value. The variable display result is determined with the determination value included in the continuous one numerical value range (common numerical value range) based on the value 32767 as the numerical value range of the small hit determination value.

Further, in each of these display result determination tables, when the variation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hitting determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hitting determination value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hitting judgment value is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result being "big hit" is the highest. The lower the value of the set value, the larger the value of the set value is, and the determination value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is high (big hit probability: set value 6>set value 5>set value 4>set value 3>set value 2>set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol A to jackpot C). Further, when the MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 9-1(A) to 9-6(B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it means to determine whether to control the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a total of six setting values 1 to 6 that can be set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, in the display result determination table, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. Regardless, the range of 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set as the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values. Then, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), according to each set value from 1238. The range up to the specified value is set as the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common judgment value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value are set with the hit judgment value of 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, the value of the random number value MR1 is from 1020 to a non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in the advantageous state.

In particular, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the numerical range of the big hit determination value is set to one place with 1020 as the reference value within the range of 0 to 65535, so that there are a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value. Compared with the case where it is provided, it is not necessary to execute the determination as to whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability variation state, the above-described hit determination value Since 1020 is set as the big hit reference value, the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value are set to be a continuous numerical value range, so it is determined whether or not the big hit game state is controlled. Is whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and from 1020, the non-common numerical range according to the probability variation state Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hitting determination value is determined according to whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The number of judgment values included in the range is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the number of judgment values in the second special figure is 2 The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is 655, which is about twice the number. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). It is set. For this reason, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting game state, the value of the random number value MR1 is a numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is within, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control the small hitting gaming state.

As shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value when the set value that is set is 6, whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state When determining whether or not, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value, and is controlled to the small hitting gaming state. When determining whether or not to make the determination, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether to control the big hit game state and the processing load for determining whether to control the small hit game state.

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, if the variation special maps are the same, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a small hit. Although the numerical ranges of the judgment value are the same, the CPU 103 sets the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the setting value read from the RAM 102 when executing the variable display (the setting value read from the RAM 102 Since the display result determination table is set according to this), it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting gaming state. Furthermore, like the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, the RAM 102 When setting the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the set value read from the, the processing for setting the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value read from the RAM 102 is made common. Therefore, the capacity of the processing program can be reduced.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, when 1 (the setting value with the lowest jackpot probability) is set as the setting value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, a non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value. Since 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since it is not set, it is determined whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state by targeting only the common numerical value range as the numerical range of the jackpot determination value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control the jackpot gaming state.

In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, the jackpot reference value is set to the lowest value in the common numerical value range of jackpot determination values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit reference value may be set to the maximum value in the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values. That is, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to be continuous from the maximum value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value may be set to be continuous from the minimum value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value.

Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10, an example is shown in which the small hit reference value is set to the lowest value in the common numerical value range of the small hit determination values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit reference value may be set to the maximum value in the common numerical value range of the small hit determination values.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 096IW and the characteristic part 207SG)
It may be a gaming machine provided with both the characteristic part 096IW and the characteristic part 207SG. At that time, any one or a plurality of configurations of the embodiment and the modifications 1 to 3 shown in the characteristic part 096IW and the configuration of the characteristic part 207SG may be provided in combination.

1 ... pachinko game machine 2 ... game board 3 ... game machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... winning ball device 6B ... variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize hole 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary pattern display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23... Count switch 30... Hitting ball operation handle 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 32... Movable body 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 variable display,
A first timer and a second timer capable of measuring a time according to data of a capacity within a predetermined range;
Selection means for selecting one of the plurality of variable display periods,
A variable display executing means for performing variable display over the variable display period selected by the selecting means,
The variable display period includes a first variable display period and a second variable display period,
The first timer measures a first variable display period,
The second timer measures a second variable display period,
The selection means is capable of selecting a variable display period corresponding to data exceeding the capacity of the predetermined range,
The variable display execution means derives the display result of the variable display over a predetermined period,
A game machine characterized in that the first timer measures the predetermined period.

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