JP2020124309A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of performing a game includes performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance and capable of executing a changing performance in accordance with the specific performance. The changing performance includes: a first changing performance for changing a display mode of predetermined display; and a second changing performance for changing a display mode of specific display differing from the predetermined display. The performance execution means executes a special performance for reporting first contents advantageous to a player in accordance with a change in the display mode of the predetermined display to a specific mode by execution of the first changing performance, and changes the display mode of the specific display by executing the second changing performance and reports second contents that differ from the first contents and are advantageous to a player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13-3

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine that performs a change effect of a meter after a role object operation, and a degree of change of the meter after a role object operation is different depending on whether or not to execute a notice effect before the role object operation is known. (
See, for example, Patent Document 1. ).

JP, 2018-7755, A

However, the interest in the game was insufficient.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.) and has a specific effect (for example, FIG. 13).
-8 (B), FIG. 13-9 (B) shown in FIG. 13-9 (B) is possible to execute the accessory effect for moving the movable body 026SH32, and change effect (for example, FIG. 13-) corresponding to the specific effect. 8 and the like, the meter effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (left side), the background effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (right side)
Production execution means (for example, CPU for production control) capable of executing the active display production shown in FIG.
120), and the change effect is displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, meter gauge unit 026SHM).
A first change effect (for example, the meter effect shown in FIG. 13-8, etc., the background effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (left side), which changes the display mode of the TG meter value, background image, active display, etc.) 13-14 (on the right side), and a specific display different from the predetermined display (for example, total prize ball number display 026SH130, round number display 026SH106, etc.)
2nd change effect for changing the display mode (for example, total prize sphere number update effect by total prize sphere number update image 026SHKSEF shown in FIG. 13-9, 026SH32E shown in FIG. 13-16 etc.
The number-of-rounds display update effect by F02, etc.), and the effect execution means executes the first change effect, whereby the display mode of the predetermined display is a specific mode (for example, the meter value is “
4 (MAX)", the background image changes to red, the active display changes to red, etc.), and the first content advantageous to the player (for example, development to super reach) is notified. By executing a special effect and changing the display mode of the specific display by executing the second change effect, a second content that is advantageous to the player different from the first content (for example, the total number of prize balls) (Or increase in the total number of prize balls), progress to the next round, etc.).
With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.
(1) A gaming machine according to another invention of the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.), and a performance executing means capable of executing a performance (for example, a gaming machine). The production control means includes a production control CPU 120, etc., and the production execution means displays a predetermined display (for example, meter value of the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG, background image, active display, etc.) in the first situation (for example, during reach variation). Change effect (for example, the meter effect shown in FIG. 13-8, the background effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (left side), the active display effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (right side), and the like), It is advantageous for the player in response to the display mode of the predetermined display becoming a specific mode (for example, the meter value is “4 (MAX)”, the background image changes to red, the active display changes to red, etc.) Special effect for notifying the contents of 1 (for example, development to super reach) and a second situation (for example, small hit RUS) different from the first situation
A specific display (for example, a total prize ball number display 026SH130, a round number display 026SH10) different from the predetermined display in the small hit prize in H, the interval period of the big hit game state, etc.
6 or the like) is changed (for example, the number of prize balls due to the small hit prize is added, and the number of rounds is 1).
A predetermined content for notifying the second content (for example, the total number of prize balls (or an increase in the total prize ball), the progress to the next round, etc.) that is advantageous to the player and is different from the first content. Production (for example,
13-9, etc., the total prize ball number update effect by the total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF, the round number display update effect, etc. by 026SH32EF02 shown in FIG. 13-16, etc.) can be executed. A specific effect (for example, a common effect) in which at least a part of the effect modes is common when the effect (for example, meter effect) is executed and when the predetermined effect (for example, total prize ball number update effect) is executed. , FIG. 13-8(B), FIG. 13-9(B), the character effect for moving the movable body 026SH32, etc. is executed.

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above has an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and the special state. The state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 1) can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state or the like) that is easily controlled by the state.
03)), the second situation is that the game medium has passed a predetermined area in response to being controlled to the special state in the special state (for example, a small hit in the small hit RUSH). The winning effect), the effect execution means, as the predetermined effect, in response to being controlled to the special state in the special state, in response to the game medium has passed a predetermined area, the specific display (for example, This is to notify the second content (for example, the total number of prize balls) by changing the display mode of the total prize ball number display 026SH130 etc. (for example, adding the number of prize balls due to the small winning prize). Good.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the gaming machine that can be controlled into the advantageous state advantageous to the player, the special state different from the advantageous state, and the special state that is easily controlled to the special state. ..

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the specific effect is a movable object for effect (
For example, it may be an effect of moving the movable body 026SH32 or the like.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by using the movable body for performance.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the effect execution unit can execute an effect effect that enhances the effect of the specific effect in response to the execution of the specific effect. The effect mode executed in response to the execution of the specific effect in the first situation and the effect effect executed in response to the execution of the specific effect in the second situation have effect modes. It may be common. As described above, for example, in FIG. 13-9(C),
Instead of the total prize number update image 026SHKSEF, the small image 026SH in FIG. 13-8(B)
32EF01 may be displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the effect execution means can execute an effect effect that enhances the effect of the specific effect in response to the execution of the specific effect. The effect effect executed corresponding to the execution of the specific effect in the first situation and the effect effect executed corresponding to the execution of the specific effect in the second situation are effect modes. At least some of them may be different. For example, the small-sized image 0 in FIG. 13-8(B)
26SH32EF01 is different from the total prize ball number updated image 026SHKSEF of FIG.

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(6) Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.), and a performance executing means capable of executing a performance (for example, a performance). A control CPU 120 or the like), and the effect executing means changes the effect of changing a display mode of a predetermined display (for example, a meter value of the meter gauge section 026SHMTG, a background image, an active display, etc.) (for example, FIG. 13-8). 13-14 (left side), the background effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (left side), the active display effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (right side), and the display mode of the predetermined display are specific modes (for example, meter values). Is "4 (MAX)", the background image changes to red, the active display changes to red, etc.) The special effect to be notified and a specific display different from the predetermined display (for example, total prize ball number display 026SH130, round number display 026SH106).
And the like) is changed (for example, the number of prize balls by the small winning prize is added, the number of rounds is added by 1 or the like), and the second content advantageous to the player different from the first content (for example, Small prize winning during the small hit RUSH, a predetermined effect for notifying the big hit game state interval period, etc. (for example, the total prize ball update image by the total prize ball update image 026SHKSEF shown in FIG. 13-9, FIG. 13) The number of rounds display update effect by 026SH32EF02 shown in -16 etc.) can be executed, and when the change effect (for example, meter effect) is executed, the predetermined effect (for example, total prize ball number). When the update effect or the like is executed, the movable object 026SH32 shown in FIG. 13-8(B) or FIG. 13-9(B) operates at least partly in common with the specific effect. Character effect, etc.) is performed.

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(7) Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a performance executing means capable of executing a change performance in response to the execution of a specific performance (for example, the CPU 1 for effect control).
20), and the change effect is displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, meter gauge unit 026SHMT).
A first change effect that changes the display mode of the G meter value, background image, active display, etc. (
For example, the meter effect shown in FIG. 13-8, the background effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (left side),
Second change for changing the display mode of the active display effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (right side) and a specific display different from the predetermined display (for example, total prize ball number display 026SH130, round number display 026SH106, etc.) Performance (for example, the total prize ball number update image 0 shown in FIG.
26SHKSFEF total prize ball number update effect, 026SH32EF shown in Fig. 13-16
No. 02 round number display update effect, etc.), the effect execution means executes the first change effect to display the predetermined display in a specific mode (for example, when the meter value is “4”).
(MAX)”, the background image changes to red, the active display changes to red, etc.) to notify the first contents that are advantageous to the player (for example, development to super reach) By executing an effect and changing the display mode of the specific display by executing the second change effect, a second content (for example, the total number of prize balls ( Or the increase in the total number of prize balls), the progress to the next round, etc.) are reported.

With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of character part control process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a payout control board. It is a rear view showing a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (1)-(3) is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode of setting suggestion production, (4) is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining the production mode of setting suggestion production. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on processing. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on processing. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on processing. It is a timing diagram which shows the output period of a security signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a notification when the setting change flag is set at the time of power activation. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of power-on processing. (1) is an explanatory diagram showing a control when a power failure occurs before a set value is determined, and (2) is a control when a power failure occurs after a set value is determined. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special variable winning a prize ball apparatus in the characteristic part 052IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards etc. in the characteristic part 052IW. It is an explanatory view for explaining a big hit probability and a small hit probability for each set value. It is an explanatory view for explaining a big hit probability and a small hit probability for each set value. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table for small hits. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning a prize ball device and special variable winning a prize ball device in KT state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning a prize ball device and special variable winning a prize ball device in KT state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning a prize ball device and special variable winning a prize ball device in KT state. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows accessory control normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows gate passage waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a big hit opening. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process. It is an explanatory view for explaining how to transition the gaming state. It is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric auditors product pre-opening process. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion processing at the time of over winning. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of an over-winning suggestive effect determination table. It is a flowchart showing a suggestion process at the time of small winning. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a small hit winning suggestion effect determination table. It is a flow chart which shows prize number display suggestion production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prize sphere number display suggestion production determination table. It is a flow chart which shows a prize sphere emphasis production processing. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a prize ball number emphasis effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of a setting value suggestive effect determination table. It is an explanatory view for explaining a concrete example of a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect determination table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process. It is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows ending production processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of setting value suggestive production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of small hit RUSH continuation suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of right-handed notification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the over-winning suggestion production, the small hit winning suggestion production, and the prize ball number display suggesting production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the over-winning suggestion production, the small hit winning suggestion production, and the prize ball number display suggesting production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the control of the variable display when it is a small hit in the variable display of the other special symbol during execution of the variable display of one special symbol. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special symbol change processing in the modification 1. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd special symbol change processing in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the control of the variable display at the time of a small hit in the variable display of the other special symbol during execution of the variable display of the one special symbol in the modification 1. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special symbol change processing in modification 2. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd special symbol change processing in modification 2. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the control of the variable display at the time of being a small hit in the variable display of the other special symbol during execution of the variable display of one special symbol in the modification 2. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd special symbol change processing in modification 3. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the control of the variable display at the time of a small hit in the variable display of the other special symbol during execution of the variable display of one special symbol in the modification 3. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special symbol change processing in modification 4. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd special symbol change processing in modification 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the game state and effect mode after the big hit game which concern on the characteristic part 020SH. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production mode setting processing concerning the characteristic part 020SH. It is a flow chart which shows an example of display control processing corresponding to variable display concerning a characteristic part 020SH. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the initial color determination table and final color determination table of a variable display corresponding display. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the suggestion production execution processing which CPU120 for production control does when it is controlled to the small hitting game state. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the suggestion production execution processing which CPU120 for production control does when it is controlled to the small hitting game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination table of various suggestive effects. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the change production execution processing of the variable display correspondence display which CPU120 for production control does during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the effect screen in the small hit RUSH mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the effect which changes the display mode of a hold display during a chance time mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the gust production of the production which changes the display mode of a hold display during a chance time mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the set value suggestion production in chance time mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the probability change suggestion production in chance time mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit opening timing and the execution timing of various suggestion productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the game state and effect mode after the big hit game in the characteristic part 022SH. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot type determination table of the characteristic part 022SH. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus rush icon control processing at the time of the big hit start. It is a flow chart showing an example of bonus rush icon control processing during a round game. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus rush icon control processing of an ending period. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the normal mode -> small hit RUSH mode effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the effect screen of small hit RUSH mode -> chan time mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the effect screen when the small hit RUSH mode continues. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus rush icon control processing in variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a bonus rush icon display change determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the effect screen when changing the display mode of a bonus rush icon during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the effect screen which concerns on the modification 1 when changing the display mode of a bonus rush icon. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of a part of game board 2 of the game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining the meter production performed in the game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining various timings. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of a special design and a decorative design in the game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining meter production etc. It is explanatory drawing explaining meter production etc. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production decision processing in the pachinko game machine which relates to the feature section 026SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining various timings. It is an explanatory view explaining background effects and the like. It is explanatory drawing explaining active display production etc. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production decision processing in the pachinko game machine which relates to the feature section 026SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining various timings. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 026SH.

(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. First to do
The special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are numbers that indicate "0" to "9" and "
It is represented by 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.

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 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 figure game and the second special figure game,
A variable display of a decorative pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) as a plurality of types of decoration identification information different from the special pattern is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game,
The decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) in each of the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

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

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of held storages. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also 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 25 including a plurality of LEDs
A and the 2nd reservation indicator 25B are provided, the 1st reservation indicator 25A displays the 1st reservation memory number according to the lighting number of LED, and the 2nd reservation indicator 25B according to the lighting number of LED. The second number of reserved memories is displayed.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening is led to the back of the game board 2 and the first starting opening switch 2
Detected by 2A. When a game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information.

Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening so that a game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area does not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. Has been done.
Thus, the row of nails 19 for preventing the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering is provided, so that the game ball is operated to aim at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). The game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when the operation is performed.

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

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

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

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning port for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port are provided. As shown in, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B
Is positioned below the bottom member by moving the plate-shaped bottom member that extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state and is formed as the bottom of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction. The game ball is changed into an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which the special prize hole or the second start prize hole can be won and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won. The special variable winning ball device 17,
In the small hit game state that occurs when the predetermined display result (small hit pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the bottom member is moved forward toward the front. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B is a normal symbol display device 2
When the winning symbol is displayed on 0, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state where the bottom member is moved forward, and the second start winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. Execute open control.

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

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

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces for reducing the flow-down speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom surface member. There is. In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with the restriction pieces, so that the game flows downward from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is delayed compared with the case without the restriction piece.

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

Inside the special winning opening, there is provided a switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to open and the special winning opening is opened,
This is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 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, a switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of the winning balls is smaller than that when the gaming ball wins the big winning opening, For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) other prize holes such as the first start prize hole 1 and the second start prize hole. Therefore, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot pass the game ball to the special winning opening to get the prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

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

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

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each 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 2
0 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

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

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill 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 or the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.
And a frame LED 9 for game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the 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 hit ball supply 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. Stick controller 31
A has a trigger button that the player can press. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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

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

(Outline of game progression)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a shooting operation (so-called left hitting operation) aiming at the left side of the game area. Pachinko machine 1
When the player makes a left-handed hitting operation by rotating the hit ball operation handle 30 provided by the player, and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the prize ball device 6A, the first special symbol display device 4A 1 Special drawing game 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 first special symbol game, a specific special symbol as a confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "
7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the type of jackpot described later. ) Is displayed as a stop, it is a "big hit". Also, if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" is indicated. Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and the small hit symbol may be "small hit".

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It 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, opening the special winning opening (
Multiple types of number of rounds and maximum open period) and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, probability change state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set accordingly. Has been done. As a big hit type, a big hit type that can get many prize balls,
There may be provided a jackpot type with few or almost no prize balls.

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

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), the probability variation control 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.

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

In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special map variation time (the period during which the special map changes) is shortened compared to the normal state (time saving state) is executed, and it is called "Public hit" in the normal figure game. By increasing the probability of becoming higher than in the normal state, the control (high opening control, high base control) that facilitates entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening is also executed. High base state, special design (especially the second
This is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved, which is advantageous 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 established first. To do. The condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (probability of number cutting, etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a probability variation state, a KT state, a high base state, etc., and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability of being controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (when a predetermined return process is not executed after power-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 probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state,
It is advantageous for the player to aim the right side of the game area and perform a firing operation (right hitting operation). 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. 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 the ordinary symbols other than the ordinary symbols (general symbols lost symbols) are stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbols is "general symbols lost".
Becomes When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

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

In the second special drawing game, a specific special symbol as a confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "
7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the type of jackpot described later. ) Is stopped and displayed, it is "big hit", and if a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is "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 of the second special figure game is "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, provided that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. 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).

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. In addition,
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 frame LED 9 is performed.
May be performed by turning on/off the light or the operation of the movable body 32.

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 on a predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right".

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 "uncertain variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative patterns (
For example, "6" and the like) 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, "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative pattern forming the chance line is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in 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, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. Besides,
On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

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 is a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111.
And so on.

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 and a RAM (Random A).
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10
4 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, the ROM 10
1 stores various data (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below), 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) Control (drive) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc.
Output signal for transmitting a control signal and a solenoid drive signal).

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

The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 for the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the special winning opening door. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the special winning opening solenoid 83.

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

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives 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 the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described functions of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including decisions, etc.). At this time, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The CPU 120 for effect control uses the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to perform an effect based on a detection signal from B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) and a CGROM (Character G).
It is provided with an enerator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an instruction to execute an effect from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the image display device 5 by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.
To be displayed. The display control unit 123 further outputs a sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image, and turns on/off the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37. Therefore, the sound control signal (a signal that specifies a sound to be output) is voice-controlled. The LED signal is supplied to the board 13 or an LED signal (a signal designating the lighting/lighting-out mode of the LED) is supplied to the LED control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 12
3 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 has various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects.
Numerical data indicating is counted updatable. 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 has an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, L, etc.).
And an output port for transmitting an ED signal).

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, RAM 102 accessible settings, and the like.

Then, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3).
). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (
Step S3; Yes) and initialization processing (step S8) are executed. In the initialization process, C
The PU 103 is an RA that clears flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102.
M clear processing is performed and an initial value is set 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.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), RAM
It is determined whether backup data is stored in the 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 is various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game.
In addition, the status of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If backup data is not stored in 02 (step S4; No), initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that these match, the RAM 10
It is determined that the data of 2 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state 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), CP
U103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. 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 Production control CPU120,
Appropriate screen display may be performed 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 the 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 (eg, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
3, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the 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 10
First, 3 performs a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 are executed via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not the detection signal is received from the various switches (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Information indicating the number of winnings)
, And data such as probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) and the like (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). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process (step S25A). C
The PU 103 executes the first special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, so that execution and suspension management of the first special symbol game are realized (details will be described later). Also, the CPU 103
Executes the second special symbol process process (step S25B). The CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, so that execution and suspension management of the second special symbol game are realized. In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel.

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

Following the accessory control process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26).
). CPU103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management 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. Then C
The PU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process processing. In this first special symbol process process, C
The PU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (step S101A).

In the first start winning a prize determination process, the occurrence of the start winning to the first starting prize hole is detected, and the RAM 10
A process of storing the reservation information in the predetermined area 2 and updating the first reservation storage number is executed. When the start winning to the first starting winning opening 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 in the first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. To be done. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the first hold storage number, the transmission for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the first hold storage number, and the look-ahead determination on the effect control board 12. Settings are made. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize thus set to be transmitted is, for example, after the first special symbol process processing is completed, the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

After executing the first start winning a prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any one of the processes of steps S110A to S113A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, each processing of the first special symbol process processing (step S
In 110A to S113A), the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

In the first special symbol normal process of step S110A, the value of the first special symbol process flag is "0"
It is executed at the time of (initial value). In the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit". In this case, the jackpot type is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set in correspondence with the determined display result. .. After that, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

When making various 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The process executed in the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is the same as the process executed in the first special symbol process process (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process process described in FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process process will be described. Further, each random number value extracted in the first starting winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in the second holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as holding information.

In this example, since the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the process shifts to the second special symbol variation process and the variation of the second special symbol. While being displayed, it may be a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol and may be controlled to a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103
) Determines whether or not a small hit game is being played (specifically, whether or not the value of the first special figure process flag is a value corresponding to small hit opening pre-processing to small hit end processing) Judge), if during the small hit game, do not change the value of the second special figure process flag from the value corresponding to the second special symbol variation process, if not during the small hit game, the second special figure process The value of the flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop processing. By performing such control, the first
During the small hit game based on the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted, and it is controlled so that the variable display of the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. Incidentally, not only such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol,
You may comprise so that the process which measures the elapsed time after a 2nd special symbol starts fluctuating may be interrupted (the update of a timer may be interrupted).

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25C shown in FIG. 4 as the accessory control process process. In this accessory control process processing, the CPU 10
3 is step S12 according to the value of the accessory control process flag provided in the RAM 102.
Any one of the processes of 0 to S128 is selected and executed. In addition, in each process (steps S120 to S128) of the accessory control process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

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

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

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

The big hit opening process in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "3". In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like are determined. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "4". , The big hit open process ends.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S124 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "4". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the 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 does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the accessory control process The value of the flag is updated to "5". When the value of the accessory control process flag is updated, the jackpot opening post-process ends.

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register 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 the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73).
). The timer interrupt flag is set for a predetermined time (for example, 2
It is set to the ON state each time (milliseconds) has elapsed. 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 which 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,
Although the CPU 120 for effect control automatically sets the interrupt disabled, it is desirable to issue an interrupt disable command (DI command) when using a CPU that does not automatically switch to the interrupt disabled state. 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; Ye
In step s), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the setting and control corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. Be seen. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 1 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 in 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After 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 sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the frame LED 9 and a decorative LED, and driving of the movable body 32. Controls for operating various effect devices such as actions are performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

After executing the processing of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, the RAM 12
The following steps S170 to S1 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in No. 2.
Any one of the 77 processings is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative design in the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. Image display device 5
When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern in is started, the value of the effect process flag is set to "
1", and the variable display start waiting process ends.

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 design in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative design.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is driven, and the sound control board 13 is operated. Speaker 8L, 8 by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to
Various kinds of variable display of the decorative pattern, such as outputting a sound or a sound effect from R, turning on/off/blinking the frame LED 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the LED control board 14, Perform production control. 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 has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the main board 11 receives an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Then, when the effect 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 effect 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. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command for 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 effect process flag is updated, the special figure 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 process during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed based on the set contents. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command designating to end the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. is there"
It updates to 5" and finishes the effect processing during the small hit.

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, 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 executes various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

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

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 special symbols is one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-")
Alternatively, the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the display result may not include the symbol indicating "-").
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In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting 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 , Regular bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

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

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, a hardware resource on the side of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like may be directly used. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparison of various ratios such as a performance execution ratio (“high”, “
“Low”, “different”, etc.) may include that one is “0%”. 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 on Characteristic Part 21TM]
Next, the characteristic part 21TM will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a terminal board (information output board) 21TM01 as shown in FIG. 9-1.
Various control boards such as 6 are mounted. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main board 1
Relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between 1 and the effect control board 12.
And so on. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2 described above, on the main board 11, the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, etc. Various parts are connected, and speakers 8L, 8R and a frame L are provided on the production control board 12.
Although various effect devices such as the ED 9 are connected, they are omitted in FIG. 9-1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and as shown in FIG.
Mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the M201, various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly
It is an example of command information directed to a sub-control board including a random-number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a production control board 12 or the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting control commands as control signals, a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by turning on/off/coloring the normal symbol display 20 It also has a control function.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 21TM029 which can be visually recognized from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display monitor 21TM029 displays various winning information regarding winning. It also has a display function. A display changeover switch 21TM030 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029.
The information displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 can be switched by operating the TM030.

The main board 11 incorporates various signals such as a power-off signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal in addition to the detection signals from the game control microcomputer 100 and various switches for detecting a game ball, for example. An information output circuit 112 for outputting various signals such as a security signal from the switch circuit 110 transmitting to 100 and the terminal board 21TM016 is mounted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. 9-1 is enclosed in a substrate case 21TM201 made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and a display monitor 21TM029 is provided at the center of the main substrate 11. (For example, 7 segments) are arranged, and a display changeover switch 21TM030 is arranged on the right side of the display monitor 21TM029. The display monitor 21TM029 and the display changeover switch 21TM030 are arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 is viewed. A lock switch 21TM051 (see FIG. 9-1) for switching to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is provided in the lower center of the rear surface of the main board 11. Main board 11
Cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened. Therefore, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is when the back side of the gaming board 2 is visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. Is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized may be the same as the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In addition, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is provided with respective winning openings (large winning openings, second winning openings, first starting winning openings, first to fourth general winning openings, hereinafter referred to as "entry area"). (Also referred to as) the number of game balls that have entered the game ball, and various winning information such as the ratio and winning combination is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, and these winning information are displayed. This allows you to check various winning information such as consecutive ratios and winning ratios after installation at the game hall. That is, on the maker side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is usual to design the gaming board surface so that the gaming balls enter the general winning opening (pass the test) at a predetermined frequency. Also,
When conducting the test, it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment has been made, and as a result of the adjustment, whether the game ball has entered the general winning opening at the frequency as designed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made in the pachinko gaming machine 1 after installation.

The power supply board is enclosed in a board case made of a transparent synthetic resin material.
A clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM05 on the lower right side of the rear surface of the power supply board, which functions as a setting switch for changing the set value such as a winning probability (ball-out rate) of a jackpot described later.
2 and a power switch 21TM055 are provided. A clerk at the game hall operates the power switch 21TM055 while the power supply voltage is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that each board such as the main board 11, the production control board 12, and the payout control board 21TM037 is predetermined. Operating voltage is supplied. Furthermore, at the timing when the power switch 21TM055 is operated,
If the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is operated, a clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100, and an initialization process (RAM clear) described later is executed. The power switch 21TM055 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 are arranged close to each other on the same power board to facilitate the power-on operation and the initialization operation.

A lock switch 21TM051 and a clear switch (setting switch) 21TM05
2 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 that can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened, and only a clerk who has a predetermined key It becomes operable. Further, since the lock switch 21TM051 requires key operation, only a clerk of the game shop who has a key for operating the lock switch 21TM051 can operate it. Further, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on and off by a predetermined key.
Although it is a switch capable of executing the switching operation of the FF, it may be a switch capable of executing the switching operation and performing an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pushing operation).

The lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state. That is, the lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state even if the force is not applied by the clerk at the game hall. The lock switch 21TM051 has a structure in which the key can be inserted and removed only in the OFF state. According to such a configuration, the clerk at the amusement hall must turn off the lock switch 21TM051 in order to collect the key, so the clerk at the amusement hall leaves the lock switch 21TM051 in the ON state. It is possible to prevent it.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the lower portion of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for discharging the gaming balls winning each winning opening and the gaming balls entering the out opening to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A nozzle (exhaust port) is provided, and an outlet switch 21TM070 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a game ball that has been launched) is provided in the nozzle. ing. The outlet switch 21TM070 is connected to the switch circuit 110.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the frame LED 9 and the decoration. It includes an LED control command used to control the lighting operation and the like of the application LED.

FIG. 9-2 is a block diagram showing components related to payout, such as the payout control board 21TM037 and the ball payout device 21TM097. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the payout control board 21
The TM037 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 including a payout control CPU 21TM371. In this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is a one-chip microcomputer and has at least a built-in RAM. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370, a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown) storing a payout control program, an I/O port, and the like constitute a payout control board 21TM037. That is, the payout control board 21TM037 is a payout control C.
PU21TM371, payout control microcomputer 21 having RAM and ROM
It is realized by TM370 and I/O port. Further, the I/O port may be incorporated in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370.

Detection signals from the out-of-ball switch 21TM187, the full tank switch 21TM048, and the payout number count switch 21TM301 are input to the I/O port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. In this embodiment, the detection signal from the payout number count switch 21TM301 is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 and then output to the main board 11 via the I/O port 21TM372a and the output circuit 21TM373B. ..

Further, on the payout control board 21TM037, as shown in FIG. 9-2, a gaming machine frame opening sensor that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2, and the front surface of the gaming board 2 can be opened and closed. A game machine frame/door frame opening sensor 21TM300 including a door frame opening sensor that detects opening of the glass door frame 3a that is covered is connected, and various abnormalities are generated based on detection signals output from these sensors. It also has a function to determine the occurrence of (error). The detection signal when the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and the detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, whereby the payout control microcomputer 21TM37
0 is distinguishable between the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a.

The detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is the relay board 21TM07.
It is input to the I/O port 21TM372e of the payout control board 21TM037 via 2.
The payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is a sensor including a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 21TM289, and the game ball is clogged.
That is, it is used to detect so-called ball biting. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 is a ball-out switch 21T.
When the detection signal from M187 indicates the out-of-ball state or the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates the full state, the ball payout process is stopped.

Furthermore, if the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates the full tank state,
The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs a low-level full tank signal to the launch board 21TM090 in order to stop the ball launch from the hitting ball launcher. The firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 output from the AND circuit 21TM091 of the firing board 21TM090 is transmitted from the firing board 21TM090 to the firing motor 21TM094. The full signal from the pay-out control microcomputer 21TM370 is sent to the launch board 21.
The signal is input to one of the input sides of the AND circuit 21TM091 mounted on the TM090 and is a drive signal from the drive signal generation circuit 21TM092 (a signal for driving the firing motor 21TM094, which serves to supply power from the power supply board). The achieved signal) is input to the other input side of the AND circuit 21TM091. Then, the firing motor signal of the AND circuit 21TM091 is input to the firing motor 21TM094. That is, while the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is outputting a full signal, the firing motor 21TM094
The output of the firing motor signal to is stopped.

In the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, a serial communication circuit 21T for inputting/outputting (transmitting/receiving) a signal by serial communication with the game control microcomputer 100.
Built-in M380. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 10
0 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are serial communication circuits 21TM.
Through the 505, 21TM380, in order to confirm the connection between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, a signal (prize ball request signal, received ACK signal) at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). ) Are exchanged (sent and received). That is, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a signal for confirming the connection (the prize ball request signal in this embodiment) at regular intervals via the serial communication circuit 21TM505, and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When a prize ball request signal from the game control microcomputer 100 is received, is a signal to that effect (reception A
CK signal) is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment,
By placing specific data on the prize ball request signal or the reception ACK signal, a specific data is transmitted between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 at the timing of transmitting/receiving the prize ball request signal or the reception ACK signal. It is configured to exchange data. For example, when a winning occurs, the game control microcomputer 100 sets data indicating the number of award balls to be paid out by changing a predetermined bit of the award ball request signal, and the set prize is set. The ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. And the payout control microcomputer 21TM3
When the prize ball payout operation is completed, 70 sets the data indicating the end of the prize ball by changing a predetermined bit of the reception ACK signal, and transmits the reception ACK signal with the setting to the game control microcomputer 100. To do. In addition, when a predetermined error (error such as ball lending, full tank, ball out, etc.) occurs, the data indicating the error content is set by changing the predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the setting is set. The received ACK signal thus made is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 receives, through the output port 21TM372b, a prize ball information signal indicating the number of prize balls paid out and a ball lending number signal indicating the number of lent balls on a terminal board (frame external terminal board and board external terminal board). (Including and) output to 21TM160. A driver circuit is installed outside the output port 21TM372b, as shown in FIG.
Is omitted.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 has an output port 21TM37.
An error signal is output to the error display LED 21TM374 by the 7-segment LED via 2c. Further, a signal for instructing turning on/off is output to the award ball LED 21TM053 and the out-of-ball LED 21TM054 via the output port 21TM372b. A detection signal from the error release switch 21TM375 for releasing the error state is input to the input port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037. The error release switch 21TM375 is used to release the error state by software reset.

Furthermore, the payout motor 21TM from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370
The drive signal to 289 is transmitted to the payout motor 21TM289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 21TM097 via the output port 21TM372a and the relay board 21TM072. A driver circuit (motor drive circuit) is provided outside the output port 21TM372a.
Is installed, but the description is omitted in FIG. 9-3.

A card unit control microcomputer is installed in the card unit 21TM050 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. Further, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a usable indicator lamp, a connecting stand direction indicator, a card insertion indicator lamp and a card insertion slot. A frequency display LED is provided on the interface board (relay board) 21TM066.
21TM060, ball lending possible LED 21TM061, ball lending switch 21TM062 and return switch 21TM063 are connected.

From the interface board 21TM066 to the card unit 21TM050, a ball lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending switch 21TM062 has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch 21TM063 has been operated are given according to the operation of the player. .. Further, the card unit 21TM050 supplies a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lendability display signal to the interface board 21TM066.
Between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037, a connection signal (VL
Signal), unit operation signal (BRDY signal), ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), ball lending completion signal (EXS signal) and pachinko machine operation signal (PRDY signal) are input ports 21TM.
It is transmitted and received via 372f and the output port 21TM372d. Card unit 21
An interface board 21TM066 is provided between the TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037.
Is intervening. Therefore, a signal such as a connection signal (VL signal) is transmitted and received between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037 via the interface board 21TM066, as shown in FIG. 9-2.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 displays the card unit 21TM050.
The PRDY signal is output to. Further, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. Microcomputer 21TM37 for payout control
0 determines the connected/unconnected state of the card unit 21TM050 according to the input state of the VL signal. When the card is accepted in the card unit 21TM050, the ball lending switch is operated and the ball lending switch signal is input, the card unit controlling microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time has elapsed from this point, the card unit control microcomputer causes the payout control board 2
The BRQ signal is output to 1TM037.

Then, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is provided with the card unit 21T.
When the EXS signal for M050 is raised and the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 21TM050 is detected, the payout motor 21TM289 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of lending balls to the player. When the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer 21T
The M370 causes the EXS signal for the card unit 21TM050 to fall. afterwards,
On the condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 21TM050 is not in the ON state, when the payout command signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100, the prize ball payout control is executed.

The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 21TM050 is the payout control board 21T.
Supplied from M037. That is, the power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 21TM050 is performed by the payout control board 21TM037 and the interface board 21TM066.
Done through. In this example, the card unit 2 is connected to the 24 V AC power supply line for the card unit 21TM050 arranged in the interface board 21TM066.
A fuse for protecting 1TM050 is provided to prevent the card unit 21TM050 from being supplied with a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 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 processing of the special symbol process processing described later, 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 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 player is most advantageous,
As the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages.

FIGS. 9-4A to 9F are explanatory diagrams 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 each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, that is, for each of the cases in which the second special symbol is subject to variable display, the determination value to be a big hit is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1 is used, if the variable special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is a variable display target. If the set value is "2", "3", "4", "5", or "6", it will win the jackpot with a lower probability (1/300). ing. Further, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even when is the target of the variable display, the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/30
0) is a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4(B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. There is a higher probability (1/280) than in some cases to win the jackpot. Further, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even if is targeted for variable display, the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/28
0) is a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4(C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, if the variation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, It is designed to win the jackpot with a higher probability (1/280) than in the case of "2". Further, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even if is targeted for variable display, the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (
1/280) will win the big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 4, if the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, "2", "3"
The probability of winning the jackpot is higher (1/250) than in the case of “No”. Further, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even when is targeted for variable display, it is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/250) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4(E), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, "2", "3"
, And “4” have a higher probability (1/235) of winning the jackpot. Further, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even when is targeted for variable display, the first special symbol is designed to win the big hit with the same probability (1/235) as when targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4(F), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, "2", "3"
, “4”, and “5”, the jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/220). Further, if the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even when is targeted for variable display, it is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/220) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the jackpot shown in FIGS. 9-4(A) to (F). When the hit determination value is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit F). That is, the jackpot winning is determined with a probability according to the set value. Incidentally, FIG. 9-4
“Probability” shown in (A) to (F) indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big 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.

Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 103 is configured to determine whether or not to make a big hit using the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-4(A) to (F). It is provided separately, and the determination of the big hit is performed by using a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. Good.

In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a total of six setting values 1 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The settable values that can be set to 2 may be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

(Setting suggestion production)
The effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting command can suggest the setting value by executing the effect according to the setting value specified by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest the set value to the player by changing the mode of the ending effect executed when the big hit game state ends, according to the specified set value. Figure 9-5(1),
(2) and (3) show examples of setting suggestive effects. FIG. 9-5(1) is an example in which the ending image in the "sunny" mode is selected on the big hit ending screen, and FIG. 9-5(2) is the ending screen in the "cloudy" form is selected on the big hit ending screen. For example, FIG. 9-5(3) shows an example in which the ending image in the "rain" mode is selected on the jackpot end screen.
Further, FIG. 9-5(4) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a table for determining the mode of the setting suggestive effect based on the setting value designated by the setting command.

The CPU 103 transmits a setting command designating a setting value to the effect control CPU 120. Further, when the jackpot gaming state is over, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command for executing the ending production in the image display device 5 to the production control CPU 120. The production control CPU 120 sets the set value designated by the received setting command to R
By storing in the AM 102, the ending effect mode can be determined based on the stored setting value. For example, based on the effect control command transmitted when the jackpot gaming state is over, the image display device 5 is informed that the jackpot gaming state is over (“B”).
It is possible to display the ending image of the mode (sunny mode, cloudy mode, rain mode) determined based on the stored setting value together with “ONUS end”.

In the table shown in FIG. 9-5(4), the setting values designated by the setting command are "1, 2", "3, 4", and "5, 6". 9-5(2), when the mode of the setting suggestive effect is determined to be the "clear" mode shown in FIG. 9-5(1).
The determination values are assigned in the case of determining the "cloudy" mode shown in Fig. 9 and in the case of determining the "rainy" mode shown in Fig. 9-5(3).

The effect control CPU 120 sets the setting value designated by the received setting command to "1" or "
If it is "2", it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the "clear" mode shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%), and a medium rate (for example, 40%). so(
It was decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “cloudy” mode shown in 2),
It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a medium ratio (for example, 40%). If the setting value specified by the received setting command is "3" or "4", the effect control CPU 120 has a low rate (for example, 20%).
Then, it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the "clear" mode shown in (1), and the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a high rate (for example, 50%). ) Is decided to be carried out, and "rain" shown in (3) at a medium rate (for example, 30%)
It is decided to execute a mode setting suggestion effect (ending effect). When the setting value designated by the received setting command is "5" or "6", the effect control CPU 120 has a high rate (for example, 50%) of the "clear" mode shown in (1). It is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), and it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a low rate (for example, 20%). It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a rate (for example, 30%).

In this way, by varying the determination rate of each mode of the setting suggestion effect depending on the set value, the player becomes interested in how the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the setting suggestion effect is performed. The interest of the production can be improved. In this example, the player becomes interested in how the ending effect executed when the jackpot gaming state ends is executed, and in particular, the ending effect is executed in the "sunny" mode. You will expect to be done.

(Process at power-on)
Next, the power-on process will be described.
9-6 to 9-8 are diagrams showing an example of processing executed in the game control microcomputer 100 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

As shown in FIG. 9-6, the CPU 103 of the game controlling microcomputer 100 checks the data in the backup RAM area after the power is turned on (step S21).
TM4010). In this process, a parity check is performed as a data check.

If the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), CPU 103
Indicates that the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is a regular value, for example, 0 to
It is confirmed whether or not any of 5 is met (step S21TM4020). In this example, as the set values stored in the set value storage area, six numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are set as normal values, and six-stage set values having different jackpot probabilities are provided. ing. The setting value 0 in this example corresponds to the setting value 1 shown in FIG. 9-4 described above, and the setting value 1 in this example corresponds to the setting value 2 shown in FIG. 9-4 described above. The value 2 corresponds to the setting value 3 shown in FIG. 9-4 described above, the setting value 3 in this example corresponds to the setting value 4 shown in FIG. 9-4 described above, and the setting value 4 in this example is described above. 9-4, etc., and the setting value 5 in this example corresponds to the setting value 6 shown in FIG. 9-4, etc. described above.

Here, in this example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is shipped from the game machine maker (before being installed in the game hall), the value with the lowest jackpot probability among the above-mentioned regular values is set in the set value storage area. (0 in this example) is stored. If the data in the setting value storage area is corrupted, it may not be a normal value. If the set value is a regular value (step S21)
(YES in TM4020), and it is confirmed whether or not the setting change flag is set (step S21TM4030). The setting change flag is set when the mode is changed to the setting change mode described later (step S21TM4580), and is cleared when the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off (step S21TM4720).

If the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030),
The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4040).

If the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S
If YES in 21TM4040), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4050). The value of the RAM clear flag is a value indicating whether or not RAM clear (initialization of the game state) is determined to be executed, and when the value is 1, RA
This indicates that it has been decided to execute M clear. In this example, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the RAM clear is not actually executed, and when the setting change mode is controlled, the RAM clear is executed after the processing related to the setting change mode is completed. Will be done.

The area in which the value of the RAM clear flag is stored is not included in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power is cut off, the value of the RAM clear flag is not retained, and the value of the RAM clear flag at power restoration is 0 (initial value is not set). The notification that the gaming state is initialized may be performed before the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled, and as will be described later, after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends. It may be performed.

On the other hand, if the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is OFF (NO in step S21TM4040), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4060.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (step S21TM4060). Here, as described above, the open state of the game machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a indicate the game machine frame/door frame open sensor 21TM300.
Can be detected by the gaming machine frame/door frame opening sensor 21TM300 to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, which indicates that the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected to be open, and the glass door frame 3a is opened. A detection signal indicating that the state has been detected is output.
When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 recognizes that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, it notifies the gaming control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, When recognizing that the open state of the glass door frame 3a is detected,
By notifying the game control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected, the open state of the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a on the game control microcomputer 100 side. The open state can be individually recognized.

It should be noted that the gaming machine frame/door frame opening sensor 21TM300 informs the gaming control microcomputer 100 of a detection signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and the glass door frame 3a is in the open state. When the detection signal indicating that is output (that is, when the game control microcomputer 100 includes the game machine frame/door frame opening sensor 21TM300), the game control microcomputer 100 determines By inputting the detection signal, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

When the CPU 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4060), it is confirmed whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4070). .. And lock switch 21TM
If 051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), as shown in FIG.
The processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode,
Move to. When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the setting value can be confirmed and changed, and when the mode is changed to the setting confirmation mode, the setting value can be confirmed.

That is, the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (step S21T
The setting value is a normal value (YES in step S21TM4020).
), if the power is not cut off during the setting change (NO in step S21TM4030)
), the setting value can be changed and/or confirmed provided that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4060) and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070). Becomes On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state (NO in step S21TM4060) or the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), which one of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode is set? The step S21TM4 described later without being controlled by the mode.
760 (transmission of setting command).

In the present embodiment, in order to bring the setting value into a state in which the setting value cannot be changed (setting confirmation mode), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and (2) ) Two conditions are required: the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. CPU
When the 103 confirms that the conditions (1) and (2) are both satisfied by the determination processing in steps S21TM4060 and S21TM4070, it is possible to confirm the setting value (setting confirmation). Mode). In addition to these conditions (1) and (2), further, (3) clear switch (setting switch)
21TM052 is in the ON state (YES), the RAM clear flag is set based on the condition that the setting value can be changed as described later (setting change mode) It is possible to move to.

As described above, the lock switch 21TM051 that must be operated to confirm or change the set value is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and must be operated unless the game machine frame 3 is opened. I can't. Even if the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the fact that the lock switch 21TM051 is operated means that the gaming machine frame/door frame opening sensor 21TM300 has an abnormality or is somehow illegal. There is a possibility that the setting value is being confirmed or changed by the means. In such a state, since it is inappropriate to permit the confirmation or change of the set value, in the present embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the confirmation mode. The control is not performed in any of the setting change modes.

In the present embodiment, as condition (1), when either the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode. Although it is controllable, it is not limited to such a form, and even if the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, if the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode It may not be controlled by any of the above.

On the other hand, in step S21TM4060, when the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized (NO in step S21TM4060), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a When it is in the closed state, it is not controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and the step S21TM47 described later is executed.
The process proceeds to 60 (send setting command). If it is confirmed in step S21TM4070 that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (step S21TM407).
(NO in 0), the process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of setting command) described below without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode.

In the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010),
If the check result is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103
The process moves to step S21TM4120. Further, in checking the value stored in the setting value storage area (step S21TM4020), a regular value (0 to 5) is set in the setting value storage area.
If is not stored (NO in step S21TM4020), the CPU 103
The process moves to step S21TM4120. Also, when checking the setting change flag (
If it is confirmed that the setting change flag is set (step S21TM4030) (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 executes step S21T.
Move to M4120.

Here, even if a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area, if a part of the backup RAM area is damaged, it is determined as NO in step S21TM4010. Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4120. That is, when there is a possibility that the value stored in the set value storage area is inappropriate, the setting is changed based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. Will be controlled by the mode. Further, in the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010), even if the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), a regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area. (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. If the setting change mode was controlled when the power was cut off last time, the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. It will be.

In step S21TM4120, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (step S21TM4120). CPU
When 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (
(YES in step S21TM4120), and it is confirmed whether the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4130).

If the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130)
), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140).

If the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S
If YES at 21TM4140), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4150). Then, the processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode shown in FIG. 9-7 is executed.

On the other hand, when the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4120 (NO in step S21TM4120), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a If it is in the closed state, step S21TM413
When 0 and the lock switch 21TM051 is not in the ON state (step S21TM4
If NO in step S21TM4140, the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state in step S21TM4140 (N in step S21TM4140).
In (O), the CPU 103 does not execute the processing of step S21TM4510 and subsequent steps related to the setting change mode, and indicates that the setting value stored in the setting value storage area may be abnormal. An error command is transmitted to the CPU 120 for effect control.

When the production control CPU 120 receives the setting value abnormality error command, the image display device 5
In, it notifies that there is a possibility that the set value is abnormal. For example, a message "Setting value may be abnormal" is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to temporarily turn off the power (turn off the power switch 21TM055).
), when the power is turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on), a notification is given to move to the setting change mode and perform an operation for changing the set value (fix the set value). For example, the message "Please turn on the power again to switch to the setting change mode after turning off the power" is displayed. It should be noted that similar notification may be performed by voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined loop process (step S) until the power is turned off.
21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) is executed.

In this loop processing, the CPU 103 waits for 4 ms (step S21TM420
After performing 0), by displaying the character "E" on the display monitor 21TM029,
“Even though the set value may not be a normal value (0 to 5), the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode (determined to be YES in step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140) is satisfied. Notification that “the setting has not been changed to the setting change mode” (step S21TM4210). Then, the security signal is output from the output terminal (terminal number 10) to which one end of the security signal line is connected (step S21T).
M4220). The security signal is input to an external device to which the other end of the security signal line is connected (for example, a hall computer that manages information of a plurality of gaming machines, a card unit or a calling lamp device provided corresponding to the gaming machine). To be done.

During the loop processing, the 7-segment display provided on the display monitor 21TM029 is 4 m long.
The character "E" is displayed for each s. A weight of 4 ms is provided to prevent excessive heat from staying in the 7-segment display and damaging the display. The security signal is continuously output during the loop processing. By outputting the security signal externally, in an external device such as a hall computer, a predetermined event (in this example, the set value is a normal value (0-5 It is possible that the possibility that the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is not satisfied and the setting change mode is not entered)) may occur.

The loop process of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 is continued until the power supply is stopped (until the power switch 21TM055 is turned off).

That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal (step S2)
If NO in 1TM4010), the set value is not a normal value (step S21TM4020).
No), and when the power is cut off during the setting change (that is, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and when YES is determined in step S21TM4030). If applicable, you should not let the game play in this state, and set value before shifting to normal game processing (for example, game control timer interrupt processing including prize ball processing, special symbol process processing, etc.) It is necessary to confirm the setting value of the storage area to a regular value. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is set to shift to the setting change mode.

In the present embodiment, in order to bring the setting value into a changeable state (setting change mode), (1
) The gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state,
(3) 3 that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state
Two conditions are needed. The CPU 103 executes these (1) according to the determination processing in steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140.
When it is confirmed that all of the conditions (3) to (3) are satisfied, it is possible to shift to a state (setting change mode) in which the set value can be changed.

If any one of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the change of the set value is not permitted, so that the set value of the set value storage area can be set to a regular value. Without, it is not possible to shift to the normal game processing. Therefore, if NO is determined in any of the determination processes of steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140, the process moves to the above-described loop process (steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220).

If the process shifts to the loop process (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), the game player cannot shift to the normal game process. Therefore, the clerk or the like in the game arcade must turn off the pachinko gaming machine 1 and turn it on again. I won't. As described above, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied, the power is temporarily turned off so that all the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied at the next power-on. Then, the mode is shifted to the setting change mode, and the set value in the set value storage area is fixed to a regular value.

If any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the CPU 103 predetermines the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The light may be emitted in the power-off instruction mode to prompt the user to turn off the power.

In the present embodiment, when the setting change flag is not set (step S21TM4
(NO at 030), the change of the set value is not permitted, but in order to make it possible to confirm the set value (setting confirmation mode), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (step S2).
1TM4060 is YES) and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4070).

However, if the setting change flag is set (step S21TM4
(YES in 030), (1) The gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (step S21TM4120).
YES), (2) Lock switch 21TM051 is ON (step S21TM4)
Even if two conditions such as YES in 130 are satisfied, the setting confirmation mode is not controlled. Even when these conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied,
(3) Clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM05 in step S21TM4140
When it is determined that 2 is not in the ON state (NO), it is controlled to the game stopped state (loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Will be.

Next, regarding the processing related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, FIG. 9-7 and FIG.
It will be described using -8. In the processing of FIG. 9-7, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a regular value (any one of 0 to 5 in this example) ( Step S21TM4510). Regular value (0-5
) Is stored (YES in step S21TM4510), step S21
Move to TM4530. When the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the setting value storage area (NO in step S21TM4510), the CPU 103 has the lowest jackpot probability "0" as the regular value in the setting value storage area. Is stored (step S21TM4520).
Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4530.

Next, the CPU 103 performs a power-off process after performing a wait of 4 ms (step S21TM4530) (step S21TM4540). In the power-off process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a power-off signal based on a power-off including an unexpected power failure is input, and if the power-off signal is input, the CPU 103 checks whether the power is supplied. Immediately before the power supply stops operating due to the stop, the power supply stop processing is executed. In this process when the power supply is stopped, R
A process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the AM 102,
Data protection processing 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. That is, in the power-off processing, the check data is stored in the predetermined backup area.

As a result, when the control is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (step S
21TM4530 to step S21TM4620 repeated processing, or step S21T
M4530 to step S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 are being repeatedly performed), if power failure occurs, step S21TM40 after power recovery.
At 10, the data check will be properly performed.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the setting value (0 to 5 in this example) stored in the setting value storage area.
Is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (step S21TM4550).
). Here, the value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area. Since the clerk at the amusement hall normally recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, if the value stored in the set value storage area is displayed as it is on the display monitor 21TM029, the clerk at the amusement hall actually sees it. There is a risk of erroneously recognizing the setting value of. Therefore, in this example, [the value stored in the set value storage area+1] is
The set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. Then CPU1
03 outputs a security signal (step S21TM4560).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4570). If the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4570)
YES), that is, if the RAM clear is not executed after the mode (here, the setting confirmation mode) ends, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation mode command designating that the setting confirmation mode is controlled (step S21TM4650). , And proceeds to step S21TM4680. The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the setting confirmation mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled in the setting confirmation mode.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is executed after the mode (here, the setting change mode) ends, CP
U103 sets a setting change flag indicating that the setting value may be changed (step S21TM4580). The area that stores the value of the setting change flag is
Since it is included in the backup RAM area, the value of the setting change flag is retained even when the power is turned off. Therefore, if the power is cut off while the control is in the setting change mode, the value of the setting change flag is 1 (set state) at the next power-on.

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change mode command designating that the setting change mode is controlled (step S21TM4590). The effect control CPU 120 receives the setting change mode command, and based on the reception of the setting change mode command, the game control microcomputer 100.
It is possible to specify that has entered the setting change mode. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled in the setting change mode.

Next, the CPU 103 inputs the setting changeover switch information indicating whether the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated (step S21TM4600), and confirms whether the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. (Step S21TM4610).

If the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is not operated (NO in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4680. When the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated (YES in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 updates the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21TM4620), and step S21TM4.
Move to 680. The updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the next step S21TM4550.

Every time the clerk at the game arcade operates the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 (YES in step S21TM4610), the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated (step S21TM4620). For example, the regular set value is in the range of 0 to 5, and the set value stored in the set value storage area when the setting change mode is controlled (when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off last time) is 3 If there is, the set value stored in the set value storage area is updated in the order of 3→4→5→0→1→2→3 for each setting change operation, and accordingly, the display monitor 21TM029 responds. The displayed information is updated in the order of 4→5→6→1→2→3→4.

Here, the display of the current setting value (step S21TM4550), the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560), and the transmission of the setting confirmation mode command (step S21TM4650) can be executed, but the transmission of the setting change mode command (step S21TM4650) is possible.
21TM4590) and the setting value cannot be updated (step S21TM4620) correspond to the setting confirmation mode in which the setting value can be confirmed or the setting value cannot be changed.
During the period in which the setting confirmation mode is controlled, steps S21TM4530 to step S21
The processes of TM4570 and step S21TM4650 are repeatedly executed.

In the setting confirmation mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21T
M4070 determines YES), clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052
Is in an OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040 and the RAM clear flag remains 0).

Further, the display of the current set value (step S21TM4550) and the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560) can be executed, the setting change mode command is transmitted (step S21TM4590), and the set value is updated (step S21TM4620).
The state in which can be executed corresponds to the setting change mode in which the setting value can be confirmed and changed.

In the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (step S21T
M4070 or YES in step S21TM4130) and that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON (YES in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140, RAM clear flag is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150) It is controlled based on what is set).

The setting confirmation mode command is a command that is transmitted only once during the setting confirmation mode control. Therefore, when the setting confirmation mode command is transmitted, the CPU 103 can set the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag that can identify that the setting confirmation mode command has been transmitted and does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. The setting confirmation mode command transmission flag may be cleared when the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720). The setting confirmation mode command may be transmitted only when the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag is not set. Similarly, the setting change mode command is a command that is transmitted only once during the setting change mode control. Therefore, when the CPU 103 transmits the setting change mode command, it can specify that the setting change mode command has been transmitted, and set the setting change mode command transmission flag that does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. The setting change mode command transmission flag may be cleared when the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720). The setting change mode command may be transmitted only when the setting change mode command transmission flag is not set.

In step S21TM4680, CPU 103 confirms whether lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state. If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4680), the weight of 4 ms (step S21T) is returned again.
After performing M4530), the processes after step S21TM4540 are repeated. That is, R
If the value of the AM clear flag is 0, the control in the setting confirmation mode is continued, and if the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the control in the setting change mode is continued.

If the lock switch 21TM051 is OFF in step S21TM4680 (YES in step S21TM4680), the CPU 103 ends the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and sets 1000 ms as the value of the security signal timer (
Step S21TM4710). Since the predetermined time is set as the value of the security signal timer, the security signal is continuously output until the value of the security signal timer becomes 0 ms from the predetermined time in the information output process when the process shifts to the normal game process thereafter. Will be done. For example, when the game control timer interrupt process is executed every 2 ms, the value of the security signal timer is decremented by 2 ms, and when the time reaches 0 ms, the output of the security signal is stopped. Therefore, at the time of step S21TM4710, the remaining output period of the security signal is set to 1000 ms regardless of whether the setting change mode is ended or the setting confirmation mode is ended.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9-9(1), the output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (step S21TM4560),
Corresponding to the end of the control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the security signal is continuously output until at least 1 sec has elapsed from the end of the control of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. The value of the security signal timer is set (step S21TM4710).

Here, the process of starting the output of the security signal in step S21TM4560 is performed regardless of whether it is controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (which mode is controlled. It is executed as a common process (without (without). Further, the processing for setting the remaining output period of the security signal in step S21TM4710 is also performed regardless of whether the control is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (determine which mode is controlled. It is executed as a common process. In this way, the security signal output control is simplified by sharing the security signal output start control and output end control between the setting change mode control and the setting confirmation mode control. The control load can be reduced.

Also, output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and is output in response to the end of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. By stopping, it is possible to appropriately notify an external device such as a hall computer that the gaming machine may have been controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

Here, step S21T immediately after the control of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends.
In M4710, a common value (1000 ms) is set in the security signal timer when controlled in the setting change mode and controlled in the setting confirmation mode. However, if both the output start control and the output end control of the security signal are shared between the case of being controlled to the setting change mode and the case of being controlled to the setting change mode, which mode is set on the external device side. It will be difficult to know if it was controlled.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-9(2), when the setting change mode is controlled, that is, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, once in step S21.
After setting 1000 ms as the value of the security signal timer in TM4710, based on the determination of NO in step S21TM4770 described below, reset the value of the security signal timer in the step S21TM1465 after clearing RAM to 30000 ms (overwrite). ) I am doing so. That is, after the remaining output period of the security signal is once set to 1 sec, the remaining output period of the security signal is reset (overwritten) to 30 sec.

When the above signal output control is performed, the final output stop timing of the security signal is as shown in FIG. 9-9(2), when the setting confirmation mode is controlled, the setting confirmation mode ends. 1 sec has passed, and when the setting change mode has been controlled, 30 sec has passed from the end of the setting change mode.

Specifically, when it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode (when the RAM clear is not performed and the value of the security signal timer is not changed from 1 second), the game control timer interrupt after the interrupt permission is given. In processing (for example, information output processing), the value of the security signal timer is 10
When the security signal is continuously output from 00 ms to 0 ms and is controlled in the setting change mode (when the RAM is cleared, the value of the security signal timer is 1).
(If changed from 30 seconds to 30 seconds), in the game control timer interrupt processing (for example, information output processing) after interrupt permission, the security signal is output until the value of the security signal timer changes from 30000 ms to 0 ms. Will continue. In addition, when it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode, when it is controlled to the setting change mode, the value of the security signal timer is set to a predetermined time (1000 ms or 3) at the timing before shifting to the game control timer interrupt processing.
The output of the security signal may be continued from 0000 ms) to 0 ms, and the game control timer interrupt process may be performed after the end of the security signal output.

In this way, the security signal is continuously output for at least 1 sec depending on whether the control in the setting confirmation mode is finished or the control in the setting change mode is finished.
If the setting change mode is controlled, 30 seconds after the setting change mode control is completed.
The security signal will be continuously output until is passed. With such a configuration, while the output control of the security signal is made common, the case where it is controlled in the setting confirmation mode,
The output period of the security signal can be different from that in the case of being controlled in the setting change mode.

As a result, in the external device, it is possible to know whether the initialization processing has been executed and the setting confirmation mode has been executed or the initialization processing has been executed and the settings have been changed. .. For example, if the output period of the security signal is less than 30 seconds, it is possible to specify that the setting confirmation mode is controlled without executing the initialization process, and if the output period of the security signal is 30 seconds or more, the initial state can be specified. It is possible to estimate that there is a possibility that the conversion processing has been executed and the setting change mode has been controlled.

Even when a game stop target error such as a magnetic abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection sensor,
A security signal will be output. The security signal in this case is continuously output until the power of the game machine is turned off. Further, the CPU 103 sets the abnormality detection flag in the backup area of the RAM 102 (however, the area cleared by the initialization process) based on the abnormality detected by the abnormality detection sensor. Then, it is assumed that the security signal is output for 4 minutes based on the abnormality detection flag being set when the power is restored.

Here, when the setting confirmation mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM clear is not executed, and therefore the value of the abnormality detection flag remains set without being initialized in the signal output process. It is possible to continuously output the security signal for 4 minutes after the power is turned on. That is, it is possible to prevent the output period of the security signal from being limited to the period from the end of the control of the setting confirmation mode to the lapse of 1 second. On the other hand, if the setting change mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM clear will be executed, so the error detection flag will be cleared in the subsequent signal output processing (power failure occurs). At some point, it is unclear whether or not an abnormality has been detected), and as a result, the security signal output period is the period from the end of the setting change mode until 30 seconds elapse (depending on the execution of RAM clear). Period).

In addition, in the example shown in step S21TM4710 of FIG. 9-7, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer. The value of the security signal timer set to 1 may be at least a period during which the output of the security signal can be recognized by the external device side, for example, 50 ms or more. That is, a common 50 ms may be set as the value of the security signal timer when the setting change mode ends and when the setting confirmation mode ends.

After the processing of step S21TM4710, the CPU 103 clears the setting change flag (step S21TM4720). Here, when the power is cut off after the setting change flag is cleared, it is determined that the setting change flag is not set when the power is restored (NO in step S21TM4030). Become.

Next, the CPU 103 erases the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (step S21TM4730). Then, the set value (0
Set to any one of (5) to (5) and send the setting command (step S
21TM4760). Even when the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are not controlled when the power is turned on, the process of step S21TM4760 is executed and the setting command is transmitted.

Here, the player usually recognizes the range of set values as 1 to 6, and the CPU 12 for effect control
If the value specified by the setting command (the value stored in the setting value storage area) is directly displayed on the image display device 5 on the 0 side, the player may erroneously understand the setting value. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, on the CPU 120 side for effect control, a value obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) designated by the setting command is recognized as the setting value (1 to 6), and the setting value 1 to 6 is set. The effect that suggests the set value is executed in the range.

Not limited to such a form, the CPU 103 sets a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (0 to 5) stored in the setting value storage area to the setting command, and effects control For C
You may make it transmit to PU120. As a result, the range of the setting value designated by the setting command becomes 1 to 6, which matches the range normally recognized by the player. On the CPU 120 side for effect control, the set value (1 to 6) specified by the setting command is displayed on the image display device 5 as it is, or an effect that suggests the set value (1 to 6) specified by the setting command is executed. By doing so, the set value can be appropriately notified or suggested. Also, CP for production control
It is not necessary for the U120 side to perform addition processing on the setting value designated by the received setting command, and the control load on the effect control CPU 120 side can be reduced.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode has ended by receiving the setting command. Further, it is possible to suggest the set value by executing the effect according to the set value designated by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest the set value to the player by changing the mode of the ending effect executed when the big hit game state ends, according to the specified set value.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4770).

Here, the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4770).
This means that the data check result in the backup RAM area is normal (step S
21TM4010: YES), the set value is determined to be a regular value (YES in step S21TM4020), and the power is not cut off during the setting change (step S21T).
M4030 is NO), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is O
Since it is in the FF state (NO in step S21TM4040), it suffices to execute the process at the time of power-off recovery without RAM clear.

When the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the CPU 103 executes the process when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal when the power is turned on, and after the interrupt permission, the game control timer interrupt process (special (Including pattern process processing, etc.). That is, when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled, or when the control of the setting confirmation mode is completed, the CPU 103 determines that the value of the RAM clear flag is 0. Without executing the clear, the backup command is transmitted as a command at the time of power-off recovery, and the normal game process is started.

In the production control CPU 120, based on the reception of this backup command (command at the time of restoration), restoration from power failure is performed based on the data at the time of power supply stop (RAM clear is not performed. Be recognized). When the production control CPU 120 receives the backup command, for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the frame LED 9 are received.
In the rendering device such as the above, it is possible to inform that the recovery from the power interruption is performed (the RAM clear is not performed) based on the data when the power supply is stopped.

On the other hand, when the value of the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4770), it means that the RAM clear is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150, and it is determined to execute the RAM clear. Therefore, it is only necessary to execute the processing at the time of turning on the power accompanied by clearing the RAM.

When the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the CPU 103 executes the process of setting 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer and the process when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal at power-on. , After the interrupt is permitted, the game control timer interrupt process (including the special symbol process process) may be performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, the CPU 103 performs the RAM clear processing based on the RAM clear flag being 1 (step S21TM1410). In the RAM clear processing, R
Although the data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, reserved memory, etc.) indicating the game state before the power supply is stored in the game state information storage area of the AM 102 is cleared, the initial value is set. , The set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is not cleared and is not changed before the RAM clear process. Further, the area in which each aggregated value (game information that can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) such as the serial ratio, the winning combination, and the base is stored for each set value is not cleared, and each aggregated for each set value. The value is not changed before the RAM clear process. Then, the character "C" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 to notify that the game state has been initialized (step S21TM1420). Note that RA
By the M clear processing, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for normally generating the random number for determining the symbol) is initialized to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it change. Further, it is also possible to leave the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal symbol per determination random number) as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102.

The reason why the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is not cleared in this RAM clearing process is as follows: (a) If the setting change mode is not controlled, a normal value is set in the setting value storage area when the power is turned on. It has been stored (YES in step S21TM4020).
, (B) When controlled to the setting change mode, the value in the setting value storage area is set to 0 (step S21TM4520) or a regular value is stored by an operation in the setting change mode (step S21TM4610). And step S21TM4620).
Furthermore, after the RAM clearing process, the setting change mode cannot be controlled, and there is no opportunity to change the value stored in the setting value storage area.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the pointer to the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 (step S21TM1430), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area (step S21TM1440). Step S21TM1
By the processing of 430 and step S21TM1440, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. Initially set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state. The value is set.

After executing steps S21TM1430 and S21TM1440, the CPU 103 reads out the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21T).
M1450). In the game control timer interrupt process, which will be described later, the jackpot determination in the special symbol process process is executed based on the setting value read here. Next, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization command designating that the initialization processing has been performed when the power is turned on (or when the setting change mode ends) (step S21TM1460). Performance control CPU 120
Then, initialization processing was performed based on the receipt of this initialization command (RAM was cleared without recovery from power failure based on the data when power supply was stopped) Recognize. When the production control CPU 120 receives the initialization command, the production device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the frame LED 9 has initialized the game state and the like (data when power supply is stopped). Based on the above, it is possible to notify that the RAM clear has been performed without recovery from power failure.

Next, the CPU 103 sets 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM1465). As a result, step S21TM4 after the setting change mode ends
The value (1 second) of the security signal timer set in 710 is changed (overwritten) to the value (30 seconds) corresponding to the execution of the RAM clear. When the RAM clear is executed without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, step S21TM4710 is not executed (1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer). Value), the value of the security signal timer is set to 30 seconds corresponding to the execution of the RAM clear. On the other hand, when the RAM clear is not executed (including the case where the setting confirmation mode is controlled), this step S21TM14
Since the processing of step 65 is not executed, the value of the security signal timer is set in step S21TM47.
It remains at 1 second set at 10.

Since the value of the security signal timer is set in this step S21TM1465 or the above-mentioned step S21TM4710, a security signal is output in the game control timer interrupt process after the interrupt permission (information output process), After that, each time the game control timer interrupt process is executed with the interrupt permission, the value of the security signal timer is 2 m.
The output of the security signal is stopped at the timing when the value of the security signal timer becomes 0 by subtracting s.

Then, the CPU 103 executes the setting process of the serial communication circuit 21TM505 (step S21TM1480). In this setting process, the output circuit 21TM067 of the main board 11 is used.
Outputs a connection confirmation signal to the input circuit 21TM373A of the payout control board 21TM037. Further, the communication between the serial communication circuit 21TM505 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set to be executable.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (
Step S21TM1490). The CPU 103 executes, for example, a process in accordance with a random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 104 to generate a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result.
Set to update the value of.

Then, in step S21TM1500, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined time (for example, 2
The register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every (ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this example, 2 m
It is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every s.

Next, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S21TM1520) and the initial value random number updating process (step S21TM1530). When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S21TM1510), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. It is set (step S21TM1540). As a result, the process shifts to the normal game process capable of executing the game control timer interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when not a big hit and a random number for determining whether to reach when not a big hit, for display The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. In this embodiment, the initial value random number, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol is determined. It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game display device, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the process to perform, or the process of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the normal symbol per determination random number is one round (normal symbol per determination random number When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

In this example, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES), the CPU 103 determines whether both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are closed. Without confirming (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process shifts to the process when the power is cut off.
When it is determined that the RAM clear flag is 0 in 21TM4770 (YES), the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both closed (the game machine frame 3 or the glass door). It is also possible to shift to the processing at the time of restoration from power failure according to the state of the frame 3a).

Further, in this example, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both closed. Without checking (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process at power-on (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear))
However, if the RAM clear flag is determined to be 1 (NO) in step S21TM4770, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are closed. As a condition (depending on the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process at power-on (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear))
You may move to.

As described above, the clerk of the game hall or the like turns on the lock switch 21TM051 when the power is turned on.
It is possible to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting change mode by setting the N state and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 to the ON state, and also to initialize the game state and the like (RAM clear Can be performed). Also, by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning off the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on, it is possible to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting confirmation mode, and also the gaming state and the like. Is not initialized (step S21TM40
40 or step S21TM4140 can be determined to be NO and the RAM clear flag can not be set to 1). In this way, the clerk at the game arcade can select whether to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and also select whether or not to initialize the gaming state or the like. There is.

As described above, if the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, it means that the setting value was unstable because it was controlled to the setting change mode when the power was cut off. There is a possibility that the set value that the game hall is trying to confirm is not stored in the set value storage area. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8, the CPU 103 determines that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), and does not shift to the normal game process, and the game is stopped (step S21). S21TM4200 to step S21TM42
20 loop processing), and the security signal is output in response to the control to the game stopped state (step S21TM4220).

With such a configuration, the game is prevented from being started (the game control timer interrupt process is executed) in the state where the set value is unstable, and when the power is turned on,
It is possible to notify the external device that it was in the setting change mode when the power was cut off.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8, the CPU 103 sets the condition for shifting to the setting change mode (YES in step S21TM4030) based on that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030). If all of the steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 are YES), the set value abnormality error command is transmitted (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 is YES).
Along with step S21TM4190), the game is stopped (step S21TM4200).
“E” is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the loop processing of step S21TM4220).
An error display for displaying the character is displayed (step S21TM4210).

In the example shown in FIG. 9-10, the 7-segment displays 21TM029A to 21TM029D forming the display monitor 21TM029 display the letter “E” respectively, so that the clerk at the amusement hall has an abnormality (in the setting change mode). There is a possibility that the power supply may have been cut off under control). In addition, the production control CPU 120, which has received the setting value error command, causes the image display device 5 to display a message “Please turn on the power again to switch to the setting change mode after the power is turned off”. After turning the power off (power switch 21TM055 is OFF), the store clerk, etc., shifts to the setting change mode when the power is turned on again (power switch 21TM055 is ON), and changes the set value. Perform a notification prompting to perform (confirm the set value).

In this example, (a) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and when the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is satisfied, that is, (i) the gaming machine frame 3
Is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120), and (ii) lock switch 21T
M051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii)
The clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21).
If it is determined to be YES), the setting change mode is controlled. As a result, an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display monitor 21TM0
The display of "E" in 29) is not executed, and a message is displayed on the side of the effect control board 12 ("
Please turn on the power again after the power is turned off to shift to the setting change mode").

Here, in the effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590), the image display device 5 has been controlled to the setting change mode, that is, the setting change operation (setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052). ), it is possible to notify that the set value can be changed. For example, the message “in the setting change mode” or the message “please perform the setting change operation to change the set value” can be displayed on the image display device 5. Thereby, the clerk at the game hall can understand that the setting change mode is controlled, and the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052
After changing the set value stored in the set value storage area to the preset set value by operating, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched to the OFF state to confirm the set value and the pachinko game machine. It is possible to shift 1 to the normal game processing.

On the other hand, (b) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on and the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is not satisfied, that is, (i) to (ii) above.
When any of the conditions in i) is not satisfied, the setting change mode is not controlled,
After the setting value error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190), the game is stopped (loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220). As a result, an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display monitor 21T)
The display of "E" in M029) is executed, and a message is displayed on the production control board 12 side ("Please turn on the power again after the power is turned off to shift to the setting change mode"). ..

In this way, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” display on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side (“power is turned on again after power off”). Please change to the setting change mode")
If the game is also performed, it is informed that the state of the gaming machine is in a state in which the transition condition to the setting change mode is not satisfied after the power is restored although the power is cut off in the setting change mode. It will be. In this case, the clerk at the game hall understands that the game is not controlled in the setting change mode and is in the game stopped state (it is necessary to turn on the power again to control the setting change mode). It is possible. Therefore, after the power is once turned off, the power is turned on again by operating so that all the transition conditions (i) to (iii) to the setting change mode are satisfied. Then, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed to the planned setting value, and then the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off. By switching to the state, the set value can be fixed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal game processing.

Thus, when the power is cut off in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified when the power is restored.

Here, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied when the power is restored (a),
Error display on main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display monitor 21TM029)
In this case, the display automatically shifts to the setting change mode without displaying "E"), and it is possible to avoid unnecessary error display and promptly change the setting value appropriately.

On the other hand, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied when the power is restored (b), it is not possible to shift to the setting change mode when the power is restored although the power is cut off during the setting change mode. Since it is in the state, the game is forcibly stopped (step S21TM420
The error display (step S21TM4210: display of “E” on the display monitor 21TM029) is performed on the main board 11 side under the control of 0 to the loop processing of step S21TM4220). As a result, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in an unstable state where the set value is not fixed, and it is possible to realize appropriate game control.

If the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030).
ES), when the transition conditions (i) to (iii) for transitioning to the setting change mode are all satisfied, and when any of the transition conditions (i) to (iii) is not satisfied, A different command may be transmitted as a command indicating that the set value may be abnormal.

For example, when the transition condition is satisfied, it is a command indicating that the set value may be abnormal, and the setting change mode is entered (or the transition condition is established). CPU120 for effect control which transmitted the command which shows, and received this command.
Then, it is advisable to display the message “the setting value may be abnormal” and the message “the setting is automatically controlled in the setting change mode” on the image display device 5. On the other hand, if the transition condition is not satisfied, as described above, step S21TM4
It is advisable to send a setting value error command of 190.

After the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is finished and the process is shifted to the normal game process, when both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state, (1) lock switch 21T
In response to the operation of M051 (from the OFF state to the ON state), a lock switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120, and (2) the setting changeover switch. (Clear switch) In response to the operation of 21TM052 (from OFF state to ON state), the setting control switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120. become.

Then, the effect control board 12 (CPU 120 for effect control) uses the lock switch operation command,
And/or the operation for changing the set value has been performed based on the reception of the setting change switch operation command, even though the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are not controlled. Can be specified to notify that effect. For example, on the basis of the reception of the lock switch operation command, the image display device 5 executes the abnormal operation warning notification that displays the characters "The operation of the lock switch has been detected." Further, based on the reception of the setting changeover switch operation command, the abnormal operation warning notification displaying the character "The operation of the setting changeover switch has been detected." is executed. As a result, the clerk at the amusement hall clearly understands that the operation for changing the setting value has been performed even though the operation is not controlled in both the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and the illegal It is possible to check whether or not

Note that the game control microcomputer 100 is not limited to such a mode, and after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends and the process shifts to the normal game process, the lock switch 21TM.
051 is operated or not, and setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052
The lock switch operation command and the setting changeover switch operation command may not be transmitted without confirming whether or not is operated. In this way, during the period when the normal game process (game control timer interrupt process) is being executed, the execution status of the operation for changing the set value and the operation for confirming the set value is not checked. This makes it possible to reduce the control burden on the game control microcomputer 100.

(Modification of power-on process)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-6, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120). ), (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140).
The RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) only when it is confirmed that the above three conditions are satisfied, and the mode is changed to the setting change mode (step S21T).
NO in M4570).

Not limited to such a form, as shown in FIG. 9-11, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) to (iii)
), the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150), and the mode is changed to the setting change mode (step S21TM4).
570 may be NO).

In the processing shown in FIG. 9-11, when the data check result in the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the setting value is not a regular value (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change flag is set. If yes (step S
21TM4030 YES), the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) without determining whether the conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied, and the setting change mode is controlled (step S21TM4150). The part that is not controlled in the game stopped state (the process corresponding to the loop process of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) is different from the process shown in FIG. 9-6. The other parts are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8.

Even in such a case, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 and the mode is changed to the setting change mode based on the setting change flag being set when the power is turned on. It is possible to properly determine the state of the gaming machine when the power is cut off during the change.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-11, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON. Is set, and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, the setting change mode is controlled based on the three conditions being satisfied (NO in step S21TM4570). However, when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) to (iii) are set. Regardless of whether or not the three conditions are satisfied, the setting change mode is forcibly controlled.

As described above, when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, the three conditions (i) to (iii) are based on the setting change flag being set when the power is restored. By automatically controlling to the setting change mode regardless of whether
It is possible to improve workability for confirming the set value.

Here, if the setting change flag is set (Y in step S21TM4030).
In (ES), (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM).
Even if the condition of YES in 4130 is not satisfied, the setting change mode is controlled. As a result, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in the setting change mode.
By operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 in this state,
The setting value stored in the setting value storage area will be changed (step S in FIG. 9-7).
21TM4610-step S21TM4620).

As described above, the condition for ending the setting change mode is that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off.
It is to switch from the N state to the OFF state (that is, YES is determined in step S21TM4680). Therefore, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state in order to confirm the set value and end the setting change mode, the store clerk who has performed the setting value change operation once changes the lock switch 21TM051 from the OFF state. After switching to the ON state, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (step S21T
It is determined to be YES in M4680).

In this way, the case where the setting change flag is not set (step S21TM40
If NO in step 30, the setting change flag is set (step S21TM40).
30), the conditions for starting the control of the setting change mode are different, while the conditions for ending the control of the setting change mode (operation of switching the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state) are made common, The conditions for ending the control of the setting change mode are clarified so that the normal game processing is appropriately performed.

Here, the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030).
), the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on when the setting change mode is controlled.
You may make it alert|report that it may be made into a state. For example, when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 in step S21TM4150 and transmits the setting value error command (in step S21TM4190 described above). The CPU 120 for effect control, which receives the set value error command (step S21TM4110), says, "Please turn on the lock switch once and then turn it off after changing the set value." The message may be displayed on the image display device 5.

In the processing shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 and 9-11, it is not possible to shift to the normal game processing when the setting change flag is set. Therefore, the gaming machine manufacturer sets the setting-changing flag in advance before shipping the pachinko gaming machine 1 (before installing it in the gaming hall), and then the gaming machine side goes through the setting change mode. Unless the setting value is changed and the setting change mode is terminated, the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be performed. Accordingly, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade, it is possible to reliably control the setting change mode to perform the setting change operation and to take a measure to fix the set value.

(Setting value storage control in case of power failure during setting value change)
Next, the set value storage control when the power is cut off while changing the set value will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, in the setting change mode, the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated to change the setting value itself stored in the setting value storage area.

First, regarding the control in the case where a power-off occurs before the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (before the setting change mode is finished) by changing the setting value in the setting change mode, FIG. This will be described using -12(1).

As shown in the order 1, it is assumed that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on) when the power is turned on, and the setting change mode is controlled.
In this example, when the power is turned on, "0" is set as the set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102.
Is stored. Next, as shown in order 2, with the start of the setting change mode, the set value “0” stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read, and the read set value is set to 1 "1" that is obtained by adding is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

Next, as shown in order 3, in the setting change mode, the first setting change switch (
Based on the operation of the clear switch) 21TM052, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed from "0" to "1", and "2" is obtained by adding 1 to the changed setting value. Will be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. Lock switch 21TM05 at this point
1 remains in the ON state. Furthermore, as shown in order 4, in the setting change mode, 2
The setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed from "1" to "2" based on the second operation of the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052, and the changed setting value is set to 1 "3", which is obtained by adding "," is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, it is assumed that the power is cut off while the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state, that is, before the operation for ending the setting change mode is performed. At this time, the setting value storage area is in a state where the setting value “2” after the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is stored.
In the power-off state, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is retained as it is.

Next, as shown in order 6, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on) to control the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is set as the set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102.
Is stored. The set value “2” is the value stored in the set value storage area when the power supply was cut off in the previous setting change mode.

Next, as shown in the order 7, the RAM 102 is activated when the setting change mode is started.
The setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area is read, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the read setting value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

Since the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on in the order 6, when the control shown in FIG. 9-11 is applied, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off (or cleared). Even if the switch 21TM052 is in the OFF state), the setting change mode is automatically controlled. Therefore, the lock switch 21TM051 in the order 6 and the order 7 may be in the OFF state.

In this way, the setting value is changed in the setting change mode, and the lock switch 21TM0
If the power is cut off without turning OFF 51 (without terminating the setting change mode), the changed set value in the previous setting change mode is retained in the set value storage area when the power is restored. It is in the state of being Therefore, when the power is restored, the preset setting value may have already been set, and in this case, the clerk at the amusement arcade terminates the setting change mode without performing a new operation to change the setting value. Since it is only necessary to shift the game machine to the normal game processing, workability can be improved.

Next, regarding the control in the case where a power-off occurs after the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (after the setting change mode ends) by changing the setting value during the setting change mode, This will be described with reference to FIG.

The order 1 to the order 4 are the same as the example shown in FIG. Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051
The setting change mode is ended by switching from the ON state to the OFF state. As a result, the set value “2” after the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is performed is determined as the final set value. At this time, "2" is stored as the set value in the set value storage area, and "3" obtained by adding 1 to the confirmed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029.

After that, as shown in order 6, it is assumed that the power switch 21TM055 is turned off, and the power supply is stopped. In this power-off state, R
The set value “2” stored in the set value storage area formed in the backup area of the AM 102
Will be retained as is.

Next, as shown in order 7, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on) to be controlled to the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is set as the set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102.
Is stored. This set value “2” is the value that was finally stored in the set value storage area at the end of the previous setting change mode.

Next, as shown in the order 8, the RAM 102 is activated when the setting change mode is started.
The setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area is read, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the read setting value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

As shown in FIGS. 9-12 (1) and (2), when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, and when the power supply is stopped after the control in the setting change mode is completed. In either case, when the power is restored, the set value after being changed according to the setting change operation in the previous setting change mode, that is, the set value stored in the set value storage area immediately before the power is cut off, , Valid setting values (setting values stored in the setting storage area when power is restored).

It is not limited to the storage control of the set values shown in FIGS. That is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is copied to the setting information temporary storage area when the setting change mode is controlled, and the setting change switch (clear switch) is set when the setting change mode is controlled. 21
When TM052 is operated, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed without changing the setting value in the setting value storage area, and the operation for ending the setting change mode (lock switch 21TM051 is turned on. The setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is stored in the setting value storage area (overwritten) to confirm the setting value based on the operation of switching from the state to the OFF state). May be. In this case, the display monitor 21TM029
The setting value to be displayed on is the value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (0 to 5) stored in the setting information temporary storage area, and the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is In accordance with the change, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 also changes.

With this configuration, even if the setting change mode is controlled when the power is turned on and the setting change operation is performed (when the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is changed), the setting is changed. Without completing the operation to end the change mode (lock switch 21TM0
If the power is cut off (without switching 51 to the OFF state), the RAM 10
The set value stored in the second set value storage area has not been changed since the power was turned on (before the setting change operation is performed in the setting change mode). That is, in the power supply stop state, the set value stored in the set value storage area at the previous power-on is still held. Therefore, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (first display section 21TM029A) when controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode after the power is restored is
It becomes a value according to the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 at the previous power-on.

In this way, it is possible to appropriately determine the set value when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode. Further, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state where the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

For the control related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode shown in the above embodiment, a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, and for a gaming machine having a different jackpot probability depending on the setting values. Although applicable, the present invention is not limited to this, and although a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, the jackpot probability is common regardless of the setting values (for example, for all of the setting values 0 to 5). It is also applicable to a gaming machine (the jackpot probability is 1/300).

In addition, the present invention disclosed in the following is disclosed in the characteristic part 21TM.

As disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting changing unit that changes setting values in multiple stages based on an external setting changing operation. Further, as disclosed in JP-A-2014-200506 (paragraph 0102), there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a "big hit signal" or the like is output from an external output terminal of a main control board. Regarding the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), when it is necessary to grasp the control state related to the setting on the external device side when changing the setting value or the like. However, even if the signal output technology of the conventional game machine described in JP-A-2014-500506 (paragraph 0102) is applied, it is difficult for the external device side to grasp this. is there. The invention relating to means O1 to means O4 has been made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately notifying a control state related to setting to the outside of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of the means O1 is a gaming machine (pachinko) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 with different big hit determination random number ranges). It is the gaming machine 1), and the setting value can be confirmed with the setting change mode control means (the game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620) capable of controlling the setting value changeable setting change mode. Setting confirmation mode control means capable of controlling various setting confirmation modes (step S21TM4530 to step S21TM)
4570 and a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing step S21TM4650), and a specific signal output means for outputting a specific signal (security signal) in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. (Step S21TM45
A game control microcomputer 100 that outputs a security signal at 60) and setting means (a game control microcomputer that sets the value of the security signal timer) that sets a value (value of the security signal timer) related to the period during which the specific signal is output. A computer 100), and the setting means can set a common predetermined value when the setting change mode is controlled and when the setting confirmation mode is controlled (security signal timer in step S21TM4710). Is set to 1 second), and the specific signal output means corresponds to the end of the control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode until at least a period corresponding to the predetermined value elapses. Outputs a specific signal (The security signal is continuously output until 1 second elapses from the end of the setting confirmation mode with the end of the setting confirmation mode, and 30 seconds from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode. The security signal is continuously output until the time elapses). According to this, the state of the gaming machine related to the setting can be appropriately notified to the external device.

The gaming machine of the means O2 is the gaming machine of the means O1 and is an initialization means for initializing the gaming state (
A game control microcomputer 100 that executes RAM clear (step S21TM1410) based on the RAM clear flag being set in step S21TM4050 and step S21TM4150 is provided, and the initialization means is associated with the control of the setting change mode. After initializing the game state (when controlled to the setting change mode, RAM clear is executed after being controlled to the setting change mode), the setting means sets the predetermined value (at step S21TM4710). After setting 1 second as the value of the security signal timer, a specific value corresponding to a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value can be set (when RAM clear is executed, security is set in step S21TM1465). 30 seconds can be set as the value of the signal timer), and the specific signal output means outputs the specific signal in response to the end of the control of the setting change mode until the period corresponding to the specific value elapses. (The security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds elapse from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode). According to this, the specific signal is output at least during the period corresponding to the predetermined value regardless of whether the control of the setting change mode is ended or the control of the setting confirmation mode is ended. When the mode is controlled, the specific signal will be output for a longer period than the period corresponding to the predetermined value.
It is possible to set different output periods in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode while sharing the setting process by the setting means.

The gaming machine of means O3 is the gaming machine of means O1 or means O2, and in the setting change mode, a specific operation for ending the setting change mode (step S21TM4680).
A specific information storage unit (backup of RAM 102) that stores specific information (setting change flag) when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without detection of lock switch 21TM051 being turned off in In the area, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the setting change flag in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the end of the setting change mode. ), and when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the game machine is started (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 at power restoration). If it is determined that the game is stopped, a specific signal is output (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 based on the condition for shifting to the setting change mode not being satisfied).
The above process can be repeatedly executed until the power is turned off). According to this, when the power supply is stopped during the control of the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified to the external device when the power supply is restarted.

The game machine of the means O4 is any of the game machines selected from the means O1 to the means O3, and is game control means for controlling the progress of the game (a game control microcomputer that executes a game control timer interrupt process). 100) and effect control means for controlling execution of effects (CPU 1 for effect control)
20), and the game control means is a display means (display monitor 21TM029) and the setting change mode control means (step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620).
In the game control microcomputer 100) that executes the process of (1) and the setting change mode, a specific operation for ending the setting change mode is not performed (step S
21TM4680 (without detecting the operation of turning off the lock switch 21TM051) A specific information storage unit that stores specific information when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (
In the backup area of the RAM 102, the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the change to the setting change mode, and the setting change flag is cleared in step S21TM4720 based on the end of the setting change mode. A microcomputer 100), and when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the game machine is started (step S2 at power restoration).
1TM4030 (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set), it is possible to execute an error notification on the display means and send an error command to the effect control means (setting value at step S21TM4190). An abnormal error command is transmitted, and "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the error display of step S21TM4210.
Character can be displayed), the effect control means, in response to receiving the error command, performs a notification for prompting an operation for changing the set value (the image display device 5 "
Please display the message "Please turn on the power again to switch to the setting change mode after the power is turned off."). According to this, it is possible to appropriately inform the store clerk of the game arcade about the state of the gaming machine and to prompt the operation for changing the set value.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting changing unit that changes setting values in multiple stages based on an external setting changing operation. In the gaming machine as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the setting value. The invention according to means P1 to means P4 has been made in view of the above situation, and a gaming machine that appropriately notifies the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the set value. To provide.

The gaming machine of the means P1 is a gaming machine (pachinko) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing) according to a set value (6 levels of different set values 0 to 5 with different ranges for big hit determination random numbers). In the gaming machine 1), a setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620) capable of controlling the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed, and the setting change mode Specific information storage means for storing specific information that can specify that control has been performed (step S21TM4580 sets the setting change flag based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the step based on the end of the setting change mode The game control microcomputer 100 for clearing the setting change flag in S21TM4720), and the specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the game machine is stopped ( The value of the setting change flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102), and when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (power restoration). Error notification means capable of executing error notification (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030) (when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied, an error occurs in step S21TM4210). It is characterized by further comprising a game control microcomputer 100) for displaying. According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified.

The gaming machine of the means P2 is the gaming machine of the means P1, and the setting change mode control means satisfies the setting change condition (the gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state when the power is turned on). ,
It is possible to control the setting change mode based on the lock switch 21TM051 being in the ON state and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 being in the ON state, and the power supply to the gaming machine has been started. In this case, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage unit (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 at power restoration), the setting change condition is satisfied. It is possible to control to the setting change mode without executing the error notification based on the above (when the power is turned on, step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, step S21TM).
Based on the determination of YES in all 4140, the process proceeds to the setting change mode without proceeding to the loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220).
It is characterized by According to this, when the condition for controlling the setting change mode is satisfied, the setting change mode is controlled without executing the error notification, and unnecessary error notification is avoided and the set value is appropriately set. Can prompt change.

The gaming machine of means P3 is the gaming machine of means P1 or means P2, and when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (power source) When it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of restoration that the setting change flag is set), it is possible to execute the error notification and set the game stop state (when the power is turned on, the setting change mode is set). If the transition condition is not satisfied (step S2
If NO is determined in any of 1TM4120 to step S21TM4140),
Step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4 without shifting to the setting change mode
The process moves to the loop process 220). According to this, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in the state where the set value is unstable, and it is possible to realize appropriate game control.

The game machine of the means P4 is any of the game machines selected from the means P1 to the means P3, and is game control means for controlling the progress of the game (a game control microcomputer for executing a game control timer interrupt process). 100) and effect control means for controlling execution of effects (CPU 1 for effect control)
20), and the game control means is a display means (display monitor 21TM029),
The setting change mode control means (step S21TM4530 to step S21TM46)
The game control microcomputer 100) for executing the processing of 20 and the specific information storage means, and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Is being performed (when it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 at power restoration), the error notification is executed on the display unit and an error command is transmitted to the effect control unit. Is possible (
In step S21TM4190, the setting value error command is transmitted, and in step S21TM
The character "E" can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the error display of 4210), and the effect control means performs an operation for changing the set value in response to receiving the error command. A prompt message is displayed (a message "Please turn on the power again to switch to the setting change mode after the power is turned off" is displayed on the image display device 5). According to this, in addition to being able to appropriately notify the clerk of the game hall of the state of the game machine,
The operation for changing the set value can be prompted.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting changing unit that changes setting values in multiple stages based on an external setting changing operation. In the gaming machine as described in JP 2010-200902 A (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to properly determine the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the setting value. The inventions relating to the means Q1 to the means Q5 have been made in view of the above situation, and provide a gaming machine that appropriately determines the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the set value. To do.

The gaming machine of the means Q1 is a gaming machine (pachinko) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 with different big hit determination random numbers). In the gaming machine 1), a setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620) capable of controlling the setting change mode in which the set value can be changed, and the setting change mode Specific information storage means for storing specific information that can specify that control has been performed (step S21TM4580 sets a setting change flag based on a transition to the setting change mode, and a step based on termination of the setting change mode The game control microcomputer 100 which clears the setting change flag in S21TM4720), and the specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the game machine is stopped ( The value of the setting change flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102), and the setting change mode control means
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case, control to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state. The state is automatically controlled to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied). According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode accompanied by the initialization of the game state, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately determined. The game machine of the means Q1 initializes the game state corresponding to the control of the setting change mode (for example, RAM in step S21TM4050, step S21TM4150).
RAM clear based on the clear flag being set (step S21TM14
It may further include a game control microcomputer 100) that executes 10).

The gaming machine of means Q2 is the gaming machine of means Q1, and the setting change mode control means stores the specific information in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started. If it is not set, the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied (if the setting change flag is not set when the power is turned on (step S2
1TM4030 NO), the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and the lock switch 21TM0
51 is in the ON state, and the RAM clear flag is 1 (the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, so RA is set after the setting change mode ends.
M clear is executed), the condition is changed to the setting change mode based on the condition for changing to the setting change mode), and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means. Is controlled to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied (when the setting change flag is set at power-on (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting change mode is set). Regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to is satisfied, the setting change mode is automatically controlled). According to this, when the power is cut off during the control of the setting change mode, the setting information is stored in the setting change mode even when the setting change condition is not satisfied, because the specific information is stored when the power is restored. Since it is controlled, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means Q3 is the gaming machine of the means Q1 or the means Q2, and the setting change mode control means performs a transition operation when power supply to the gaming machine is started (setting is being changed at power-on). When the flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and
The condition for entering the setting change mode is satisfied, in which the RAM clear flag is 1 (RAM clear is executed after the setting change mode ends because the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state). It is confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in a specific operation (step S21TM4680) when the setting change mode is controlled. It is possible to end the setting change mode based on the above), and the specific information storage means stores the specific information when the setting change mode is controlled (control of the setting change mode is started. The setting change flag is set at the timing of step S21TM4580), and the specific information is erased when the setting change mode ends based on the specific operation (at the timing of step S21TM4720 when the control of the setting change mode ends). The setting change flag is cleared), and the setting change mode control means performs the shift operation when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The setting change mode is controlled regardless of whether or not the setting change mode is set (when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030).
S), regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied, the setting change mode is automatically controlled), and the setting change mode is ended based on the specific operation (step S21TM4680). The setting change mode is terminated based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 has been turned off. According to this, the condition for ending the control of the setting change mode can be appropriately determined.

The gaming machine of the means Q4 is any gaming machine selected from the means Q1 to the means Q3, and is a set value for storing a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination). A storage unit (a set value storage area of the RAM 102 for storing the set value) is provided, and control is performed according to the set value stored in the set value storage unit (a big hit determination process in special symbol process processing).
Can be executed, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed based on the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled (in step S21TM4610, the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is When it is operated, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed), and the setting change mode control means controls the setting change mode based on a specific operation when the setting change mode is controlled. Ends (step S2
1TM4680 terminates the setting change mode based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off), and the set value storage means performs the specific operation when the setting change mode is controlled. When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without being stopped, the setting value after being changed by the changing operation in the setting changing mode is continuously stored (the setting value storage area is a backup area of the RAM 102). When the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed. Even if a disconnection occurs, the set value after being changed by the changing operation is retained). According to this, when the power supply is restarted, the set value after being changed by the change operation in the setting change mode before the power failure occurs is stored in the set value storage means, and the set value corresponding to the set value is stored. Workability can be improved because control is executed.

The gaming machine of the means Q5 is any gaming machine selected from the means Q1 to the means Q3, and is a set value for storing a set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 with different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination). A storage unit (a set value storage area of the RAM 102 for storing the set value) is provided, and control is performed according to the set value stored in the set value storage unit (a big hit determination process in special symbol process processing).
The setting change mode control means performs the changing operation when the setting change mode is controlled and the setting change switch (clear switch) 21 in the setting change mode.
When the TM052 is operated, only the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed instead of the setting value stored in the setting value storage area), and based on the specific operation after the changing operation. The setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed and the setting change mode is terminated (on the basis of the fact that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in the setting change mode, the setting information temporary The set value stored in the storage area is stored in the set value storage area to be confirmed as a valid set value and the setting change mode is ended), and the set value storage means is controlled to the setting change mode. In this case, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing the specific operation, the set value before the change operation is stored in the setting change mode is stored (setting switching during the setting change mode Lock switch 21TM051 even when switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated
If is not turned off, the set value stored in the set value storage area will not be changed, so if the power is cut off during the set change mode, the set value before being controlled in the set change mode is retained. Be done). According to this, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state where the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 052IW)
Next, the characteristic part 052IW will be described. First, the game state in the characteristic unit 052IW will be described. First, the game state in the present characteristic unit 052IW has a normal state (low probability/non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) that is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and in this characteristic part 052IW, 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, the probability is high and the second KT state is controlled (high probability/second KT state).

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

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 this characteristic portion 052IW, the variable winning ball device 6 is used as a universal figure.
The probability that B will be in the open state is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, while the proportion determined as a small hit when the first special symbol changes is low, the proportion determined as a small hit becomes high when the second special symbol changes (however, it will be described later. (Except for the case of forced disengagement), the KT state is set to a gaming state that is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated mainly by changing the second special symbol, which is a game state advantageous to the player.

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

In addition, the feature portion 052IW is configured such that the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation positions of the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and a group of nails forming a downflow path of the game ball. As will be described later in detail, in the characteristic portion 052IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be in an open state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. In the first KT state, which will be described later, the game ball passes. The time from the passage of the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41. Since it is shorter than the required time of 0.6 seconds, when one gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state. The game balls can be won as they are in the variable winning ball device 6B.

(Special variable winning ball device)
FIG. 10-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the characteristic portion 052IW. As shown in FIG. 10-1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 052IW108 formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow, and in the jackpot gaming state, the bottom member 052IW108 is Bottom member 0 from the closed state, which is moved forward toward the front
By moving the 52IW 108 backwards, the special winning opening serving as a winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23.

In this characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the game ball that has won the special winning opening is
Further, it is guided to a guide path 052IW100 provided on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 7.
The guide route 052IW100 is further branched into two routes 052IW102 and 103, and the game ball guided to the guide route 052IW100 is guided to the left route 052IW102 or the right route 052IW103. When guided to the left side route 052IW102, the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 and is detected by the V area switch 052IW106. When guided to the right path 052IW103, the game ball is a discharge area 052IW1.
05, and is detected by the discharge area switch 052IW107.

As shown in FIG. 10-1, the V area opening/closing plate 0 is provided near the entrance of the left path 052IW102.
52IW101 is provided, when the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is in the open state, the game ball guided to the guide path 052IW100 enters the left path 052IW102, and V
The area 052IW 104 can be entered. Further, when the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is in the closed state, the game ball guided to the guide path 052IW100 is the right path 052IW10.
3, and is discharged from the discharge area 052IW105 to the back side of the game area.

The V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 052IW109 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

Further, in the present feature portion 052IW, when the big hit game is controlled, after the big hit game is completed, provided that a game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game and is detected by the V area switch 052IW106. Controlled to a probable state.

In addition, the total number of the game balls detected by the V area switch 052IW106 and the discharge area switch 052IW107 during one round is equal to the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23. It should be. Therefore, the total number of the game balls detected by the V area switch 052IW106 and the discharge area switch 052IW107 during one round is the first count switch 23.
If it does not match the number of game balls detected by, it may be configured to determine a big winning opening winning/discharging mismatch error and notify the error. In this case, since it takes a certain amount of time for the game balls won immediately before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed to reach the V area 052IW104 and the discharge area 052IW105, the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed. If the number of game balls does not match before a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after that, it may be configured to determine that there is a big winning opening winning/discharging mismatch error.

(Configuration of control board)
FIG. 10-2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the characteristic unit 052IW.
In the present characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIG. 10-2, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 21, a starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B).
), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24))
In addition to the detection signal from the V area switch 052IW106 and the discharge area switch 05
The detection signal from the 2IW 107 is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

Further, in the characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIG.
The solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 is added to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory, the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening, and the solenoid for the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101. 052IW109.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
10-3 and 10-4 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the big hit probability and the small hit probability for each set value. Of these, FIG. 10-3 shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Moreover, FIG. 10-4 has shown the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variable display of a 2nd special symbol is performed. Also, FIG.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4, in this example, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in six stages of setting values “1” to “6”. In addition, not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps,
For example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

First, with reference to FIG. 10-3, the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 10-3(A), in the non-probability change state (low probability state), the setting value “1” is the lowest with the jackpot probability “205/65536”, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and the jackpot probability “6” is set.
247/65536”, which is the highest setting, which is the most advantageous setting for the player. Also,
In the example shown in FIG. 10-3(B), in the probability variation state (high-probability state), the winning probability of the big hit is 10 times as large as that in the non-probability variation state (low-probability state). In the case of "1", the jackpot probability is "2050/65536", which is the lowest, and is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability becomes higher in the order of the setting value “2”, the setting value “3”, the setting value “4”, and the setting value “5”, and the setting value “6” is the highest jackpot probability “2470/65536”. high,
This is the most advantageous setting for the player.

On the other hand, for small hits, as shown in FIGS.
The small hit probability is “6298/65536” regardless of whether it is “6”, or whether it is a non-probability change state (low probability state) or a probability change state (high probability state). It is constant. That is, in this example, the determination value for the small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is also common to the non-probability variation state and the probability variation state. Even when the big hit probability is made different according to the set value while the small hit probability is made constant, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (B), the deviation probabilities may be different between the set values "1" to "6" so that the judgment value numbers for the set values are matched.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10-4, the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 10-4(A), in the non-probable variation state (low probability state), the setting value "1" is the lowest with the jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value “2”, the set value “3”, the set value “4”, and the set value “5”, and the jackpot probability “6” is set.
247/65536”, which is the highest setting, which is the most advantageous setting for the player. Also,
In the example shown in FIG. 10-4(B), in the probability variation state (high-probability state), the winning probability of the jackpot is 10 times larger than that in the non-probability variation state (low-probability state). In the case of “1”, the jackpot probability is “2050/65536”, which is the lowest, and is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability becomes higher in the order of the setting value “2”, the setting value “3”, the setting value “4”, and the setting value “5”, and the setting value “6” is the highest jackpot probability “2470/65536”. high,
This is the most advantageous setting for the player.

On the other hand, for small hits, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (A) and (B), the set value "1" to
The small hit probability is "62986/65536" regardless of whether it is "6", or whether it is a non-probability change state (low probability state) or a probability change state (high probability state). It is constant. That is, in this example, the determination value for the small hit determination is common regardless of the set value,
Moreover, the non-probability-changing state and the probability-changing state are common. However, in the present example, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 10-4), in comparison with the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 10-3), a small hit The winning probability is about 10 times (that is, the number of judgment values for the small hit determination when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. More than the number of judgment values for judgment). Even when the big hit probability is made different according to the set value, while the small hit probability is made constant, as shown in FIG.
-4(A) and (B), the deviation probabilities may be different between the set values "1" to "6" so that the number of judgment values for each set value is matched.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4, the determination value corresponding to the deviation is included in the determination values corresponding to all the set values “1” to “6” (FIG. 10). -3 and FIG.
-4, there is no set value for which the outlier probability is 0). The determination value corresponding to the deviation is different according to the set value (depending on which of the set values "1" to "6" as shown in FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). , The outliers are different).

Note that, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, when the outlier probability is 0 (that is,
It may be configured such that there is a set value that does not include the determination value corresponding to the deviation. For example, at the setting value “6” having the highest advantage (the highest jackpot probability), the deviation probability may be 0, and the determination value corresponding to the deviation may not be included.

In addition, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, when the small hit probability is 0 (that is,
It may be configured such that there is a determination value that does not include the determination value corresponding to the small hit. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed (FIG. 10-3), the small hit probability is uniformly set to 0, and the determination value for the small hit may not be included. Good.

In addition, in FIG. 10-3(A), (B) and FIG. 10-4(A), (B), the small hit probability is the same in the probability variation state (high probability state) and the non-determination variation state (low probability state). The probability of deviation is different, but in the probability variation state (high-probability state), the big hit probability increases with respect to the non-probability variation state (low-probability state). It is also possible to reduce and match the outlier probabilities. Furthermore, even if the set values are different values of "1" and "2", respectively, the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched. As a result, in a gaming machine in which the number of steps that can be substantially set is less than six, or in a gaming machine in which there is no difference in advantage due to the setting change function, a type of gaming machine having a six-step setting change function and a hardware/software configuration The manufacturing cost can be reduced.

(Big hit type determination table)
FIGS. 10-5(A) and 10(B) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the type of jackpot is "2R normal jackpot", "2R certainty variation jackpot", "based on the random number for hit type determination. "6R regular big hit", "6R certainty big hit", or "1
It is a table referred to in order to determine any of "0R probability variation big hits".

As shown in FIG. 10-5(A), in the characteristic part 052IW, regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", when performing variable display of the first special symbol, There is a 9% chance of being determined as a "10R probability variation big hit" and a 56% probability of being determined as a "6R probability variation jackpot".
With a probability of %, it is determined as "6R normal big hit". Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5(B), in the characteristic portion 052IW, regardless of which of the setting values “1” to “6”, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Is decided as "10R probability variation big hit" with a probability of 10%,
There is a 50% probability of being determined as a "6R probability variation jackpot", a 5% probability of being determined as a "2R probability variation jackpot", and a 35% probability of being determined as a "2R normal jackpot."

"10R probability change big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 10 rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state. In addition, with "6R probability variation big hit",
It is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 6 rounds, and shifts to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state.

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

In this characteristic part 052IW, "10R probability variation big hit", "6R probability variation big hit", and "6R probability variation big hit"
In the case of "R normal big hit", a big win until a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls is won in each round of the big hit game. The mouth is controlled to the open state, and it is possible to win a maximum of 10 big winning openings per round. On the other hand, in the case of "2R probability variation big hit" and "2R normal big hit", the big winning opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. The number of prizes that can be won in each round is about two to three.

Further, in this characteristic portion 052IW, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to any of the first KT state, the second KT state or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big hit game and the big hit type. How to transition the game state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIG. 10-29).

(Small hit type judgment table)
10-6(A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit pattern, based on the random number for the small hit type determination, the small hit type is "small hit A.
", "Small hits B", or "Small hits C".

As shown in FIG. 10-6(A), in the characteristic part 052IW, regardless of whether the setting value is "1" to "6", when performing variable display of the first special symbol, With 100% probability, it is decided as "small hit A". In addition, as shown in FIG.
In 2IW, regardless of whether the setting value is "1" to "6", when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined as "small hit B" with a probability of 70%, 30 With a probability of %, it is determined as “small hit C”.

In this example, as will be described later, in the case of "small hit A", the special winning opening is opened for only a very short 0.2 seconds during the small hit game (see FIGS. 10-12), and the small hit game You can hardly expect to win a game ball into the special prize hole. Also, in the case of "small hit B", the special winning opening is opened for 0.8 seconds during the small hit game (see Fig. 10-13), and the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening during the small hit game. Can be expected to some extent. Also, in the case of "small hit C", the special winning opening is opened for 1.8 seconds during the small hit game (see FIG. 10-14), and the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening during the small hit game. Can be most expected.

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 10-7 to 10-9 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the characteristic part 052IW. EX shown in FIGS. 10-7 to 10-9
T is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte structure) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-7 to 10-9, nine types of first variation patterns #01 to #09 for the first special symbol and the decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the decorative symbol. 34 types of #01 to #34 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n(n
= 01-09 or 01-34) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

When performing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 10-7(A) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-7(A), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns #01 to #06.

When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/
In the case of the first KT state, high probability/second KT state), the variation pattern table is selected by selecting the variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT shown in FIG. 10-7(B). Figure 1
As shown in 0-7(B), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns #07 to #09.

When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the variation pattern for the second special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 10-8(C) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-8(C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #01 to #03. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the second variation pattern #01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Also,
The second variation pattern #02 is also determined when it is determined to be a small hit, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern #03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

In this characteristic portion 052IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed even in the non-KT state and a small hit occurs, a situation in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening occurs. Will end up. Therefore, in the characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIG. 10-8(C), even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variable time is extremely lengthened and the frequency of execution of the variable display is increased. On the contrary, the frequency of the small hits is reduced to prevent the situation where the small hits are aimed at to obtain a prize ball even in the non-KT state. In the characteristic portion 052IW, 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,
The percentage of small hits per unit time is higher than in the normal state.

In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIG. 10-8(C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variable time is changed even when the big hit is made. 5
By making the length relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of unreasonably aiming for a prize ball due to winning in the special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the first reserved memory in comparison with the case of a small hit. There is.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of low probability/first KT state, the big hit game based on 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since then. in this case,
If the variation display of the first variation is executed, the low probability/first KT shown in FIG.
At the same time, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-8(D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability/first KT state, one of the second variation patterns #04 to #06. Is decided.

As shown in FIG. 10-8(D), when it is determined that the first change of the low probability/first KT state is the deviation, the change time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second change pattern #04 of the short change is set. It is determined. Further, when it is determined that the small hit is the first change of the low probability/first KT state, the second change pattern #05 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds for the small hit. (Variation pattern for preparation). As described above, in the characteristic part 052IW, when the first KT state is controlled, the frequency of small hits increases, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened to actually cause the special variable winning. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that some game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, a considerable number of game balls may win the special winning opening. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 052IW, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning award ball device 17 to an open state after a sufficient time has passed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member are allowed to enter the special winning opening, It prevents the situation where a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. In addition, when it is determined as a big hit as the first variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

In the case of executing the variable display of 2 to 49 fluctuations after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state, FIG.
-8 (E) low probability / at the time of the first KT and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for 2 to 49 fluctuations is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-8(E), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2-49th variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation patterns #07 to #13 It is decided to either. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-8(E), when it is determined that the low probability/the first KT state is the deviation at the 2-49th fluctuation,
The second variation pattern #07 having a shortened variation with a variation time of as short as 5 seconds or the second variation pattern #08 having a shortened variation with a variation time as short as 1 second may be determined. On the other hand, low probability/first K
When it is determined that there is a deviation from the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the T state, the second fluctuation pattern #09 with reach may be determined. Further, when it is determined as the small hit as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds and the second fluctuation pattern #10 of the shortened fluctuation or the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second. The second variation pattern #11 of the shortened variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined as a small hit as the 2-49th variation of the low probability/first KT state,
The second variation pattern #12 with reach may be determined. Second variation pattern #07
, #10 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored,
The second variation patterns #08 and #11 are variation patterns that can be selected only when one or more second pending storages are stored. As a result, the storage capacity is quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased. When it is determined that the big hit is the second to 49th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern #13 with reach is determined.

In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state, the 50th fluctuation display (that is, the low probability/final change in the first KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT and the 50th variation shown in FIG. 10-8(F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-8(F), as the 50th variation of the low probability/first KT state,
When the variable display of the special symbol is executed, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #14 to #16.

In the characteristic portion 052IW, when the low probability/first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on the image display device 5. Figure 10-
As shown in FIG. 8(F), when it is determined that the 50th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a deviation or a small hit, the image display device 5 displays a character such as "end of chance time!!" The second variation pattern #14 and the second variation pattern #15 accompanied by the display are determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-8(F), when it is determined that the 50th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a big hit, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as “end of chance time!!”. The second variation pattern #16 with a predetermined revival display after the end display to be performed is determined.

In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIG. 10-7, when it is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern #07 with a variation time of 10 seconds is displayed. Is configured to determine. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a long change time, Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is configured to be 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 052IW, 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 forced deviation occurs. It is configured.

Unlike the characteristic part 052IW, even when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the jackpot variation of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is not forced to fall off (for example, the first When the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol big hit symbol is stopped, the variation time of the first special symbol big hit in the KT state if it is a game machine 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 receive any profit from the small hit. Therefore, if the variation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long variation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time that at least a plurality of small hits can occur. (For example, 1 minute) is ensured.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is in the high probability/first KT state, the variation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot that triggered the high probability/first KT state The variation pattern table is selected according to the number of times. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for high probability/first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. The pattern is determined. Figure 10-
As shown in FIG. 9(G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #17 to #21. It

As in the case of the first change in the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 10-9(G), the change time is also determined when the deviation is determined as the first change in the high probability/first KT state. The second variation pattern #17 with a shortened variation as short as 5 seconds may be determined. On the other hand, high probability/first KT
The second variation pattern #18 involving reach even when it is determined that the first variation of the state is off
May be decided. Also, when the small hit is determined as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, the variation pattern for the second starting winning opening opening preparation (second variation pattern #19) may be determined. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #20 with reach may be determined. In addition, FIG.
As shown in -9(G), when it is determined that the big change is the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #21 with reach is determined.

Further, if the variation display after the second variation is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot that has triggered the high probability/first KT state, the variation shown in FIG. The probability/first KT time and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the second fluctuation and thereafter is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-9(H), high probability/first KT state 2
When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the variation item and thereafter, the second variation pattern #2
2 to #28.

Note that, as in the case of the 2-49th fluctuation of the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 10-9(H), when it is determined that there is a deviation after the second fluctuation of the high probability/first KT state, In some cases, the second variation pattern #22 of a shortened variation with a variation time of as short as 5 seconds or the second variation pattern #23 of a shortened variation with a variation time of as short as 1 second may be determined. On the other hand, high probability/first KT state 2
When it is determined that there is a deviation after the variation, the second variation pattern #24 with reach may be determined. In addition, when it is determined that the small hit is the second variation of the high probability/first KT state and thereafter, the second variation pattern #25 of the shortened variation having a short variation time of 5 seconds and the variation time of 1
In some cases, the second fluctuation pattern #26 having a shortened fluctuation of a second or shorter is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit is the second variation of the high probability/first KT state and thereafter, the second with a reach is determined.
The variation pattern #27 may be determined. The second variation patterns #22 and #25 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second pending storage is not stored, and the second variation patterns #23 and #26 are one or more second pending storages stored. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when As a result, the storage capacity is quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased. Also,
When it is determined to be a big hit after the second variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #28 with reach is determined.

When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, in the case of high probability/second KT state, FIG.
The variation pattern is determined by selecting the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability/second KT time shown in 0-9(I). As shown in FIG. 10-9(I), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #29 to #
It is determined to be any of 34.

As shown in FIG. 10-9(I), when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high-probability/second KT state, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern #29 with a short variation of 1.5 seconds. In some cases, the second fluctuation pattern #30 of the normal fluctuation having the fluctuation time of 5 seconds may be determined.
On the other hand, when the high probability/second KT state is determined to be a deviation, the second variation pattern #31 with reach may be determined. In addition, when it is determined as a small hit in the high probability/second KT state, when the variation time is determined as the second variation pattern #32 with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds, or when the variation time is 5 seconds, it is normal. The second fluctuation pattern #33 of fluctuation may be determined. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #34 with reach is determined.

When determining the variation pattern, more specifically, depending on which variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is to be executed, the current game state, and the variable display result. Using the fluctuation pattern table, a lottery process is performed based on random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination,
Which fluctuation pattern is used is determined. FIG. 10-10 is for determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is a small hit in the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for high probability/second KT time shown in FIG. 10-9(I). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table for small hits.

As shown in FIG. 10-10, in this characteristic part 052IW, when performing variable display of the second special symbol during the high probability/second KT state, when performing variable display that is a small hit, Irrespective of which of the set values is "1" to "6", the second variation pattern #32 is determined with a probability of 70% and the second variation pattern #33 with a probability of 30%. Therefore, in this example, in the case of the second KT state, there is a high probability that the fluctuation pattern of the 1.5 second shortening fluctuation will be selected.

In addition, in FIG. 10-10, as an example, the variation pattern table when executing the small hit variation of the second special symbol during the high probability/second KT state is shown, but in FIG. 10-7 to FIG. 10-9. The other variation pattern tables shown are similarly configured, and each variation pattern is determined with the same probability regardless of which of the set values is “1” to “6”.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-8 to 10-10, the shortening fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and the shortening fluctuation of 1.5 seconds is high in the case of the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a shortening fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be performed in the low probability state, and a shortening fluctuation of 1.5 seconds may be performed in the high probability state.

(Opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7)
Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 will be described. FIG. 10-11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7. First, Fig. 10-11 (
1) is used to explain the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 when controlled to a big hit game based on 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, and 2R certainty variation big hit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "certain variation big hit") To do. As shown in FIG. 10-11(1), when the first round of the big hit game is started, the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is driven, and the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is in the open state. Controlled by. When the game ball wins while the special winning opening is open, it is detected by the first count switch 23.

Further, in the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, as shown in FIG.
When the winning of the second game ball to the big winning opening is detected in the round, the solenoid 052I
W109 is driven, the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is controlled to the open state, and the V area 052
A game ball can enter the IW 104. Then, in the first round, when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are detected, as shown in FIG. When the variable winning ball device 7 (the special winning opening) is controlled to be in the closed state again and the special winning opening is controlled to be in the closed state, the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is also controlled to be in the closed state.

A game ball enters the V area 052IW104, and within the predetermined detection effective period, the V area switch 0
When it is detected by the 52IW106, the gaming state is controlled to the probable variation state after the jackpot game is over. As shown in FIG. 10-11(1), in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot, the predetermined detection effective period is started at the timing when the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is controlled to be in the open state, and the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is It is a period until a predetermined period (500 ms in this example) elapses after the closed state is controlled again.

Next, using FIG. 10-11 (2), the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened when the big hit game is controlled based on the 6R normal big hit and the 2R normal big hit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “normal big hit”). The pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 10-11(2), when the first round of the big hit game is started, the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is driven, and the special variable winning prize ball device 7 (big winning opening) is in the open state. Controlled by. When the game ball wins while the special winning opening is open, it is detected by the first count switch 23.

In the big hit game based on the normal big hit, as shown in FIG.
When the winning of the first game ball to the special winning opening is detected in the round, the solenoid 052I
W109 is driven, and the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is in an extremely short period (0.
It is controlled to open for 02 seconds. Then, in the first round, a predetermined period (for example, 29
10 seconds or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings to the special winning opening are detected, FIG.
As shown in 11 (2), the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is controlled to be closed again,
The special winning opening is controlled to be closed.

As shown in FIG. 10-11(2), in the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the predetermined detection effective period is an extremely short open period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 (0.02 in this example).
It is a period until a predetermined period (500 ms in this example) elapses after (seconds).

As shown in FIG. 10-11(1), in the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, the opening period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is long. Therefore, during the predetermined detection effective period, the V region 052
A game ball easily enters the IW 104, and is easily controlled to a probable state after the jackpot game is over.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-11(2), in the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the opening period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is extremely short. Therefore, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the V area 052IW104 substantially during a predetermined detection effective period, and it is extremely rare that the game ball is controlled to be in the probable state after the big hit game. Therefore, in the present example, in the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, the game balls enter the V area 052IW104 at a higher rate during the big hit game than in the big hit game based on the normal big hit.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIGS. 10-12 to 10-14 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. Of these, FIGS. 10-12 show the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of the small hit A. 10 to 13 show open patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit B. Also,
FIGS. 10-14 show the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 1 in the case of a small hit C.
7 shows an opening pattern of 7. 10-12(1) to 10-14(1) show the open patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, respectively, and FIG. 10-12(2). 10-14(2) respectively show the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state.

First, the open patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-12(1) to 10-14(1). Figure 10
As shown in -12(1) to 10-14(1), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The variable display is executed, and the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 when it is determined to be a normal symbol, and the shift symbol is derivatively displayed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 when it is determined to be deviant. .. In this characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIGS. 10-12(1) to 10-14(1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the deviating symbol is determined. The time is set to 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, FIG.
As shown in (1) to FIG. 10-14(1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has passed, the variable start winning ball has passed after the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds has passed. The device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

When the game ball is won in the second start winning port while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, if the small hit is A, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds. 10-13, when the small hit is B
As shown in (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and when the small hit is C, as shown in FIG. Device 17 is 1
． It is opened for 8 seconds, and the game balls can be won in the special winning opening (however, in the case of the small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 opens only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, Almost no prize can be expected). However, in the first KT state, FIG.
), the downstream special variable winning ball device 17 has a short opening time of 0.2 seconds, 0.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds, while the upstream variable winning ball device 6B has an opening time. The time is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare that a game ball is won at the special winning opening (for example, about 1 ball for every 100 variable displays).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIGS. 10-12(1) to 10-14(1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened. After the lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the variation time of the next ordinary symbol of 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds, and the second starting winning opening opening pretreatment time of 0.1 seconds is there. Therefore, this feature 05
In 2IW, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

Further, in the present characteristic portion 052IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state. Normally after 0.5 seconds which is the total of the variation time of the symbol 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds, the game ball is The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, Normally, the variable winning ball device 6B is already opened because it is shorter than the time it takes for the gaming ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the gaming ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not changed. When the game ball is controlled to the state, it will reach the variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed are easy to win in the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-12(2) to 10-14(2). Figure 10
As shown in -12(2) to 10-14(2), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The variable display is executed, and the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 when it is determined to be a normal symbol, and the shift symbol is derivatively displayed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 when it is determined to be deviant. .. In this characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIGS. 10-12(2) to 10-14(2), the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol determination for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the off symbol is determined. The time is set to 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, FIG.
As shown in (2) to FIG. 10-14 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, after the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time 2.6 seconds has elapsed, the variable winning ball The device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second start winning port.

When the game ball is won in the second start winning port while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, in the case of the small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 10-12 (2). 10-13, when the small hit is B
As shown in (2), when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds and the small hit is C, as shown in FIG. Device 17 is 1
． It is opened for 8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely short at 0.2 seconds. Further, in this characteristic portion 052IW, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6
At least 3.8 seconds as an interval period (closing period) after opening of B (normal symbol variation time of 1.0 seconds + symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds + second starting winning opening opening processing time of 2.6 seconds) ) Has been secured for a relatively long period. Therefore, in the second KT state, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10-14(2), since the upstream variable winning ball device 6B has a short opening time and a long interval period (closing period), the special variable winning on the downstream side as compared with the first KT state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the ball device 17, and it is easy for the game ball to enter the special winning opening. However,
In the case of the small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 opens for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, so that the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening can hardly be expected even in the second KT state.

In addition, in the second KT state, since the game balls are easy to win in the special winning opening and the prize balls are easily obtained, in this example, it is also referred to as "small hit RUSH". In the second KT state, "small hit R
A character display such as "USH" is displayed.

In addition, in this example, a case where the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is varied depending on whether the small hit type is one of small hits A to C is shown. I can't stop. For example, the number of times of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 may be changed depending on which of the small hit types A to C. In this case, for example, in the case of the small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened only once during the small hit game, while in the case of the small hit B or the small hit C, during the small hit game. The special variable winning ball device 17 may be configured to be opened 2 to 11 times. Further, for example, even if the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 is somewhat short, by opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.4 seconds four times, the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening ) May be provided with a small hit type in which a game ball can be won to some extent, and various modes are conceivable. Further, in this example, the small hit type is small hit A to
Although the case of three types of C has been shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, four or more types of small hit types may be provided.

Further, in the characteristic portion 052IW, in the second KT state, after the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state. After the total of 3.8 seconds which is the total of the variation time of the normal symbol of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds, the game ball is The time required from the passage through the passage gate 41 to the arrival at the variable winning ball device 6B is about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, Normally, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time it takes for the gaming ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled to. Therefore, in the second KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not normally changed are difficult to win in the variable winning ball device 6B.

In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed or the variable winning ball device 6 is used.
The process of controlling the opening of B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically,
This is performed by the CPU 103) executing the normal symbol process process (see step S26). Further, the game control microcomputer 100, in the normal symbol process process of step S26, whether the game state is a probability change state (high probability state), whether in the non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state. Regardless of whether there is a big hit game state or not, it is determined with the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%) whether or not to be a normal figure hit.

In the characteristic part 052IW, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time is the second. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is made different by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be different by changing the variation time and the symbol determination time between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the second start winning opening opening processing time after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and if the second starting winning opening opening processing time is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be configured to have a different closing period (interval period). In particular, when the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is shortened by any one of the above methods, the winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state can be suppressed. ..

In the characteristic part 052IW, as will be described later, in the first KT state, by controlling the high base state by setting the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state, the characteristics shown in FIGS. As shown in 10-14(1), the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be opened for a long time. Further, in the second KT state, the variable baseball device 6B is opened by controlling the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIGS. 10-12(2) to 10-14(2). It is controlled to shorten the time.

It should be noted that, for example, a special flag (opening extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, it is shown in FIG.
10-14(1), the variable winning ball device 6B as shown in FIG. 10-14(1) is controlled by the first opening pattern (long opening) that opens for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, FIG. 10-12(2).
The variable winning ball device 6B shown in FIG. 10-14(2) may be configured to be controlled by the second opening pattern (short opening) that opens for a short time. That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and in other states including the big hit game state, the special flag may not be set.

Further, even in the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B may be shortened when the low-probability/last variation display in the first KT state is executed. For example, low probability/first KT
In the shortened variation period of the special symbol of 50 times of the state, the above-mentioned special flag may be erased in response to the 49th variation of the special symbol. If so configured, low probability/
After the end of the first KT state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the variable winning ball device 6B is open for a long time when performing the left-handed notification.

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

Further, the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to be short-circuited open during the low probability/non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the probability of opening the variable winning ball device 6B is high in the low probability/non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are shot and operated. It is possible to prevent winning in the variable winning ball device 6B with low probability/non-KT
It is possible to prevent the right-handing operation from being performed during the state.

In the characteristic part 052IW, as shown in FIGS. 10-12 to 10-14, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state in which the normal symbol is in a fluctuation stop and the normal symbol is not stored. This is because the device 6B is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture with the aim of the variation stop timing of the second special symbol (in the case of a small hit, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the passing gate). The variable winning ball device 6B does not open until the game ball that has passed through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the winning of the special winning opening becomes possible). On the other hand, in this characteristic portion 052IW, by shortening the variation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. Since it is set to be started, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the firing operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

(Direction control command)
10-15 and 10-16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIGS. 10-15, command 80
00(H) to 8009(H), 8011(H) to 8032(H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the decorative pattern variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. (Variation pattern command). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, CPU for production control
120 is a command 8000 (H) to 8009 (H), 8011 (H) to 8032 (H)
When either of the above is received, the image display device 5 is controlled to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

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

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, the game control microcomputer 1
00 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, so that the display result designation command received by the production control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is the first
It is possible to determine that it is a display result designation command for a special symbol, and the display result designation command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result designation command for the second special symbol, so a display result designation command Although the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be combined, the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The command E000(H) is an effect control command (low probability/non-KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the low probability/non-KT state. Command E001 (
H) is an effect control command (low probability/first KT background designation command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the low probability/first KT state. Command E002 (H) is a production control command (high accuracy/first) that specifies the background display when the gaming state is high probability/first KT state.
KT background designation command). Command E003 (H) has a high probability of game status/second K
It is a production control command (high accuracy/second KT background designation command) for designating the background display in the T state.

Command E1XX (H) is a production control command (which specifies the currently set value.
Setting value command). The set value is set to "XX". For example, setting value "1"
If it is set to, the command E101(H) is transmitted as the set value command. Further, for example, when the set value is set to "6", the command E106(H) is transmitted as the set value command.

The effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 is the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11.
10-15 and 10-16, the display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16, and the display state of the lamp is changed. The sound number data is output to. 10 to 15 and FIG.
Production control commands other than the production control command shown in -16 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command regarding a big hit game and an effect control command indicating a game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(First special symbol normal processing)
10-17 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed,
This is the case where the value of the first special figure process flag is the value indicating step S110A. In addition, when the value of the first special figure process flag is the value indicating step S110A,
It is a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is not made in the first special symbol display device 4A.

In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), first, the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120). It is confirmed whether or not (step 052IWS50A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved memory number (
Step 052IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of the 1st hold storage is 0, the 1st customer waiting demonstration display designation command C for production control
The data is transmitted to the PU 120 (step 052IWS52A).

If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 is RAM1
Each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages in the first number of reserved storages of 02=1 is read and stored in the first random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 052IWS53A), and the first reserved memory The number value is decremented by 1 (the count value of the first pending storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step 052IW).
S54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is calculated as follows: Stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are extracted is always the first reserved storage number=1.
, 2, 3, 4 are in order. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the first reserved storage number and the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The extraction order is also saved so that it can be specified.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a set value command indicating a set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 052I).
WS55A). In this example, the setting value command is transmitted every time the variable display is started by executing the process of step 052IWS55A, but the setting changing process (the process of changing the setting value) is performed when the power is turned on. The set value command is also sent when is executed.

The timing of transmitting the set value command is not limited to that shown in this example.For example, the set value command may be transmitted at each end of the variable display, or the set value command may be transmitted during the variable display. It may be configured to do so.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, the low probability/non-KT state determination command is determined, and the low probability/non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on. If there is a low probability/first KT state, it is determined that the low probability/first KT background designation command,
When the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability/first KT state is determined and the high probability/first KT background designation command is set. When the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off. To the high probability/second KT state, a high accuracy/second KT background designation command is transmitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the second special symbol is changing (step 052IWS57A). Specifically, it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing when the second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol is set. When it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing, step 052I is performed without performing the processing after step 052IWS58A.
Move to WS69A. As a result, when the variation of the first special symbol is started during the variation of the big hit of the second special symbol, it is forcibly deviated regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is changing in step 052IWS57A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as a hitting random number is performed, and step 052IWS59A
By shifting to, it is possible to forcibly discontinue regardless of which random number for hit determination has been acquired at the time of starting winning.

In addition, for example, when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is in step 052IWS57A, without performing the processing of step 052IWS58A to S63A, a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment for the hit determination random number is set and set to a small value. By performing the hit determination, the hit may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for hit determination is acquired at the time of winning the start prize.

When the big hit of the second special symbol is not changing, the game control microcomputer 100
Reads out the random number for hit determination from the first random number storage buffer (step 052IWS58A
), the jackpot determination module is executed (step 052IWS59A). The big hit determination module is a program that decides to make a big hit when the hit random number coincides with a predetermined big hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 052IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 052IWS61A). .. Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 10R sure change big hit, a 6R sure change big hit, or a 6R normal big hit (step 052IWS62A), and the big hit type is stored (step 052IWS63A), step 052IWS69A. Move to.

If the big hit is not made in step 052IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 052IWS6).
4A). The small hit determination module uses a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination)
It is a program that decides to make a small hit if it matches a predetermined small hit judgment value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 052IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small hit flag indicating that the small hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol (( Step 052IWS66A). Also,
The game control microcomputer 100 judges the small hit type based on the random number for judging the hit type (step 052IWS67A), and stores the small hit type (step 052IW).
S68A). In this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit type is determined to be the small hit A (see FIG. 10-6(A)). And step 052IWS
Move to 69A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times of the high base state is "0" (step 052IWS69A).
, "0", the process proceeds to step 052IWS75A. If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is in the low probability/first KT state, the gaming control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 052I).
WS70A), it is determined whether or not it has become “0” (step 052IWS71A). When the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 052IWS75A. When the value of the high base number counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 1
00 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 052).
Along with IWS72A), the special symbol time saving flag indicating that the variable display of the special symbols is being shortened is reset (step 052IWS73A). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a lighting extension flag (state extension flag) indicating that the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is extended to the end of fluctuation (step 052IWS74A). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS75A.

In this characteristic part 052IW, as will be described later, the high base flag is set and the number of times of execution of the variable display in the high base state is managed because of the low probability at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit. / It is a case where it is controlled to a high base state (low probability/first KT state) and variable display is executed 50 times. Low Probability/High Base State (Low Probability/First KT
State), when the variable display for the 50th time is started, step 052IWS7
1A, S71B is determined to be Y, the high base flag is reset in steps 052IWS72A, S72B, and the special time saving flag is also reset in steps 052IWS73A, S73B, so that a low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) ) Will be moved to.

In addition, the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is for continuing the right hitting state by continuing the right hitting notification, and as the gaming state, the high base state has ended, but the same variation reduction as the first KT state It is a flag for setting the state and making it a production background common to the first KT state.

In this example, the processing of step 052IWS74A and step 052IWS described later are performed.
By the process of 74B is executed, the variation of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the final variation in the high base state (in this example, the 50th variation display) When is started, the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is set and the fluctuation shortening state is extended. In this case, when the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is set, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol (in this example, 50
When the variation display of the first time) ends or the variation display of the other special symbol (in this example, the 51st variation display) starts, the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is reset, and the variation reduction state. It is desirable that the extension be completed.

Then, in step 052IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 052IWS75A). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step 052IWS75A.

In addition, in the step 052IWS59A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit, by taking into consideration the game state and using either the non-probability change big hit judgment table or the probability change big hit judgment table.

(First fluctuation pattern setting process)
10-18 is a flowchart showing a first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not the special symbol time saving flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is being shortened is set. It is confirmed (step 052IWS1700A). In this example, the special symbol time saving flag is set and the shortening control of the variable display of the special symbol is performed, which makes it advantageous to execute the variable display of the second special symbol (Fig. 10-7). (See FIGS. 10-9)) Since a small hit is likely to occur, the KT state is controlled. If the special time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 10
0, as the variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern table for the first special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 10-7(A) is selected (step 052IW).
S1701A). If the special drawing time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state)
, The gaming control microcomputer 100 selects the variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT shown in FIG. 10-7(B) as the variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern (step 052IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100, step 052IWS1701A,
Which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 10-7 is to be used based on the fluctuation pattern table determined to be used in S1702A and the fluctuation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer? Is determined (step 052IWS1703A). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control of transmitting a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (
Step 052IWS1704A).

Also, in step 052IWS1703A, the variation time of the first special symbol (variation pattern)
When the game control microcomputer 100 determines, the variation time data indicating the determined variation time is set in the first variation time timer and measurement of the variation time is started (step 052IWS1705A), and the first special symbol display device. The variable display of the first special symbol in 4A is started (step 052IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 052IWS1707A).

(First special symbol variation process)
10-19 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, CPU10
3 first confirms whether or not the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120) (step 052IWS1120A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121).
)-It is a case where the value does not indicate the small hit end process (step S128), and even during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17).
Open) if not even in the middle.

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit, if not yet transmitted.
And one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 7 designation command) based on the jackpot type determination result. The control for transmitting to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 052IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variable time timer (step 052IWS11
22A), if the first variable time timer times out (step 052IWS1123A)
), control to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 052).
IWS1130A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 052I).
WS1125A). Whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process, The second showing that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol
It can be determined by checking whether or not the big hit flag is set.

If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 052IWS1126A). Whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process. , It can be determined by checking whether or not the second small hit flag indicating that a small hit is to be set based on the variable display of the second special symbol.
If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the process is ended as it is.

If the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit (step 0).
52IWS1127A). Whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined by, for example, checking whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the variation display of the first special symbol that is being executed is not a big hit, the process is ended.

If the variation display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a 10R certainty variation big hit or a 6R certainty variation big hit (step 052IWS1128A). Whether or not it is the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 6R certainty variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 052IWS63A. If it is the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 6R certainty variation big hit, the processing is ended as it is.

When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 052IWS)
(Y of 1125A), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (step 052IWS112)
6A Y) and neither 10R probability big hit nor 6R probability big hit (that is, 6R normal big hit) If the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed (step 0)
52YWS1127A Y, step 052IWS1128A N), CPU103
Performs control for transmitting the first compulsory symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 052IWS113).
0A).

By performing the processing of steps 052IWS1125A to S1129A, in this characteristic part 052IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit or while the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, it is a small hit. If it is a normal big hit (in this example, 6R normal big hit) and the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol. With the second special design, the situation that a big hit or a small hit occurs at the same time does not occur. In this case, on the production control CPU 120 side, when the variable display of the first special symbol is forced out, the variation of the decorative symbol is based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 052IWS1129A. As a display result, it is controlled to forcibly discontinue display of the symbol.

In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol, the probability variation big hit (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit or 6R probability variation big hit) When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see Y in step 052IWS1128A), but in this case, the second
Based on the fact that the variable display of the special symbol is a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step S126), and the small hit game is started. Therefore, after the next timer interruption, it is determined as N in step 052IWS1120A, the processing of steps 052IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first fluctuation time timer of step 052IWS1122A is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol that is a sure variation big hit is being executed, during the small hit game, the first variation time timer Is suspended and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step S120), and the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

In addition, in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit while the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol that is out or a small hit is being displayed. In some cases, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see N in step 052IWS1127A). Therefore, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit, even when the variable display of the first special symbol that is a deviation or a small hit is being executed, the first variation during the small hit game. The update of the time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hit game is finished, the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

(First special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 10-20 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the lighting extension flag is set (step 052IWS2010A). If the lighting extension flag is set, C
The PU 103 resets the lighting extension flag that has been set (step 052IWS).
2011A). Further, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (
Along with step 052IWS2012A, control for transmitting a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (step 052IWS2013A).

In this example, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port) is provided on the right side of the game area. Therefore, when the game state is controlled to the KT state, the person who has made a right-handing operation. Is advantageous to the player, and the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on. Therefore, in this example, low probability/first K
In the T state, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on, but steps 052IWS69A to S
By executing the processes of 74A and S69B to S74B, the low-probability/first KT state is ended and the state shifts to the normal state (non-KT state) at the time of starting the 50th variation display, and steps 052IWS2010A to S2013A are performed. , S2010B to S2013B are executed, so that the right-handed indicator 26 is turned off when the 50th variation display is completed.

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 052IWS2014A). In this case, if the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 052IWS1129A of the first special symbol variation process, regardless of the determination result at the start of variation, forced as a stop symbol of the first special symbol. The outlying design is displayed by derivation.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step 052IWS2015A). If the first jackpot flag is set, CPU1
03 sets the big hit start flag which indicates that the big hit is started (step 052I).
WS2016A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 0).
52IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 0).
52IWS2018A) and control for transmitting a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027A.

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS2018A and S2019A, in the present example, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. The right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

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

When the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 052IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 052IWS2020A). When the first small hit flag is set, C for effect control
Control to transmit a small hit start designation command to the PU 120 (step 052IW
S2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 05).
2IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pretreatment (step 052IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027A.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, so it is originally advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the small hit game. But,
As already described, when the small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol is only the small hit type is the small hit A, the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening can hardly be expected. Therefore, in this example, when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol, the right-handed indicator 26 is not lit and the right-handed lighting start designation command is not transmitted.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step 052IWS2027A).

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

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

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

Further, in the above case, the left-handed notification may be performed when the number of game balls detected at the passage gate 41, the second starting winning opening, and the special winning opening reaches a certain number. In addition, passage gate 4
In 1, when the game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), a left-handed notification is given, and a specific number smaller than the predetermined number is set for the second start winning opening and the special winning opening. It may be configured to perform a left-handed notification when more than one (for example, one) game ball is detected.

The characteristic part 052IW displays a demo when a specific condition is satisfied. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be ended and the left-handed notification may be performed.

(Second special symbol normal processing)
10-21 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. In addition, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, there is a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed in the second special symbol display device 4B.

In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), first, the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120). It is confirmed whether or not (step 052IWS50B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (
Step 052IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of the second reserved memory is 0, the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is given to the production control C.
It is transmitted to the PU 120 (step 052IWS52B).

If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 is RAM1
Each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage number buffer 02 of 02 is stored in the second random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 052IWS53B) and the second reserved storage. The value of the number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the content of each storage area is shifted (step 052IW).
S54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number=n−. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are extracted is always the second reserved storage number=1.
, 2, 3, 4 are in order. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a set value command indicating a set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 052I).
WS55B). In this example, the setting value command is transmitted every time the variable display is started by executing the process of step 052IWS55B. However, the setting changing process (the process of changing the setting value) is performed when the power is turned on. The set value command is also sent when is executed.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS56B). In addition, the specific way of transmitting the background designation command is step 052IWS of the first special symbol normal processing.
The processing is the same as that shown by 56A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step 052IWS57B). Specifically, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing when the first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variation display of the first special symbol is set. When it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing, step 052I is executed without performing the processing after step 052IWS58B.
Move to WS69B. As a result, when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the variation of the big hit of the first special symbol, the big hit determination value is stored regardless of whether it is stored or not.

The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step 052IWS57B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as a random number for hitting determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 052IWS59B, so that at the time of starting winning. It may be forcibly deviated regardless of whether the random number for hit determination has been acquired.

In addition, for example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step 052IWS57B, without performing the processing of step 052IWS58B to S63B, a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment for the hit determination random number is set and set small. By making the hit determination, the hit determination may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number for the hit determination was obtained at the time of winning the start prize.

When the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the game control microcomputer 100
Reads out the random number for hit determination from the second random number storage buffer (step 052IWS58B
), the jackpot determination module is executed (step 052IWS59B). The big hit determination module is a program that decides to make a big hit when the hit random number coincides with a predetermined big hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step 052IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol (step 052IWS61B). .. Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 10R sure change big hit, a 6R sure change big hit, a 2R sure change big hit, or a 2R normal big hit (step 052IWS62B), and the big hit type is stored (step 052IWS6).
3B), and proceeds to step 052IWS69B.

If the big hit is not made in step 052IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 052IWS6).
4B). The small hit determination module uses a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination)
It is a program that decides to make a small hit if it matches a predetermined small hit judgment value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 052IWS65B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that a small hit will be made based on the variable display of the second special symbol ( Step 052IWS66B). Also,
The game control microcomputer 100 judges the small hit type based on the random number for judging the hit type (step 052IWS67B), and stores the small hit type (step 052IW).
S68B). In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit type is determined to be the small hit B or the small hit C (see FIG. 10-6(B)). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS69B.

Next, in the gaming control microcomputer 100, the value of the high base number counter is "0.
It is determined whether or not it is “” (step 052IWS69B), and if it is “0”, the process proceeds to step 052IWS75B. When the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, when it is in the low probability/first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 052IWS70B), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 052IWS71B). The value of the high base counter is "0"
If not, the process proceeds to step 052IWS75B. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 052IWS72B), and shortens the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 052IWS73B). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a lighting extension flag (state extension flag) (step 052IWS74B). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS75B.

Then, in step 052IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 052IWS75B). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined just before step 052IWS75B.

In addition, in step 052IWS59B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability variation big hit determination table or the probability variation big hit determination table in consideration of the game state.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIGS. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10-18, the second variation pattern process is explained by replacing “first” with “second”. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first executes step 0.
The same processing as that of the 52IWS1700A is performed, and it is confirmed whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set. If the special time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state)
, The game control microcomputer 100 selects the second special symbol variation pattern table for non-KT time shown in FIG. 10-8C as the variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 changes depending on whether or not the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set, and the number of variations. As a variation pattern table for determining the pattern, any of the second KT-use second ones shown in FIGS. 10-8(D) to 10-9(I) is used.
Select the variable pattern table for special symbols. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability/first KT state), the first variation is as shown in FIG.
The variable pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.
The second special symbol variation pattern table shown in -8(E) is selected, and if it is the 50th variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 10-8(F) is selected. Also, for example,
If both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability/first KT state), if it is the first variation, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 10-9(G) is selected. Then, if it is the second variation or later, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 10-9(H) is selected. Further, for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability/second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 10-9(I) is selected.

(Second special symbol variation process)
10-22 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120) (step 052IWS1120B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is the value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to small hit. It is a case where the value does not indicate the ending process (step S128), and it is neither during the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). is there.

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit, if not yet transmitted.
And one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 specification command, display result 2 specification command, display result 3 specification command, display result 5 specification command, display result 6 specification command, display result) 7 designation command) CPU120 for production control
Control is performed (step 052IWS1121B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second variable time timer (step 052IWS11
22B), if the second variable time timer times out (step 052IWS1123B)
), control to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1124B). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 052IWS1130B).

When the second fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 052I).
WS1125B). Whether or not the big hit symbols are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process, 1st showing that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the 1st special symbol
It can be determined by checking whether or not the big hit flag is set.

If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 052IWS1126B). Whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process. , It can be determined by checking whether or not the first small hit flag that indicates a small hit is set on the basis of the variable display of the first special symbol.
If the small-hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the process is ended as it is.

If the small-hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit (step 0).
52IWS1127B). Whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit can be determined by, for example, checking whether or not the second big hit flag is set. If the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is not a big hit, the process is ended as it is.

If the variation display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether the big hit type is a 10R certainty change big hit, a 6R certainty change big hit, or a 2R certainty change big hit (step 052IWS1128B). .. Whether it is the 10R certainty variation big hit, the 6R certainty variation big hit, or the 2R certainty variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 052IWS63B. 10R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit,
Alternatively, if it is the 2R probability variation big hit, the process is ended as it is.

When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 052IWS)
(Y of 1125B), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (step 052IWS112)
Y of 6B), which is neither 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, nor 2R certainty variation big hit (that is, 2R normal big hit) When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed (step 052IWS1127B Y) , Step 052 N of IWS1128B)
In, CPU103 performs control for transmitting the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU120 (step 052IWS1129B). In this case, if the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 052IWS1130B).
).

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS1125B to S1129B, in this characteristic portion 052IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit or while the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, it is a small hit. If it is normal big hit (in this example, 2R normal big hit) and the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol. And the second special symbol is designed to prevent a big hit and a small hit from occurring at the same time. In this case, on the CPU 120 side for effect control, when the variable display of the second special symbol is forced out, the variation of the decorative symbol is based on the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 052IWS1129B. As a display result, it is controlled so as to forcibly discontinue display of the symbol.

In this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability variation big hit (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, Or 2R certainty variation big hit) When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see Y in step 052IWS1128B), but in this case, the first special symbol. Based on the fact that the variable display of the symbols is a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S126),
It shifts to the small hit game. Therefore, after the next timer interruption, step 052IWS1
It is determined to be N in 120B, the processing of steps 052IWS1121B to S1130B is skipped, and the second fluctuation time timer of step 052IWS1122B is not updated.
Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variable display of the second special symbol that is a sure change big hit is being executed, during the small hit game, the second variable time timer Is suspended and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again the accessory control normal processing (step S12).
0) and the value of the second variable time timer is restarted.

In addition, in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, in the variable display of the second special symbol that is out or a small hit. In some cases, the second special symbol variation process is ended as it is (see N in step 052IWS1127B). Therefore, in the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variable display of the second special symbol that is a deviation or a small hit is being executed, during the small hit game, the second variation The update of the time timer is interrupted, the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hit game is finished, the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

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

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

(Second special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 10-23 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the lighting extension flag is set (step 052IWS2010B). If the lighting extension flag is set, C
The PU 103 resets the lighting extension flag that has been set (step 052IWS).
2011B). Further, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (
Along with step 052IWS2012B, control for transmitting a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (step 052IWS2013B).

Next, the CPU 103 causes the stop symbol of the second special symbol to be derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 052IWS2014B). In this case, if the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 052IWS1129B of the second special symbol variation processing, regardless of the determination result at the start of variation, it is forced as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. The outlying design is displayed by derivation.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (step 052IWS2015B). When the second jackpot flag is set, CPU1
03 sets the big hit start flag (step 052IWS2016B). Also, C
The PU 103 clears the second jackpot flag (step 052IWS2017B).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 0).
52IWS2018B) and control for transmitting a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS2018B and S2019B, in this example, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. The right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

When the second big hit flag is not set (N in step 052IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 052IWS2020B). When the second small hit flag is set, C for effect control
Control to transmit a small hit start designation command to the PU 120 (step 052IW
S2021B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 05).
2IWS2022B).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 052IWS2023B). If the special time saving flag is not set (that is,
If it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 052IWS2024B) and also controls to send a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step). 052IWS2025B).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 052IWS2026B). Then, Step 052IWS20
Move to 27B.

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS2024B and S2025B, in this example, when the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started. That is, in this example, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening)
Is provided to the right of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handing operation during the small hitting game, and the right-handing indicator 26 is turned on.

However, in this example, even if a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol, K
If it is in the T state, the right-handed indicator 26 should already be lit. Therefore, in this example, by performing the determination processing of step 052IWS2023B, it is possible to perform the second determination during the KT state.
When a small hit occurs in the variable display of the special symbol, the processing of starting the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 or transmitting the right-handed lighting start designation command in duplicate is not performed.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step 052IWS2027B).

(Normal processing for accessory control)
FIG. 10-24 shows a normal accessory control process in the accessory control process process (step S120).
) Is a flowchart showing In the accessory control normal process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the big hit start flag is set (step 052IWS2101).
.. If the big hit start flag is not set, the process is terminated.

If the big hit start flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit start flag (step 052IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a big winning opening pre-opening timer (step 052IWS2103), sets round 1 opening pattern data according to the big hit type (step 052IWS2104), and sets "1" to a round number counter indicating the number of big hits. Is set (step 052IWS2105).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 052IWS2106).

(Gate passage waiting processing)
FIG. 10-25 is a gate passage waiting process (step S12) in the accessory control process process.
It is a flowchart which shows 1). In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input (step 052IWS25).
01). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the processing ends. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag, the high base flag, and the special drawing time saving flag if set, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 ( Step 052 IWS2502). Then, the CPU 10
3 transmits the big hit start designation command (step 052IWS2503), and sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step 052IWS2).
504).

In this characteristic part 052IW, by executing the gate passage waiting process, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the second special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the passage gate 41 is played. It is configured to shift to the big hit game on condition that the ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21.

(Processing during big hit opening)
FIG. 10-26 is a jackpot opening process (step S123) in the accessory control process process.
) Is a flowchart showing In the big hit opening process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first count switch 23 is in the on state (step 052IWS24).
01). If the first count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if the game balls that have won the special winning opening are detected, the CPU 103 counts the number of game balls that have won in the special winning opening. The counter value is incremented by 1 (step 052IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 controls to send a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect controlling CPU 120 (step 052IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V area switch 052IW106 is in the ON state (step 052IWS2404). If the V area switch 052IW106 is turned on, that is, if a game ball that has entered the V area 052IW104 is detected, the CPU 103 sets a V winning flag indicating that the game ball has entered the V area 052IW104. (Step 052IWS2405).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 052IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2409. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening (step 052IWS2407), and the opening time timer after subtraction has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (step 052IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

When the value of the winning number counter is 10 (Y in step 052IWS2406)
, Or when the release time timer times out (Y in step 052IWS2408)
First, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, and controls the special winning opening to be in a closed state (step 052IWS2409). In addition, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a display command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 0).
52IWS2410). Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (
Step 052IWS2411).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening post-processing (step 052IWS2412).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 10-27 is a jackpot end process in the accessory control process process (step S125).
It is a flowchart showing. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 052IWS2200), and if the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 103 proceeds to step 052IWS2202. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays the big hit end display timer on the big hit end display timer (big hit end display time).
A value corresponding to the display time corresponding to is set (step 052IWS2201), and the process ends.

In step 052IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 052IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step 0).
52 IWS 2203). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 052 IWS2203 Y), the CPU
The player 103 checks whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 052IWS2).
204). If the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag (step 052IWS2205), sets the probability variation flag, and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 052IWS2206).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 10R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot (step 052IWS2207). Whether or not it is the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit can be determined by, for example, confirming the big hit type stored in step 052IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 052IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. If the 10R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 05).
2IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2215. 10R
In the case of probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, the high base flag is not set, so if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the high probability/low base state (high probability/first 2KT state) will be controlled.

If neither the 10R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot finished this time is the 6R certainty variation jackpot (step 052IWS).
2209). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step 052IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process or step 052IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process. 6R probability variation big hit, CPU10
3 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 052IWS221).
0), the special drawing time saving flag is set, and the state shifts to the KT state (step 052IWS2).
211). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2215. Therefore, if the 6R probability variation big hit, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, it will be controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state).

In the case of a 6R probability variation big hit, only the high base flag is set and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (step 052IWS25 of gate passage waiting process).
02), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), since the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the variable display thereafter, Step 052IWS69A of the first special symbol normal processing and step 052I of the second special symbol normal processing
When it is determined as Y in WS69B, step 052IWS70A or step 052IWS70B
The subtraction processing of the high base number counter is not performed. Then, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

If it is not the 6R probability variation big hit (that is, if it is the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to shift to the high base state (step 052IWS2212), and sets the special time saving flag. And shifts to the KT state (step 052IWS2213). Further, the CPU 103 sets the high base counter to "50.
Is set (step 052IWS2214). Then, Step 052IWS22
Move to 15. Therefore, in the case of 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit, it is controlled to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step 052IWS2215).

(Small hit end processing)
FIG. 10-28 is a small hit end process in the accessory control process process (step S128).
It is a flowchart showing. In the small hit ending process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 052IWS2300), and when the small hit end display timer is set, the CPU 103 proceeds to step 052IWS2302. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays the small hit end display timer on the small hit end display timer (small hit end display time).
A value corresponding to the display time corresponding to is set (step 052IWS2301), and the process ends.

In step 052IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 052IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 0).
52 IWS 2303). If not, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 052 IWS2303 Y), the CPU
103 confirms whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set (step 052IWS).
2304). If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the right-handed indicator 26 is lighting (step 05).
2IWS2305). If the right-handed indicator 26 is lit, the CPU 103 controls to end the right-handed indicator 26 illuminating (step 052IWS2306), and at the same time, sends a right-handed illumination end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 052IWS2307).

In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit in the non-KT state, the right hitting indicator 26 is turned on at the start of the small hit game (step 052IWS2).
023B to S2025B), the processing of steps 052IWS2304 to S2307 is executed, so that the right hitting indicator 26 is turned on at the end of the small hit game.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step 052IWS2308).

(Transition of game state)
Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic part 052IW will be described. Figure 10-2
9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a method of transition of a game state in the characteristic portion 052IW. First, in this characteristic part 052IW, the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state))
), the player aims at the left side of the game area to perform 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 a big hit occurs in a low probability/low base state, mainly a 10R certainty variation big hit, a 6R certainty variation big hit, or a 6R normal big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 10-29, if the 10R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the high probability/after the big hit game ends. It shifts to a low base state (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (steps 052IWS2204 to S2).
208). However, if the game ball does not enter the V area 052IW 104 during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. Also, 6R in low probability/low base state
If the probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is entered after the end of the big hit game, and the next The high probability/high base state is maintained until a big hit occurs (step 052I).
WS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). However, V during the big hit game
If the game ball does not enter the area 052IW104, 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 variable display of 50 times is completed (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214).

In the case where the player has transitioned to the KT state (high probability/high base state, low probability/high base state, high probability/low base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area in this feature 052IW. And perform a game ball firing operation (right hit). Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Also, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when the big hit occurs in the KT state, mainly 10R certainty big hit, 6R certainty big jackpot, 2R certainty big jackpot, or 2R normal big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 10-29, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in a high-probability/high-base state (high-probability/first KT state), a V area 05 during a big-hit game.
If a game ball enters the 2IW 104, a high probability/low base state (
High probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). However, if the game ball does not enter the V area 052IW 104 during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, in the case of a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), if a 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, if a game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the high probability after the big hit game ends. /High base state (high probability/first KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit (step 052IWS2204).
-S2206, S2209-S2211). However, V area 052I during the big hit game
If a game ball does not enter W104, it may not be controlled to a high probability state. In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being a 6R certainty variation jackpot is 50% in total (see FIG. 10-5 ), so once a high probability/high In the base state, the high probability/high base state is looped at a rate of 50%. Also, high probability/
When a 2R normal big hit occurs in the high base state (high probability/first KT state), after the big hit game ends, the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) shifts, and the next big hit is The low-probability/high-base state is maintained until it occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214).

As shown in FIG. 10-29, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in a low-probability/high-base state (low-probability/first KT state), a V area 05 is played during the jackpot game.
If a game ball enters the 2IW 104, a high probability/low base state (
High probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). However, if the game ball does not enter the V area 052IW 104 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 low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the high probability after the big hit game ends. /High base state (high probability/first KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit (step 052IWS2204).
-S2206, S2209-S2211). However, V area 052I during the big hit game
If a game ball does not enter W104, it may not be controlled to a high probability state. 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 (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214). Note that this characteristic part 052I
In W, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being a 2R normal jackpot is 3
Since it is 5% (see FIGS. 10-5 (D) and (E)), once the low probability/high base state is reached, the low probability/high base state is looped at a rate of 35%. After the 6R normal big hit and the 2R normal big hit occur and the low probability/high base state is reached, the next big hit does not occur and the variable display of 50 times is finished, the result is shown in FIG. As shown, a transition is made to a low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (steps 052IWS69A to S73).
A, S69B-S73B).

As shown in FIG. 10-29, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in the high-probability/low-base state (high-probability/second KT state), the V area 05 is played during the jackpot game.
If a game ball enters the 2IW 104, a high probability/low base state (
High probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). However, if the game ball does not enter the V area 052IW 104 during the big hit game, the high probability state may not be controlled. In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being 10R certainty variation big hit or 2R certainty variation big hit is 15 % (See FIGS. 10-5(D) and (E)), once the high probability/low base state is reached, the high probability/low base state loops at a rate of 15%. Also,
In the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), if the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the high probability/high after the big hit game ends. It shifts to the base state (high probability/first KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (steps 052IWS2204 to S2206).
, S2209 to S2211). However, if the game ball does not enter the V area 052IW 104 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 (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214).

In FIG. 10-29, in the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the first
Although the case where the variable display of the special symbol is executed has been described, the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed at a low rate. In this case, if the 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game,
A high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) will be entered. In addition, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state will shift to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). 2R
When a big jackpot usually occurs, the low probability/high base state shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) until the next big jackpot occurs or 50 variable display ends. Will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 10-29, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, if a 10R probability variation big hit occurs,
If the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, high probability/low base state (
High probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state 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 a 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.

Further, in FIG. 10-29, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, if a 10R probability variation big hit occurs,
If the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, high probability/low base state (
High probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state 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 a 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.

Further, in FIG. 10-29, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, if a 10R probability variation big hit occurs,
If the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, high probability/low base state (
High probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state 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 a 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.

(Normal pattern process processing)
Next, the normal symbol process process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10-30 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol process process. In the normal symbol process processing, the game control microcomputer 10
When 0 (specifically, the CPU 103) detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 and the gate switch 21 is turned on (step 052IWS5111), a gate passage designation command is sent to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 052).
IWS5112). Then, the CPU 103 causes the gate switch passage process (step 052).
IWS5113) is executed.

In this characteristic part 052IW, when the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected by executing the processing of steps 052IWS5111-S5113, a gate passage designation command is transmitted. In addition, in this characteristic portion 052IW, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also plays a role of an operating area, but is it in a gate passage waiting state after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and before the big hit game is started? Regardless of whether it is sent or not, the gate passage designation command is transmitted.

Then, the CPU 103, step 052IWS according to the value of the normal symbol process flag
Any one of the processes shown in 5100 to S5104 is executed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, regardless of whether it is in a gate passage waiting state or not, when the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected in step 052IWS5111, the gate switch passage processing of step 052IWS5113 is executed. Normally, variable display of symbols is executed, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, only when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when not in the gate passage waiting state, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed, and in the state of waiting for the gate passage even if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol. The variable display may be configured not to be executed.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 052IW, the passage gate 41 is normally used as a combined use gate of the starting region and the operating region, but the special symbol process process (see steps S25A and S25B) is usually within the timer interrupt process. Design process processing (see step S26)
Since it is executed before, the detection process of the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the operating region is performed after the detection process of the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the operating region is performed. Therefore, the processing for starting the big hit game can be executed quickly.

Gate switch passage processing (step 052IWS5113): The CPU 103 stores a gate passage memory counter (a counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41).
It is confirmed whether or not the count value (number of memory passing through the gate) has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage memory counter is incremented by one.
It should be noted that the LED of the universal figure reservation display 25C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of gate passage memories.

Normal symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100): CPU103 is a state in which the fluctuation of the normal symbol can be started (for example, the value of the normal symbol process flag is step 052I).
When the value indicates WS5100, specifically, the variable display of the normal symbol is not made on the normal symbol display device 20, and the variable symbol is derived based on the hit symbol being displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. If the winning ball device 6B is not in the opening/closing operation), the value of the number of stored memories through the gate is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passage memory number counter is confirmed.
If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to make a stop symbol of a normal symbol a hit symbol). Then, the variable time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically "1") indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 052IWS5101).

Normal symbol variation processing (step 052IWS5101): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time to the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step 052IWS5102).

Normal symbol stop process (step 052IWS5102): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a deviating symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is normally symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100).
Is updated to a value (specifically “0”). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol process timer is set to the time before the normal electric accessory release, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the normal electric accessory release pretreatment (step 052).
IWS5103) is updated to a value (specifically, “3”).

Normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step 052IWS5103): CPU103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal electric auditors product operating time in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer To start opening the variable winning ball device 6B. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "4") indicating the normal electric auditors product operating process (step 052IWS5104).

Normal electric auditors product operation process (step 052IWS5104): The CPU 103 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, closes the variable winning ball device 6B. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step 052IWS5100).

(Normal design normal processing)
FIG. 10-31 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process (step 052IWS5100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gate passage memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passage memory number counter (step 052IWS5121). If the number of stored memories passing through the gate is 0 (step 052IWS
(Y of 5121), and the processing ends. If the gate passage memory number is not 0 (N in step 052IWS5121), the CPU 103 reads the normal symbol per determination random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passage memory number=1 (step 052IWS512).
2). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the content of each storage area (step 052IWS5123). That is, the random number per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passage memory=n (n=2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passage memory=n-1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the normal symbol-per-judgment random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of gate passing memories is always the order of the number of gate passing memories=1, 2, 3, 4 and It is supposed to match.

Next, the CPU 103 uses a normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not to make a normal symbol, and performs a lottery process based on a random number (ordinary symbol per determination random number value) to determine whether or not to make a normal symbol. It is determined (step 052IWS5127). In addition, this characteristic part 0
In 52IW, in step 052IWS5127, the CPU 103 uniformly sets 99 regardless of whether the state is the probable variation state, the KT state, or the high base state.
With a probability of /100, it is decided to be a normal symbol.

In step 052IWS5127, if the read random number for normal symbol hit determination is within the hit range (if hit), the CPU 103 sets a hit symbol as a display result (step 052IWS5128), and proceeds to step 052IWS5130. Further, in step 052IWS5127, when the read random number per normal symbol for judgment is not within the hit range (when it is out), the CPU 103 sets the out symbol as the display result (step 052IWS5129), and proceeds to step 052IWS5130.

In Step 052IWS5130, if the high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets 0.2 seconds as a normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (
Step 052 Y of IWS5130, S5131). Moreover, if the high base flag is not set, that is, if it is the normal state or the second KT state, 1.0 second is set as a normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (N in step 052IWS5130,
S5132).

Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, "1") indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 052IWS5101) (step 052IWS5133).

(Normal symbol stop processing)
FIG. 10-32 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop processing (step 052IWS5102). In the normal symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 052IWS3701). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 052IWS3702). Normally, if the symbol process timer has not timed out (step 052IWS3702, N), the process is terminated.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 052IWS3702), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (hit in step 052IWS5127). It is confirmed (whether or not it is determined) (step 052IWS3703). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol is set by, for example, setting a normal symbol hit determination flag when it is determined to be a hit in step 052IWS5127, and whether or not the flag is set is confirmed. You can

When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a deviating symbol (N in step 052IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100) ( Specifically, it is updated to "0" (step 052IWS3708).

In step 052IWS3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in step 052IWS3703), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 052IWS3704), and if it is set, That is, in the case of the first KT state, 0.1 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before opening the normal electric accessory (step 052IWS3706). Moreover, when the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set to the normal symbol process timer as the time before the opening of the normal electric accessory (step 052IWS3705). ..

Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric auditors product opening preprocessing (step 052IWS5103) (step 0).
52IWS3707).

(Ordinary electric accessory release pretreatment)
FIG. 10-33 is a flowchart showing the normal electric auditors product opening preprocessing (step 052IWS5103). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 052IWS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 052IWS3802). Normally, if the symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 052IWS3802),
The process is terminated as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the time before the opening of the normal electric auditors product has passed (Y in step 052IWS3802), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 052IWS3803). If it is set, that is, if it is in the first KT state, the normal electric accessory release time is 5.
5 seconds is set to the normal symbol process timer (step 052IWS3805). Also,
When the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 0.2 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory release time (step 052IWS3804).

As described above, in the characteristic part 052IW, the normal electric auditors product opening time is set to 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the normal electric auditors object opening time is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing so, the first KT state is a state in which it is easier to make a start winning in the second start winning opening than in the normal state or the second KT state. Therefore, the first KT state is configured so that the game ball does not easily reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than the normal state or the second KT state.

The control method for facilitating the starting winning in the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown by the characteristic portion 052IW. For example, in the case of the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened a large number of times as compared with the case of the normal state or the second KT state (for example, in the normal state or the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B). 6B may be set as the number of times of opening 6B, whereas in the first KT state, the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B may be set as 2). By doing so, in the case of the first KT state, by increasing the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to facilitate the starting winning in the second starting winning opening.

Further, for example, in the case of the first KT state, as compared with the case of the normal state or the second KT state, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B and the variable winning ball device 6B. May be executed in combination with a control for increasing the number of times of release of the.

Next, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B to the open state (step 052).
IWS3806). Specifically, the solenoid 81 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 6B.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the normal electric auditors product operating process (step 052IWS5104) (step 05).
2IWS3807).

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 10-34 to 10-37 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 052IWS611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the production control CP
The U120 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step 052IWS).
612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 052IWS).
613). The reason why +2 is performed is that two bytes (one command) are read.

If the received effect control command is the set value command (step 052IWS614)
, The CPU 0120 for effect control stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the RAM 1
It is stored in the setting value storage area formed in No. 22 (step 052IWS615).

If the received production control command is a variation pattern command (step 052IWS6)
16), the CPU 120 for effect control stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 052IWS617).
). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 052IWS61).
8).

If the received effect control command is the display result designation command (step 052IWS6)
19), the CPU 120 for effect control stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 052IWS620).
).

If the received production control command is any symbol confirmation designation command (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command, first forced symbol confirmation designation command, second forced symbol confirmation designation command) (step 052IWS621) ), the production control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag according to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 0).
52IWS622). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first compulsory confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second forced confirmation command reception flag is set.

If the received production control command is a big hit start designation command (step 052IWS
623), the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to start display of right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 052IWS624). In addition, CPU1 for production control
20 sets the big hit start designation command reception flag (step 052IWS625).
).

If the received effect control command is the big hit end designation command (step 052IWS
626), the CPU 120 for effect control performs control for ending the display of the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 052IWS627). In addition, CPU1 for production control
20 sets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step 052IWS628).
).

In this example, the right hit display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the big hit game by executing the processing of steps 052IWS624 and S627.

It should be noted that, for example, it may be configured to execute the set value suggesting effect that suggests the current set value by changing the display mode (for example, display color) of the right-handed display that is displayed during the big hit game. For example, when right-handed display is started in step 052IWS624, normally, right-handed display of a white display color is started, whereas when it is decided to execute the set value suggestive effect, the set value is “1”. If the set value is “2”, the right-handed display of the blue display color is started at a relatively high rate. If the set value is “2”, the right-handed display of the green display color is started at a relatively high rate. When the set value is "3", the right-handed display of the yellow display color is started at a relatively high rate, and when the set value is "4", the right display of the orange display color is started at a relatively high rate. When the set value is "5", the hitting display is started at a relatively high rate. When the set value is "6", the right hitting display is started at a relatively high rate. The right-handed display of the rainbow display color may be started.

Further, for example, the right hit display is continuously executed even during the KT state after the big hit game is finished, and the display mode (for example, display color) of the right hit display is changed and set at the timing of the big hit game end. You may comprise so that value suggestion production may be performed.

In addition, for example, in the low probability/first KT state, the variable display is completed 50 times and the normal state (
When a transition is made to a low probability/low base state), left-handed display is configured to be started, and the display mode (for example, display color) of the left-handed display is changed to execute the set value suggestion effect. You may comprise. In this way, when the control of the game state is switched in some form, the set value suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 052IWS
629), the production control CPU 120 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 052IWS630).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 052IWS
631), CPU120 for production control, sets the small hit end designated command reception flag (step 052IWS632).

If the received effect control command is a special winning opening display command (step 052I
WS633), the production control CPU 120 resets (clears to 0) the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening during the big hit game round (
Step 052IWS 634). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a big winning opening opening flag that specifies that the big winning opening is being opened (that is, a round period during a big hit game) (step 052IWS635).

In this example, the processing of step 052IWS634 is executed, so that the value of the winning number counter is cleared to 0 at the timing of receiving the special winning opening opening display command (the timing of starting the round), which is extremely rare. Even when an over-winning is detected during the interval period after the end of the round period, the value is counted in the winning number counter.

If the received effect control command is the display command after opening the special winning opening (step 052I)
WS636), CPU120 for production control, after the special winning opening opening the flag which specifies that it is the interval period after opening the special winning opening (step 052IWS637).

If the received production control command is the right-handed lighting start designation command (step 052I)
WS638), the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to start lighting of the LED 37 for right-hand hitting notification (step 052IWS639).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 052I)
(WS640), the CPU 120 for effect control performs control for ending the lighting of the LED 37 for right-hand hitting notification (step 052IWS641).

If the received production control command is a low-accuracy/non-KT background designation command (step 052)
The IWS 642) and the effect control CPU 120 perform control to display the background image in the image display device 5 as a background image (for example, a blue background image) according to the low probability/non-KT state (step 052IWS 643). Further, the effect control CPU 120, if set, resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 052IWS).
644). Also, the effect control CPU 120 counts the cumulative number of prize balls paid out based on winning the special winning opening and the special winning opening during the big hit game and the high probability/second KT state. If the ball number counter is set, the value of the prize ball number counter is reset (cleared to 0) (step 052IWS645).

In this example, during the big hit game (excluding the 2R certainty variation big hit and the big hit game based on the 2R regular big hit), the game ball is won in the big winning opening, or the special winning opening is played during the high probability/second KT state. Although the value of the prize ball number counter is cumulatively updated when a ball is won (see steps 052IWS660 and S667), the process of step 052IWS645 is executed, so that the gaming state has a low probability/ High base state (low probability/first KT state)
When the variable display is completed 50 times and the low probability/low base state is reached, the value of the prize ball number counter is cleared to 0.

If the received production control command is the low accuracy/first KT background designation command (step 05)
2IWS646), CPU120 for production control performs the control which displays the background image in image display device 5 with the background image (for example, green background image) according to a low probability/first KT state (
Step 052IWS647). In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets the first KT state flag (step 052IWS648) and, if set, the high-probability state flag indicating the high-probability state, and the second KT state indicating the second KT state. The 2KT status flag is reset (step 052IWS649).

If the received effect control command is the high-precision/first KT background designating command (step 05)
2IWS 650), the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to display the background image in the image display device 5 as a background image (for example, a yellow background image) corresponding to the high probability/first KT state (
Step 052IWS651). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the high-probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 052IWS652), and resets the second KT state flag if set (step 052IWS653).

If the received production control command is the high-precision/second KT background designation command (step 05)
2IWS 654), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display a background image in the image display device 5 as a background image (for example, a red background image) corresponding to the high probability/second KT state (
Step 052IWS655). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the high-probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 052IWS656) and, if set, resets the first KT state flag (step 052IWS657).

If the received effect control command is a special winning award winning designation command (step 052IW
S658), CPU120 for production control, 10R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, or 6R.
R It is confirmed whether or not the big hit game based on the normal big hit is played (step 052IWS6).
59). Whether or not the big hit game based on the 10R certainty variation big hit, the 6R certainty variation big hit, or the 6R normal big jackpot is being played, for example, when the value of the production control process flag is the big hit medium production processing
It is confirmed whether or not the values indicate the step S176) to the ending effect process (step S177), and the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 2 designation command to the display result 4 It can be determined by checking whether the command is a designated command.

During the big hit game based on the 10R sure change big hit, the 6R sure change big hit, or the 6R normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 adds 15 to the value of the prize ball counter (step 0).
52IWS660). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the prize ball number display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the added prize ball number counter (step 052I).
WS661). The prize ball number display is a display of the cumulative number of prize balls paid out based on winning in the special winning opening and the special winning opening during the big hit game and the high probability/second KT state.

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS658 to S661, in this example,
The value of the prize ball number counter and the prize ball number display are updated based on the occurrence of a prize at the special winning opening during the big hit game based on the 10R probability variation big hit, the 6R probability variation big hit, or the 6R normal big hit. On the other hand, even during the big hit game, if a winning in the special winning opening occurs during the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R normal big hit, the value of the prize ball number counter is not updated, and the prize ball The number display is not updated either.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes an over-winning suggestion effect process for determining and executing an over-winning suggestion effect (step 052IWS662). In addition,
The “indication for over-winning prize” is an effect that is executed at the timing when an over-winning to the special winning opening occurs and suggests the currently set setting value.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the prize sphere number display suggestion effect process for determining and executing the prize sphere number indication suggestion effect (step 052IWS663). Note that the "award ball number indication suggestion effect" is a predetermined cumulative number of award balls paid out based on the fact that the player has won a special winning opening or a special winning opening during a big hit game or a high probability/second KT state. Number (in this example, 456, 5
(55 pieces, 666 pieces, 2456 pieces, 2555 pieces, 2666 pieces), and is an effect that suggests the currently set setting value.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the prize sphere number emphasis effect process for determining and executing the prize sphere number emphasis effect (step 052IWS664). The "award ball number emphasizing effect" is the cumulative number of award balls paid out based on the fact that the player has won the special winning opening or the special winning opening during the big hit game or the high probability/second KT state. (In this example, 1000 pieces, 2000 pieces,
It is an effect that highlights that the number has reached 3000, 4000, 5000).

If the received effect control command is a special winning a prize winning designation command (step 052I)
WS665), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 052IWS666). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the high probability/second KT state), the effect control CPU 120 adds 10 to the value of the prize ball number counter (step 052IWS667). Also, CP for production control
The U120 updates the award ball number display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the award ball number counter after the addition (step 052IWS668).

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS665 to S668, in this example,
The value of the prize ball number counter and the prize ball number display are updated based on the fact that a small hit has occurred during the high probability/second KT state and a prize has been awarded to the special prize hole. On the other hand, even in the KT state, if a special prize is won during the high probability/first KT state or the low probability/first KT state, the value of the prize ball number counter is not updated, The prize ball count display is also not updated (however, the value of the prize ball count counter is not updated, and is not performed until the value of the prize ball count counter is reset).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a small hit prize suggestive effect process for determining and executing a small hit prize suggestive effect (step 052IWS669). The “small hit winning suggestion effect” is an effect that is executed at the timing when a small hit occurs in the high probability/second KT state and a special winning opening is won, and suggests the currently set setting value. ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 moves to step 052IWS663 and executes the prize ball number display suggestion effect process (step 052IWS663). Next, CPU for production control
The player 120 executes the prize ball number emphasis effect process (step 052IWS664).

If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 120
A process of storing the received effect control command and setting a flag according to the received effect control command is executed (step 052IWS670). And step 05
2Move to IWS 611.

(Suggestive production process when winning over)
FIG. 10-38 is a flowchart of the over-winning suggestion production process (step 052IWS662). In the over-winning suggestion production process, the production control CPU 120
First, 1 is added to the value of the winning number counter (step 052IWS301). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the value of the winning number counter after addition is 11 or more (step 052IWS302). If the value of the winning number counter is 11 or more (that is, if the over-winning to the big winning opening has occurred) CPU1 for effect control
20 uses the over-winning suggestion effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the over-winning suggestion effect, and performs lottery processing based on a random number to determine the presence and type of the over-winning suggestion effect (step 052IWS303).

FIG. 10-39 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the over-winning suggestion effect determination table.
As shown in FIG. 10-39, in the over-winning suggested effect determination table, there is no over-winning suggested effect, over-winning suggested effect A, over-winning suggested effect B, over-winning suggested effect C, over-winning effect. A determination value is assigned to each of the suggestion effect D, the over-winning suggestion effect E, and the over-winning suggestion effect F.

As shown in FIG. 10-39, in this example, when a game ball is won in the special winning opening, a prize display (in this example, “+15” in the normal display color (white in this example)) is displayed on the image display device 5. Character display) is displayed and the normal winning sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-39, when the “over-winning suggestion effect A” is executed, the winning display is displayed in the blue display color on the image display device 5 and the speaker 8L is displayed. , 8R outputs a winning sound of a sound A different from the normal sound. Further, when the “over-winning suggestion effect B” is executed, the winning display is displayed in the green display color on the image display device 5 and the sound B different from the normal sound is won from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound is output. Further, when the “over prize winning suggestive effect C” is executed, the winning display is displayed in the image display device 5 in a yellow display color, and the sound C different from the normal sound is won from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound is output. When the “over-winning suggestion effect D” is executed, the winning display is displayed in the orange display color on the image display device 5 and the sound D different from the normal sound is won from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound is output. Further, when the “over-winning suggestion effect E” is executed, the winning display is displayed in a red display color on the image display device 5 and the sound E different from the normal sound is won from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound is output. When the “over-winning suggestion effect F” is executed, the winning display is displayed in the rainbow display color on the image display device 5 and the sound F different from the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The winning sound is output.

As shown in FIG. 10-39, different determination values are assigned to the over-winning suggestion determination table depending on whether the current setting value is the setting value “1” to “6”. In step 052IWS303, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the stored contents of the setting value storage area (see step 052IWS615) and specifies the current setting value. Then, the presence or absence and the type of the over-winning suggestion effect are determined based on the determination value corresponding to the specified setting value.

As shown in FIG. 10-39, in the present example, when the setting value is “1”, the rate at which execution of the over-winning suggestion effect A is determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is “2”, the rate at which execution of the over-winning suggestion effect B is determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is “3”, the rate at which execution of the over-winning suggestion effect C is determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is "4", the rate at which execution of the over-winning suggestion effect D is determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is "5", the rate at which execution of the over-winning suggestion effect E is determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is “6”, the rate at which execution of the over-winning suggestion effect F is determined is relatively high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-39, in the present example, when the setting value is “1”, the ratio of determining the execution of the over-winning time suggestive effect, which is the sum of the over-winning time suggestive effects A to F, is: 10
%+8%+7%+5%+5%+5%=40%, and 45% when the set value is “2”
And 50% when the set value is "3" and 55% when the set value is "4"
And 60% when the set value is "5" and 65% when the set value is "6"
Is. As described above, in this example, the over-winning occurs relatively rarely, and therefore, the ratio of determining the execution of the over-winning suggesting effect is relatively high as compared with the small hit winning suggesting effect described later. There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution of the over-winning suggestion effect is decided in step 052IWS303 (step 052IWS304). If the execution of the over-winning suggestion effect is decided, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display a prize display according to the determined over-winning suggestion effect type (
Step 052IWS305). For example, if it is determined to execute the over-winning suggestion effect A, the image display device 5 controls to display the winning display in a blue display color. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R to output winning sounds according to the determined type of over-winning time suggestive effect (step 052IWS306). For example, if it is determined to execute the over-winning suggestion effect A, control is performed to output the winning sound of the sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, when the value of the winning number counter is 10 or less (N in step 052IWS302)
Or if it is determined that there is no suggestion effect at the time of over winning (step 052 IWS304 N
), the CPU 120 for effect control controls the image display device 5 to display the winning display in a normal display color (white in this example) (step 052IWS307). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to output the normal winning sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 052IWS308).

(Small prize winning suggestion processing)
FIG. 10-40 is a flow chart showing a small hit award winning suggestion effect process (step 052IWS669). In the suggestion processing at the time of winning the small hit, the CPU 120 for effect control,
First, using the small hit prize suggestive effect determination table for determining the existence and type of small hit prize suggestive effect, a lottery process is performed based on a random number to determine the existence and type of the small hit prize suggestive effect. (Step 052IWS321).

FIG. 10-41 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the suggestion determination table upon winning the small hit prize. As shown in FIG. 10-41, the small hit winning suggestive effect determination table has no small hit winning suggestive effect, small hit winning suggestive effect A, small hit winning suggestive effect B, small hit winning suggestive effect. C,
A determination value is assigned to each of the small hit winning suggestion effect D, the small hit winning suggestion effect E, and the small hit winning suggestion effect F.

As shown in FIG. 10-41, in this example, when a game ball is won in the special winning opening, the image display device 5 displays a prize in a normal display color (white in this example) (“+10” in this example). "
Character display) is displayed, and the winning sound of the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-41, when the “small hitting winning suggestion effect A” is executed, the winning display is displayed in the blue display color on the image display device 5 and the speaker is displayed. The winning sound of sound A different from the normal sound is output from 8L and 8R. When the “small hit prize suggestion effect B” is executed, the prize display is displayed in the green display color on the image display device 5 and the sound B different from the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The winning sound is output. Further, when the “small hit winning suggestion effect C” is executed, the winning display is displayed in a yellow display color on the image display device 5 and the sound C different from the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The winning sound is output. Further, when the “small hit winning suggestion effect D” is executed, the winning display is displayed on the image display device 5 in the orange display color and the speaker 8L is displayed.
, 8R outputs a winning sound of a sound D different from the normal sound. Further, when the “small hit winning suggestion effect E” is executed, the winning display is displayed in a red display color on the image display device 5 and the sound E different from the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The winning sound is output. Further, when the "small hit winning suggestion effect F" is executed, the winning display is displayed in the rainbow display color on the image display device 5 and the sound F different from the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The winning sound of is output.

As shown in FIG. 10-41, different determination values are assigned to the small hit winning suggestion effect determination table depending on which of the set values “1” to “6” the current set value is. .. In step 052IWS 321, the effect control CPU 120 causes the setting value storage area (step 0
52 IWS 615) and confirms the present setting value. Then, based on the determination value corresponding to the specified setting value, the presence or absence and the type of the small hit winning suggestion effect are determined.

As shown in FIG. 10-41, in the present example, when the setting value is “1”, the proportion of the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect A determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is "2", the proportion of the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect B being determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is "3", the rate at which the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect C is determined is relatively high. In addition, in the present example, when the set value is "4", the percentage of the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect D determined is relatively high. Further, in the present example, when the setting value is "5", the proportion of the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect E determined is relatively high. Further, in this example, the set value is "6"
In the case of, the percentage of the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect F being determined is relatively high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-41, in the present example, when the setting value is "1", the proportion of determining the execution of the small hitting prize suggestive effect which is the sum of the small hit prize suggesting effects A to F Is 2%+1
%+1%+1%=5%, 6% when the set value is “2”, 7% when the set value is “3”, and 7% when the set value is “4” Is 8%, 9% when the set value is "5", and 10% when the set value is "6". As described above, in this example, as compared with the above-described over-winning-time suggestive effect, the rate of determining execution of the small hit winning-time suggestive effect is relatively low.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the small hit winning suggestion effect in step 052IWS321 (step 052IWS322). If the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display a winning display according to the determined type of the small hit prize suggesting effect on the image display device 5 (step). 052IWS323). For example, when the execution of the small hit winning suggestion effect A is determined, the image display device 5 is controlled to display the winning display in the blue display color. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R to output the winning sound according to the determined type of the small hit winning suggestion effect (step 052IWS324). For example, if it is decided to execute the small hit winning suggestion effect A, control is performed to output the winning sound of the sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no suggestion effect upon winning the small hit (step 052 IWS322 N)
In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a normal display color (in this example,
The control for displaying the winning display in white is performed (step 052IWS325). In addition, the production control CPU 120 performs control to output the normal winning sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (
Step 052IWS 326).

The reliability of the set value suggestion may be different between when the over-winning suggestion effect is executed and when the small hit winning suggestion effect is executed. For example, the over-winning suggestion effect F can be executed with any of the set values “1” to “6”, but is executed at a relatively high rate when the set value is “6”, whereas the small hit Set value "6" if the suggested effect F at the time of winning is executed
It may be configured to determine that On the contrary, for example, the small hitting prize suggestive effect F is executed at a relatively high rate when the set value is “6” although the set value “1” to “6” can be executed. On the other hand, when the over-winning suggestion effect F is executed, it may be determined that the set value is “6”.

Further, in this example, the over-winning suggestion effect and the small hit winning suggestion effect cause the display mode of the prize display (in this example, the display color) to be different from the normal one, and output a different winning sound from the normal one. Although the case is shown where it is executed according to an aspect, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example,
By making only one of the display mode (display color in this example) and the winning sound of the prize display different from the normal mode, the over-winning suggestion effect and the small hit winning suggestion effect are executed. You may comprise. In addition, for example, by displaying the effect display at the timing of the occurrence of over-winning or the occurrence of winning in the special winning opening, or by changing the display color of the lamp or LED, suggestive effects at the time of over-winning and small hit prizes You may comprise so that a time suggestion production may be performed.

(Awards ball number indication suggestion processing)
FIG. 10-42 is a flowchart showing the prize sphere number display suggesting effect process (step 052IWS663). In the award ball number display suggesting effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the value of the award ball number counter reaches 456 first (step 052IW).
S341). In this example, if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the big hit game, 15 prize balls are obtained, and the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 15. Therefore, step 052IWS3
In 41, if the value of the prize ball number counter is 465, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the value of the prize ball number counter has reached 456 first.

If the value of the prize ball number counter has reached 456 first, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current setting value is equal to or more than the setting value “4” (step 052IWS342).
.. It should be noted that whether or not the current set value is equal to or larger than the set value “4” can be specifically determined by checking the stored contents of the set value storage area (see step 052IWS615). If the current set value is equal to or more than the set value “4”, the effect control CPU 120 uses the prize ball number display suggestion effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of the prize ball number display suggestion effect, and the lottery based on the random number. Processing is performed to determine the presence/absence of the prize ball number display suggestion effect A (step 052IWS343).
Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS359.

FIG. 10-43 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the award ball number display suggestive effect determination table. Figure 1
As shown in 0-43, in this example, when the prize ball number display suggesting effect A is executed, a character display such as “456 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5, and the current set value is set. It is suggested that the value is “4” or more. As shown in FIG. 10-43, in the present example, the execution of the prize ball number display suggestive effect A is determined with a probability of 3%. In this example, the award ball number indication suggestive effect A
Is executed only when the set value is equal to or larger than the set value "4", so the prize number display suggestive effect A
If is executed, it is determined that at least the set value is “4” or more.

Unless the value of the prize ball counter reaches 456 for the first time (step 052IWS
341 N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter first reaches 555 (step 052IWS344). In this example, if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the big hit game, 15 prize balls are obtained, and the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 15. Therefore, in step 052IWS344, the effect control is performed. If the value of the prize ball counter is 555, the CPU 120 determines that the value of the prize ball counter has reached 555 first.

If the value of the prize ball counter reaches 555 for the first time, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current set value is the set value “5” or more (step 052IWS345).
.. It should be noted that whether or not the current set value is equal to or larger than the set value “5” can be specifically determined by checking the stored contents of the set value storage area (see step 052IWS615). If the current set value is greater than or equal to the set value “5”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number by using the prize ball number indication suggestion effect determination table and determines whether or not there is the prize ball number indication suggestion effect B. Is determined (step 052IWS346). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS359.

As shown in FIG. 10-43, in the present example, in the case where the prize ball number display suggestive effect B is executed,
A character display such as "555 OVER" is displayed on the image display device 5, which suggests that the current set value is equal to or larger than the set value "5". In this example, as shown in FIG.
Execution of the prize ball number indication suggestion effect B is determined with a probability of %. In addition, in this example, the prize sphere number display suggestive effect B is executed only when the set value is equal to or more than the set value “5”. It will be decided that it is above.

Unless the value of the prize ball counter reaches 555 for the first time (step 052IWS
344 N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 666 first (step 052IWS347). In this example, if a game ball wins the special winning opening during the big hit game, 15 prize balls are obtained, and the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 15. Therefore, in step 052IWS347, the effect control is performed. If the value of the prize ball counter is 675, the CPU 120 determines that the value of the prize ball counter has reached 666 first.

If the value of the prize ball number counter has reached 666 first, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current setting value is the setting value “6” (step 052IWS348). Whether or not the current set value is the set value “6” can be specifically determined by checking the stored contents of the set value storage area (see step 052IWS615). If the current set value is the set value “6”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number by using the prize ball number indication suggestion effect determination table and determines whether or not the prize ball number indication suggestion effect C is present. It is determined (step 052IWS349). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS359.

As shown in FIG. 10-43, in the present example, when the prize ball number display suggestive effect C is executed,
A character display such as “666 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5, which suggests that the current setting value is the setting value “6”. As shown in FIG. 10-43, in this example, the execution of the prize sphere number display suggestive effect C is determined with a probability of 1%. In this example, since the prize sphere number display suggestive effect C is executed only when the set value is the set value "6", if the prize sphere number indication suggestive effect C is executed, the set value is "6". It will be confirmed that there is.

Unless the value of the prize ball counter reaches 666 for the first time (step 052IWS
347 N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 2456 for the first time (step 052IWS350). In this example, 15 prize balls are obtained if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the big hit game, and 10 prize balls if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the high probability/second KT state. Since the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 15 or 10, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 052IWS350 if the prize ball number counter value is 2460 or 2465. It is determined that the value of the number counter reaches 2456 first.

If the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2456 first, the effect control CPU 120
It is confirmed whether or not the current setting value is the setting value “4” or more (step 052IWS351).
). It should be noted that whether or not the current set value is equal to or larger than the set value “4” can be specifically determined by checking the stored contents of the set value storage area (see step 052IWS615). If the current set value is greater than or equal to the set value “4”, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on a random number by using the prize ball number indication suggestion effect determination table, and whether or not the prize ball number indication suggestion effect D is present. Is determined (step 052IWS352). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS359.

As shown in FIG. 10-43, in this example, in the case where the prize ball number display suggestive effect D is executed,
A character display such as "2456 OVER" is displayed on the image display device 5, and it is suggested that the current setting value is the setting value "4" or more. As shown in FIG. 10-43, in this example,
Execution of the prize ball number display suggestive effect D is determined with a probability of 5%. In this example, the prize sphere number display suggestive effect D is executed only when the set value is equal to or greater than the set value "4", so if the prize sphere number display suggestive effect D is executed, the set value "4". It is confirmed that the above is done.

Unless the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2456 for the first time (step 052IW
(N of S350), the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2555 first (step 052IWS353). In this example, 15 award balls are obtained if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during a big hit game, and 10 award balls if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the high probability/second KT state. Is obtained, and the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 15 or 10, so in step 052IWS353, the effect control CPU 120
If the value of the prize ball counter is 2555 or 2560, it is determined that the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2555 first.

When the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2555 first, the effect control CPU 120
It is confirmed whether or not the current setting value is the setting value “5” or more (step 052IWS354).
). It should be noted that whether or not the current set value is equal to or larger than the set value “5” can be specifically determined by checking the stored contents of the set value storage area (see step 052IWS615). If the current set value is greater than or equal to the set value “5”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number by using the prize ball number indication suggestion effect determination table, and determines whether or not there is a prize ball number indication suggestion effect E. Is determined (step 052IWS355). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS359.

As shown in FIG. 10-43, in the present example, in the case where the prize ball count indication suggestive effect E is executed,
A character display such as "2555 OVER" is displayed on the image display device 5, which suggests that the current set value is equal to or larger than the set value "5". As shown in FIG. 10-43, in this example,
Execution of the prize ball number display suggestive effect E is determined with a probability of 3%. In this example, since the prize sphere number display suggestive effect E is executed only when the set value is equal to or more than the set value “5”, if the prize sphere number suggestive effect E is executed, the set value “5” is set. It is confirmed that the above is done.

Unless the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2555 for the first time (step 052IW
(N of S353), the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 2666 first (step 052IWS356). In this example, 15 prize balls are obtained if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the big hit game, and 10 prize balls if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the high probability/second KT state. Is obtained, and the value of the prize ball counter is incremented by 15 or 10, so in step 052IWS356, the effect control CPU 120 is obtained.
If the value of the prize ball counter is 2670 or 2675, it is determined that the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2666 first.

If the value of the prize ball counter reaches 2666 first, the effect control CPU 120
It is confirmed whether or not the current set value is the set value “6” (step 052IWS357).
Whether or not the current set value is the set value “6” can be specifically determined by checking the stored contents of the set value storage area (see step 052IWS615). If the current set value is the set value “6”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number by using the prize sphere number display suggestion effect determination table and determines whether or not the prize sphere number display suggestion effect F is present. decide(
Step 052IWS358). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS359.

As shown in FIG. 10-43, in the present example, in the case where the award ball number display suggesting effect F is executed,
A character display such as “2666 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5, which suggests that the current setting value is the setting value “6”. As shown in FIG. 10-43, in this example, 2%
With the probability of, the execution of the prize sphere number display suggestion effect F is determined. In this example, since the prize sphere number display suggestive effect F is executed only when the set value is the set value “6”, the prize sphere number suggestive effect F
Is executed, it is decided that the setting value is "6".

Next, the effect control CPU 120, Steps 052IWS343, S346, S34.
It is confirmed whether or not the execution of the prize sphere number display suggesting effect is decided in 9, S352, S355, and S358 (step 052IWS359). If the execution of the prize sphere number display suggesting effect has been decided, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the decided type of prize sphere number indicating suggestion effect (step 052IWS360). For example, the prize number display suggestion production A
If it is decided to execute, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a character display such as “456 OVER”.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 10-43, when viewed in the prize ball number display suggestive effects A to C executed during the big hit game, the period during the big hit game becomes longer and the number of prize balls increases. As a result, the execution probability of the award ball number indication suggestion effect decreases to 3%, 2%, and 1%, while the setting value “4” or more is determined, the setting value “5” or more is determined, and the setting value “ 6” Accuracy of confirmation and suggestion of set value is increasing. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 10-43, a high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH
), the execution probability of the prize sphere number display suggestion effect is 5% as the period during the small hit RUSH increases and the number of prize balls increases. While decreasing to 3% and 2%, the accuracy of setting value "4" or more, setting value "5" or more, and setting value "6" and setting value suggestion is increasing. ..

In addition to the aspect shown in this example, for example, as the period during the big hit game or the period during the small hit RUSH becomes longer and the number of prize balls increases, the execution probability of the prize ball number display suggestive effect becomes higher. It may be configured to go. Further, for example, the accuracy of suggesting the set value may be lowered as the period during the big hit game or the period during the small hit RUSH becomes longer and the number of prize balls increases.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 10-43, the prize ball number display suggestion effects A to C executed during the period of the big hit game and the prize ball number display suggestion executed during the period of the small hit RUSH. Production DF
In the above, the case where the execution probabilities of the prize sphere number display suggesting effect are different is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the prize ball number display suggesting effect may be configured to be executed with the same execution probability.

(Awards ball number emphasis production process)
FIG. 10-44 is a flowchart showing the prize ball number enhancement effect process (step 052IWS664). In the prize ball number enhancement effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the threshold value of the prize ball number counter for each 1000 (in this example, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000).
5,000) is first confirmed (step 052IWS371). In this example, if a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the big hit game, 15 prize balls are obtained, and the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 15. Therefore, in step 052IWS371, the effect control is performed. For example, if the value of the prize ball counter is 1000 or 1005, the CPU 120 determines that the value of the prize ball counter has reached 1000 first. Further, for example, if the value of the prize ball counter is 2000 or 2005, the value of the prize ball counter is 200.
It is determined that 0 is reached first. Further, for example, the value of the prize ball counter is 3000 or 3
If it is 005, it is determined that the value of the prize ball counter reaches 3000 first. Further, for example, if the value of the prize ball counter is 4000 or 4005, it is determined that the value of the prize ball counter has reached 4000 first. Further, for example, if the value of the prize ball counter is 5000 or 5005, it is determined that the value of the prize ball counter has reached 5000 first.

If the value of the prize ball number counter reaches the threshold value for every 1000, the effect control CPU 1
20 uses the prize ball number emphasis effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of the prize ball number emphasis effect,
A lottery process based on a random number is performed to determine whether or not there is a prize ball number highlighting effect (step 052IW
S372).

FIG. 10-45 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the award ball number emphasis effect determination table. Figure 10-
As shown in 45, in this example, when the value of the prize ball counter reaches 1000,
Execution of the prize ball number emphasis effect A is determined with a probability of 50%. When the award ball number enhancement effect A is executed, a character display such as “1000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5.
In addition, in this example, when the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 2000, the execution of the prize ball number emphasizing effect B is determined with a probability of 60%. When the prize ball number enhancement effect B is executed, a character display such as “2000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, in this example, when the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 3000, the execution of the prize ball number emphasizing effect C is determined with a probability of 70%. When the prize ball number enhancement effect C is executed, a character display such as “3000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, in the present example, when the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 4000, the execution of the prize ball number emphasizing effect D is determined with a probability of 80%. When the award ball number enhancement effect D is executed, “40” is displayed on the image display device 5.
A character display such as "00 OVER" is displayed. Further, in the present example, when the value of the prize ball number counter reaches 5000, the execution of the prize ball number emphasizing effect E is determined with a probability of 90%. When the award ball number emphasis effect E is executed, “5000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5.
A character display such as "R" is displayed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution of the award ball number emphasis effect is determined in step 052IWS372 (step 052IWS373). If the execution of the prize sphere emphasis effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the determined type of prize sphere emphasis effect in the image display device 5 (step 052IWS374). For example, if it is decided to execute the prize ball number emphasizing effect A, the image display device 5 displays “1000 O”.
Control to display a character display such as "VER" is performed.

In addition, in the present example, the case where the award ball number emphasis effect is configured to be executable when the number of award balls reaches 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 has been described. It is not limited to the mode. For example, it is not always necessary to execute the prize ball number emphasizing effect in all of these cases, and the prize ball number emphasizing effect can be executed when the number of prize balls reaches 1000, 2000, and 3000. You may comprise. Also, for example, the number of prize balls is 600
The number of prize balls emphasis effect may be configured to be executable even when the number reaches 0 or 7,000, and various modes are possible.

As shown in FIGS. 10-44 and 10-45, the prize ball number emphasis effect is different from the prize ball number display suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 10-42 and 10-43, and is unrelated to the current setting value. Is the effect that is decided and executed. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, by changing the display mode of the prize sphere number emphasis effect, the prize sphere number emphasis effect may be configured to be executed in a mode that suggests the current set value. For example, "1000 OVER" and "
The present setting value may be suggested by displaying a character display such as "2000 OVER".

(Variable display start wait processing)
FIG. 10-46 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is received (step 052IWS811). Whether the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, in the command analysis process (step S75), when the variation pattern command is received, a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command is received is set. Step 052 IWS811
Then, it suffices to confirm whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 052I).
WS812). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. Is confirmed (step 052IWS813). Whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the first variation pattern #01 to #09. It can be determined by confirming that. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol is executed (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the process is ended as it is. If the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the CPU 12 for effect control
0 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 052IWS815).

If the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is not set (ie,
If it is the KT state), the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not it is the time to execute the variable display of the second special symbol (step 052IWS814). Whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the second variation patterns #01 to #34. It can be determined by checking Unless the variable display of the second special symbol is executed (that is,
If the variable display of the first special symbol is to be executed), the process is ended as it is. When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 052IWS815).

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS812 to S815, in the characteristic portion 052IW, in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed in the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the first special symbol. Is executed, in the case of the KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. In other words, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state,
Even when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 10-47 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol is to be executed (step 052IWS920). Whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is, for example, the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area specifies the first variation pattern #01 to #09. It can be determined by checking whether or not there is. When performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current variable display is a small hit (step 052IWS921). Whether or not the variable display this time is a small hit is confirmed by, for example, whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 7 designation command. It can be determined by If it is a small hit variation, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a non-reach outlier design as a stop design of the decorative design (step 052IWS922).

As described above, in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the small hit occurs, there is only a small hit A, and a game ball to the special winning opening during the small hit game. Can hardly be expected to win. Therefore, when the processing of steps 052IWS920 to S922 is executed, in the present example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs,
By forcibly displaying non-reach outliers, the player is prevented from having excessive expectations.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol (N in step 052IWS920) or when it is not a small hit variation (N in step 052IWS921), the effect control CPU 120 is a decorative symbol stop symbol according to the variable display result. Is determined (step 052IWS923)
.. In step 052IWS923, the effect control CPU 120, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be off), only the out-of-left or left or right decorative patterns in which the left-middle-right decorative patterns do not match at all. Matching reach is determined and a combination of symbols is determined. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 10R probability variation big hit), the combination of symbols arranged in the design "7" of the odd left symbols is determined. When the display result 3 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R probability variation big hit), the combination of symbols arranged in odd symbols other than “7” is determined for the left middle right decorative symbol. Further, when the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 2R certainty variation jackpot), the combination of symbols including the special symbol (in this example, the symbol “R”) as the decorative symbol in the symbol is determined. .. Further, when the display result 4 designation command or the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit), a combination of symbols in which the left middle right decorative design is arranged in an even number design To decide. When the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of decorative designs of the small hit design (for example, “135”) is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current variable display is out of order (step 052IWS924). Whether or not the variable display this time is out of order is determined by, for example, checking whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 1 designation command. Can be determined by. If it is not a deviation change, the process directly proceeds to step 052IWS928. If it is a deviation variation (Y in step 052IWS924), the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting value suggestion effect setting process for determining the presence and type of the setting value suggestion effect that suggests the currently set setting value. (Step 052IWS925).

In step 052IWS925, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the setting value stored in the setting value storage area (see step 052IWS615). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number by using a table corresponding to the specified setting value as a setting value suggestion effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the setting value suggestion effect, and the setting is performed. Determine the presence and type of value suggestion production.

FIG. 10-48 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the setting value suggestive effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 10-48, in the set value suggestion effect determination table, there is no set value suggestion effect,
A determination value is assigned to each of the setting value suggesting effect A, the setting value suggesting effect B, the setting value suggesting effect C, the setting value suggesting effect D, the setting value suggesting effect E, and the setting value suggesting effect F.

The set value suggestive effect A is, for example, an effect executed in a mode in which a predetermined character image is displayed in a blue display color on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. In some cases, the execution rate is highest. Further, the set value suggestive effect B is, for example, an effect executed in a mode in which a predetermined character image is displayed in a green display color on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. ", the execution rate is highest.
Further, the set value suggestive effect C is, for example, an effect executed in a mode in which a predetermined character image is displayed in a yellow display color on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. ", the execution rate is highest. In addition, the set value suggestive effect D is, for example, an effect executed in a mode in which a predetermined character image is displayed in the orange display color on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. ", the execution rate is highest. Further, the set value suggestive effect E is, for example, an effect executed in a mode of displaying a predetermined character image in a red display color on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. ", the execution rate is highest. Further, the set value suggestive effect F is, for example,
This is an effect executed in a mode in which a predetermined character image is displayed in the rainbow display color on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. 10-48, the execution rate is highest when the setting value is “6”. ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 052IWS926). If the second KT state flag is not set (that is, it is not the second KT state), the process directly proceeds to step 052IWS928. If the second KT status flag is set (Y in step 052IWS926),
That is, if the second KT state, the effect control CPU120, the second KT state (small hit R.
USH) small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect setting processing for determining the presence and type of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (step 052IWS92).
7).

FIG. 10-49 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 10-49, in the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect determination table, there is no small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect, small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect A, and small hit R.
A determination value is assigned to each USH continuation suggestion effect B. The small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect A is, for example, an effect executed in a mode of displaying a predetermined effect image in a blue display color on the image display device 5. The small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect B is, for example, an effect executed by a mode in which a predetermined effect image is displayed in a red display color on the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 10-49, in this example, when the setting value is "1", the small hitting RUSH continuation suggesting effect has the highest execution rate, and when the setting value is "2", the small hitting RUSH continuation suggesting effect is shown. The execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is next higher when the execution ratio is next higher and the setting value is "3", and the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is when the setting value is "4". Is the next highest and the setting value is "5", the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is the next highest, and the setting value is "6", the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is the highest. It's getting low.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-49, the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggesting effect A is highest when the setting value is "1", and the small hitting RUSH continuation suggesting effect B is when the setting value is "6".
Has the highest execution rate.

In this example, the jackpot probability is the lowest when the setting value is "1", and the jackpot probability is the highest when the setting value is "6". Since the second KT state may end as a trigger, the setting value “1” is the setting state in which the second KT state is most likely to continue (high continuation expectation level) and the setting value “6”. In some cases, it can be said that the second KT state is the setting state in which it is most difficult to continue (the degree of continuation expectation is low).
Therefore, in this example, when the set value is "1", the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is the highest, and when the setting value is "6", the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is the lowest. Since the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed, the second
It is possible to increase the expectation that the KT state (small hit RUSH) will continue.

As described above, the degree of continuation expectation of the second KT state (small hit RUSH) is the degree of expectation that the control period to the second KT state will be long without a big hit.

Further, in the present example, the execution ratio of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect A is highest when the set value is "1", so that the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect A is particularly executed, It is possible to further increase the sense of expectation that the second KT state (small hit RUSH) will continue.

Next, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be used and the set value suggestion effect or the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect based on the change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command. , Set value suggestion production and small hit RUSH
A process table according to the continuation suggestion effect is selected (step 052IWS928).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in step 052IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 052IWS929). Next, the production control CPU 120 follows the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) to produce devices (image display device 5, various lamps, speaker 8L).
, 8R) is executed (step 052IWS930). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. In addition, the speaker 8L,
A control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the 8R.

When the execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined, the step 052IWS930 and the variable display effect effect process (step S172) are executed according to the process table including the set value suggestion effect selected in step 052IWS928, so that the decoration is performed. The set value suggestion effect is executed during the variable display of the symbol (during the deviation).

When it is determined to execute the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect, step 052IWS
In accordance with the process table including the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect selected in 928, the step 052IWS930 and the variable display effect processing (step S172) are executed to display the decorative pattern in a variable display (during a variation in the second KT state). ) The small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the decorative symbol variation time timer to start the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 052IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect display processing during variable display (step S172) (step 052IWS932).

(Direction processing during variable display)
FIG. 10-50 shows a variable display effect process in the effect control process process (step S17).
It is a flow chart which shows 2). In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 12
For 0, first, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (step 052IWS8101).
), the value of the decorative symbol variation time timer is decremented by 1 (step 052IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 052IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 052IWS8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data and the sound number data which are set next (step 052IWS8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 052IWS8106). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first 1) Confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 052IWS8107). If the 1st symbol fixed designation command is received, C for production control
PU120 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value according to the special figure per wait process (step S173) (step 052IWS8110).

If the first symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the first forced symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether or not the first forced confirmation command reception flag is set). Is confirmed (step 052IWS8108). If the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 replaces the decorative symbol stop symbol determined in step 052IWS923 of the variable display start setting process with a falling symbol (step 052IWS8109). And the CPU 120 for effect control,
The value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 052IWS8110).

If the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set in step 052IWS8106 (that is, if it is the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 has received the second symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first 2) Confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 052IWS8111). If the second symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) (step 052IWS8114).
).

If the second symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the second forced symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether or not the second forced confirmation command reception flag is set). Is confirmed (step 052IWS8112). If the second compulsory symbol fixing designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of replacing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in step 052IWS923 of the variable display start setting process with a falling symbol (step 052IWS8113). And the CPU 120 for effect control,
The value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 052IWS8114).

If the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is not received in step 052IWS8108, or if the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is not received in step 052IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 is a decorative symbol variation time timer. Whether or not has timed out (step 052IWS8115). If the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for standby effect (step 052IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 052IWS8117).

In this example, as already described, when the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit, the variation display of the first special symbol that is a deviant or small hit, the probability big hit is being executed. In, during the small hit game, the update of the first variation time timer is interrupted, and the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. In addition, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit, if the variation display of the second special symbol that is a deviation or a small hit, the probability variation big hit is being executed, during the small hit game. The update of the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. That the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out in step 052IWS8115 without receiving any symbol confirmation designation command,
In this way, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed. In this case, in the present example, the process of steps 052IWS8116 and S8117 is executed to switch to the standby effect, and then the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is restarted, and finally one special The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbols or the second special symbols is completed. The "standby effect" is, for example, an effect in which the left, middle, and right decorative patterns on the image display device 5 are temporarily stopped in a swinging or slightly varying state.

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

(Waiting process for special maps)
FIG. 10-51 and FIG. 10-52 are flowcharts showing the special figure per wait process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure hit waiting process, the CPU 120 for effect control first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set (step 052IWS).
9701). If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, step 052IWS970
Go to 6. In this characteristic part 052IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step 052IWS9705.
Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when executing the big hit mid effect. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the big hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the stage during the big hit has not yet been performed. Without executing, the process moves to step 052IWS9706.

If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set. (Step 052IWS9702). Stop symbol display flag 2
If is set, the flow proceeds to step 052IWS9717. This feature 052I
In W, when the small hitting design is displayed as the stop design of the decorative design, step 052IW
In S9716, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small hit. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been fixedly displayed but the effect during the small hit has not yet been executed, so the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 052IWS9703 is displayed. The process moves to step 052IWS9717 without executing the process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to stop the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol (stopping symbol, big hit symbol). , Small hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed (step 052IWS9703). In addition, when the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command and the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command are received, and the process of replacing with a deviation symbol is executed in steps 052IWS8109 and S8113, in step 052IWS9703, the production control CP
U120 performs control to confirm and display the deviating symbol.

When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 052IWS9703 (Y of step 052IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 052IWS9705).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit start designation command has been received (step 052IWS9706). When the big hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 052).
IWS9707).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the award ball number display is being displayed on the image display device 5 (step 052IWS9708). If the number of prize balls is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the type of big hit that has occurred this time is a 10R certainty variation big hit, 6
It is confirmed whether or not it is the R certainty jackpot or the 6R regular jackpot (step 052IWS9).
709). Whether or not the big hit type is the 10R certainty variation big hit, the 6R certainty variation big hit, or the 6R regular big hit is, for example, the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command to
It can be determined by confirming whether the command is the display result 4 designation command. If it is the 10R probability variation big hit, the 6R probability variation big hit, or the 6R normal jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the number of prize balls on the image display device 5 (step 052IWS97).
10).

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS9708 to S9710, in the present example, the display of the number of prize balls is started when the jackpot game based on the 10R certainty jackpot, the 6R certainty jackpot, or the 6R normal jackpot is started. On the other hand, even if it is a big hit, when the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R normal big hit is started, the display of the number of prize balls is not started.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 052IWS9711). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 052IWS9712), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1) production device (image display device 5 as production parts, various lamps as production parts, and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts)
) Is executed (step 052IWS9713).

After that, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect process during big hit (step S176) (step 052IWS9714).

If the big hit symbol is not fixedly displayed in the process of step 052IWS9703 (N of step 052IWS9704), if the small hit symbol is definitely displayed in the process of step 052IWS9703 (Y of step 052IWS9715), the CPU 120 for effect control stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 052IWS9716).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 052IWS9717). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 052).
IWS9718).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit (step 052IWS9719). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 052IWS9720), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1) production device (image display device 5 as production parts, various lamps as production parts, and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts)
) Is executed (step 052IWS9721).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect process during small hit (step S174) (step 052IWS9722).

When the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are not displayed in the process of step 052IWS9703 (that is, when the deviant symbol is displayed) (N in step 052IWS9704 and N in step 052IWS9715), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 052IWS9723).

(Ending production process)
FIG. 10-53 is a flowchart showing the ending effect process (step S177) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step 052).
IWS951). The production period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all the rounds of the big hit game have been completed in the big hit midway production process (see step S176).
Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step 052IWS952).

When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step 052IWS952), the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 052IW).
S953), a process for controlling the effect device (image display device 5, game effect lamp 9, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) is executed in accordance with the content of the process data n (step 052IWS954).
). For example, an effect of displaying that the jackpot is over or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 052IWS955), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 052IWS956). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 052IWS957).

If the production period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step 052IWS952),
The production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit game to be finished this time is a big hit game based on the 6R certainty variation big hit or the 6R normal big hit (step 052IWS958). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit or the 6R normal big hit is whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 3 designation command or the display result 4 designation command, for example. It can be determined by checking. If it is the 6R probability variation big hit or the 6R normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the display of the number of prize balls displayed on the image display device 5 (step 052IWS959).

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS958 to S959, in this example,
When performing a big hit game based on 6R probability variation big hit or 6R normal big hit, the prize ball number display is displayed during the big hit game, and when the big hit game is finished, the prize ball number display is erased, and the big hit game The number of prize balls is not displayed during the high probability/first KT state or the low probability/first KT state after the end.

Next, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit game to be finished this time is a big hit game based on the 2R certainty variation big hit (step 052IWS960). It can be determined whether or not the 2R probability variation big hit is, for example, by confirming whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 5 designation command. If it is a 2R probability variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the number of prize balls is being displayed on the image display device 5 (step 052IWS961). If the prize ball number display is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 (step 052IWS962).

By executing the processing of steps 052IWS960 to S962, in this example,
When executing the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit, the prize ball number display is not displayed during the big hit game (however, in this example, the prize ball number display is displayed from before the 2R probability variation big hit. If it is, the number of prize balls is continuously displayed, but the display is not updated), and the number of prize balls is displayed during the high probability/second KT state after the jackpot game is over.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 052IWS963).

(Direction example)
Next, a description will be given of a production mode of the production executed in the present characteristic part 052IW. First, the effect mode of the set value suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 10-54 is an explanatory diagram for describing an effect mode of the set value suggestion effect. In this example, the set value suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern that is out of alignment. As shown in FIG. 10-54(A), the image display device 5
At the execution timing of the set value suggestion effect, while the variable display of the left middle right is being executed, the variable display of the decorative pattern is being displayed as shown in FIGS. 10-54 (B1) to (B3). The set value suggestion effect is executed.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-54 (B1) to (B3), the set value suggestion effect is executed in a mode in which the predetermined character images 052IW001, 052IW002, 052IW003 are displayed on the image display device 5. In this case, for example, when the set value suggestion effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-54 (B1), the predetermined character image 052IW001 is displayed on the image display device 5 in a blue display color. Value suggestion production is executed. Further, for example, when the set value suggestion effect C is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-54 (B2), a predetermined character image 052IW00 is displayed in the image display device 5 in a yellow display color.
The set value suggestion effect is executed in the mode in which 2 is displayed. In addition, for example, the set value suggestion effect E
In the case of executing, the set value suggestion effect is executed in a mode in which the predetermined character image 052IW003 is displayed in the red display color on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 10-54 (B3).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 10-54, the case where the setting value suggesting effect A, the setting value suggesting effect C, and the setting value suggesting effect E are executed is shown, but for example, when the setting value suggesting effect B is executed. Indicates a predetermined character image with a green display color, a predetermined character image with an orange display color when the set value suggestion effect D is executed, and a rainbow when the set value suggestion effect F is executed. A predetermined character image is displayed in the color display color.

In the present example, which set value is currently set for the player depending on whether the character image of a different display color is displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern which is out of focus and the set value suggestion effect is executed. Can be expected.

Next, an effect mode of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 10-55 is an explanatory diagram for describing a production mode of a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion production. In this example, 2K
Small hit RUS in the variable display of the decorative pattern which is out of the T state (during small hit RUSH)
The H continuation suggestion effect can be executed.

In the present example, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 10-55(A), for example, a character display 052IW004 such as “small hit RUSH” is displayed on the image display device 5, and the second KT state is displayed. It is displayed so that it is in the middle. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-55(A), when the variable display of the left-middle-right decorative design is being executed on the image display device 5 during the second KT state, the execution timing of the small hit RUSH continuation suggesting effect Then, Fig. 10-5
As shown in 5 (B1) to (B3), the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-55 (B1) and (B2), the small hit RUSH is performed by the mode in which the predetermined effect images 052IW005 and 052IW006 are displayed on the image display device 5.
Continuation suggestion production is executed. In this example, the predetermined effect image 052IW005,052
As IW006, a case where an image of a racing car is displayed is shown. in this case,
For example, in the case of executing the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect A, as shown in FIG. 10-55 (B1), a small effect is displayed by displaying a predetermined effect image 052IW005 on the image display device 5 in a blue display color. The RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed. Also, for example, small hit RU
When executing the SH continuation suggestion effect B, as shown in FIG. 10-55 (B2), the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is achieved by displaying the predetermined effect image 052IW005 in the red display color on the image display device 5. Is executed.

In this example, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed or the effect image of any display color is displayed and the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion is performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern that is out of the second KT state. Depending on whether or not the effect is executed, it is possible to make the player have an expectation that the second KT state (small hit RUSH) will continue.

Next, the display mode of the right-handed notification will be described. FIG. 10-56 is an explanatory diagram for describing the display mode of the right-handed notification. In this example, regardless of whether it is a big jackpot in the variable display of the first special symbol or a big jackpot when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is during the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 10-56(1), the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) (see steps 052IWS2018A and S2018B). Further, based on the reception of the right-handing lighting start designation command, the right-handling notification LED 37 is turned on by the effect control CPU 120 as shown in FIG. 10-56(1) (step 052IWS).
2019A, S2019B, S639). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10-56(1), the right-handed display 05 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 by the effect control CPU 120.
2IW007 is displayed (see step 052IWS624).

Further, in this example, when the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 10-56 (2), the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically The right-handed indicator 26 is turned on by the CPU 103) (step 052IWS2).
024B). In addition, based on the reception of the right-handed lighting start designation command,
As shown in 0-56(2), the right-hand notification LED 3 is produced by the effect control CPU 120.
7 is turned on (see steps 052IWS2025B and S639). However, unlike during the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 10-56(2), the right-handed display 052IW007 is not displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5.

On the other hand, in this example, in the case of a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, FIG.
As shown in 3), during the small hitting game, the right-handed indicator 26 lights up and the right-handed indicator LED
37 is not turned on, and the right-handed display 052IW007 on the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed.
Is not displayed.

Next, description will be made on the effect modes of the over-winning suggestion effect, the small hit winning suggestion effect, and the award ball number display suggesting effect. FIGS. 10-57 and 10-58 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect modes of the over-winning suggestion effect, the small hit winning suggestion effect, and the award ball number display suggesting effect. Note that in FIGS. 10-57 and 10-58, the display screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C),.... Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 10-57 and 10-58, the case where the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the 10R probability variation big hit has been shown is shown.

As shown in FIG. 10-57(A), during the big hit game, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as "Big hit!" and a round number display such as "Round 2". The number of prize balls display 052IW008 is displayed. Also, when a normal winning (non-over-winning) to the special winning opening occurs during the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 10-57(B), the normal display color (white in this example) is displayed. 052IW009 (in this example, “+15
Is displayed) and the normal winning sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see steps 052IWS307 and S308).

Next, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs during the big hit game, and execution of the over-winning suggestion effect is decided based on the occurrence of the over-winning. In this case, FIG.
As shown in C), the prize display 052IW according to the determined over-winning suggestion effect type
010 (in this example, the character display of “+15”) is displayed, and the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed.
From, the winning sound according to the determined type of over-winning suggestion effect is output (step 0
52 IWS305, S306). For example, when the over-winning suggestion effect A is executed, the winning display of the blue display color is displayed on the image display device 5, and the winning sound of the sound A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, it is assumed that the number of prize balls reaches 456 and the execution of the prize ball number display suggestion effect A is decided based on the number of prize balls reaching 456. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-57(D), the character display 052IW01 such as “456 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5.
1 is displayed, and the prize ball number display suggestive effect A is executed (see step 052IWS360).
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In this example, the case where the prize sphere number display suggesting effect A is executed is shown. O
A character display such as "VER" is displayed, and the prize ball number indication suggestion effect B is executed. Further, for example, when the execution of the prize sphere number display suggestion effect C is determined, “666” is displayed on the image display device 5.
A character display such as "OVER" is displayed, and the prize ball number indication suggestion effect C is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-58(E), when the big hit game is finished, the game state is controlled to the high probability/second KT state after the big hit game is finished. When the high probability/second KT state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 10-58(F), a character display such as “Small hits RUSH medium!” is displayed and the number of prize balls display 052IW008 continues. Will be displayed.

Next, in the high-probability/second KT state, a small hit occurs and a game ball is won in the special winning opening. As shown in (F), the winning display 052IW012 (in this example, a normal display color (white in this example))
The character display of "+10" is displayed and the winning sound of the normal sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see steps 052IWS325 and S326).

Next, during the high probability/second KT state, a small hit occurs and a special game ball is awarded to the special prize hole. Based on the fact that the game ball is prized to the special prize hole, the small hit prize is suggested. It has been decided to execute. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-58(G), the prize display 052IW013 (in this example, the character display of “+10”) corresponding to the determined small hit winning suggestion effect type is displayed and the speaker is displayed. From 8L and 8R, the winning sound corresponding to the determined type of the small hit winning suggestion effect is output (see steps 052IWS323 and S324).
For example, when the small hit winning suggestion effect A is executed, the winning display of the sound A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R while the winning display is displayed in the blue display color on the image display device 5.

Next, it is assumed that the number of prize balls has reached 2666 during the high probability/second KT state, and the execution of the prize ball number display suggesting effect F has been determined based on the number of prize balls reaching 2666. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-58(H), “2666 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5.
The character display 052IW014, etc. is displayed, and the award ball number display suggestive effect F is executed (see step 052IWS360).

In addition, in this example, the case where the prize sphere number display suggesting effect F is executed is shown.
A character display such as "OVER" is displayed, and the prize ball number indication suggestion effect D is executed. Further, for example, when the execution of the prize sphere number display suggestive effect E is determined, “25
A character display such as “55 OVER” is displayed, and the prize ball count suggestive effect E is executed.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-57 and 10-58, although illustration is omitted, for example, the execution of the prize ball number emphasizing effect A is determined based on the number of prize balls reaching 1000. In this case, the character display such as “1000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5, and the prize ball number emphasizing effect A is executed. Further, for example, when the execution of the prize sphere emphasis effect B is determined based on the number of prize spheres reaching 2000, the image display device 5 displays “
A character display such as "2000 OVER" is displayed, and the prize ball number emphasis effect B is executed. Further, for example, when the execution of the prize sphere emphasis effect C is determined based on the number of prize spheres reaching 3000, a character display such as “3000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5. , The prize ball number emphasis effect C is executed. Further, for example, when the execution of the prize sphere emphasis effect D is decided based on the number of prize spheres reaching 4000, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as “4000 OVER”. , The prize ball number emphasis effect D is executed. Further, for example, when the execution of the prize ball number enhancing effect E is determined based on the number of prize balls reaching 5000, a character display such as “5000 OVER” is displayed on the image display device 5. , The prize ball number emphasizing effect E is executed.

In this example, the number of prize balls is 456, 555, 666, 2456, 2555,
Or, in accordance with the fact that it has reached 2666 (in other words, the total of the game values given by the big hit game and the high probability/small hit in the second KT state), the number of prize balls display suggestion effect A~ Although the case of executing F is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example,
Depending on the number of small hits that have occurred during the high probability/second KT state and the number of times that the variable display has been executed during the high probability/second KT state, the prize ball number display suggestive effects A to F are executed at different selection ratios. However, various modes are conceivable.

Next, while the variable display of one special symbol is being executed, the control of the variable display when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the other special symbol will be described. FIG. 10-59 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the control of the variable display when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the other special symbol during the execution of the variable display of the one special symbol.

During the variable display of the first special symbol that is a big hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is a sure change big hit (in this example, 10R
In the case of a big hit variation that is a sure change big hit or 6R probability change big hit, see Fig. 10-59 (
As shown in A), the variable display of the first special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, during the small hit game, the update of the first variation time timer is interrupted and the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variation time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120A, (See Y in step 052IWS1128A).

On the other hand, if the variation display of the first special symbol is a big hit variation that is a normal big hit (6R normal big hit in this example), as shown in FIG. 10-59(B), the small hit symbol is a stop display. When it is done, the variable display of the first special symbol is also forcibly stopped and displayed as a falling symbol (step 0).
52IWS1128A N, see step 052IWS1129A).

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol during the variable display of the first special symbol that is out of alignment or the small hit, as shown in FIG. 10-59(C), Even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol is continued. Specifically, during the small hit game, the update of the first variation time timer is interrupted and the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variation time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120A, Step 052 IWS1127A, N).

During the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is a sure change big hit (in this example, 10R
In the case of a big hit variation that is a probability variation big hit, a 6R probability variation big hit, or a 2R probability variation big hit), as shown in FIG. 10-59(D), the variation of the second special symbol even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The display continues. Specifically, during the small hit game, the update of the second variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated again to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1).
120B, see Y in step 052IWS1128B).

On the other hand, if the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit variation that is a normal big hit (2R normal big hit in this example), as shown in FIG. 10-59(E), the small hit symbol is a stop display. When it is done, the variable display of the second special symbol is also forcibly stopped and displayed in the off symbol (step 0).
52IWS1128B N, see step 052IWS1129B).

In addition, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the variable display of the second special symbol that is out of sync or small hit, as shown in FIG. 10-59(F), Even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol is continued. Specifically, during the small hit game, the update of the second variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120B, (See N in step 052IWS1127B).

The control method in the case of a small hit in the variable display of the other special symbol during the execution of the variable display of the one special symbol is not limited to the aspect shown in this example. Hereinafter, a modified example of the control method when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the other special symbol while the variable display of the one special symbol is being executed will be described.

(Modification 1)
FIG. 10-60 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first modification. In FIG. 10-60, steps 052IWS1120A to S are executed.
The processing of 1127A is the same as those shown in FIG. 10-19, but in the first modification, the determination processing of step 052IWS1128A shown in FIG. 10-19 does not exist.

In Modification 1, if the variable display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the CPU
103 shifts to the process of step S1129A as it is, and performs the control of transmitting the first compulsory symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1129A).
.. 10-60, the processing of step 052IWS1130A is performed as shown in FIG.
The processing is the same as that shown in FIG.

FIG. 10-61 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process in the first modification. 10-61, the processes of steps 052IWS1120B to S1127B are similar to those shown in FIG. 10-22, but in the first modification, the determination process of step 052IWS1128B shown in FIG. 10-22 does not exist. ..

In the first modification, if the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU
103 shifts to the process of step S1129B as it is, and performs control to transmit the second compulsory symbol finalization designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1129B).
.. Note that in FIG. 10-61, the process of step 052IWS1130B is performed as shown in FIG.
It is similar to the process shown in 2.

FIG. 10-62 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of variable display when a small hit occurs in variable display of the other special symbol during execution of variable display of one special symbol in Modification 1.

During the variable display of the first special symbol to be a big hit, if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, is the variable display of the first special symbol a sure change big hit variation? Regardless of whether it is a big hit variation that is usually a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-62(A), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the first special symbol is also forced to be a deviating symbol. Stop display (N in step 052IWS1127A, step 052IWS112)
9A).

On the other hand, during the variable display of the first special symbol that is out of sync or a small hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 10-62(B), Even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol is continued. Specifically, during the small hit game, the update of the first variation time timer is interrupted and the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variation time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120A, Step 052 IWS1127A, N).

During the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit, if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol, is the variable display of the second special symbol a big change of a big hit? Regardless of whether it is a big hit variation that is usually a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-62(C), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the second special symbol is also forced to be a deviating symbol. Stop display (N in step 052IWS1127B, step 052IWS112)
9B).

On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the variable display of the second special symbol that is out of alignment or the small hit, as shown in FIG. 10-62(D), Even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol is continued. Specifically, during the small hit game, the update of the second variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120B, (See N in step 052IWS1127B).

(Modification 2)
FIG. 10-63 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the second modification. 10-63, in steps 052IWS1120A-S.
The processing of 1126A is similar to those shown in FIG. 10-19, but the second modification includes the processing of step 052IWS1127C instead of the determination processing of steps 052IWS1127A and S1128A shown in FIG. 10-19. ..

In the modified example 2, if the variable display of the first special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the variation display of the first special symbol that is being executed is not a big hit, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1129A). Note that in FIG. 10-63, the process of step 052IWS1130A is the same as the process shown in FIG. 10-19.

FIG. 10-64 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process in Modification 2. 10-64, the processes of steps 052IWS1120B to S1126B are the same as those shown in FIG. 10-22. Instead, step 052I
It includes the processing of WS1127D.

In Modification 2, if the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is a big hit, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is not a big hit, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1129B). 10-64, the process of step 052IWS1130B is the same as the process shown in FIG. 10-22.

FIG. 10-65 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of variable display when a small hit occurs in variable display of the other special symbol during execution of variable display of one special symbol in Modification 2.

During the variable display of the first special symbol to be a big hit, if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, is the variable display of the first special symbol a sure change big hit variation? Regardless of whether it is a big hit variation that is usually a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-65(A), the variation display of the first special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In particular,
During the small hit game, the update of the first variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variation time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120A, Step 052IWS1
(See Y at 127C).

On the other hand, during the variable display of the first special symbol that is out or small hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 10-65(B), When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol is also forcibly stopped and displayed with the deviating symbol (N in step 052IWS1127C, see step 052IWS1129A).
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During the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit, if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol, is the variable display of the second special symbol a big change of a big hit? Regardless of whether it is a big hit variation that is usually a big hit, as shown in FIG. 10-65(C), the variation display of the second special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In particular,
During the small hit game, the update of the second variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted (step 052IWS1120B, Step 052IWS1
127D, Y).

On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the variable display of the second special symbol that is out of alignment or the small hit, as shown in FIG. 10-65(D), When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol is also forcibly stopped and displayed with the deviating symbol (step 052IWS1127D, N, see step 052IWS1129B).
..

Further, as a control method in the case where a small hit occurs in the variable display of the other special symbol while the variable display of one special symbol is being executed, other than those shown in the modified examples 1 and 2, for example, When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol during the variable display of the first special symbol, which is forced to stop, while the variable display of the first special symbol that is the small hit is displayed. In the variable display of the second special symbol, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation may be continued.

Further, for example, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol during the variable display of the first special symbol which is the 10R certainty variation big hit, the forced stop is stopped while the 2R certainty variation big hit is given. When the small hitting symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol during the variable display of the 1 special symbol, the variation may be continued.

Further, for example, during the normal state (low probability / low base state), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol that is being executed is deviated and changed, Either the small hit variation or the big hit variation may be configured to be forced to stop. With such a configuration, in this example, the transition to the low-probability/low-base state is made when the variable display is completed 50 times in the low-probability/high-base state (see FIG. 10-29), 5
When the variable display of 0 times is completed and the state is changed to the low probability/low base state, the second pending storage is 1 to 4
If a large number of the second holding storages are accumulated in each of them, it is possible to prevent the big hit at an unintended timing by forcibly disengaging and stopping. Further, particularly in the gaming machine configured to be controllable in the KT state as in this example, the normal state (low probability/
By performing a right-handed operation in a low base state), the start winning is made easier at the second starting winning opening, and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable display, and the first winning opening is made winning at the starting winning opening. It is also effective as a preventive measure against such a strategy because it is possible to use a strategy to display variable display of 1 special symbol.

As described above, various modes are conceivable as a control method when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the other special symbol while the variable display of the one special symbol is being executed.

(Modification 3)
Further, in the present characteristic part 052IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the control for forcibly displaying the deviating symbol is stopped by the same control. Although the case (see FIG. 10-59) is shown, different control may be used. Figure 10-
66 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process in the third modification. In the modified example 3, the first special symbol variation process is the same as the process shown in FIG. 10-19. 10-66, the processing of steps 052IWS1120B to S1125B is performed as shown in FIG.
These are the same as those shown in -22, but in the third modification, the determination processing of steps 052IWS1126B to S1128B shown in FIG. 10-22 does not exist. Therefore, modification 3
Then, if the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 0)
52IWS1125B N), the CPU 103 ends the process as it is.

FIG. 10-67 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of variable display when a small hit occurs in variable display of the other special symbol during execution of variable display of one special symbol in Modification 3.

As shown in FIGS. 10-67 (A) and (C), in the modified example 3, the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol during the variation display of the first special symbol which is the deviance, the small hit, and the probability variation big hit. When the symbols are stopped and displayed, similarly to FIGS. 10-59 (A) and (C), the variable display of the first special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbols are stopped and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-67 (D) and (F), the small hit symbol stops in the variable display of the first special symbol during the variation display of the second special symbol that is a deviation, a small hit, and a probability variation big hit. When it is displayed, it is shown in FIGS. 10-59 (D) and (F).
Similarly, the variable display of the second special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-67(B), in Modification 3, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol during the variable display of the first special symbol which is usually the big hit, In the same manner as in FIG. 10-59(B), when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as a falling symbol.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-67(E), in Modification 3, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the variable display of the second special symbol which is usually a big hit. In contrast to FIG. 10-59(E), the variable display of the second special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10-67, in Modification 3, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The control to stop and display is different.

In the modified example 3, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol while the variable display of the first special symbol, which is usually the big hit, is being executed, the normal big hit is stopped. While the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed during execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, the case where the variable display is continued is shown when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, conversely, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol while the variable display of the first special symbol which is usually the big hit is being executed, the variable display is continued, while the normal big hit is When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, it may be configured to be forcedly stopped. Further, for example, (regardless of whether it is a probability big hit or a normal big hit) When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol while the variable display of the first special symbol which is a big hit is being executed, it is forcibly removed. While stopping, (regardless of whether it is a probability big hit or normal big hit) If the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol while the variable display of the second special symbol which is a big hit is being executed, it fluctuates The display may be continued. In such a manner, the control for forced disengagement stop may be different between when performing the variable display of the first special symbol and when performing the variable display of the second special symbol.

(Modification 4)
FIG. 10-68 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in Modification 4. In Figure 10-68, steps 052IWS1120A-S.
The processing of 1128A is similar to those shown in FIGS.

In Modification 4, in step 052IWS1128A, neither the 10R certainty variation big hit nor the 6R certainty variation big hit (that is, the 6R normal big hit) becomes the variation display of the first special symbol, and the CPU 103 sets the certainty variation flag. It is confirmed whether or not it is set (step 052IWS1131A). If the probability variation flag is not set (that is, if it is not the probability variation state), the process is ended as it is. If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if the probability variation state), the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first compulsory symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1129A). Note that the processing of step 052IWS1130A is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

In Modification 4, by executing the determination process of step 052IWS1131A, during the variable display of the first special symbol which is usually a big hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol, The variation display of the first special symbol is not forcibly stopped and displayed as a deviating symbol, but the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as a deviating symbol when the probability change state is in progress. On the other hand, even during the variation display of the first special symbol which is usually a big hit, the variation display of the second special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed unless it is in the probability changing state.

FIG. 10-69 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process in Modification 4. 10-69, the processes of steps 052IWS1120B to S1128B are the same as those shown in FIG. 10-22.

In Modification 4, in step 052IWS1128B, neither the 10R probability variation big hit, the 6R probability variation big hit, nor the 2R probability variation big hit (that is, the 2R normal variation big hit) is first.
When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step 052IWS1131B). If the probability variation flag is not set (that is, if it is not the probability variation state), the process is ended as it is. If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if the probability variation state), the CPU 103 causes the effect control C.
Control to send the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to the PU 120 (step 052IW
S1129B). Note that the process of step 052IWS1130B is the same as the process shown in FIG.

In the modified example 4, when the determination process of step 052IWS1131B is executed, during the variable display of the second special symbol that is usually a big hit, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol, The variable display of the second special symbol is not forcibly stopped and displayed in the deviating symbol, but the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed in the deviating symbol when the probability change state is in progress. On the other hand, even during the variation display of the second special symbol that is usually a big hit, the variation display of the first special symbol is continued even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed unless the probability variation state.

In Modification 4, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (whether or not the probability variation state is set).
Although the case where the control to forcibly stop and display with the design is performed is shown by the above, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to perform a control to forcibly stop and display a symbol depending on whether or not the special drawing time saving flag is set. Also, for example, high probability/
Only in the low base state (the high probability flag is on, the high base flag is off), the control for forcibly stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed. In some form like that,
It may be configured so as to perform a control to forcibly display the stopped symbols with a stop according to the current game state.

In addition, as described above, when configured to perform control to forcibly stop and display with a symbol only in the high probability/low base state, it is possible to prevent a big jackpot from being normally displayed by the variable display of one identification information, It is possible to prevent the second KT state (small hit RUSH) from being interrupted.

As described above, according to the present characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values “1” to “6”) having different advantages for the player. is there. In addition, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is a state different from the advantageous state. It is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which a value is easily added. Then, in response to the game medium (for example, a game ball) passing through a specific area (for example, a special winning opening), a setting suggestive effect (for example, a small hit winning suggestion effect) can be executed.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion production.

Specifically, in this example, the suggestion at the time of winning the small hit can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the special winning opening during the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH). However, during the small hit RUSH, the frequency of winning the special winning opening is particularly high, so the setting suggestive effect (in this example, the suggestive effect at the time of winning the small hit prize) can be paid attention to, and the interest of the setting suggestive effect is improved. be able to.

In this example, the case where the setting suggestion effect (in this example, the small hit winning suggestion effect) is executed based on the fact that the game ball is won in the special winning opening as the specific area is shown. I can't stop. For example, as a specific area, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect based on a start winning hole (the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B), the general winning hole 10, and the winning of the game ball to the big winning hole. Good. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable based on the entry of the game ball into the outlet as the specific area. In addition, for example, the passage gate 4 is used as the specific area.
The setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gates such as 1.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values “1” to “6”) having different advantages for the player. In addition, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is a state different from the advantageous state. It is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which a value is easily added. Further, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect (for example, a prize ball number indication suggestion effect), and the easiness of execution of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the length of the period in which the special state is controlled (for example, FIG. 10-43). As shown in, when the number of prize balls reaches 456, it is possible to execute the award ball number indicating suggestion effect A with a probability of 3%, and when the number of prize balls reaches 555, there is a probability of 2%. The number display suggestion effect B can be executed, the prize ball number indication suggestion effect C can be executed with a probability of 1% when the number of prize balls reaches 666, and 5 when the number of prize balls reaches 2456. Probability of displaying the number of prize balls with a probability of% D
When the number of award balls reaches 2555, there is a 3% chance of performing the award ball indication suggestion effect E, and when the number of award balls reaches 2666, there is a 2% probability of winning the prize. It is possible to execute the ball number display suggestive effect F). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion production.

In this example, the number of prize balls is 456 as the “length of the period controlled in the special state”,
The case where the prize ball number display suggesting effect is executed at the timing when the number of 555, 666, 2456, 2555, and 2666 is reached (in other words, until a certain game value is given) is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, "the length of the period controlled to the special state" is the length of the period controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot gaming state),
It may be the length of the period controlled to a special state (in this example, the small hitting game state), or the length of the total period of these.

In addition, when the length of the period controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state) is used as the "length of the period controlled to the special state", the length of the period from the fanfare of the big hit game to the ending is used. Alternatively, the length of the period of only the round game during the big hit game may be used. In this case, for example, the big hit with a longer period from the fanfare of the big hit game to the ending may be configured to execute the prize ball number display suggesting effect at a higher rate.
Further, for example, in the case of a big hit with a small number of rounds during the big hit game, it may be configured to execute the prize ball number suggesting effect at a higher rate than a big hit with a large number of rounds.

In addition, for example, the number of small hits that occur during the high probability/second KT state or the number of times that the variable display is executed during the high probability/second KT state is defined as the “length of the period controlled in the special state”. Accordingly, the award ball number display suggesting effect may be configured to be executed. In this case, for example, the prize ball number display suggesting effect may be executed at a higher rate as the number of small hits is higher, or the prize ball number indicating suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate as the number of times of execution of the variable display is increased. .. Further, for example, the award ball number display suggestion effect may be executed at a high rate at the timing when the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH) ends, and various types of “length of period controlled to special state” may be performed. Various modes are possible.

Generally, in game machines, when the number of prize balls reaches a certain number, “XXXXX Over”
When displaying such as, "1000 OVER" and "
It is displayed in a unit with a certain limit, such as in units of 1000 prize balls such as "2000 OVER". On the other hand, the award ball number indication suggestive effect shown in this example is a timing different from the normal timing at which the number of award balls reaches 456, 555, 666, 2456, 2555, 2666. Since it is executed in, it is possible to expect a high setting while giving a sense of incongruity to the occurrence timing of the award ball number display suggestive effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, when the specific display result (eg, big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state). In addition, when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hit game state). Further, the display result of the variable display is determined by using the determination value for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, the determination value for the big hit determination, the determination value for the small hit determination). In addition, the determination value includes a specific determination value (for example, a determination value for jackpot determination) for deciding to display the specific display result as the display result of the variable display, and a special display result as the display result of the variable display. And a special determination value (for example, a determination value for a small hit determination) for determining to derive and display. In addition, a plurality of setting values with different numbers of specific determination values (for example, setting values “1” to “6
)). The number of special determination values is common regardless of the set value (see FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, setting suggestive effect can be executed in response to the control to the special state (for example, a small hit occurs during the high probability/second KT state, and a game ball is won in the special winning opening. Based on the above, it is possible to carry out the suggestion effect when winning the small hit and the suggestion effect for displaying the number of prize balls). Therefore, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved in association with the control to the special state.

In this example, the case where the setting suggestion effect (in this example, the suggestion effect at the time of winning the small hit, the indication suggestion of the number of prize balls) is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the special winning opening, is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, while the small hit is changing, or when the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to the open state, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at the start of the small hit game. Further, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed by changing the small hit notification mode when a small hit occurs. In this way, any form may be used as long as the setting suggestion effect is executed in response to the control for the small hit.

In addition, according to this characteristic section 052IW, when it is controlled in the advantageous state and in the special state, the variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17) is played. It is possible to control the medium (for example, a game ball) into an easy-to-enter state (for example, open state) where it is easy to enter and an inaccessible state (for example, closed state) where entry is difficult or impossible. Further, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in response to the variable means being controlled to be in the easy entry state (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the special variable winning ball device 17 are in the open state, and are large. Based on the occurrence of winning game balls to the winning opening and special winning opening, it is possible to execute suggestion production at the time of winning the small hit and indication suggestion of the number of prize balls). Therefore, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved in association with the control of the variable means.

In this example, in the case of executing a setting suggestion effect (in this example, a suggestion effect at the time of winning a small hit, an indication suggestion of the number of prize balls) based on the fact that a game ball has won in a special winning opening or a special winning opening. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when executing the opening effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 or the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, the setting suggestion effect is executed by changing the effect mode of the opening effect. It may be configured as follows. As described above, it may be any form as long as the setting suggestion effect is executed in response to the variable means being controlled to the easy entry state.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, when the control of the game state is switched (for example, at the start or end of the big hit game, from the low probability/first KT state to the normal state (low probability/low base state).
Setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, step 052IWS6).
At 24, the display mode (for example, display color) of right-handed display is changed). Therefore, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved in association with the switching of the control of the game state.

In this example, as "when the control of the game state is switched", when the big hit game starts or ends, when the low probability/first KT state shifts to the normal state (low probability/low base state), the setting is made. Although the case where the suggestive effect is configured to be executable is shown, the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, during the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH) during the big hit game transition, or from the big hit game to the high base state (high probability/first KT state or low probability/first KT state) The setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executable during the effect period. Further, for example, a gaming machine configured to perform a variable display a predetermined number of times during a high base state or to shift to a high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH) based on occurrence of a predetermined number of small hits. In, in the production period when transitioning from the high base state to the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH), the setting suggestive production may be configured to be executable, and various settings may be made as "when the control of the game state is switched". Various modes are possible.

Further, in this example, the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed by changing the display form of the right-handed display or the left-handed display is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed by changing the effect mode of the fanfare effect at the start of the big hit or the ending effect at the end of the big hit, and various modes are possible.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, according to the number of times of control to the special state during the special state, the total game value given by the special state during the special state, or the number of executions of variable display during the special state, The setting suggestion effect can be executed with different selection ratios (for example, the number of prize balls is 456, 555, 666, 2456, 2555, or 2666).
In response to reaching the number of pieces, the prize ball number display suggestive effects A to F are executed at different selection rates. Alternatively, for example, depending on the number of small hits that occur during the high probability/second KT state or the number of times that variable display is executed during the high probability/second KT state, the prize ball number display suggesting effect A with different selection ratios ~
It may be configured to execute F. ). Therefore, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved in association with the number of times of control to the special state, the total game value, or the number of times of variable display execution.

In addition, according to the characteristic part 052IW, as a special state, an advantageous special state (for example, the second K
T state) and a disadvantageous special state that is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the advantageous special state (for example, the first KT state). Further, the setting suggestion effect can be executed with different selection ratios when the game medium passes through the specific area during the advantageous special state and when the game medium passes through the specific area during the disadvantageous special state (for example, Only when the game ball is won in the special winning opening during the second KT state as a small hit, the small hit winning suggestion effect and the prize ball number indication suggesting effect can be executed). Therefore, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved in association with the type of special state.

In addition, in this example, only when the game ball is won in the special winning opening during the second KT state, the case where the small hit winning suggestion effect and the prize ball number display suggesting effect are configured to be executable is shown. It is not limited to various forms. For example, even when a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the first KT state, it is configured to be able to execute the small hit winning suggestion effect and the prize ball number indication suggesting effect, and the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening during the second KT state. Depending on whether it is a prize or a game ball is won in the special winning opening during the first KT state, it is possible to execute the small hit winning suggestion effect and the prize ball number indication suggesting effect at different ratios. You may comprise. Further, for example, even when an irregular game ball is won in the special winning opening during the non-KT state, the small hit winning suggestion effect and the prize ball number display suggesting effect may be executed. ..

When configured as described above, when a special winning opening or irregular winning occurs in the first KT state (high base state), or when a special winning opening occurs in the second KT state Compared with the above, it may be configured to execute the small hitting prize suggestion effect and the prize ball number indication suggestion effect at a high rate, or the small hit prize suggestion effect and the prize ball number indication suggestion effect at a lower rate. It may be configured to execute.

In addition, in this characteristic part 052IW, the value of the prize ball number counter and the prize ball number display are displayed during the big hit game based on the 10R sure-change big hit, the 6R sure-change big hit, and the 6R normal big hit, and during the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH). Is updated and the value of the prize ball number counter is not updated during the big hit game based on the 2R probability change hit and the 2R normal big hit and during the high base state (high probability/first KT state, low probability/first KT state) (however, In addition to not resetting the prize ball counter), in principle, the prize ball number display is hidden, and the variable display is terminated 50 times in the low probability/first KT state and the normal state (low probability/low base state) is reached. The case where the value of the prize ball number counter is controlled to be reset when the shift is made has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. The value of the award ball number counter may be updated even during the big hit game based on the 2R probability varying big hit or the 2R normal big hit.

In addition, in the present example, by being configured as described above, for example, high probability/second K
After finishing the T state (small hit RUSH) and transitioning to the high base state (high probability/first KT state, low probability/first KT state), 10R certainty variation jackpot or 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs during the high base state. When the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH) is entered again, the value of the prize sphere counter is updated and the prize sphere count display is displayed while keeping the number of prize spheres in the previous small hit RUSH. can do.

Further, not only in the manner of displaying the number of prize balls as shown in this example, for example, when the probability of 10R probability variation is a big hit and the high probability/second KT state (small hit RUSH) is entered, the high probability/second KT state is displayed. The (small hit RUSH) and the immediately preceding big hit game may be set as one section, and the number of prize balls in the section may be totaled and the total value may be displayed. Further, for example, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value may be executed by changing the display mode (display color in this example) of the totalized value.

In addition, in the characteristic part 052IW, the current setting value is set to “1” as “setting suggestion effect”.
The case has been described in which the small hitting prize suggestion effect and the prize ball number indication suggestion effect are executed in a mode that suggests any one of "" to "6", but the mode is not limited to such a mode. For example, instead of suggesting the current set value, even if configured to execute the setting suggestion effect in a mode that suggests whether or not the setting change that changes the set value when the power is turned on to the gaming machine is suggested. Good. In this way, the “setting suggestion effect” may be something that makes a suggestion about the setting in some form.

Further, according to the present characteristic part 052IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed in parallel. , It is possible to control to an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (eg, big hit pattern) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, and is special as the display result of the variable display. It is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state when the display result (for example, a small hitting symbol) is derived and displayed. Further, the specific display result includes a first specific display result (for example, a probability variation big hit symbol) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal big hit symbol), and the one in which the first specific display result is derived and displayed is It is more advantageous for the player than the second specific display result is displayed by derivation (for example, it is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the big hit game). Further, while the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information, which is the variable display corresponding to the first specific display result, is being performed, the special display result is displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. Based on the derived display, the display result of the variable display of the one identification information is not derived and displayed (for example, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or 2 The variable display of special symbols is continuously executed)
.. Further, while the variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result is being executed, the special display result is displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. Based on the derived display, the one variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed with a predetermined display result (for example, a deviating symbol) (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is deviating and is a symbol. It will be forced to stop). Therefore, control that considers the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display can be realized.

Specifically, if the normal big hit (non-probable strange big hit) is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the remaining suspension of one of the identification information, even though the state shifts to the second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the positive hit state, The second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the probability variation state will end immediately, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced. On the other hand, if the variation display corresponding to the remaining suspension of the identification information on one side is forcibly and uniformly discontinued and the symbols are stopped and displayed (forcibly disengaged), even if the variation display is a certainty big hit, it is disengaged. As a result, the game value given to the player in the advantageous state (big hit game state) is reduced, which is not preferable. Therefore, in the characteristic part 052IW, while the fluctuation display that is a normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit) is forcibly deviated, the fluctuation display (the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted) is performed for the fluctuation display that is a probability big hit. , While suppressing the decrease in the game value given to the player, the interest in the game can be improved.

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

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which a game value (for example, a prize ball) due to the special state is easily given. Therefore, by providing a situation in which a game value due to a special state is likely to be provided, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, the non-specific state (
For example, it is possible to control to a specific state (for example, a high-probability state (probability change state)) that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a low-probability state). Further, the first specific display result is derived and displayed, and is controlled to a specific state (for example, the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is controlled), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on that, it controls to a non-specific state (for example, it does not control to a probability change state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit). Therefore, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of whether the control is performed in the specific state.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, the non-specific state (
For example, it is possible to control to a specific state (for example, a high-probability state (probability change state)) that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a low-probability state). In addition, when controlled in an advantageous state,
For example, it is possible to control to a specific state based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through the V area 052IW104). Then, when the first specific display result is derived and displayed, the game medium passes through the specific region at a high rate when controlled in the advantageous state, as compared with the case where the second specific display result is derived and displayed. (See FIGS. 10-11). Therefore, it is possible to realize control in consideration of whether or not the game medium easily passes through the specific area.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, the special display result can be derived and displayed regardless of whether the first identification information is variably displayed or the second identification information is variably displayed ( 10-3 and 10-4). Further, based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second identification information while the variable display of the first identification information is being performed corresponding to the second specific display result, the first identification information is derived. Variable display of information is derived and displayed by a predetermined display result (see FIG. 10-67(B)). Further, when the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information while the variable display of the second identification information is being performed corresponding to the second specific display result, the second identification information is displayed. The variable display of No. is not controlled to be derived and displayed as a predetermined display result (see FIG. 10-67(E)). Therefore, in addition to the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, the non-specific state (
For example, it is possible to control to a specific state (for example, a high-probability state (probability change state)) that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a low-probability state). Further, the variable display execution means is a variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and is a variable display corresponding to the second specific display result when being controlled to the specific state. During execution of, the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information, and the variable display of the one identification information is derived and displayed with the predetermined display result (FIGS. 10-68 and 10-). 69). Further, when the variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information, which is the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result, is being executed when the variable display is controlled to the non-specific state, When the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information, control for deriving and displaying the variable display of the one identification information with the predetermined display result is not performed (see FIGS. 10-68 and 10-69). ). Therefore, in addition to the advantage degree of the display result of the variable display, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of whether or not the display state is controlled to the specific state.

Further, according to the present characteristic portion 052IW, the first identification information (eg, the first special symbol) based on the game medium (eg, the game ball) entering the first starting area (eg, the first starting winning opening). ) Variable display is possible, and based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second starting area (for example, the second starting winning opening), the variable display for the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) is executed. It is possible. Also, variable means (for example, special variable winning) that can be changed between a first state (for example, open state) in which the game medium can enter and a second state (for example, closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or inaccessible A ball device 17). Further, after the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information is executed, an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state)
It is possible to control to one of a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) having a lower degree of advantage than the advantageous state, and when the special state is controlled, the variable means is controlled to the first state. Also,
The first starting area is provided so that a game medium that moves on a predetermined path (for example, an area on the left side of the game area) of the moving path on which the game medium can move can enter, and the variable means is a specific path of the moving path. A game medium that moves in the right area of the game area, for example, is provided so that it can enter. In addition, a specific notification (for example, FIG. 10-56 (1
), (2) right hit notification) can be executed, and when the special state is controlled after the variable display of the first identification information is executed, the specific notification is not executed (for example, FIG. Three
)reference). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately notify about the promotion of the launch of the game medium.

Specifically, as shown in the characteristic part 052IW, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, and the small hit type of the first special symbol side It is configured so that the winning ratio (advantage) to the special winning opening is lower than that of the small hit type on the second special symbol side, and when the small hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol, the second special When the variable display of the symbols is configured to be forcedly stopped and stopped, if the right hitting notification is executed for the small hit on the side of the first special symbol having a low winning rate (advantage), it is substantially It is not preferable because the player wastes the game ball in spite of almost no expectation of winning at the special winning opening, and rather gives a disadvantageous launch promotion notification. Therefore, in this example, while the right hitting notification is executed for the small hit on the second special symbol side, the right hitting notification is not executed for the small hit on the first special symbol side. Thus, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages due to the player's wasteful hitting, and it is possible to realize appropriate notification.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, the first hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer) capable of storing the information related to the variable display of the first identification information as the hold storage, and the variable display of the second identification information. And a second reserved storage means (for example, a second reserved storage buffer) capable of storing information regarding the reserved storage. The display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second
It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, big hit game state) when a specific display result (for example, big hit pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display for identification information, and a variable display for the first identification information is displayed. As a result or as a display result of the variable display of the second identification information, a special display result (
For example, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) when the small hitting pattern) is derived and displayed. Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of the variable display result of the second identification information becoming the special display result is increased. Further, based on the fact that when the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed in parallel, the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of one variable display, As a display result of the other variable display, a predetermined display result (for example, a deviating pattern) different from the specific display result and the special display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, the variable display can be forcibly ended and the pending storage can be smoothly consumed.

In addition, according to the characteristic part 052IW, a predetermined value can be added when controlled in a special state (for example, 10 prize balls are paid out based on winning of a game ball into a special winning opening), It is possible to give a value higher than a predetermined value when controlled in an advantageous state (for example, pay out 15 prize balls based on the winning of a game ball to the special winning opening). Further, as the specific notification, a first specific notification (for example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 and the right-handed notification LED 37 shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 10-56) and visual confirmation than the first specific notification It is possible to execute the second specific notification (for example, the display of the right-handed display 052IW007 shown in FIG. 10-56(1)) having a high possibility. When the control is performed in the advantageous state, the first specific notification and the second specific notification are executed (
10-56(1)), when the variable display of the second identification information is executed and then the special state is controlled, the first specific notification is executed and the second specific notification is not executed (FIG. 10-56). (2)
reference). Therefore, it is possible to realize the notification corresponding to the value that can be given.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of special states (for example, small hits A to C). Further, when the variable state of the first identification information is executed and then the special state is controlled, it is more advantageous than when it is changed to the special state after the variable display of the second identification information is executed. It controls to a special type of low degree (for example, small hit A). When the special state is controlled after the variable display of the second identification information is performed, the specific notification is performed (see (2) and (3) in Fig. 10-56). Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate notification in consideration of the advantage of the player.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to execute a variable display effect (for example, a variable display of the decorative pattern) corresponding to at least the variable display of the first identification information. Further, it is possible to execute a variable display effect in a common mode when the special state is controlled and when the special state is not controlled (
For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs, the non-reach miss symbol is forcibly displayed as a stop). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player's recognizability of being controlled to the special state after the variable display of the first identification information is executed. In addition, the reserved storage stored in the second reserved storage means can be smoothly consumed.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, the delay means for delaying the movement of the game medium on the upstream side of the variable means in the specific path (for example, the restriction piece provided in the variable winning ball device 6B).
Equipped with. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the target from being aimed at the timing at which the control to the special state is performed after the variable display of the second identification information is normally performed. Therefore, it is possible to strengthen countermeasures against the game machine.

The delay means is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, on the upstream side of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 provided on the right side of the game area, as a delay means, a passage member for moving the game ball to meander left and right is provided. You may.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) and an effect based on the information from the game control means. Production control means for controlling (for example, production control CPU 120)
) And. In addition, the game control means controls the execution of the notification by the notification means (for example, the right-handed indicator 26) that performs a predetermined notification. Further, the effect control means performs a specific notification (for example, turning on the right-handed notification LED 37) in response to the notification by the notification means. Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate notification while reducing the processing load of the effect control means.

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

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

Further, in this example, only during the big hit game, in addition to turning on the right hit indicator 26 and the right hit notification LED 37, the right hit notification is executed by displaying the right hit display 052IW007 on the display screen of the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in the second KT state (during small hit RUSH), in order to execute the first variable display after the end of the big hit game, in addition to turning on the right hit indicator 26 and the right hit notification LED 37. The right-handed notification may be executed by displaying the right-handed display 052IW007 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or, in this case, for example, in the ending period at the end of the big hit game, the right-handed indicator 26 and the right-handed notification LE
In addition to the lighting of D37, a right-handed display 052IW0 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5.
It may be configured to execute the right-handed notification by displaying 07.

Further, in this example, the right-handed display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, in addition to the right-handed display 052IW007 having a relatively large size as shown in FIG. 10-56(1), a symbol display (for example, right-facing triangle display) indicating right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, the right-handed notification may be executed.

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

Further, in this example, when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol, the right hit notification is given during the small hit game (see FIG. 10-56 (2)), and the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. In the case where a small hit occurs in the case, the right hit notification is not performed during the small hit game (see FIG. 10-56 (3)), but when the small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol Alternatively, the right-handed notification may not be performed in some cases. For example, when a small hit occurs when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in a situation where the left hit operation is performed in the normal state, the right hit notification is not performed during the small hit game. You may.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit game state). Is. Also, when a special display result (for example, a small hit pattern) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result, a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state) can be controlled. Is. Further, by using the judgment value for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, the judgment value for the big hit judgment, the judgment value for the small hit judgment),
Determine the display result of variable display. Further, it is possible to control to a non-specific state (for example, a non-probable variation state) and a specific state (for example, a probable variation state) that is easier to control to an advantageous state than the non-specific state.
In addition, the determination value includes a specific determination value (for example, a determination value for jackpot determination) for deciding to display the specific display result as the display result of the variable display, and a special display result as the display result of the variable display. And a special determination value (for example, a determination value for a small hit determination) for determining to derive and display. In addition, a plurality of setting values with different numbers of specific determination values (for example, setting value “1
It is possible to set it to any of the set values of "" to "6"). Further, the number of special determination values is common regardless of the set value, and is common when controlled to the non-specific state and controlled to the specific state (FIGS. 10-3 and 10). -4). Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

Specifically, if the lottery probability other than the jackpot winning probability and the type distribution change depending on the set value, the difference in the advantage degree (difference in payout performance) becomes too remarkable depending on the set value, and the gambling probability may become excessively high. There is. Therefore, in the characteristic part 052IW, the number of special determination values is set to be common regardless of the set value (the small hit winning probability is set to be common), so that the difference in the advantage degree is prevented from becoming excessively large depending on the set value. However, it prevents gambling from becoming too high.

Further, according to the present characteristic part 052IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol). And can be executed in parallel). Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of the variable display of the second identification information becomes a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol). Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled in the special state, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

In addition, according to the feature section 052IW, as the special state, the first special state (for example, the first K
It is possible to control between the T state) and the second special state (for example, the second KT state) which is more advantageous than the first special state. Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the second special state, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to execute a special suggestion effect corresponding to the degree of advantage of the special state (for example, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect shown in FIG. 10-55). Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved by suggesting the advantage of the special state.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, a predetermined display result (for example, deviating pattern) different from the specific display result (for example, big hit symbol) and the special display result (for example, small hit symbol) is derived as the display result of the variable display. When the displayed variable display is executed, it is possible to execute the set value suggesting effect that suggests the set value (for example, the set value suggesting effect shown in FIG. 10-54). Therefore, by performing the set value suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In this example, the case where the small hit RUSH continuation suggesting effect and the set value suggesting effect are executed in the variable display that is out of sync is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect and the set value suggestion effect may be configured to be executed during the big hit game or the small hit game, and various modes are possible.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of special states (for example, small hits A to C). Further, the type of special state is determined by using a special type determination value (for example, a small hit type determination value) for determining the type of special state. The number of special type determination values is common regardless of the set value (see Fig. 10-6). Therefore, more appropriate game play can be realized.

Specifically, in the feature part 052IW, the number of special type determination values is common regardless of the set value (the small hit type is distributed in common), so that the difference in the advantage degree becomes excessive depending on the set value. It prevents it from becoming too big, and prevents gambling from becoming too high.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the case where the small hit type allocation is the same regardless of which of the set values is “1” to “6” is shown. It is not limited to various forms. For example, the determination ratio of the small hit type may be changed depending on which of the set values "1" to "6", and the advantage may be varied depending on the set value.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, 6R regular big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit, 2R regular big hit). Further, the type of the advantageous state is determined by using the advantageous type determination value (for example, the jackpot type determination value) for determining the type of the advantageous state. The number of advantageous type determination values is common regardless of the set value (see Fig. 10-5). Therefore, more appropriate game play can be realized.

Specifically, in the characteristic part 052IW, the number of advantageous type determination values is common regardless of the set value (the big hit type is commonly assigned), so that the difference in the advantageous degree is excessively large depending on the set value. It also prevents the gambling property from becoming excessively high.

It should be noted that in this example, as shown in FIG. 10-5, the case where the jackpot type allocation is the same regardless of which of the setting values “1” to “6” is shown. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the determination ratio of the big hit type may be changed according to which of the set values "1" to "6", and the advantage may be varied depending on the set value.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, the variable display mode is determined using the variable display mode determination value (for example, the variation pattern determination value) for determining the variable display mode. Further, the number of variable display mode determination values is common regardless of the set value (see FIG. 10-10). Therefore, more appropriate game play can be realized.

Specifically, in the characteristic part 052IW, the number of variable display mode determination values is set to be common regardless of the set value (the distribution of the variation patterns is set to be common), so that the difference in the degree of advantage becomes excessive depending on the set value. It prevents it from becoming too big, and prevents gambling from becoming too high.

In particular, if the selection ratio of the variation pattern varies depending on the set value, the period from one small hit control to the next small hit control will change, and even if the small hit winning probability is common, it is advantageous for elements other than the big hit lottery This is not preferable because the degree (difference in payout performance) is greatly different, but in the present characteristic part 052IW, the variation pattern selection ratio is the same regardless of the set value.
We try to prevent such problems.

In the present example, as shown in FIG. 10-10, the case where the allocation of the variation patterns is the same regardless of which of the set values is “1” to “6” is shown. It is not limited to the mode. For example, by varying the determination rate of the variation pattern depending on whether the setting value is “1” to “6” and providing a difference in the variation time, the variation efficiency is changed depending on the setting value. It may be configured such that the degree of advantage varies depending on the value.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit game state). Is. Also, when a special display result (for example, a small hit pattern) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result, a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state) can be controlled. Is. Further, by using the judgment value for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, the judgment value for the big hit judgment, the judgment value for the small hit judgment),
Determine the display result of variable display. In addition, the determination value is a specific determination value for deciding to display the specific display result as the display result of the variable display (for example, a determination value for the jackpot determination).
And a special judgment value (for example, a judgment value for small hit judgment) for deciding to display the special display result as the display result of the variable display, and a specific display result and a special display result as the display result of the variable display. And a predetermined determination value (for example, a determination value for deviation determination) for determining a predetermined display result different from. In addition, multiple set values (
For example, it can be set to any one of the set values “1” to “6”). The number of special determination values is common regardless of the set value (see FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). Further, the predetermined determination value is included in the determination values corresponding to all the set values, and the number of the predetermined determination values differs depending on the set value (see FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). Therefore, it is possible to increase the difficulty of guessing the set value and improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the characteristic part 052IW, it is possible to control to the non-specific state (for example, the non-probable variation state) and the specific state (for example, the probable variation state) that is easier to control to the advantageous state than the non-specific state.
Further, the predetermined judgment value is included in the judgment values corresponding to the specific states of all the set values (Fig. 10-3).
And FIG. 10-4). Therefore, it is possible to increase the difficulty of estimating the set value during the specific state.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). Variable display can be executed in parallel). Further, the number of special determination values corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is larger than the number of special determination values corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information, and the variable display of the second identification information in the specific state is performed. The corresponding judgment value includes a predetermined judgment value (see FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). Therefore, it is possible to increase the difficulty of estimating the set value using the display result of the variable display of the second identification information in the specific state.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the KT state) in which the frequency of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the special display result. In addition, when the variable display is performed in which the predetermined display result (for example, the deviating pattern) is controlled and displayed in the special state, the set value suggesting effect that suggests the set value (for example, the setting illustrated in FIG. 10-54 is set. Value suggestion production) can be executed. Therefore, by performing the set value suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 052IW, it is possible to perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). Further, when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit game state). In addition, when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result, a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state)
Controllable. Further, the display result of the variable display is determined by using the determination value for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, the determination value for the big hit determination, the determination value for the small hit determination). In addition, the determination value includes a specific determination value (for example, a determination value for jackpot determination) for deciding to display the specific display result as the display result of the variable display, and a special display result as the display result of the variable display. And a special determination value (for example, a determination value for a small hit determination) for determining to derive and display. In addition, a plurality of setting values having different numbers of specific determination values (for example, setting value “1”)
Up to "6"). Further, the number of special determination values among the determination values corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is common regardless of the set value (see FIG. 10-4), and the determination corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information is performed. The number of special determination values differs between the value and the determination value corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information (see FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game while realizing appropriate game playability.

In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display in the control of deriving the variable display of the identification information with the predetermined display result (forced disengagement stop). Could not be realized. Therefore, this feature part 052
The IW also has a characteristic configuration of the gaming machine shown in (Means A1) to (Means A6) below for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of realizing control in consideration of the degree of advantage of the variable display result. It is disclosed.

(Means A1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a variable display of first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and second identification information (eg, second special information). Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of (pattern) in parallel (for example, the portion for executing steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)), and display of variable display As a result, when a specific display result (eg, big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state control means (eg, game control microcomputer 100() capable of controlling to an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state) advantageous to the player Specifically, the CPU
103) in step 103)), and a special state different from the advantageous state when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display (for example, a small hit game). Special state control means capable of controlling the state) (for example, step S126 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103))
To a part for executing S128), the variable display execution means specially performs variable display of the other identification information during execution of variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information. Based on the derived display of the display result, the first control that does not derive and display the display result of the variable display of the one identification information (for example, the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted, The variable display of the 1 special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed), and the second control (for example, the detachment) for deriving and displaying the variable display of the identification information on the one side with a predetermined display result (for example, the detachment symbol) It is possible to display and stop the symbol (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed in the symbol), and in one variable display of the identification information. Which of the first control and the second control is executed differs depending on the display result derived and displayed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is the determination result of steps 052IWS1128A and S1128B). The steps 052IWS1129A, S1130A, S1129B, and S1130B are executed by, for example, in the modified example 1, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines the steps 052IWS1127A, S1130A and S1129B according to the determination results of the steps 052IWS1127A and S1127B. , S1130B. For example, in the modified example 2, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) executes steps 052IWS1129A, S1130A, S1129B, and S1130B according to the determination results of steps 052IWS1130C and S1130D.) It is characterized by With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control in consideration of the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display.

(Means A2) In the means A1, special state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100( (for example, game control microcomputer 100( Specifically, step 052 in the CPU 103)
(A part that executes the IWS 2208). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value due to the special state is likely to be given.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or A2, the specific display result is the first specific display result (
For example, there is a probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal big hit pattern), which is a state different from the advantageous state and which is in an advantageous state as compared with a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). Specific state control means (for example, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) that can be controlled to a specific state that is easy to control (for example, high probability state (probability change state))
Step 052 IWS2206 in), the specific state control means,
It controls to a specific state based on the 1st specific display result being derivation-displayed (for example, it controls to a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game based on a probability variation big hit), and the 2nd specific display result was derived-displayed. It may be configured to control to a non-specific state on the basis (for example, not to control to a probability changing state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of whether the control is performed in the specific state.

(Means A4) In any one of the means A1 to the means A3, the specific display result includes the first
There is a specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, normal big hit pattern), which is a state different from the advantageous state and compared with the non-specific state (for example, low probability state). Specific state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, for example, a high probability state (probability change state)) that can be easily controlled to an advantageous state
The CPU 103) includes a portion for executing step 052IWS2206), and the specific state control means is configured to control the specific region (for example, V region 052IW1) when being controlled to the advantageous state.
04) can be controlled to a specific state based on the passage of a game medium (eg, game ball) (eg, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)).
Executes steps 052IWS2404, S2405, S2204 to S2206).
, When the first specific display result is derived and displayed, the game medium passes through the specific region at a high rate when controlled in the advantageous state, as compared with the case where the second specific display result is derived and displayed. (As shown in FIG. 10-11(1), in the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, the opening period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is long. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-11(2), it is based on the normal big hit. In the big hit game, the opening period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is extremely short.) may be configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control in consideration of whether or not the game medium easily passes through the specific area.

(Means A5) In any one of the means A1 to the means A4, the specific display result is the first
There is a specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, normal big hit pattern), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed when the first specific display result is derived and displayed. Is more advantageous to the player (for example, it is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the big hit game), and the variable display executing means executes the variable display of the first identification information and the variable of the second identification information. In any case of executing the display, the special display result can be derived and displayed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) executes steps 052IWS64A and S64B). -3, FIG. 10-4)), while the variable display of the first identification information is being performed corresponding to the second specific display result, the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second identification information. Based on the above, the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed by a predetermined display result (for example, in the modification 3, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) displays N in step 052IWS1128A). At this time, steps 052 IWS1129A and S1130A are executed.
)reference. ), if the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information while the variable display of the second identification information is being performed corresponding to the second specific display result, the second identification information is displayed. The control for deriving and displaying the variable display of the predetermined display result is not performed (for example, in the modification 3, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) does not perform the processing of steps 052IWS1126B to S1128B. 10-66, FIG. 10-6
See 7(E). ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information, in addition to the advantage degree of the display result of the variable display.

(Means A6) In any one of the means A1 to the means A5, the specific display result is the first
There is a specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, normal big hit pattern), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed when the first specific display result is derived and displayed. Compared to a non-specific state (for example, a low-probability state), which is different from the advantageous state Specific state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, C
PU 103), which executes step 052IWS2206), and the variable display executing means is a variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information when being controlled to a specific state. While executing the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result,
Based on the special display result being derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information, the variable display of the one identification information is derived and displayed as a predetermined display result (for example, in the modification 4, the gaming control microcomputer 100). (Specifically, the CPU 103) executes step 052I.
When Y in WS1131A and S1131B, steps 052IWS1129A and S1130
Execute A. See Figures 10-68 and 10-69. ), while being controlled to the non-specific state, during the variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and corresponding to the second specific display result, When the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information, the control for deriving and displaying the variable display of the one identification information with the predetermined display result is not performed (for example, in the modification 4, for game control). Microcomputer 100
(Specifically, the CPU 103) returns N in step 052IWS1131A, S1131B.
If so, the process does not proceed to steps 052IWS1129A and S1129B. See Figures 10-68 and 10-69. ). With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control in consideration of whether or not the display is controlled to a specific state, in addition to the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display.

In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display in the control of deriving the variable display of the identification information with the predetermined display result (forced disengagement stop). Could not be realized. Therefore, this feature part 052
The IW also has a characteristic configuration of the gaming machine shown in (Means B1) to (Means B6) below for the purpose of providing a gaming machine capable of realizing control in consideration of the degree of advantage of the variable display result. It is disclosed.

(Means B1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a variable display of first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and second identification information (eg, second special information). Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of (pattern) in parallel (for example, the portion for executing steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)), and display of variable display As a result, when a specific display result (eg, big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state control means (eg, game control microcomputer 100() capable of controlling to an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state) advantageous to the player Specifically, the CPU
103) in step 103)), and a special state different from the advantageous state when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display (for example, a small hit game). Special state control means capable of controlling the state) (for example, step S126 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103))
To a part for executing S128), the variable display execution means is configured to perform the special display result regardless of whether the first identification information is variably displayed or the second identification information is variably displayed. Can be derived and displayed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) executes steps 052IWS64A and S64B. FIG.
See Figure 10-4. ), while the variable display of the identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information is being performed, the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. The first control that does not derive and display the display result of the variable display of information (for example,
The update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed), and a predetermined variable display of the identification information of the one 2nd control which derives and displays as a result (for example, the off symbol) (for example, displays the off symbol and stops (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the off symbol) And) can be executed, and which of the first control and the second control is executed depends on the display result derived and displayed in the variable display of one identification information (for example, the game control microcomputer 100). (Specifically, the CPU 103) executes step 052.
According to the determination result of IWS1128A, S1128B, step 052 IWS1129A,
S1130A, S1129B, and S1130B are executed. For example, in the modified example 1, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) has a step 052.
According to the determination result of IWS1127A, S1127B, step 052 IWS1129A,
S1130A, S1129B, and S1130B are executed. For example, in the modified example 2, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) has a step 052.
According to the determination result of IWS1130C, S1130D, step 052 IWS1129A,
S1130A, S1129B, and S1130B are executed. ) Is characterized. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control in consideration of the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display.

(Means B2) In the means B1, special state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 ( Specifically, step 052 in the CPU 103)
(A part that executes the IWS 2208). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value due to the special state is likely to be given.

(Means B3) In the means B1 or the means B2, the specific display result is the first specific display result (
For example, there is a probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal big hit pattern), which is a state different from the advantageous state and which is in an advantageous state as compared with a non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). Specific state control means (for example, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) that can be controlled to a specific state that is easy to control (for example, high probability state (probability change state))
Step 052 IWS2206 in), the specific state control means,
It controls to a specific state based on the 1st specific display result being derivation-displayed (for example, it controls to a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game based on a probability variation big hit), and the 2nd specific display result was derived-displayed. It may be configured to control to a non-specific state on the basis (for example, not to control to a probability changing state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of whether the control is performed in the specific state.

(Means B4) In any one of the means B1 to the means B3, the specific display result is the first
There is a specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, normal big hit pattern), which is a state different from the advantageous state and compared with the non-specific state (for example, low probability state). Specific state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, for example, a high probability state (probability change state)) that can be easily controlled to an advantageous state
The CPU 103) includes a portion for executing step 052IWS2206), and the specific state control means is configured to control the specific region (for example, V region 052IW1) when being controlled to the advantageous state.
04) can be controlled to a specific state based on the passage of a game medium (eg, game ball) (eg, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)).
Executes steps 052IWS2404, S2405, S2204 to S2206).
, When the first specific display result is derived and displayed, the game medium passes through the specific region at a high rate when controlled in the advantageous state, as compared with the case where the second specific display result is derived and displayed. (As shown in FIG. 10-11(1), in the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, the opening period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is long. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10-11(2), it is based on the normal big hit. In the big hit game, the opening period of the V area opening/closing plate 052IW101 is extremely short.) may be configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control in consideration of whether or not the game medium easily passes through the specific area.

(Means B5) In any one of the means B1 to the means B4, the specific display result is the first
There is a specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, normal big hit pattern), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed when the first specific display result is derived and displayed. Is more advantageous to the player (for example, it is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game is finished), and the variable display execution means is a variable display of the first identification information and corresponds to the second specific display result. During execution of the variable display, the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed with the predetermined display result based on the special display result being derived and displayed in the variable display of the second identification information (for example, in Modification 3, Game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)
Is 0 in step 052IWS1128A, step 052IWS1129A, S1
Execute 130A. See Figure 10-67(B). ), if the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information while the variable display of the second identification information is being performed corresponding to the second specific display result, the second identification information is displayed. The control for deriving and displaying the variable display of the predetermined display result is not performed (for example, in the modified example 3, the game control microcomputer 100 (
Specifically, the CPU 103) does not perform the processing of steps 052IWS1126B to S1128B. See FIGS. 10-66 and 10-67(E). ).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize the control in consideration of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information, in addition to the advantage degree of the display result of the variable display.

(Means B6) In any one of the means B1 to the means B5, the specific display result is the first
There is a specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, normal big hit pattern), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed when the first specific display result is derived and displayed. Compared to a non-specific state (for example, a low-probability state), which is different from the advantageous state Specific state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, C
PU 103), which executes step 052IWS2206), and the variable display executing means is a variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information when being controlled to a specific state. While executing the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result,
Based on the special display result being derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information, the variable display of the one identification information is derived and displayed as a predetermined display result (for example, in the modification 4, the gaming control microcomputer 100). (Specifically, the CPU 103) executes step 052I.
When Y in WS1131A and S1131B, steps 052IWS1129A and S1130
Execute A. See Figures 10-68 and 10-69. ), while being controlled to the non-specific state, during the variable display of the identification information of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and corresponding to the second specific display result, When the special display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the other identification information, the control for deriving and displaying the variable display of the one identification information with the predetermined display result is not performed (for example, in the modification 4, for game control). Microcomputer 100
(Specifically, the CPU 103) returns N in step 052IWS1131A, S1131B.
If so, the process does not proceed to steps 052IWS1129A and S1129B. See Figures 10-68 and 10-69. ). With such a configuration, it is possible to realize control in consideration of whether or not the display is controlled to a specific state, in addition to the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display.

Note that the structure shown by the characteristic part 052IW can be appropriately combined with the structure shown by the characteristic part 21TM to form a gaming machine. For example, the configuration for changing the set value indicated by the characteristic portion 21TM is applied to the characteristic portion 052IW so that the setting value suggesting effect can be executed or the small hit RUSH continuous suggesting effect can be executed. , Right hitting notification can be executed, over-winning suggestion effect can be executed, small hit prize suggestion effect can be executed, prize ball number display suggestion effect can be executed You may do it. In addition, for example, the configuration that can change the set value shown in the characteristic unit 21TM is applied to the characteristic unit 052IW, and while the variable display of one special symbol is being executed, it is a small hit in the variable display of the other special symbol. In that case, the variable display of one of the special symbols may be removed, and the variable display may be forcibly stopped and displayed or the variable display may be continued.

Further, when the configuration shown by the characteristic unit 021TM is applied, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the setting value may be suggested by changing the mode of the ending effect.
In this case, for example, in the ending effect, a mode transition notification including a small hit RUSH, a chance mode, etc. is executed, a card forgetting prevention notification such as a prepaid card is executed, or a maker logo is displayed. It is configured to suggest the set value by changing the display mode of the mode transition notification, the card forgetting prevention notification, the manufacturer logo display, and the display mode of the image displayed at the same time. You may.

It should be noted that the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-033787) and the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010)
-200902), it is possible to implement a setting suggestion effect in a game that is configured to be controllable in a special state by combining the gaming machines. However, the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently improved only by executing the setting suggestion effect in the game that is controllable in the special state. Therefore, the present characteristic unit 052IW is described below for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of improving the interest of setting suggestion production (means C
Characteristic configurations of the gaming machine shown in 1) to (means C7) are also disclosed.

(Means C1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of playing a game, and is set to any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values "1" to "6") having different advantages for the player. It is a gaming machine that can be set to a value, and advantageous state control means (for example, executing steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state). Part), and a special state control means (for example, a part that executes steps S126 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is a state different from the advantageous state. , Special state control means (eg, step 052I in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, KT state) in which a game value is likely to be imparted by the special state.
WS2208, S2210, S2211, S2212, S2213)),
A setting suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (for example, a small hit winning suggestion effect) in response to a game medium (for example, a game ball) passing through a specific region (for example, a special winning opening). For example, the part for executing 052IWS323, S324 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect.

(Means C2) In the means C1, the advantageous state control means can control to an advantageous state (eg, jackpot gaming state) when a specific display result (eg, jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display. Yes, the special state control means controls to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) when a special display result (for example, a small hitting pattern) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result. Display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display, using a determination value for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, a determination value for the big hit determination, a determination value for the small hit determination). (For example, a portion for executing steps 026IWS59A, S64A, S59B, S64B in the game control microcomputer 100), the determination value for deriving and displaying the specific display result as the display result of the variable display A specific judgment value (for example, a judgment value for big hit judgment) and a special judgment value (for example, a judgment value for small hit judgment) for deciding to derive and display a special display result as a display result of variable display are provided. A plurality of setting values that are included and have different numbers of specific determination values (for example, setting values “1” to “6”)
Setting means that can be set to any one of the set values (for example, the part that executes steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620 in the game control microcomputer 100)
And the number of special determination values may be the same regardless of the set value (see FIGS. 10-3 and 10-4). With such a configuration, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

(Means C3) In the means C1 or the means C2, the setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the setting suggestion effect in response to the control to the special state (for example, a small hit in the high probability/second KT state). Based on the fact that a game ball has won in the special winning opening, it is possible to execute a small hit winning suggestion effect and a prize ball number display suggesting effect). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect in association with the control to the special state.

(Means C4) In any one of the means C1 to C3, the variable means (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning a prize, when the advantageous state is controlled and the special state is controlled). Variable means capable of controlling the ball device 17) into an easy entry state (eg, open state) in which a game medium (eg, game ball) easily enters and an inaccessible state (eg, closed state) in which difficult or impossible entry is possible. The control means (for example, the portion that executes steps S122 to S124, S126, and S127 in the game control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the setting suggestion effect execution means corresponds to that the variable means is controlled to the easy entry state. , It is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect (for example, when the special variable winning ball device 7 or the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the open state, and the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening or the special winning opening occurs. It is possible to execute a small hit winning suggestion effect and a prize ball number indication suggesting effect). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect in association with the control of the variable unit.

(Means C5) In any one of the means C1 to C4, the setting suggestion effect executing means, when the control of the game state is switched (for example, at the start or end of the big hit game, from low probability/first KT state to normal) It is configured to be able to execute a setting suggestion effect (when changing to a state (low probability/low base state)) (for example, changing the display mode (for example, display color) of right-handed display in step 052IWS624). May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect in association with the switching of the control of the game state.

(Means C6) In any one of the means C1 to C5, the setting suggestion effect executing means, the number of times of control to the special state during the special state, the total game value given by the special state during the special state, or The setting suggestion effect can be executed with different selection ratios according to the number of executions of the variable display in the special state (for example, the number of prize balls is 456, 555, 6).
In response to reaching 66, 2456, 2555, or 2666, the prize ball number display suggestive effects A to F are executed at different selection ratios. Alternatively, for example, depending on the number of small hits that occur during the high probability/second KT state or the number of times that variable display is executed during the high probability/second KT state, the prize ball number display suggesting effect A with different selection ratios ~F may be configured to be performed.
). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion production in association with the number of times of control to the special state, the total game value, or the number of times of variable display execution.

(Means C7) In any one of the means C1 to the means C6, the special state control means, as a special state, is an advantageous special state (for example, the second KT state) and is disadvantageous to the player in comparison with the advantageous special state. It is possible to control to a disadvantageous special state (for example, the first KT state), and the setting suggestion effect executing means plays a specific area during the disadvantageous special state and when the game medium passes through the specific area during the advantageous special state. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect with a different selection rate when the medium passes (for example, only when the game ball is won in the special winning opening as a small win during the second KT state, a small hit is suggested. It is possible to execute an effect or an indication suggestion for displaying the number of prize balls. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect in association with the type of special state.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 020SH)
Next, a gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 020SH will be described. The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game will be described as an example.

The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH includes a game state control means, a variable display execution means, a pre-start determination means, a hold storage means, a setting means, and an effect execution means. The game state control means, the variable display execution means, the pre-start determination means, the hold storage means, and the setting means are realized by, for example, the CPU 103 of the main board 11. The effect execution means is realized by, for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12.

The game state control means controls the game state. The game state control means can control an advantageous state, a special state, a special state, and a non-special state. The advantageous state is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, for example, a big hit game state. The special state is a game state different from the advantageous state, for example, a small hit game state.

The special state is a state that is easily controlled to the special state, and is, for example, the second KT state. The second KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur, and a gaming ball is likely to win a special winning opening. The non-special state is a gaming state in which it is more difficult to control the special state than the special state, and is, for example, the first KT state. The first KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur, but it is difficult for a gaming ball to win a special winning opening. The second KT
The state in which the small hit occurs may be equal by comparing the state and the first KT state, but the second
In the KT state, since the time (for example, opening time) controlled by the small hit game is longer, it is easier to be controlled by the small hit game.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the advantageous state and the special state are states in which variable display (also referred to as “variable display”) is not performed. The state in which the variable display is not performed is, specifically, the identification information indicating the advantageous state (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed, or the identification information indicating the special state (small The winning symbol) is derived and displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed. For example, in a configuration in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are simultaneously executed in parallel, the state in which variable display is not performed means that one symbol (
(Special symbol) is in the stop display where the big hit or small hit design is derived and displayed,
For the other symbol, this also includes the case where variable display is being suspended.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the effect execution means is in the special state (second KT
When the state is controlled to a special state (small hitting game state), a special effect corresponding to the control of the special state can be executed. When the special state is controlled in the special state (second KT state), the game ball easily wins in the special winning opening. For this reason, the effect execution means executes, for example, a special effect informing the small hit game.

On the other hand, the effect executing means, when controlled in the special state in the non-special state (first KT state), can execute a suggestion effect that is different from the special effect and suggests advantageous contents for the player. .. Even if the special state is controlled in the non-special state (first KT state), the game ball rarely wins the special winning opening. Therefore, in the non-special state, the effect execution means does not execute the special effect.

The suggestion effect is, for example, a pending change suggestion effect, a set value suggestion effect, a probability change notification effect, and the like, which will be described later, based on the look-ahead determination. However, the suggestive effect is not limited to these, and may be, for example, the maximum number of consecutive games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 today, the total number of variable display times, the total number of prize balls, or the like, and the description of the effect content in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be. Further, the content advantageous to the player, which is suggested by the suggestion effect, may be any information that the player wants to know in playing the game, and for example, the content suggesting that the player is in a disadvantageous state ( For example, a suggestion that the set value is low) is also included.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the effect execution means can perform variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information. The decoration identification information is, for example, a decorative pattern. Further, the effect executing means displays the special display result as the display result of the decoration identification information when the special state is controlled to the special state. The special display result is, for example, a combination of decorative patterns indicating a small hit (for example, “1, 3, 5”). When the special state is controlled in the special state, the effect executing means may display a specific character indicating that the special state is controlled.

Further, the effect executing means, when being controlled to the special state in the non-special state, displays a predetermined display result different from the special display result as the display result of the decoration identification information. The predetermined display result is, for example, a combination of decorative patterns indicating a loss. The combination of lost symbols may be randomly determined for each variable display.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the pre-start determination means determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the display result indicating that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state for the variable display which has not been started yet. To do. The determination performed by the pre-start determination unit is, for example, a read-ahead determination, specifically, a determination having the same content as various determinations performed when starting the variable display, and a determination performed before the various timings. is there. The various determinations include, for example, a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern determination, and the like.

The production execution means can execute suggestion production for making a suggestion regarding the pre-start determination means. The suggestion regarding the pre-start determination means is, for example, a suggestion of an effect performed based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the hold storage means stores information regarding variable display as hold storage information. The pending storage information is, for example, information that has been determined by the pre-start determination unit, but may include information that has not been determined. The effect execution means displays the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means as a hold display. For example, the effect executing means holds and displays the hold storage information in a display manner according to the determination result by the pre-start determining means. The display mode of the hold display includes a normal display mode and a special display mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal display mode.

Further, the effect execution means can execute the effect effect that acts on the hold display in the suggestion effect. Specifically, the effect execution means can execute, as the hold change suggestion effect, an effect effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display may change. For example, the action effect is an effect in which the pending display of the target that may change is clarified and some action is performed on the pending display of the target. Specifically, the action effect is, for example, an effect in which an object hits the target hold display or a lightning effect that strikes the target hold display. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, there are a case where the display mode of the hold display changes and a case where the display mode of the hold display does not change. The effect in which the action effect is performed and the display mode of the hold display does not change is a so-called gase effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as “gase hold change suggestion effect”). Note that the suggestion effect for making a suggestion regarding the pre-start determination means is not limited to the pending change suggestion effect. For example, if the pending storage information that is prefetched as a big hit is stored, or if there is a loss SP (
(Super) Display the background image or character image that suggests that the pending storage information with a high expectation of a big hit is stored when the pending storage information that is prefetched as a variation pattern of the reach is stored. It may be a production.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the setting means can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. The set value is a plurality of values set corresponding to the winning probability of the big hit, for example, a value set to any one of “1” to “6”. The production execution means is a suggestion production (hereinafter, referred to as “the suggestion production” that makes a suggestion regarding the setting means.
It is possible to execute a “setting value suggestion effect”). The set value suggestion effect is an effect that causes the player to guess the set value by using the background image and the character image, for example. The set value suggestion effect may be an effect indicating the set value itself. In the characteristic part 020SH, the set value suggestive effect is more likely to be executed when the set value is higher than when the set value is low.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 020SH, the non-special state is the first non-special state,
There is a second non-special state that is more easily controlled to be advantageous than the first non-special state. The first non-special state is an uncertain change state (low probability state), and is, for example, a low probability/first KT state. Second
The non-special state is a probability change state (high-probability state), and is, for example, a high-probability/first KT state.
The effect execution means can execute the common effect when it is controlled to the first non-special state and when it is controlled to the second non-special state. The common effect is, for example, an effect controlled in a common effect mode (“chance time mode” in the embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH). The effect mode is, for example, an effect in which a specific effect image, a specific BGM, or the like that is different from the normal one is executed over one or a plurality of variable displays. The effect image here is, for example, a background image, a character image, a hold image, an active display image, an interface image, a decorative pattern image in a display mode, or the like.

Further, the suggestive effect is an effect that suggests that the second non-special state is controlled (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “probable change suggestive effect”). The probability variation suggestion effect is, for example, an effect that displays an image (for example, a specific background image, a specific character image, a character image, etc.) that suggests that the second non-special state is controlled.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, the effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects in different modes as the suggestive effect. As described above, the plurality of types of suggestive effects are the pending change suggestive effect, the set value suggestive effect, the probability change suggestive effect, and the like. Further, there are a plurality of types of suggestive effects for each suggestive effect. For example, in the case of the hold change suggestion effect, there may be an effect in which the hold display is likely to change and an effect in which the hold display is unlikely to change.
Further, for example, in the case of the set value suggesting effect, there are modes that suggest that the possibility of being set high is high, modes that suggest that the possibility of being set low is high, and the like. Further, in the case of the probability variation suggestive effect, there are modes that suggest that the probability of being controlled to the probability variation state is high, modes that suggest that the probability of being controlled to the probability variation state is low, and the like.

The advantage of the content suggested to the player varies depending on which type of suggestion effect is executed in the characteristic part 020SH. For example, in the set value suggestion effect, when the set value suggestion effect that suggests that the setting is likely to be high is executed, the set value suggestion effect that suggests that the setting is likely to be low is performed. This is more advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the player is broken. Further, for example, in the probability variation suggestion effect, if the probability variation suggestion effect indicating that the possibility of being controlled to the probability variation state is high is executed, it is suggested that the probability of being controlled to the probability variation state is low. Compared with the case where the probability change suggestion effect of the aspect is executed, the player has a higher advantage.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, 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. Features 020SH
The gaming machine according to is provided with a first variable winning means. The first variable winning means is, for example, a variable winning ball device 6B (see FIG. 1) having a second starting winning opening. The first variable winning means has a first state (open state) in which the game medium easily passes through the starting area and a second state in which the game medium hardly passes through the starting area.
It can be changed to a state (closed state).

The gaming state control means can control the first variable winning means to a predetermined state in which the first variable winning means easily changes to the first state. The predetermined state is, for example, a non-special state, and specifically, the first KT state (a gaming state in which a small hit game in which gaming balls hardly win a prize is repeatedly executed). The effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect when the special state is controlled in the predetermined state.

In addition, the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH includes a second variable winning means. The second variable winning means is, for example, a special variable winning ball device 17 (see FIG. 1) having a special winning opening for a small hit. The second variable winning means can be changed between an easy winning state (open state) in which the game balls are easy to win and a difficult winning state (closed state) in which the game balls are difficult to win. The second variable winning means can be changed to an easy winning state in a special state (small hitting game state). The effect execution means executes the suggested effect in response to the second variable winning means changing to the easy winning state. In particular,
For example, the effect execution means executes the suggested effect in synchronization with the opening timing of the second variable winning means.

Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 020SH, when the effect executing means is controlled to the special state (small hit) in the special state (for example, the second KT state), based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the special area, It is possible to execute a predetermined effect corresponding to passage of the game medium through the special area. Specifically, the special area is an area (for example, a V area or a discharge area) through which the game balls that have won the special variable winning device 7 pass. The game ball that has passed through the special area is detected by the second count switch 24 provided in the special winning opening. Thereby, the prize balls are paid out. The predetermined effect is, for example, an effect indicating a winning of the special variable winning device 7 or an effect of adding the number of prize balls paid out by the winning.

Further, the effect executing means, when controlled to the special state in the non-special state (for example, the first KT state), does not execute the predetermined effect regardless of whether or not the game medium has passed through the special area. Specifically, when the non-special state is controlled to the special state, the effect executing means executes the suggested effect without executing the predetermined effect.

(Regarding transition of game state and effect mode after big hit game in characteristic part 020SH)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11A, transition of the game state after the big hit game in the characteristic part 020SH and transition of the effect mode according to the game state will be described. FIG. 11-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the game state and the effect mode after the big hit game related to the characteristic part 020SH. As shown in FIG. 11A, in the characteristic part 020SH, the normal mode is controlled in the normal state (low probability/low base state). Also, in high probability/low base state, small hit RU
Controlled to SH mode. Also, in the high probability/high base state and the low probability/high base state, the chantime mode is controlled. That is, in the high probability/high base state and the low probability/high base state, common effects are executed.

Further, as for the effect during the big hit game, a common effect may be executed when the big hit game based on the 6R certainty variation big hit is executed and when the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit is executed. In other words, the 6R probability variation big hit and the 6R normal big hit, the combination of common decorative patterns is stopped and displayed, and the common big hit effect may be executed during each big hit game.
As a result, whether the big hit game based on the 6R certainty variation big hit is executed (whether or not it is controlled to a high probability/high base state) or the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit is executed (to a low probability/high base state). It is possible to prevent the player from determining (whether it is controlled).

In the characteristic part 020SH, in the KT state (first KT state and second KT state), the normal big hit determined in the big hit type determination is not determined to be the 6R normal big hit in principle, but is determined to be the 2R normal big hit. Therefore, in the KT state, when the 2R big hit game is executed, the player knows that the low probability/high base state has been transitioned or that the low probability/high base state has been continued. Therefore, when the big hit game based on the 2R normal big hit is executed in the KT state, an effect (a big hit effect and an effect mode separately prepared) for informing the low probability/high base state may be executed.

In addition, when the big hit game based on the 6R certainty variation big hit in the KT state is executed, the player knows that the high probability/high base state has been transitioned or that the high probability/high base state has been continued. .. For this reason, when the big hit game based on the 6R certainty variation big hit is executed in the KT state, an effect (a big hit effect and an effect mode separately prepared) for notifying the high probability/high base state may be executed. In other words, the chance time mode may be controlled only in the case of so-called first hit, that is, when the normal state transits to the high probability/high base state or the low probability/high base state. It may be limited to the case.

In the jackpot type determination, the 6R regular jackpot may be determined instead of the 2R regular jackpot. As a result, in the KT state, a big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit and a big hit game based on the 6R certainty variation big hit are executed in common, thereby performing any kind of big hit game. Was executed (
It is possible to prevent the player from determining (whether the high probability/high base state is controlled or the low probability/high base state is controlled).

(An example of the effect mode setting process related to the characteristic part 020SH)
Next, an example of the effect mode setting process related to the characteristic part 020SH will be described with reference to FIG. 11-2. FIG. 11-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode setting process related to the characteristic part 020SH. The effect mode setting process is a process executed in the special figure hit waiting process of S173 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

In FIG. 11B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a big hit start designation command has been received (step 020SHS11). When the big hit start designation command (the first big hit start designation command or the second big hit start designation command) is received (step 020SHS11: YES), that is, when the big hit occurs, the production control CP
U120 judges whether it is a probability variation big hit (step 020SHS12). When it is not the probability variation big hit (step 020SHS12: NO), that is, when it is the 2R normal big hit or the 6R normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 decides to control the effect mode to the chance time mode (step 020SHS14), A series of processing ends. In the case of the 2R normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 may determine an effect mode (an effect mode separately prepared) for notifying the low probability/high base state.

On the other hand, in step 020SHS12, when the probability variation big hit (step 020S
HS12: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a 6R certainty variation big hit (step 020SHS13). 6R probability variation big hit (step 020SHS13
: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines to control the effect mode to the chance time mode by shifting to step 020SHS14. That is, the effect control CPU 120 executes a common effect (chance mode) in the case of the normal big hit and in the case of the 6R probability variation big hit. On the other hand, if it is not the 6R probability variation big hit (step 020SHS1
3: NO), the CPU 120 for effect control decides to control the effect mode to the small hit RUSH mode (step 020SHS15), and ends the series of processes.

In step 020SHS11, when the big hit start designation command is not received (
(Step 020SHS11: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a small hit start designation command has been received (step 020SHS16). When the small hit start designation command is received (step 020SHS16: YES), the effect control CPU 12
0 ends the series of processes. On the other hand, if the small hit start designation command has not been received (step 020SHS16: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed (step 020SHS17). In step 020SHS17, the production control CPU 120 does not receive a command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and waits for the reception of the command (“in step 020SHS17”).
(Corresponding to "predetermined period") has elapsed.

In step 020SHS17, if the predetermined period has not elapsed (step 020
SHS17: NO), production control CPU120 ends a series of processing. When the predetermined period has elapsed (step 020SHS17: YES), that is, when it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "miss", the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect high base number counter to "0". Or not (step 020SHS18). When the value of the high base number counter for production is "0" (step 020SHS18: YES)
The production control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. When the value of the high base number counter for production is not "0" (step 020SHS18: NO), the CPU 120 for effect control subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter for production (step 020SHS19).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect high base number counter is "0" (step 020SHS20). When the value of the production high base number counter is not "0" (step 020SHS20: NO), the production control CPU 12
0 ends the series of processes. On the other hand, when the value of the effect high base number counter becomes “0” (step 020SHS20: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines to control the effect mode to the normal mode (step 020SHS21), and a series of steps. The process ends.

In the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 11-2, the process of steps 020SHS12 to 14 is common when the high probability/high base state or the low probability/high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is executed. It is controlled to the chance time mode which is a production. For this reason,
It is possible to prevent the player from determining whether the high probability/high base state is controlled or the low probability/high base state is controlled.

(Example of display control processing corresponding to variable display related to characteristic part 020SH)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11C, an example of the variable display corresponding display (hold display and active display) control processing related to the characteristic portion 020SH will be described. FIG. 11-3 shows a characteristic part 020SH.
5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display compatible display control process according to the present invention. The variable display correspondence display control process is a process executed in the prefetching advance notice setting process of S161 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

In FIG. 11C, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the start winning award designation command is received (step 020SHS31). When the start winning award designation command (the first valid starting award winning designation command or the second valid starting award winning designation command) has not been received (step 020SHS31: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. When the start winning award designation command is received (step 020SHS31: YES), the initial color which is the display mode when the hold display is started is determined (step 020SHS32).
), the final color which is the final display mode of the variable display correspondence display (hold display and active display) is determined (step 020SHS33). The initial color determination table and the final color determination table described below are used in the determination of the initial color and the final color.

(Initial color determination table and final color determination table for variable display)
FIG. 11D is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an initial color determination table and a final color determination table for variable display correspondence display. 11-4, (A) shows an initial color determination table, and (B)
) Indicates a final color determination table. In (A), the display mode indicates the display mode when the variable display corresponding display (hold display) is started. Further, in (B), the display mode shows the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (active display) to be finally displayed.

In the characteristic part 020SH, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display is such that the variable display is being executed, the variable display is started (so-called hold shift), or the small hit game is being executed in the chance time mode. It can be changed at the change timing. In (A) and (B), there are four display modes, "red", "green", "blue", and "gray". The display mode of "ash" is a normal display mode. The display modes of "red", "green", and "blue" are special display modes different from the normal display modes.

Further, in (A) and (B), the variation pattern indicates any one of "big hit", "SP (super) reach loss", and "other loss". Here, in the characteristic part 020SH, mainly in the chance time mode (high-probability/high-base state or low-probability/high-base state), a description will be given, so in FIG. The variation patterns (variation patterns shown in FIGS. 10-8(E) and 10-9(H)) used in the state or the low probability/high base state will be described as an example.

The variation pattern of “big hit” is, for example, the second variation pattern #13, which has a variation time of 2 minutes.
#28. In the second variation patterns #13 and #28, the decorative pattern showing a big hit is stopped and displayed after SP reach. The variation pattern of “SP reach loss” is, for example, a variation time of 2
The second variation patterns #09, #12, #24, and #27. Second variation pattern #0
In 9, #12, #24, and #27, the decorative pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed after the SP reach. The variation pattern of “other loss” is, for example, the second variation with a variation time of 1 second or 5 seconds.
The fluctuation patterns are #07, #08, #22, and #23.

Further, the "other loss" variation pattern is the second variation pattern #10, #11, #25, # which is selected when the variation time is 1 second or 5 seconds and it is determined that the small hit is made. 26
including. Second variation pattern #07, #08, #22, #2 having a variation time of 1 second or 5 seconds
In 3 and the second variation patterns #10, #11, #25, and #26, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the SP reach mode, but the fixed decorative pattern of the combination of the lost symbols is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the second variation patterns #07, #08, #22, #23 and the second variation patterns #10, #11, #25, #26 with the variation time of 1 second or 5 seconds, the normal reach effect is produced. The fixed decorative pattern of the combination of the loss of the reach mode may be stopped and displayed.

As shown in (B), in the case of the variation pattern of "big hit", the display mode of the final color is "red".
Is most easily selected, then “green” is most easily selected, then “blue” is most easily selected, and “ash” is most difficultly selected. Further, as shown in (B), in the case of the variation pattern of "SP reach loss", "green" is most easily selected, then "red" is most easily selected, and then "blue" is selected as the final color display mode. It is easy to select, and "ash" is the most difficult to select. Further, as shown in (B), in the case of the variation pattern of "other loss",
As for the display mode of the final color, "grey" is most easily selected, "blue" is most easily selected, "green" is most easily selected, and "red" is most difficultly selected. Therefore, when the jackpot expectation of the display mode is represented by an inequality sign, “red”>“green”>“blue”>“gray”.

On the other hand, as shown in (A), in any of the variation patterns, "grey" is most easily selected, "blue" is most easily selected, and "green" is then selected as the initial color display mode. It is easy to be selected, and "red" is the most difficult to select. Thereby, at the timing of changing the display mode, it is possible to gradually change from the display mode having a low expectation to the display mode having a high expectation. Further, comparing (A) and (B) with respect to the variation pattern of “other loss”, the display mode (“blue” and “green”) with higher expectation is (B).
Is easier to select. With this, even in the case of the variation pattern of "other loss", it is possible to gradually change from the display mode with low expectation to the display mode with high expectation. Further, in the characteristic part 020SH, the so-called effect deterioration, which changes the display mode to a display mode with a low expectation, is prevented.

Returning to FIG. 11C, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial color and the final color, it compares the expected degree of the display mode of the determined initial color and the determined final color, and determines the final degree rather than the expected degree of the display mode of the initial color. It is determined whether or not the degree of expectation of the color display mode is high (step 020SHS34). When the expectation degree indicated by the final color display mode is lower than the expectation degree indicated by the initial color display mode (step 020SHS34: NO), the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display correspondence display according to the initial color display mode. (Step 020SHS37). If the expectation level indicated by the final color display mode is lower than the expectation level indicated by the initial color display mode, and if a change effect that changes the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is performed, the effect will drop. Therefore, the change effect is not performed by shifting to step 020SHS37.

On the other hand, in step 020SHS34, when the expectation degree indicated by the final color display mode is higher than the expectation degree indicated by the initial color display mode (step 020SHS34: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the final color display mode. , And stores it in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step 020SHS35).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a change flag indicating that a change effect for changing the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is performed (step 020SHS36). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display correspondence display (hold display) in the display mode of the initial color (step 020SHS37), and ends the series of processes.

(An example of suggestive effect execution processing performed by the effect control CPU 120 when the small hit game state is controlled)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11-5 and FIG. 11-6, an example of a suggestion effect execution process performed by the effect control CPU 120 when the small hitting game state is controlled will be described. Fig. 11-5
And FIG. 11-6, CPU120 for effect control when controlled in the small hitting game state.
It is a flow chart which shows an example of the suggestive effect execution processing which is performed. 11-5 and 11-
The suggested effect execution process shown in 6 is a process executed in the special figure hit waiting process of S173 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

11-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a small hit start designation command has been received (step 020SHS51). When the small hit start designation command has not been received (step 020SHS51: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. When the small hit start designation command is received (step 020SHS5
1: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is controlled to the chance time mode (first KT state) (step 020SHS52). When the effect mode is controlled to the chance time mode (step 020SHS52: YES), the effect control CPU 120
It is determined whether or not the effect mode is controlled to the small hit RUSH mode (step 020).
SHS53).

When the production mode is controlled to the small hit RUSH mode (step 020SHS53
: YES), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing an effect (effect to notify the small hit) in accordance with the small hit RUSH mode (step 020SHS54), and ends the series of processes. On the other hand, when the effect mode is not controlled to the small hit RUSH mode (step 020SHS53: NO), that is, when the effect mode is controlled to the normal mode, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect (missing) according to the normal mode. Rendering: The decorative pattern stopped and displayed by the combination of the losses is continuously displayed) is set (step 020SHS55), and the series of processes is ended.

In step 020SHS52, when the effect mode is controlled to the chance time mode (step 020SHS52: YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a change flag indicating that a change effect that changes the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is performed. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step 020SHS56). When the change flag is not set (step 020SHS56: NO), the effect control CPU 120 causes the step 020S.
Move to HS63. On the other hand, when the change flag is set (step 020SHS
56: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the hold display at the present time is the final color (step 020SHS57).

When the display mode of the hold display at the present time is the final color (step 020SHS57:YE
S), the CPU 120 for effect control moves to step 020SHS63. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold display at the present time is not the final color (step 020SHS57: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the hold change suggestion effect (step 020SHS5).
8). In the determination of the presence or absence of the pending change suggesting effect, a pending change suggesting effect determination table described below is used.

FIG. 11-7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination table for various suggestive effects. Figure 11-7 (
A) shows a pending change suggestion effect determination table. The hold change suggestion effect determination table is a table for determining one of “with hold change suggestion effect” and “without hold change suggestion effect”. "With hold change suggestion effect" means that after performing the hold change suggestion effect (
For example, at the time of starting the next variable display), a series of change effects in which the display mode of the hold display changes is shown. "No hold change suggestion effect" indicates that the hold change suggestion effect is not performed and the display mode of the hold display does not change (no change effect is performed).

In FIG. 11-7(A), the determination rate of “with pending change suggestion effect” is higher than the determination rate of “without pending change suggestion effect”. For this reason, in the small hitting game state, when the hold display has not changed to the display mode of the final color, the hold change suggesting effect is easily performed. It should be noted that the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode showing the expectation degree that is one step higher by performing the hold change suggestion effect. Specifically, for example, if the display mode of the current hold display is "grey", it changes to "blue", and if the current display mode of the hold display is "blue", it changes to "green". I will.

The display mode of the pending display after the change is not limited to the display mode in which the expectation is increased by one step, and may be the display mode in which the expectation is increased by two steps or the display mode in which the expectation is increased by three steps. Good. Specifically, the display mode for changing the display mode of the hold display may be a display mode that is less than or equal to the degree of expectation indicated by the final color. For example, when there are a plurality of display modes until the display mode of the final color is reached. (For example, if the initial color is "gray" and the final color is "red"), select one from multiple display modes ("blue", "green", "red"). You may do so.

Further, in the embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH, regarding whether or not to perform a change effect that changes the display mode of the variable display corresponding display, for example, when performing a variable display or a small hit game,
Although it is decided to decide each time, it is not limited to this. For example, a scenario (story) indicating the timing of performing the change effect until reaching the final color may be determined in advance, and by referring to the scenario, whether or not to perform the change effect may be determined. Further, by including the transition of the display mode in the scenario, by referring to the scenario, whether or not the change effect is performed and the color after the change may be determined.

Returning to FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to carry out the pending change suggestion effect (step 020SHS59). When the pending change suggestion effect is not performed (step 020
SHS59: NO), the effect control CPU 120 moves to step 020SHS63. On the other hand, when performing the pending change suggestion effect (step 020SHS59: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the display mode after the change of the pending display is the final color (step 020SHS60). Specifically, in step 020SHS60, the effect control CP
The U 120 refers to the display mode of the final color stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 122, and determines whether the display mode of the pending display after the change is the final color.

When the display mode of the changed hold display is not the final color (step 020SHS60: NO)
), CPU120 for production control transfers to step 020SHS62. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold display after the change is the final color (step 020SHS60: YES), the effect control CPU 120 resets the change flag (step 020SHS61). Then, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the pending change suggestion effect (step 020SHS62), and ends the series of processes. It should be noted that the pending change suggestion effect is a series of effects including a first fanning effect, a second fanning effect, and an action effect, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11-10, for example.

In FIG. 11-6, in step 020SHS64, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a set value suggestion effect (step 020SHS63). In the determination of the presence or absence of the set value suggestive effect, a set value suggestive effect determination table described below is used.

FIG. 11-7(B) shows a set value suggestive effect determination table. The set value suggestive effect determination table is a table for determining the presence or absence of the set value suggestive effect and the type of the set value suggestive effect for each set value. In FIG. 11-7(B), the “setting value” indicates any one of “1” to “6”.

In addition, the "type" of the set value suggestive effect is "the odd number setting suggestion" which indicates that the set value is an odd number setting, "the even number setting suggestion" which indicates that the set value is an even number setting, and the set value Is "4
“There are four or more setting values, which indicates that the value is greater than or equal to”. The "odd setting suggestion" effect is an effect that can be determined when the set value is an odd number (any one of "1", "3", and "5"). The effect of "even setting suggestion" is an effect that can be determined when the set value is an even number (either "2", "4", or "6"). For the production of "indication of 4 or more set values", the set value is 4 or more (
This is an effect that can be determined in the case of "4", "5", or "6").

Further, the set value suggesting effect has different effect modes depending on the type, for example, different background images. The background image is, for example, an image showing morning in the case of the effect of "odd setting suggestion", an image showing daytime in the case of the effect of "even number setting suggestion", and an effect of "implication of setting value 4 or more". If
It is an image showing night.

As shown in the setting value suggesting effect determination table, "no setting value suggesting effect" is determined at the highest rate regardless of whether the "setting value" is "1" to "6". As a result, the set value suggestion effect can be prevented from being performed frequently, and the player can be prevented from easily guessing the set value.

In addition, the effect of "odd setting suggestion" is determined at a higher rate as the "setting value" increases to "1", "3", and "5". Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the setting value is likely to be "5" by performing the "odd setting suggestion" effect. Similarly, the effect of "even number suggestion" is as the "set value" increases to "2", "4", "6",
Determined at a high rate. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the set value is "6" by performing the effect of "even number setting suggestion". Further, the effect of “indication of setting value 4 or more” is determined at a higher rate as the “setting value” increases to “4”, “5”, and “6”. For this reason, the effect of "indication of setting value 4 or more" is performed, so that the setting value becomes "
It can be suggested that it is likely to be “6”.

Returning to FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the set value suggestion effect as a result of determining the presence or absence of the set value suggestion effect in step 020SHS63 (step 020SHS64). When setting value suggestion production is performed (step 020SHS64: YES)
The effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the set value suggestion effect (step 0).
20SHS65), and a series of processing ends. In addition, the setting value suggestive effect is, for example,
As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11-12, it is a series of effects including a first fanning effect and a second fanning effect. On the other hand, when the set value suggestion effect is not performed (step 020SHS64: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation effect is present (step 020SHS66). In determining whether or not there is a probability variation inducement effect, a probability variation inducement determination table described below is used.

FIG. 11-7(C) shows a probability variation suggestive effect determination table. The probability variation suggestion effect determination table is a table for determining the presence or absence of the probability variation suggestion effect and the type of the probability variation suggestion effect for each of the high probability state and the low probability state. In FIG. 11-7(C), “probability state” is “high probability” which is a probable variation state (high probability/high base state) and “low probability” which is a non-probability variation state (low probability/high base state). Indicates either In addition, the types of probabilistic suggestion productions are "high probability", which indicates that there is a high probability that the probability is high, and "high probability", which is lower than "high probability". There are three types: "indication of possibility" and "indication of possibility" that the probability of a high probability state is lower than "indication of possibility".

As shown in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table, the "probability state" is "high probability" and "low probability".
In either case, “no probability change suggestion effect” is determined at the highest rate. This allows
It is possible to prevent the probability change suggestive effect from being performed frequently, and to prevent the player from easily guessing whether the player is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state. ..

Further, as shown in the probability variation suggestion effect determination table, when the "probability state" is "high probability", the proportion of "no probability change suggestion effect" is determined is lower than in the case of "low probability", That is, the probability that any kind of probability change suggestive effect is determined is high. Thereby, it can be suggested that the probability change control is highly likely to be controlled in the high probability state.

If the "probability state" is "high probability", the effect of "indicating a high possibility" is most likely to be determined, then the effect of "indicating a high possibility" is most likely to be determined, and "implying a low possibility" is determined. Is difficult to decide. When the "probability state" is "low probability", the effect of "indicating a small possibility" is most likely to be determined, then the effect of "indicating a possibility of possibility" is most easily determined, and the "indicating a high possibility" is suggested. Is difficult to decide. This makes it possible to suggest that the possibility of being controlled to the high probability state is high when the effect of “indicating a high possibility” is performed. In addition, if the production of "indication of possibility" is performed, is it controlled to a high probability state?
It is possible to make it difficult for the player to discriminate whether or not the control is performed in the low probability state. Further, when the effect of “indicating a small possibility” is performed, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of being controlled to the low probability state is high.

Returning to FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform a probability variation suggestion effect as a result of determining whether or not there is a probability variation suggestion effect in step 020SHS66.
0SHS67). When the probability variation suggestion effect is performed (step 020SHS68: YES), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the probability variation suggestion effect (step 020SH).
S69), and a series of processing ends. For details of the probability change suggestive effect, see FIG. 11-13.
As will be described later with reference to FIG. 1, it is a series of effects including a first fanning effect and a second fanning effect. on the other hand,
When the probability variation suggestion effect is not performed (step 020SHS68: NO), the effect control CPU 1
20 determines whether or not all the final colors of the pending storage during the pending display are determined to be gray (
Step 020SHS69). Specifically, in step 020SHS69, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode of the last color of each hold storage stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 122, so that the last color of the hold storage being displayed is determined. Judge whether all are determined to be gray.

If the final color of the pending storage in the pending display is not determined to be all gray (step 020S)
HS69: NO), that is, when it is determined that at least one of the hold memories in the hold display is the special display mode, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first fan effect (( in FIG. 11-10). (See C)) is performed (step 020SHS73),
A series of processing ends. On the other hand, when all the final colors of the pending storage during the pending display are determined to be gray (step 020SHS69: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the goose pending change suggesting effect (step 020SHS70). Gase holding change suggestion production,
It is a pending change suggestion effect that is executed even if the display mode of the pending display does not change,
As a result, the pending change suggestion effect is a series of effects that become a gaffe effect. In the determination of the presence/absence of the goose hold change suggestion effect, a goose hold change suggestion effect determination table described below is used.

FIG. 11-7(D) shows a gaze hold change suggestion effect determination table. The gasse hold change suggestion effect determination table is a table for determining one of “with gaze hold change suggestion effect” and “without gase hold change suggestion effect”. "There is a suggestion of change on hold of gas"
Indicates that the display mode of the hold display does not change after performing the hold change suggestion effect (for example, at the start of the next variable display). "No gasse hold change suggestion effect" indicates that the hold change suggestion effect is not performed and the display mode of the hold display does not change (the change effect is not performed).

The determination rate of “with gasse hold change suggestion effect” is higher than the determination rate of “without gase hold change suggestion effect”. For this reason, in the small hitting game state, the effect can be made lively by the goose hold change suggesting effect.

In the characteristic part 020SH, the gasse effect is suggested to be a gust-holding change suggesting effect, but it may be possible to execute a gasse set value suggesting effect that does not appear to be a set value suggesting effect. It is also possible to be able to execute a gasse probability change suggestive effect that is not performed while pretending to be a suggestive effect.

Returning to FIG. 11-6, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the goose hold change suggestion effect as a result of determining whether or not the goose hold change suggestive effect is performed in step 020SHS70 (step 020SHS71). In the case of performing the effect of suggesting a change in the hold-in-game (step 020S
(HS71: YES), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the goose hold change suggestion effect (step 020SHS72), and ends the series of processes. It should be noted that, although the details of the gasse hold change suggesting effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. On the other hand, when the gasse hold change suggestion effect is not performed (step 020SHS71: NO), the effect control CPU 120 causes step 020.
Move to SHS74.

By the above process, during the chance time mode (high probability/high base state or low probability/
In the small hit game state in (high base state), hold change suggestion effect, set value suggestion effect,
It is possible to execute any one of the probabilistic suggestion effects and the suggestion effects.

(Example of change effect execution processing of variable display corresponding display performed by effect control CPU 120 during variable display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11-8, an example of change effect execution processing of variable display corresponding display performed by the effect control CPU 120 during variable display will be described. FIG. 11-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect execution process of the variable display corresponding display performed by the effect control CPU 120 during the variable display. The change effect execution process of the variable display corresponding display shown in FIG. 11-8 is a process executed in the variable display start waiting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

11-8, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a change flag indicating that a change effect for changing the display mode of the variable display correspondence display is set is set (step 020SHS101). When the change flag is not set (step 020SH
(S101: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. On the other hand, when the change flag is set (step 020SHS101: YES), the effect control CPU
The determination unit 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the variable display correspondence display at the present time is the final color (step 020SHS102).

If the display mode of the variable display correspondence display at the present time is the final color (step 020SHS1
02: YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. On the other hand, when the display mode of the variable display correspondence display at the present time is not the final color (step 020SHS102: NO)
), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the target variable display corresponding display is the active display (step 020SHS103). When the target variable display correspondence display is the active display (step 020SHS103: YES), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for forcibly executing the display mode of the final color for the active display (step 020SHS107). ).

Here, in step 020SHS107, since the display mode of the active display changes from the current display mode to the display mode of the final color, the expectation level may change to a display mode in which it is one step higher, and In some cases, the display mode may be changed so that the degree becomes higher by two levels or more. On the other hand, when the target variable display corresponding display is not the active display (step 020SH
(S103: NO), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed (step 020).
SHS 104). In addition, the rate of deciding to change the display mode of the hold display is, for example, the decision rate of changing the hold display with a hold change suggesting effect during the small hit game (FIG. 11-7 (A
The ratio is the same as the determination ratio of the pending change suggestion effect shown in (): 70/100), but may be a different ratio.

When the effect control CPU 120 does not change the display mode of the hold display as a result of the determination in step 020SHS104 (step 020SHS105: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. On the other hand, when changing the display mode of the hold display (
Step 020SHS105: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode after the change of the hold display is the final color (step 020SHS106). Specifically, in step 020SHS106, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode of the final color stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 122, and determines whether the display mode of the pending display after the change is the final color. To judge.

When the display mode of the pending display after the change is the final color (step 020SHS106: YE
S), the setting for executing the change effect of changing to the display mode of the final color is performed for the hold display (step 020SHS107). And CPU120 for production control resets a change flag (step 020SHS108), and complete|finishes a series of processes. Step 02
In 0SHS106, when the display mode of the post-change hold display is not the final color (step 020SHS106: NO), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the hold display to a display mode with one step higher expectation. Make settings for execution (step 02
0SHS109), and a series of processing ends.

In addition, the change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display during the variable display and the effect that changes the display mode of the hold display with the hold change suggestion effect during the small hit game are different effects. Specifically, the hold change suggestion effect is not performed in the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display during the variable display.

(Example of transition of effect screen during small hit RUSH mode)
Next, an example of the transition of the effect screen in the small hit RUSH mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11-9. In addition, in FIG. 11-9, during the small hit RUSH mode (high probability/second
Shows the transition of the effect screen when the small hit game is executed in the (KT state). FIG. 11-9 is an explanatory view showing an example of the transition of the effect screen in the small hit RUSH mode.

FIG. 11-9(A) shows a variable display in the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, the decorative pattern 020SH200 and the small pattern 020SH201 are variably displayed on the image display device 5. In the small hit RUSH mode, only the small symbol 020SH201 may be displayed without displaying the decorative symbol 020SH200. In displaying the screen shown in (A), the effect control CPU 120 causes the display result and the variation pattern (for example, the second variation pattern #32 in FIG. 10-9) specified by the effect control command received from the main board 11.
) Or based on the game state, display result of variable display of decorative pattern (fixed decorative pattern), mode of variable display of decorative pattern, reach effect and various notice effects, execution of various effects such as effect mode according to game condition The presence/absence, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined, and the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed based on the determination result.

Further, in (A), a total prize ball count display 020SH204 is displayed. Total prize ball display 0
20SH204 shows the total number of prize balls in consecutive chan including the small hit RUSH mode. Also,(
In A), in the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5, a notification image including the characters “right hit” is displayed as a notification image corresponding to the right hit notification. It should be noted that this notification image may include an image showing a right-pointing arrow in order to encourage rightward stroke. Further, in FIG. 11-9, the hold display and the active display are not displayed, but these may be displayed. On the screen shown in (A), when the variable display stop timing comes, the screen changes to the screen shown in (B).

FIG. 11-9(B) shows a screen at the time of fluctuation stop when it is determined that the small hit is in the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a small hit notification image 020SH202 indicating a small hit, and the small symbol 020SH201 is stopped at a fixed symbol "1, 3, 5" which is a combination indicating a small hit game. It is displayed. In displaying the screen shown in (B), the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, changes from the effect control pattern to the decorative pattern 020SH2.
In response to the end code indicating the variable display end of 00 (and the small pattern 020SH201) being read, or receiving a command from the main board 11 designating that the fixed decorative pattern 020SH200 is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative pattern 020SH200 which is the display result of the decorative pattern 020SH200 is stopped and displayed. In (B), when the symbol fixed period elapses, the screen changes to the screen shown in (C).

FIG. 11-9 (C) shows the screen during the small hit game in the small hit determination in the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, in the small hitting game state, if there is a prize in the special winning opening, the image display device 5 shows a winning effect image 020SH203 showing the number of prize balls (for example, 10 balls).
Is displayed. Further, the total prize ball number display 020SH204 shows a number obtained by adding 10 balls in comparison with (B) of FIG. 11-9.

FIG. 11-9 (D) shows a screen at the time of winning the special winning opening of the second ball in the small hitting game. In the small hitting game state, if there is a winning in the special winning opening of the second ball, the image display device 5
In addition, the winning effect image 020SH203( showing the number of prize balls (for example, 10 balls)
(Two images in total) are displayed. Further, the total prize ball number display 020SH204 shows a number obtained by adding 10 balls in comparison with (C) of FIG. 11-9. The same applies to the third and subsequent balls, and when a special winning opening is won, the image display device 5 further displays a winning effect image 020S.
H203 is additionally displayed.

When the screens shown in (C) and (D) are displayed, the effect control CPU 120 has the second KT state flag set when the special winning opening winning award designation command (effect control command) is set (that is, , High probability/in the second KT state), 10 is added to the value of the prize ball number counter, and the winning effect image 020SH203 is displayed on the image display device 5. When the small hit game ends, the screen changes to the screen shown in (E) and the next variable display is started.

As shown in FIG. 11-9, when it is determined that the small hit game is executed in the small hit determination in the small hit RUSH mode, the small hit notification image 020SH202 and the small symbol 020SH201 indicating the small hit are stopped and displayed, During the small hitting game, a winning effect image 020SH203 is displayed according to the winning of the special winning opening. That is, high probability/second KT
In the state, when the small hit game state is controlled, the small hit notification image 020SH202, the small symbol 020SH201, and the winning effect image 020SH203 corresponding to the control of the small hit game state are displayed. Therefore, the interest of the small hit game in the small hit RUSH mode can be improved.

(Example of transition of suggestive production during chance time mode)
Next, an example of suggestive effects during the chance time mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-10 to 11-13. In addition, in FIGS. 11-10 to 11-13, the transition of the effect screen when the small hit game is executed during the chance time mode (high probability/during the first KT state or low probability/during the first KT state) Show. In addition, in the description of FIGS. 11-10 to 11-13, the same content as that described in FIG. 11-9 will be denoted by the same reference numeral, and description thereof will be omitted.

(One example of transition of effects for changing the display mode of the hold display during the chance time mode)
FIG. 11-10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display during the chance time mode. FIG. 11-11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a transition of a gasse effect of an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display during the chance time mode. Note that FIG. 11-1
0 and (A) to (E) of FIGS. 11-11 show similar screens.

FIGS. 11-10 and 11-11(A) show variable display during the chance time mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 includes a decorative pattern 020SH200 and a small pattern 0.
20SH201 is variably displayed. Further, on the image display device 5, an active display 020SH205 and a hold display 020SH206 are displayed as variable display compatible displays. In the chance time mode, only the small symbol 020SH201 may be displayed without displaying the decorative symbol 020SH200. In (A), the variable display compatible display is
Both show the usual display mode (for example, "gray").

In displaying the screen shown in (A), the CPU 120 for effect control controls the display result and the variation pattern (for example, FIG. 10-) specified by the effect control command received from the main board 11.
Based on the second variation pattern #11 of 8 or the second variation pattern #26 of FIG. 10-9) or the game state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed. In displaying the variable display corresponding display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the variable display corresponding display based on, for example, the determination result of the look-ahead notice effect, and changes the display mode according to the result of the determination. Display Corresponding display is displayed. When the variable display stop timing is reached on the screen shown in (A), (B)
Transition to the screen.

FIGS. 11-10 and 11-11(B) show screens at the time of fluctuation stop when it is determined that the small hit is in the small hit determination in the chance time mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 is determined to be a small hit, but since a prize ball cannot be expected, the decorative pattern 020SH200 and the small hit notification image 020SH202 are both patterns showing a combination of a loss. It is stopped and displayed in the small hit notification image 020SH202 (Fig. 11-1).
0 (see (B)) is not displayed. In (B), when the symbol confirmation period elapses, (
The screen changes to the screen shown in C).

FIG. 11-10 and FIG. 11-11 (C) show a screen during a small hit game in the chance time mode (inclination effect 1: step 1). Specifically, in the small hitting game state during the chance time mode, the first leaning effect image 020SH211 that suggests that suggestive effects (holding change suggestive effect, set value suggestive effect and probability change suggestive effect) may be performed. Is displayed. The first agitation effect image 020SH211 is, for example, an image showing that a character appears. Also, the decorative pattern 020SH200 is deleted, and the small hit notification image 020S
H202 is stopped and displayed as it is with a symbol indicating a combination of the losses. In the small hitting game state in the chance time mode, it is rare to win the special winning opening. Even if the special winning opening is won in the small hitting game state during the chance time mode, the winning effect image 020SH203 shown in FIG. 11-9(C) is not displayed.

FIG. 11-10 and (D) of FIG. 11-11 show the screen during the small hitting game in the chance time mode (inclination effect 2: step 2). Specifically, the image display device 5 includes (C
) The stirrer effect image 0 that suggests that the suggestion effect (any one of the hold change suggestion effect, the set value suggestion effect and the probability change suggestion effect) may be performed than the stirrer effect 1).
20SH212 is displayed. The second twist effect image 020SH212 is an image that is an extension of the first twist effect image 020SH211, and is, for example, an image in which the character operates (an image in which the character swings a sword).

FIG. 11-10 and (E) of FIG. 11-11 show a pending change suggestive effect, and specifically,
The screen (action effect: step 3) during the small hit game in the chance time mode is shown. Specifically, the action effect image 020SH213 is displayed on the image display device 5. The action effect image 020SH213 is an image in which the second flair effect image 020SH212 is developed, and for example, the character acts on the hold display 020SH206 (the sword holds the hold display 020SH.
Image (touching 206).

FIG. 11-10 (F) shows a change in the hold display in the chance time mode (step 4).
) Is shown. Specifically, on the image display device 5, the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 changes to a high-expectation display mode (for example, from "gray") at the timing of the hold shift 020SH214 at which the variable display of the decorative pattern 020SH200 is started. “Changed to “blue”) is displayed.
That is, as shown in (E), in the small hitting game state, the action effect image 020SH213
Has acted on the hold display 020SH206, so that in (F) of FIG. 11-10,
A series of change effects in which the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 changes are performed. In FIG. 11-10, the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 is changed when the next variable display is started after the small hit game is finished, but it is not limited to this, and for example, the small hit The display mode of the hold display 020SH206 may be changed during the game (before the start of the next variable display).

On the other hand, (F) of FIG. 11-11 shows a gaze effect (gase hold change suggestion effect) in which the display mode of the hold display in the chance time mode does not change. Specifically, decorative pattern 020SH
A case is shown in which the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 does not change to the high-expectation display mode even at the timing of the hold shift 020SH214 at which the variable display of 200 is started. That is, as shown in (E), although the effect production image 020SH213 (image showing a bow and arrow) has acted on the hold display 020SH206 in the small hit game state, the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 in (F) of FIG. 11-11. Will not change (the production will not develop).

As shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-11, in the characteristic portion 020SH, when it is determined that the small hit game is to be executed in the small hit determination in the chance time mode, the decorative pattern 020SH200 and the small hit notification image 020SH202 Both are stopped and displayed with a symbol showing a combination of the loses, and during the small hitting game, a pending change suggesting effect (display of the effect effect image 020SH213) that suggests a content advantageous to the player can be executed. Also,
With the hold change suggestion effect or the gaze hold change change suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11-10 and 11-11, a change in the display mode of the hold display can be expected, and the small hitting game state is controlled in the chance time mode. It is possible to effectively utilize the period of time. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

In addition, in (C) of FIG. 11-11, the first fanning effect image 020SH211 is displayed, but the second fanning effect image 020SH212 shown in (D) and the action effect image 020SH213 shown in (E) are not displayed. In some cases. Further, in (D), there may be a case in which the second twist effect image 020SH212 is displayed but the action effect image 020SH213 is not displayed. Further, in (E), the action effect image 020S
There may be a case where H213 does not act on the hold display 020SH206 (for example, an effect of displaying an image of a character flying in the upper left of the image display device 5).

Further, a first fanning effect image 020SH211, a second fanning effect image 020SH212,
For each image (or at least any one image) with the action effect image 020SH213, a plurality of display modes are prepared, and the hold display 020 is displayed according to these display modes.
The easiness of changing the display mode of the SH 206 may be different. Specifically, for each image, a display mode that is easily determined when the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 changes, and a display mode that is easily determined when the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 does not change,
You should prepare. In addition, the display mode of the hold display 020SH206 may change without displaying the action effect image 020SH213, that is, without performing the hold change suggestion effect.

(Example of transition of set value suggestive effect in chance time mode)
FIG. 11-12 is an explanatory view showing an example of the set value suggestive effect during the chance time mode. In addition, (A) to (D) of FIG. 11-12 are shown in FIG.
The description is omitted because it is similar to A) to (D).

FIG. 11-12 (E) shows a screen (setting value suggestion effect) during the small hit game in the chance time mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a set value suggestion image 020SH220 in which the background image indicates night. The night background image in the set value suggestion image 020SH220 is an image that suggests that the set value is 4 or more (see (B) in FIG. 11-7).
..

(F) of FIG. 11-12 shows that the small hit game is over and the next variable display is performed. In the set value suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11-12, the set value suggestion image 020SH220 is displayed within the period in which the small hitting game state is controlled, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, The set value suggestion image 020SH220 may be continuously displayed even after the start of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 11-12, in the characteristic portion 020SH, when it is determined that the small hit game is executed in the small hit determination in the chance time mode, the decorative pattern 020SH2
00 and the small hit notification image 020SH202 are both stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a combination of the loses, and the set value suggestion image 020SH220 is displayed during the small hit game. That is, in the characteristic part 020SH, in the high-probability/first KT state, or in the low-probability/first KT state, when the small hitting game state is controlled, a set value suggesting effect (setting value suggestion) that suggests advantageous contents to the player The display of the image 020SH220) can be executed. 11
By the set value suggestion effect shown in -12, it is possible to effectively utilize the period in which the small hitting game state is controlled in the chance time mode, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In addition, also in the set value suggestion effect, a gasse effect may be performed in the same manner as the hold change suggestion effect. Specifically, in (C) of FIG. 11-12, there may be a case where the first fanning effect image 020SH211 is displayed, but the second fanning effect image 020SH212 shown in (D) is not displayed. Further, in (D), there may be a case in which the second tilt effect image 020SH212 is displayed, but the set value suggestion image 020SH220 is not displayed, in order to perform a bad effect.

Further, a first fanning effect image 020SH211, a second fanning effect image 020SH212,
A plurality of display modes are prepared for each image (or at least any one image) with the action effect image 020SH213, and the ease with which the set value suggestion effect is executed differs depending on these display modes. May be. Specifically, for each image, a display mode that is easily determined when the set value suggestive effect is executed and a display mode that is easily determined when the set value suggestive effect is not executed may be prepared.

(An example of transition of probability change suggestive effect in chance time mode)
FIG. 11-13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the probability change suggestive effect during the chance time mode. In addition, (A) to (D) of FIG. 11-13 are (A) to (A) of FIG.
) To (D), the description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 11-13(E) shows a screen (probability change suggestion effect) during the small hit game in the chance time mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 in which three characters have appeared. The probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 in which three characters have appeared is an image showing that it is highly likely that the probability change state is controlled to the high probability state (see (C) of FIG. 11-7).

(F) of FIG. 11-13 shows that the small hit game is over and the next variable display is performed. In the probability variation suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11-13, the probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 is displayed within the period in which the small hitting game state is controlled, but not limited to this, for example, the following variable display. The probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 may be continuously displayed even after the start of.

As shown in FIG. 11-13, in the characteristic portion 020SH, when it is determined that the small hit game is executed in the small hit determination in the chance time mode, the decorative pattern 020SH2
00 and the small hit notification image 020SH202 are both stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a combination of the loses, and the probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 is displayed during the small hit game.
That is, in the characteristic portion 020SH, in the high-probability/first KT state or in the low-probability/first KT state, when the small hitting game state is controlled, the probability variation suggestion effect (the probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 Is displayed) can be executed. By the probability variation suggestive effect shown in FIG. 11-13, it is possible to effectively utilize the period in which the small hitting game state is controlled in the chance time mode, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Note that in the probability change suggestive effect, a gasse effect may be performed as in the hold change suggestive effect. Specifically, in (C) of FIG. 11-13, there may be a case where the first fan effect image 020SH211 is displayed, but the second fan effect image 020SH212 shown in (D) is not displayed. Further, in (D), there may be a case where the second twist effect image 020SH212 is displayed but the probability variation suggestion image 020SH230 is not displayed.

Further, a first fanning effect image 020SH211, a second fanning effect image 020SH212,
A plurality of display modes are prepared for each image (or at least any one image) with the action effect image 020SH213, and the probability that the probability variation effect is executed differs depending on the display modes. May be. Specifically, for each image, a display mode that is likely to be determined when the probability variation suggestion effect is executed and a display mode that is easily determined when the probability variation suggestion effect is not performed may be prepared.

By each suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11-10 to 11-13, it is possible to improve the interest in the small hitting game state in the chance time mode. Specifically, in the chance time mode in which the variable display of mainly 1.5 seconds is continuously executed, even if the small hit game of more than 1.8 seconds is executed, the small hit game is executed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that, and it is possible to make the game appear to be progressing smoothly. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as if the game was stopped during the small hitting game in the first KT state, and in the first KT state, a light game (with good tempo). , A pleasant game) can be realized.

(About small hit opening timing and execution timing of various suggestive effects)
Next, the opening timing of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small hit game and the execution timing of various suggestive effects will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11-14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the small hit opening timing and the execution timing of various suggestive effects. 11
In -14, the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) determined to be a small hit in the small hit determination, and the small hit game (the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17) executed thereafter are shown.

First, the variable display of special symbols and the small hit game will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11-14, in the first KT state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. The variable display time (variation time) of the second special symbol in the first KT state is 1 second (second variation pattern #11 of FIG. 10-8, or FIG. 10 if the second reserved storage number is “1 or more”). -9 second variation pattern #26), and if the second number of pending storages is "0", 5 seconds (second variation pattern #10 in FIG. 10-8, or second variation pattern in FIG. 10-9). This is variation pattern #25). When the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped, the second special symbol (for example, a small hit symbol) is fixedly displayed until a symbol fixing period of 0.5 seconds (also referred to as a symbol fixing period) elapses.

Then, when the symbol determination period elapses, the small hit game state is controlled. The small hitting game state includes a fanfare period of 0.1 seconds, a predetermined opening period, and a small hitting ending period. Specifically, in the small hitting game state, after the small hitting fanfare period of 0.1 seconds elapses, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened, and when a predetermined opening period (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses,
The special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and the small hit ending period starts. When the small hit ending period has elapsed, the next variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Next, the execution timing of the pending change suggesting effect (including the goose pending change suggesting effect) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11-14, when the small hit fanfare period has elapsed and the opening timing of the special variable winning ball device 17 comes, the first fanning effect (the first fanning effect image 0 in FIG. 11-10).
20SH211), a second fanning effect (display of a second fanning effect image 020SH212),
And the action effect (display of the image in which the action effect image 020SH213 contacts the hold display 020SH206) is performed. Then, when changing the hold display (in the case of the hold change suggesting effect), the hold display changes at the timing when the next variable display of the second special symbol is executed (holding shift timing). On the other hand, in the case of the gasse hold change suggestion effect, the hold display does not change at the timing when the next variable display of the second special symbol is executed (the timing of the hold shift), and the display mode of the current hold display is held.

In this way, in the characteristic part 020SH, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display over the small hit game and the variable display is performed. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine the transition from the small hitting game state to the state in which the variable display is executed. Therefore, it can be shown that the game is progressing smoothly, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game.

Next, the set value suggestion effect and the probability change suggestion effect will be described. In the description of FIGS. 11-14, the set value suggesting effect and the probability variation suggesting effect are referred to as “setting value suggesting effect and the like”. 11
As shown in -14, when the small hit fanfare period has elapsed and the opening timing of the special variable winning ball device 17 is reached, the first fanning effect (for example, the first fanning effect image 020S in FIG. 11-12) is generated.
H211 display), a second tilt effect (display of the second tilt effect image 020SH212), a set value suggestion effect, and the like (display of the set value suggestion image 020SH220, etc.) are performed. The set value suggestion effect and the like are executed until the closing timing of the special variable winning ball device 17, for example.

In this way, in the characteristic part 020SH, the set value suggesting effect and the like are performed in correspondence with the opening timing of the special variable winning ball device 17. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17, and to pay attention to the set value suggestion effect and the like. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the small hit game in which the game ball hardly wins, and it can be seen that the game is progressing smoothly. Further, the period during which the small hitting game state is controlled can be effectively utilized by setting value suggestion effect, etc., and the interest during the small hitting game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic part 020SH, each suggestion effect is caused to start in accordance with the opening start timing of the special variable winning ball device 17. Therefore, since each suggestion effect can be started immediately after shifting to the small hitting game state, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the small hitting game is being executed, and to the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

It should be noted that the timing at which each suggestive effect is executed may be a timing corresponding to the opening timing of the special variable winning ball device 17, specifically, if it is a timing including the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17. Good. For example, the start timing of each suggestive effect is not limited to the start timing of opening the special variable winning ball device 17, but may be the timing during the small hit fanfare period. As a result, since these effects can be started at the earliest timing after shifting to the small hitting game state, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to recognize that the small hitting game is being executed.

Further, the start timing of each suggestive effect may be the timing during the symbol fixing period,
The timing may be during variable display of the second special symbol. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine the transition from the state in which the variable display is executed to the small hitting game state. Therefore, it can be shown that the game is progressing smoothly, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game.

Further, the end timing of the set value suggestion effect is not limited to the closing timing of the special variable winning ball device 17, but may be the timing during the small hit ending period. As a result, these effects can be executed until the end of the small hitting game state, so that the period controlled in the small hitting game state can be utilized more effectively.

Further, the end timing of each suggestive effect may be the timing during the variable display of the next second special symbol. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine the transition from the small hitting game state to the state in which the variable display is performed. Therefore, it can be shown that the game is progressing smoothly, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game.

As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the interest of the game can be improved. Here, the supplement of the interest will be specifically described. In the first KT state, for example, a shortening variation (1 second variation) and a small hitting game (decorative design stops at a lost design) are repeatedly executed. If no special effect is produced in the small hitting game state, it looks as if the progress of the game is stopped in the small hitting game state. Therefore, in the first KT state (high base state), the game does not seem to proceed quickly and lightly, and the player may feel uncomfortable. Further, in the first KT state, the time during which the small hit game state is controlled may be wasted time for the player.

As described above, in the embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH, it is advantageous for the player when the small hitting game state is controlled in the first KT state (high probability/first KT state or low probability/first KT state). The suggestive effect suggesting the content (for example, any one of the pending change suggestive effect, the set value suggestive effect, and the probability change suggestive effect) can be executed. Therefore, even if the small hit game is repeatedly executed in the first KT state in which the game balls hardly win the prize, it is possible to give the player the impression that the game is progressing smoothly, that is, the first KT.
It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game by the small hit game in the state. In addition, since it is possible to effectively utilize the period during which the small hit game is executed in the first KT state, it is possible to prevent the period from becoming a useless time for the player.

In addition, when the small hit game state is controlled in the second KT state, an effect corresponding to the control of the small hit game state (for example, display of the small hit notification image 020SH202 and the winning effect image 020SH203 shown in FIG. 11-9). Made viable. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hit game in the first KT state and the second KT state.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 1 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic portion 020SH, the configuration in which the characteristic portion 020SH is applied to the so-called type of pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. Instead of such a configuration, it is also possible to apply the characteristic part 020SH to a so-called one-and-two mixed type pachinko gaming machine. Below, one specification example of the pachinko gaming machine of the mixed type of one and two types will be explained.

In the one-and-two-mixed type of pachinko gaming machine, in the normal state (non-special state: low base state), by left-handed, mainly the variable display of the first special symbol (first special figure game) is executed.
When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol, the big hit game is executed.

In the determination based on the winning of the first starting winning opening, the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value, and is 6298/65536 (about 1/100), for example. Although the details will be described later, even if the small hit game is executed based on the winning in the first start winning hole, the game ball passes through a specific region (V region) in the special variable winning ball device 17. Things have hardly come to expect.

In the determination based on the winning of the first starting winning opening, the jackpot probability varies depending on the set value. Here, an example of the jackpot probability for each set value based on the winning in the first starting winning opening will be shown below.

When the set value is "1", it is 329/65536 (about 1/199).
When the set value is "2", it is 346/65536 (about 1/189).
When the set value is “3”, it is 366/65536 (about 1/179).
When the set value is "4", it is 387/65536 (about 1/169).
When the set value is "5", it is 412/65536 (about 1/159).
When the set value is "6", it is 439/65536 (about 1/149).

In the determination based on the winning to the first starting winning opening, the small hit probability is constant, so by changing the loss probability according to the set values "1" to "6", the set values "1" to "" 6
It is possible to set the jackpot probability according to.

For example, in the first special figure game, when it is determined to execute the big hit game, according to the big hit type (with a predetermined probability), after the big hit game is executed, a special state (for example, a time saving state) is entered. .. Incidentally, when the big hit game is executed, depending on the big hit type, it may return to the normal state, for example, without shifting to the special state.

In the special state, for example, a game (mainly a second special figure game) is performed by a right-handed operation in which a firing operation is performed aiming at a gate arranged on the right side of the game area and a second starting winning opening. The special state is a high base state, and specifically, the following controls (1) to (4) are performed.
(1) Control is performed such that the probability of hitting a figure is higher than that in a normal state.
(2) The control is performed so that the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is longer than that in the normal state.
(3) Control is performed to shorten the variation time of the universal figure game as compared with the normal state.
(4) Control is performed to reduce the variation time of the special symbol compared to the normal state.
As a result, the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening, and the second special figure game is executed more frequently. The special state is controlled, for example, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times.

On the other hand, in the normal state, the above controls (1) to (4) are not performed. Even if the player hits right in the normal state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is low, the opening time of the ordinary electric auditors is short, and the variation time of the general game is long. To win
I can hardly expect it.

In the determination based on the winning of the second start winning opening, the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value, and is, for example, 62986/65536 (about 96/100). The small hit probability in the determination based on the winning on the second starting winning opening is different from the small hit probability in the determination based on the winning on the first starting winning opening.

In the determination based on the winning of the second starting winning opening, the jackpot probability varies depending on the set value. Here, an example of the jackpot probability for each set value based on the winning in the second starting winning opening will be shown below.

When the set value is "1", it is 329/65536 (about 1/199).
When the set value is "2", it is 346/65536 (about 1/189).
When the set value is “3”, it is 366/65536 (about 1/179).
When the set value is "4", it is 387/65536 (about 1/169).
When the set value is "5", it is 412/65536 (about 1/159).
When the set value is "6", it is 439/65536 (about 1/149).

In the determination based on the winning of the second starting winning opening, since the small hit probability is constant, by changing the loss probability according to the set values "1" to "6", the set values "1" to "" 6
It is possible to set the jackpot probability according to.

As described above, in the determination based on the winning of the second starting winning opening, the small hit probability is 96/
Since it is 100, in the variable display in the special state (mainly in the second special figure game), the small hit symbol is easily derived and displayed. In the small hitting game state, the special variable winning ball device 17 arranged on the right side of the game area is opened, and the game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 17 (small hitting attacker),
When a special area (so-called V area) provided in the special variable winning ball device 17 is passed, a big hit game is executed. Incidentally, in the small hitting game state in the special state, since the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 is longer than in the normal state, it is easy to win the special variable winning ball device 17 and easily pass through the V area. Has become.

In the special state (mainly the second special figure game), when the gaming ball passes the V area by being controlled to the small hitting game state until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the special state is ended, The jackpot game is executed. Also, in the special state, even when it is determined that the big hit game is to be executed before the predetermined number of times of variable display is executed (even when the big hit symbol is displayed and displayed).
Similarly, the special state is ended and the big hit game is executed. When the big hit game is executed, the special state is controlled again according to the big hit type (with a predetermined probability). in this way,
By executing the big hit game in the special state (by the condominium), the player can expect many prize balls.

On the other hand, in the special state, even if the big hit game is executed before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, depending on the big hit type, it is not controlled to the special state but shifts to the normal state, for example. In some cases. Also, in the special state, when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the normal state is also entered. Specifically, in the special state, when the big hit game is not executed by the time the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, although the game ball is controlled to the small hit game state, the game ball has a special variable prize). If the player does not win in the ball device 17 or does not pass through the V area, or if the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed), the normal state is entered. As a result, the control of the special state ends, and the holiday home ends. Even in a pachinko gaming machine of a mixed type of one and two, in the big hit game state and the small hit game state, for example, the variable display of the special symbol is not performed.

In such a pachinko gaming machine of one-two-mix type, when a small hit game state is controlled in a special state, a special effect corresponding to control of a small hit game state (special state) (for example, "small hit attacker"). (Display the image of "Aim at the special variable winning ball device 17!") can be executed. This allows the player to expect a big hit in the small hit game in the special state.

Further, in the variable display of the first special figure game in the normal state (non-special state: low base state), a small hit symbol may be derived and displayed (small hit probability: about 1/100). In the small hitting game in the normal state, the game is played by left-handing, and since the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged in the right area, it is difficult to win the special variable winning ball device 17. .. Even if the player hits the ball to the right, it is difficult to win the special variable winning ball device 17 due to the short opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17, and even if the player wins in the special variable winning ball device 17, V Since it has a structure that does not easily pass through the area, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to pass through the V area.

In the modified example 1, in such a pachinko gaming machine of the one-and-two mixed type, the normal state (
When the small hit game state (special state) is controlled in the non-special state), the characteristic part 020S
The suggestion effect related to H may be executable. The suggestive effect is an effect that suggests a content that is advantageous to the player, and is, for example, an suggestive effect based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination or a set value suggestive effect. Note that the suggestion effect based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination is, for example, a hold change suggestion effect, but is not limited to this, and an effect that suggests that hold storage information with a high expectation of a big hit is stored (for example, (A background image or a character image with a high degree of expectation) may be displayed.

Even in the special state, when the first reserved memory is stored, the small hit symbol may be derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special figure game. In this case, when the small hit game is configured to hardly pass the V area, when the small hit game is controlled, the suggestive effect related to the characteristic portion 020SH may be executable.

According to the modified example 1, even if the small hitting game is executed in the normal state where the game balls are hardly won, it is possible to give the player the impression that the game is progressing smoothly, that is, the small state in the normal state. The winning game can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game. Therefore, according to the modified example 1, in the pachinko game machine of the one-and-two mixed type, the interest during the small hit game in the normal state can be improved. In addition, the one-and-two-mixed type of pachinko gaming machine is not limited to the above-described specifications, and may have other specifications as long as the small hit game is executed in a normal state in which the game balls hardly win.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification of the characteristic unit 020SH can be expressed as follows. A gaming machine capable of playing a game (a pachinko gaming machine of a mixed type of one and two types), in which gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state and variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol) are performed and displayed. A variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the result, and an effect execution means, the game state control means is an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state),
Special state different from the advantageous state (for example, small hit game state) and non-special state (for example,
A normal state) and a special state (characteristic 0) that is more easily controlled to the special state than the non-special state.
The special state according to the modified example 1 of 20SH: for example, a time saving state), the advantageous state and the special state are states in which the variable display is not performed, and the effect execution means is When the special state is controlled in the special state, it is possible to execute a special effect corresponding to the control of the special state (for example, display an image of "Aim at the small hit attacker (special variable winning ball device 17)!"). Yes, when the special state is controlled in the non-special state, a suggestion effect that suggests a content that is different from the special effect and is advantageous to the player (for example, a suggestion effect based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination or , Setting value suggestion production, etc.) can be executed.

(Modification 2 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 2 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH, the configuration in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened once during the small hit has been described. In Modification 2, in place of such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, the special variable winning ball device 17 may be opened a plurality of times depending on the small hit type.

Specifically, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 is a small hit C with the longest opening time.
In this case, the time is set to 1.8 seconds×1 time (see FIG. 10-14), but it is not limited to this. The opening pattern may be, for example, 0.9 seconds×2 times, 0.2 seconds×9 times, as long as the total opening time is within 1.8 seconds when the opening time is the longest. Further, the suggestive effect of the content according to the opening pattern may be executable. Specifically, for example, a suggestive effect corresponding to opening for 0.9 seconds×2 times may be executed. As described above, even if the opening pattern is opened a plurality of times, the special variable winning ball device 17 can be realized by performing the suggestion effect according to the opening pattern.
It is possible to make it difficult to focus attention on the opening of each and to focus attention on each suggestive effect.

(Modification 3 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 3 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic unit 020SH, the configuration in which the suggestive effect can be executed in the first KT state has been described. In Modification 3, in place of such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, the suggestive effect may be executable in the normal state (low probability/low base state).

For example, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed by winning the first starting winning opening, but the small hit probability in the small hit determination in this case is
As shown in FIG. 10-3, it is “6298/65536” (about 10%). The type of small hit due to the winning at the first start winning opening is a small hit A (opening time: 0.2 seconds). Also,
When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and it is a small hit (small hit A), the non-reach lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed so that the player does not have excessive expectations. There is.

Therefore, in the modified example 3, the suggestive effect may be executable when the small hit game state is controlled in the normal state. The small hit fanfare period and the small hit ending period may be set to be long in order to secure the time for executing the suggestive effect. As a result, the effect in the small hitting game in the normal state can be made useful for the player. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the period in which the small hit game is controlled in the normal state, and the interest of the small hit game in the normal state can be improved.

Note that the variable display based on the second pending storage may be executed after the transition from the low-probability/high-base state to the normal state. Specifically, immediately after the transition from the low-probability/high base state to the normal state, variable display may be executed based on the second pending storage stored in the low-probability/high base state before the transition. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be variably displayed at the same time, so the small hit symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display based on the second reserved memory in the normal state. When the small hit game is executed,
Variable display of the first special symbol may be executed. In this case, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended during the period of being controlled to the small hit game state, and the variable display of the first special symbol will be restarted after the end of the small hit game. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol will be extended for the period of being controlled to the small hitting game state. In the modified example 3, it is also possible to perform the suggestive effect during the period in which the variable display of the first special symbol is extended. That is, the suggestive effect can be executed in the normal state (low probability/low base state). This makes the first
The period during which the variable display of the special symbols is extended can be effectively used, and the interest can be improved.

(Modification 4 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 4 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH, the configuration for executing the pending change suggesting effect that suggests the expectation degree of the big hit has been described as the suggesting effect based on the determination result of the prefetch determination. In Modification 4, instead of or in addition to such a configuration, as a suggestive effect based on the determination result of the prefetch determination, a suggestive effect that suggests a big hit type when the prefetch determination is a big hit. May be executable.

For example, during the small hitting game in the high probability/first KT state, when the reserved memory that is prefetched as a 2R normal big hit is stored, that is, from the high probability/first KT state to the low probability/first KT state. If it is known that the game is to be transferred, it may be possible to execute an unfortunate effect (unfortunate effect) for the player during the small hit game. Specifically, for example, in the small hitting game before the variable display based on the pending storage determined to be the 2R normal big hit in advance is started, the background image is displayed dark, or the image of the skull mark is displayed on the background image. An effect such as displaying an effect image may be performed. Further, in this case, for the target pending storage, for example,
A hold change suggestion effect may be performed in which the hold display is changed to a hold display with an image of a skull mark.

On the other hand, during a small hit game in the high probability/first KT state or the low probability/first KT state, 1
It has been found that when the reserved memory that is prefetched to be the 0R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit is stored, that is, the high probability/first KT state or low probability/first KT state shifts to the second KT state. In this case, during the small hitting game, the player may be able to execute a delightful effect (high-expectation degree effect). Specifically, for example, 10R probability variation big hit or 2
In the small hitting game before the variable display based on the reserved memory that is pre-reading determined to be the R probability big hit is started, the background image is displayed brightly (rainbow color), and the image and the effect of the angel mark are added to the background image. You may perform the effect of displaying an image. Further, in this case, for example, a hold change suggestion effect of changing the hold display to a hold display with an image of an angel mark may be performed on the target hold storage.

In addition, when the small hitting game is executed a plurality of times by the time the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage of the target prefetched is executed, the same suggestive effect (in the small hitting game of a plurality of times is executed.
A disappointing effect or a high-expectation effect) may be performed, that is, the suggesting effect may be performed multiple times. In addition, in the case where variable display is executed a plurality of times before the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage of the object is executed, in addition to the small hitting game state, the same suggestion can be made in a plurality of variable displays. You may give a performance. That is, such suggestive effect may be continuously executed until the variable display based on the pending storage of the object for which the look-ahead determination is performed is started.

(Modification 5 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 5 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH, the rate at which it is determined that the display mode of the hold display is changed during the variable display in FIG. 11-8 (in the description of the modification 5, “change determination rate during variable display”). That is, the same ratio as the determination rate for changing the hold display along with the hold change suggestion effect during the small hit game (the determination rate for the hold change suggestion effect). In the fifth modification, the change determination rate during the variable display and the suspension change suggestive effect determination rate may be different rates.

For example, the determination rate of the pending change suggestion effect may be set to be higher than the determination rate of change during variable display. This makes it easier to change the hold display accompanied by the hold change suggesting effect than the change of the hold display during the variable display, and it is possible to effectively utilize the period during which the small hitting game state is controlled.

Further, the change determination rate during variably displayed and the determination rate of the pending change suggestive effect may be different rates depending on the result of the prefetch determination (judgment of a big hit) for the target suspended storage information. For example, when it is determined that the big hit is executed by the look-ahead determination, the determination rate of the pending change suggestive effect is set to be higher than the change determination rate during the variable display, while the look-ahead determination determines that there is a loss. In this case, the determination rate of the pending change suggestion effect may be lower than the variation determination rate during the variable display. Accordingly, the change in the hold display accompanied by the hold change suggesting effect can be made to have a higher expectation than the change in the display mode of the hold display during the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the pending change suggestion effect during the small hit game.

In the first KT state (high probability/first KT state or low probability/first KT state), the hold display may be changed more easily than other gaming states (normal state or second KT state). That is, the chance time mode may be a mode in which the display mode of the hold display is most likely to change. Further, in this case, the rate of determination of the pending change suggestive effect may be higher than the rate of change determination during variable display. That is, of the effects for changing the display mode of the hold display, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display with the hold change suggestion effect may be most easily executed during the small hit game. This makes it possible to effectively utilize the period during which the small hit game state is controlled in the chance time mode.

(Modification 6 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 6 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic part 020SH, the configuration for suggesting a change in hold on hold during the small hitting game is executed when the final color of the hold storage during hold display is all gray (FIG. 11-6). 020SHS70: YE
(See S). Modification 6 is, instead of such a configuration, or in addition to such a configuration, the gassing hold change suggesting effect during the small hit game is stored in the hold storage during the hold display,
It may be possible to execute even when the pending storage in which the final color is determined as a special display mode other than gray is stored.

In this case, the hold storage determined to have the display color of gray as the final color may be easier to perform the gasse hold change suggestion effect than the hold storage determined to have the special display mode. As a result, even if the reserved memory determined to be the special display mode is stored, the gust pending change suggestion effect can be performed for the reserved memory determined to be the display mode in which the final color is gray. You can excite the production during the game.

On the contrary, it may be possible to more easily perform the gasse hold change suggestion effect on the hold storage determined to be the special display mode than the hold storage determined to be the display mode in which the final color is gray. For example,
It is also possible to forcibly execute the gasse hold change suggestion effect and not execute the hold change suggestion effect for the hold memory for which the final color is determined to be the special display mode. In this case, in active display, the display mode is changed to the final color. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be intentionally lowered at the stage of the hold display, and the expectation when the display mode is changed at the stage of the active display can be increased accordingly. Therefore, the interest of the pending change suggestion production can be improved.

(Modification 7 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 7 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic unit 020SH, the configuration for performing the pending change suggestion effect, the set value suggestion effect, and the probability change suggestion effect has been described as the suggestion effect. In Modification 7, instead of such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, an explanation suggestion effect regarding the progress of the game may be executable as a suggestion effect.

The explanation suggesting effect is, for example, an effect by a character image relating to the progress of the game in the chance time mode, and specifically, the explanation suggesting effect such as "may the game be switched to the normal mode in 50 games?" There is a possibility that it is controlled to a high probability state in the chance mode at the time of first hit (62% = "5
6/56+35"%: see FIG. 11-1), which is an explanation suggestion production such as "is the probability of probability change a little over 60%?"

Here, in the characteristic part 020SH, as a game state, a normal state, high probability/first KT
State, low probability/first KT state, and second KT state are controlled to any one of a plurality of game states, and because the game state changes, it is difficult for the player to grasp the content of the game. is there. Therefore, by making it possible to execute the explanation suggestion effect of the modified example 7, it is possible for the player to easily understand the game state or the like that can be shifted after the chance mode.
The interest of the game can be improved.

(Modification 8 of Characteristic Part 020SH)
Next, a modified example 8 of the characteristic part 020SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic unit 020SH, a configuration in which the characteristic unit 020SH is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is controlled to a high probability state until the next big hit when the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit is executed will be described. did. Instead of such a configuration, it is also possible to apply the characteristic part 020SH to a gaming machine (for example, a so-called ST machine) that is controlled in a high probability state until a prescribed number of times has passed. Here, one specification example of the pachinko gaming machine of the ST machine will be described.

For example, in the ST machine, when the probability variation big hit is executed, it is controlled to a high probability state until the specified number of times (ST number) of variable display is executed, and when the specified number of times of variable display is executed, Transition from the stochastic state to the low-probability state.

In addition, when the probability variation big hit is executed, the high base state (high probability/first K after the probability variation big hit game.
T state). The period (variable display count) controlled to the high probability/first KT state is a period (transition change count) according to the probability variation big hit symbol. When the transition change count is executed after the high probability/first KT state is controlled, the high base state (high probability/first KT state) shifts to the low base state (second KT state). The number of transition changes is, for example, a number smaller than the ST number.

As a result, it becomes possible to control in the second KT state until the number of STs elapses after the number of transitional fluctuations elapses, that is, a small hit game in which a winning can be expected is executed. The second
If the jackpot is not won even before the variable display of the ST number is executed in the KT state, the variable state of the ST number is executed to return to the normal state. Here, when the small hit game state is controlled in the second KT state, an effect corresponding to the control of the small hit game state (for example, the small hit notification image 020SH202 and the winning effect image 020 shown in FIG. 11-9).
The display of SH203) is enabled.

Further, in the ST machine, when the normal big hit symbol is executed, it is controlled to a high base state (low probability/first KT state) after the normal big hit game. The period (variable display count) controlled to a low probability/first KT state is a period (shift change count) that normally corresponds to the jackpot pattern. Low probability/first KT
When the transition variation count is executed after being controlled to the high state, the high base state (low probability/first KT
State) to a low base state (normal state).

In the high-probability/first KT state and the low-probability/first KT state, a common effect (for example, chantime mode) may be executable. In the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is difficult for a game ball to win the special variable winning ball device 17, that is, a winning ball cannot be expected.

In the modified example 8, in the first KT state (high probability/first KT state or low probability/first KT state) in the ST machine, when the small hitting game state is controlled, a suggestion suggesting a content advantageous to the player. (For example, any one of the pending change suggestion effect, the set value suggestion effect, and the probability change suggestion effect) may be executed.

According to the modified example 8, even if the small hitting game in the first KT state in which the game balls hardly win the prize is repeatedly executed in the ST machine, the impression that the game is smoothly progressing is executed by executing the suggestion effect. Can be given to players. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game due to the small hit game in the first KT state. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine of the ST machine, the interest during the small hitting game in the first KT state can be improved. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine of the ST machine is not limited to the above-mentioned specifications, and may have other specifications as long as the small hit game in which the gaming balls hardly win the prize is executed.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 020SH)
In connection with the above-mentioned characteristic portion 020SH, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be variably displayed at the same time, and there is known a pachinko gaming machine which frequently causes a small hit in the probability variation gaming state (for example, , Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-033787). However, when a small hit game in which the game balls hardly win the prize is executed, this period is a period in which the variable display is not performed, and thus the player may be given an impression that the game is not progressing smoothly. is there. Specifically, for example, if a small hit game in which the game balls hardly win the prize is repeatedly executed,
In the small hitting game state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed each time, which may give the player the impression that the game is not proceeding smoothly. For this reason, the player may feel a sense of discomfort, and the interest in the game may be reduced.

(Means D1)
Therefore, the gaming machine of the means D1 relating to the characteristic part 020SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game), and a gaming state control for controlling a gaming state. Means (for example, the part that executes steps S120 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) shown in FIG. 6) and identification information (for example, a special symbol) are variably displayed and displayed. Variable display execution means for deriving and displaying results (
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 10
3) in which steps S25A and S25B are executed), and a performance executing means (for example,
The production control CPU 120) is provided, and the game state control means has 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 non-special state (first KT state) and a special state (for example, a second KT state) that is more easily controlled to the special state than the non-special state, and the advantageous state and the special state are When the variable display is not performed and the special effect is controlled in the special state in the special state, the special effect corresponding to the control of the special state (for example, the small effect shown in FIG. Hit notification image 020SH202, small pattern 020
SH201 and winning effect image 020SH203) can be executed, and when the non-special state is controlled to the special state, a suggestion effect which is an effect different from the special effect and suggests advantageous contents for the player ( For example, the pending change suggestion effect shown in (E) of FIG. 11-11 can be executed.

According to such a configuration, even if the small hit game is repeatedly executed in the non-special state (for example, the first KT state), it is possible to give the player the impression that the game is progressing smoothly, that is, The small hit game in the non-special state can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game. In particular, with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the small hitting game in the non-special state by the suggestive effect.

(Means D2)
Further, in the gaming machine described in the means D1, as the gaming machine of the means D2 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the effect performing means, corresponding to the variable display of the identification information, displays the decoration identification information (for example, a decorative pattern). It is possible to perform variable display, and when the special state is controlled in the special state, the special display result as the display result of the decoration identification information (for example, a fixed symbol "1, which is a combination indicating a small hit game, 3, 5") is displayed, and when the special state is controlled in the non-special state, a predetermined display result different from the special display result as the display result of the decoration identification information (combination of decorative patterns showing a gap) Is displayed.

According to such a configuration, in the non-special state, it is almost impossible to expect the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening during the small hit game, and therefore the predetermined display result (for example, the lost symbol) is forcibly displayed in a stopped state. This can prevent the player from expecting too much.

(Means D3)
Further, in the gaming machine described in the means D1 or the means D2 as the gaming machine of the means D3 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the display result of the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state for the variable display which has not been started yet. Determine whether the displayed result is as shown (for example, prefetch determination)
Before the start determination means, the effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the pending change suggestion effect shown in (E) of FIG. 11-10) to make a suggestion regarding the pre-start determination means. is there.

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform the suggestive effect based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination, so that it is possible to increase the expectation for the pending storage. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hit game in the non-special state.

(Means D4)
Further, as the gaming machine of the means D4 relating to the characteristic part 020SH, in the gaming machine described in any of the means 1D to D3, a holding storage means for storing information regarding variable display as holding storage information is provided, and the effect execution means is provided. Displays the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means as a hold display (for example, hold display 020SH206 shown in (A) of FIG. 11-10), and acts on the hold display in the suggestive effect. Action effect (for example, FIG. 11-
The action effect image 020SH213 shown in (E) of 10 can be executed, and there are a case where the display mode of the hold display changes and a case where the display mode of the hold display does not change.

With such a configuration, a series of effects including an effect and an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display can be performed, so that the hold display can be focused on and the expectation for the hold storage can be increased. .. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hit game in the non-special state.

(Means D5)
As the gaming machine of the means D5 relating to the characteristic part 020SH, in the gaming machine described in any of the means D1 to D4, set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player. A possible setting means is provided, and the effect execution means makes the suggestion effect for suggesting the setting means (for example, the set value suggestion image 020S shown in (E) of FIG. 11-12).
H220) can be executed.

According to such a configuration, in the small hit game in the non-special state (for example, the first KT state), the player can be made to guess the set value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hit game in the non-special state.

(Means D6)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means D1 to D5 as the gaming machine of the means D6 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the non-special state includes a first non-special state (for example, non-probability variation state: low probability). /First KT state) and a second non-special state (for example, probability variation state: high probability/first KT state) that is easier to be controlled to the advantageous state than the first non-special state, and the effect execution means is , The common effect (chance time mode) can be executed when the first non-special state is controlled and when the second non-special state is controlled, and the suggestive effect is the first 2 It suggests that it is controlled to a non-special state (for example, (E) in FIG. 11-13).
Probabilistic change suggestion image 020SH230).

According to such a configuration, the common effect is executed when the high probability/first KT state and the low probability/first KT state are controlled, and the probability change suggestive effect is provided in the small hit game in the chantime mode. Since it is executable, it is possible to make the player infer whether or not the probability change state is in the small hit game in the high probability/first KT state and the low probability/first KT state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hit game in the non-special state.

(Means D7)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means D1 to D6 as a gaming machine of the means D7 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the effect execution means, as the suggestive effect, a plurality of types of suggestive effects in different modes (for example, , The odd number setting suggestion, the even number setting suggestion, and the setting value of 4 or more) shown in (B) of FIG. 11-7 can be executed, and depending on which type of the suggestion effect is executed, the player The degree of advantage of the content suggested for is different.

According to such a configuration, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects, it is possible to increase variations of the suggestive effects, and thus it is possible to prevent the suggestive effects from becoming monotonous effects. In addition, since the degree of advantage varies depending on the suggestion effect, the degree of attention of the player can be changed depending on the suggestion effect that is executed. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the small hit game in the non-special state.

(Means D8)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means D1 to the means D7 as a gaming machine of the means D8 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the variable display execution means is a variable of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol). The display and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed in parallel, and the game medium easily passes through the starting area (for example, the second starting winning opening).
The state and the second state in which the game medium does not easily pass through the starting area are provided with a variable first prize winning means (for example, the variable winning ball device 6B shown in FIG. 1), and the game state controller means First
The variable winning means can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, the first KT state) that easily changes to the first state, and the effect execution means is controlled to the special state (for example, a small hitting game state) in the predetermined state. The suggestive effect can be executed at this time.

According to such a configuration, even if the small hitting game in the first KT state in which the game balls hardly win the prize is repeatedly executed, it is possible to give the player the impression that the game is progressing smoothly, that is, the first The small hitting game in the 1KT state can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game. In particular, with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hitting game in the first KT state.

(Means D9)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means D1 to D8 as the gaming machine of the means D9 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the gaming ball is in the easy winning state (open state) and the gaming ball is difficult to win. It is equipped with a second variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17 shown in FIG. 1) that can be changed to a difficult winning state (closed state), and the second variable winning means has the special winning state in the special state. It is possible to change to an easy state, and the effect executing means, that the second variable winning means is changed to the easy winning state (for example, special variable winning ball device 17 opening timing).
The suggestive effect is executed corresponding to.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to focus on the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17, and to focus on the suggestive effect. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the small hit game in which the game ball hardly wins, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by the small hit game.

(Means D10)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means D1 to the means D9 as a gaming machine of the means D10 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the gaming state control means, in the special state, the game medium is a specific area (for example, a special area). The advantageous state can be controlled based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 17 has passed a specific region: a so-called V region.

According to such a configuration, even if the small hit game in the normal state (non-special state) in which the game balls are hardly won in the pachinko game machine of the type 1 and type 2 mixed type pachinko gaming machine is executed smoothly Can give an impression that the player is progressing, that is, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the game due to the small hit game in the normal state. In particular, it is possible to improve the interest during the small hitting game in the normal state.

(Means D11)
Also, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means D1 to D10 as the gaming machine of the means D11 related to the characteristic part 020SH, the effect execution means is controlled to the special state in the special state, when the game medium is Has passed a special area (for example, the discharge area) (
For example, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second count switch 24 provided in the special winning opening), a predetermined effect corresponding to passage of the game medium through the special area (for example, FIG. 1).
The winning effect image 020SH203 shown in (C) of 1-11 can be executed, and when the special state is controlled in the non-special state, regardless of whether the game medium has passed through the special area or not. The predetermined effect is not executed.

According to such a configuration, in the second KT state, the player can be encouraged to win the special variable winning port, and the interest in the second KT state can be improved. On the other hand, in the small hit game in the first KT state, although the game ball rarely wins the special variable winning port, in order not to execute the predetermined effect, the winning in the small hit in the first KT state is performed. You can make the player not expect.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 022SH)
Next, the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 022SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game will be described as an example.

The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 022SH includes a game state control means, a variable display execution means, a pre-start determination means, and an effect execution means. The game state control means, the variable display execution means, and the pre-start determination means are realized by the CPU 103 of the main board 11, for example. The effect execution means is realized by, for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12.

The game state control means controls the game state. The game state control means can control an advantageous state, a special state, and a special state. The advantageous state is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, for example, a big hit game state. The special state is a game state different from the advantageous state,
For example, a small hit game state.

The special state is a state in which a game value is likely to be given by the special state, for example, the second KT.
It is a state (high probability/low base state). The second KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur, and a gaming ball is likely to win a special winning opening. The first KT state (high-probability/high-base state or low-probability/high-base state) is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur, but is a gaming state in which a gaming ball is difficult to win in a special winning opening. .. That is,
The first KT state is a state in which a game value is hardly given due to the special state.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 022SH, it is possible to control to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and to control to the advantageous state after being controlled to the special state. The advantageous game referred to here is a big hit that shifts to the second KT state after the big hit game state ends. The gaming state control means can control to the second jackpot state after controlling to the jackpot gaming state, and can control to the jackpot gaming state again after controlling to the second jack state.

The effect executing means controls the effect mode of the small hit RUSH mode in the second KT state. In the second KT state, the small hit RUSH mode is controlled, and the other effect modes are not controlled. The small hit RUSH mode is also an effect mode controlled only in the second KT state. That is, when the small hit RUSH mode is controlled,
It is always controlled to the second KT state.

When the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state, the effect execution means can display a specific display corresponding to the presence of a plurality of states in which the game value can be given as the state after being controlled to the advantageous state. When it is controlled to an advantageous state is when it is controlled to the big hit game of this time. The states in which the game value can be given are the second KT state and the next big hit game state. The specific display is the second KT
It is a display corresponding to the state and the next big hit game state existing (occurring) thereafter.

For example, the specific display is an image (hereinafter, referred to as a "bonus rush icon") corresponding to the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode) and the next big hit game state. Specifically, the specific display includes a plurality of icons including an icon image corresponding to the big hit this time, an icon image corresponding to the subsequent second KT state, and an icon image corresponding to the next big hit to be won in the second KT state. It consists of an icon image.

The display form of the bonus/rush icon may be any shape such as a circle, a square, or a triangle, or may be a display form with characters or symbols. Each icon image of the bonus rush icon is an image showing a blank when the corresponding state (game) is not completed, and changes to an image with a predetermined color when the corresponding state is completed. The blank icon image corresponding to this big hit, the blank icon image corresponding to the second KT state, and the blank icon image corresponding to the next big hit, which form the bonus rush icon, have the same display mode. Is displayed.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means can change the display mode of the specific display in correspondence with the controlled state among the states including the advantageous state and the plurality of states in which the game value can be given. Is. For example, when the big hit of this time is finished, the effect execution means changes the predetermined display mode of the blank icon image corresponding to the big hit of this time. Specifically, the effect executing means changes the display mode to a state in which the blank bonus rush icon is given a red color and the blank space is filled. It should be noted that the change of the display mode is not limited to adding a color to fill the blanks, and for example, a character such as “done” may be added to the corresponding icon, or the shape of the corresponding icon may be changed. ..

Here, the timing of changing the display mode of the bonus rush icon will be described. For example, in the case of a bonus rush icon corresponding to a big hit, the display mode is changed during the ending period of the big hit. However, the timing of changing the display mode of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the big hit is not limited to these, and may be during a round game (for example, the final round). In the case of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the second KT state, for example, the display mode is changed during the big fanfare period. However, the second
The timing to change the display mode of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the KT state is
Not limited to these, it may be during a round game (for example, the first round).

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the specific display has a plurality of different display modes.
The effect execution means can display a specific display of a display mode corresponding to a controlled state among states including an advantageous state and a plurality of states in which a game value can be given. Specifically, when the big hit is over, the effect executing means changes the icon image of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the big hit to a display mode (for example, red) corresponding to the big hit.

In addition, when the second KT state is finished, the effect execution means displays the icon image of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the second KT state, indicating that the icon image has been controlled to the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode) (for example, , Yellow).

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means provides a specific display of a specific mode corresponding to the controlled advantageous state and a specific display of a predetermined mode corresponding to the existence of a plurality of states in which a game value can be given. Can be displayed. The specific display of the specific mode is, for example, an icon image in which red or yellow is filled. The specific display in the predetermined mode is, for example, a blank icon image. The effect executing means can display a bonus rush icon including an icon image in which red is filled and a blank icon image.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means can display the specific display over a plurality of states among the states including the advantageous state and the plurality of states in which the game value can be given. Specifically, the effect execution means, a specific display over the big hit game state of this time, the second KT state after the big hit this time, and the next big hit game state, that is, across a plurality of game states. Can be displayed. In addition, the production execution means can always display a specific display during variable display, symbol stop display, variable display standby, small hit game, big hit game, and the like.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means can display the game value given in the advantageous state and the game value given in the special state over the advantageous state and the special state. The game value is, for example, a prize ball. The effect execution means is specifically, the grand prize over the present big hit game state, the second KT state after the present big hit, and the next big hit game state, that is, across a plurality of game states. The number of balls can be displayed.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, when the effect performing means is controlled to the advantageous state after being controlled to the special state, it is suggested that it is controlled to the advantageous state and then to the special state. Perform the performance. Specifically, the effect execution means, in the next big hit game,
After the next big hit game, a suggestion effect suggesting that the second KT state is controlled again is executed. The suggestive effect is, for example, a success/failure effect that indicates the result of success or failure, and specifically, a battle effect, an effect that gradually develops, or the like.

Further, the effect execution means, in response to the effect result of the suggested effect, a specific display of a predetermined mode corresponding to the existence of a plurality of states in which the game value can be given as the state after being controlled to the later advantageous state. Can be displayed. For example, when the production result of the suggested production is a production result indicating success, the production execution means additionally displays a blank icon image in the bonus rush icon in the next big hit game. On the other hand, when the production result of the suggested production is a production result indicating failure, the production execution means does not add the blank icon image in the next big hit game.

For example, the effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect in the same round (for example, in the fifth round) and additionally display a blank icon image. However, the effect execution means may execute the suggested effect over a plurality of rounds and add a blank icon image. For example, the suggestive effect may be executed in the fifth round and the icon image may be added in the sixth round.
Further, the effect execution means may execute the suggested effect over a plurality of rounds.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, in the advantageous state before being controlled to the special state and the advantageous state after being controlled to the special state, the round game is executed a common number of times. That is, the round game of the same number of times is executed in the big hit of this time and the big hit of the next time. The effect execution means, when it is controlled to the advantageous state of this time, when it is controlled to the later advantageous state,
It is possible to display a specific display in a common display mode. Specifically, the effect executing means displays the icon image corresponding to each of the big hits of this time and the next big hit in a common display mode with a red color.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the variable display execution means displays a variable display of the first identification information,
The variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel. Specifically, the variable display execution means can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel. The game state control means can control the advantageous state when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. The specific display result is, for example, a display result showing a big hit (big hit pattern)
Is. Therefore, the gaming state control means controls the jackpot gaming state when the display result indicating the jackpot is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the variable display of the second identification information is more advantageous to the player than the variable display of the first identification information. For example, in the feature section 022SH, the first
The big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol is more likely to be executed than the big hit based on the variable display of the special symbol.

The production execution means, when the specific display is displayed when the specific display is displayed in the advantageous state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information, the specific display is displayed. Erase. The specific display is mainly displayed in the second KT state in which the variable display of the second identification information is executed. Therefore, during the display of the specific display, the jackpot game state is controlled based on the variable display of the first identification information. It is an irregular thing.

Here, as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information, the second K after the jackpot gaming state is over.
When the jackpot for shifting to the T state is derived and displayed, the specific display is not erased. In other words, the effect executing means erases the specific display only when the jackpot excluding the jackpot to be transferred to the second KT state after the jackpot game state is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information. I decided to.

Here, the timing for erasing the specific display is, for example, a big hit fanfare period. For example, even when the big hit game based on the variable display of the first identification information is performed, the control of the second KT state is completed by this big hit (the completion of the small hit RUSH mode), so the icon image is displayed during the fanfare period. , The bonus rush icon may be erased after changing to a display mode (for example, yellow) indicating that the second KT state has been controlled, and then (during the fanfare period). Further, the timing of erasing the specific display is not limited to the big hit game based on the variable display of the first identification information, and may be during the round game or the ending period. In the case of deleting the specific display during the round game, for example, suggestive effect may be performed, an effect result indicating failure may be displayed as an effect result of the suggestive effect, and then the specific display may be deleted.

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means can display the specific display before the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. For example, when the variable display this time is a big hit, the effect execution means displays the icon image of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the second KT state during the variable display to indicate that the icon image is controlled to the second KT state. Aspect (
For example, it can be changed to yellow).

Further, in the characteristic part 022SH, the pre-starting determination means determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the display result indicating that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state for the variable display which has not been started yet. The determination performed by the pre-start determination unit is, for example, a pre-reading determination, and specifically, the same as various determinations (a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern determination, etc.) performed when the open variable display is started. It is the judgment of the contents. The determination timing performed by the pre-start determination means is a timing before the timing of performing the various determinations.

The effect execution means can display the specific display based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means.
For example, if there is a pending storage that is determined to be a big hit by the look-ahead determination, the effect executing means, before the variable display of this pending storage is started, a bonus/corresponding to the second KT state
It is possible to change the icon image of the rush icon to a display mode (for example, yellow) indicating that the icon image is controlled to the second KT state.

(Regarding the transition of the game state and the effect mode after the big hit game in the characteristic part 022SH)
FIG. 12-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the game state and the effect mode after the big hit game in the characteristic part 022SH. FIG. 12-1 is a characteristic portion 020SH shown in FIG. 11-1.
Compared with the transition of the game state and effect mode after the big hit game in, the type of big hit is different. In the description of FIG. 12-1, points different from those of FIG. 11-1 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12-1, in the feature section 022SH, the types of big hits are 5 types of 10R certainty big hit A, 10R certainty big hit B, 6R certainty big hit, 10R normal big hit, and 6R normal big hit. There is. 10R probability variation big hit A, high probability / second KT after big hit game
It is a big hit to shift to the state. The 10R certainty variation jackpot B and the 6R certainty variation jackpot are jackpots that shift to the high probability/first KT state after the jackpot game. 10R normal big hit and 6R
The normal big hit is a big hit that shifts to a low probability/first KT state after a big hit game. 10
In the case of a big hit of R, an equal prize ball can be obtained in any big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 022SH has a specification that makes it easier to obtain more prize balls than the above-mentioned characteristic part 020SH.

Next, a description will be given of the rate at which each jackpot type is determined in each gaming state. For example, in the normal game state, mainly the starting winning to the first starting winning opening occurs, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. In the jackpot type determination based on the starting winning prize to the first starting winning prize (that is,
In the normal gaming state), 6R normal big hit is 35%, 6R certainty big hit 30%, 10R certainty big hit A is 35%, respectively.

On the other hand, in the low probability/first KT state, the high probability/first KT state, and the low probability/second KT state, mainly, a winning prize for starting to the second starting winning port occurs, and a variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Be seen.
In the jackpot type determination based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening (that is, low probability/first KT
State, high-probability/first KT state, and low-probability/second KT state), 10R normal jackpot 35%, 10R certainty variation jackpot B 15%, 10R certainty variation jackpot A 50%, respectively. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic part 022SH has a higher rate of being determined as the 10R probability variation big hit A than the above-described characteristic part 020SH, so that it is a specification in which more prize balls can be easily obtained. There is.

In addition, when the big hit game based on the 10R probability variation big hit B is executed and when the big hit game based on the 10R normal big hit is executed, common effects are executed during the big hit game. Specifically, the combination of the common decorative design is derived and displayed in the 10R probability variation big hit B and the 10R normal big hit, and the common big hit effect is executed during each big hit game. And
After the big hit game, it is controlled to a common chantime mode.

As a result, the player cannot distinguish the type of jackpot executed between the 10R probability variable jackpot B and the 10R regular jackpot, and the gaming state controlled by the jackpot game (high probability/high base state and low probability/ It is possible to prevent the player from distinguishing any of the high base states). Therefore, in the characteristic part 022SH, not only in the case of the so-called first hit, which is the transition from the normal mode to the chantime mode, but when the chantime mode is started from which mode, the player is in the controlled gaming state. Can be made indistinguishable.

(About the jackpot type determination table of the characteristic part 022SH)
FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the big hit type determination table of the characteristic unit 022SH. 12A is a jackpot type determination table when performing variable display of the first special symbol. FIG. 12B is a jackpot type determination table when performing variable display of the second special symbol.

As shown in (A) of FIG. 12-2, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, there are three types of big hit types, 10R sure change big hit A, 6R sure change big hit, and 6R normal big hit One of the jackpots is decided. Further, as shown in (B) of FIG. 12-2, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, 10R certainty variation big hit A, 10R certainty variation big hit B, and 10R normal big jackpot are included. One of the three types of jackpots is decided. 12
In both (A) and (B) of -2, the proportion of each jackpot type determined is constant regardless of the set value. Further, in both (A) and (B) of FIG. 12B, the proportion determined as the probability variation big hit is 65%, and the proportion determined as the normal big hit is 35%.

Hereinafter, description will be made by comparing (A) and (B) of FIG. 12-2. 10R probability variation jackpot A, (
(B) is easier to determine than (A). Specifically, the 10R probability variation big hit A is 35% in (A) and 50% in (B). Further, in (A), 6R certainty variation big hit can be selected and 10R certainty variation big hit B cannot be selected, but in (B), 10R certainty variation big hit B
Can be selected, and 6R probability variation big hit cannot be selected. Also, for the regular jackpot,
In (A), 6R normal big hit can be selected (10R normal big hit cannot be selected), and (B
), 10R normal big hit can be selected (6R normal big hit cannot be selected). Therefore, the jackpot type determination using (B) is more likely to be determined as a jackpot which is advantageous to the player, than (A). That is, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display having a higher advantage for the player than the variable display of the first special symbol.

(Bonus/rush icon control process at the start of jackpot)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12-3, a process of displaying the bonus rush icon at the start of the big hit or changing the display mode of the bonus rush icon will be described. FIG. 12-3 is a flowchart showing an example of bonus/rush icon control processing at the start of a big hit. The bonus/rush icon control process at the time of starting the big hit is a process executed in the special figure hit waiting process of S173 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

In FIG. 12-3, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has received a jackpot start designation command (first jackpot start designation command or second jackpot start designation command) (step 022SHS11). When the big hit start designation command has not been received (step 022SHS11: NO), the effect control CPU 120 directly ends the series of processes.

On the other hand, when the jackpot start designation command is received (step 022SHS11:YE
S), that is, when a big hit occurs, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the 10R certainty variation big hit A (step 022SHS12). When it is 10R probability variation big hit A (step 022SHS12: YES), the effect control CPU 120, step 0.
The process moves to 22SHS14. If it is not 10R probability variation big hit A (step 022SHS1
2: NO), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 022SHS13).

If it is not a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 022SHS13: N
O), that is, in the case of a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the effect control CPU
120 determines whether or not the bonus rush icon is being displayed (step 022).
SHS 14). If the bonus rush icon is not being displayed (step 022SH
(S14: NO), the CPU 120 for effect control starts displaying the bonus rush icon (step 022SHS15), and ends the series of processes.

On the other hand, if the bonus rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS14:
YES), of the bonus rush icons, the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode)
A display change effect for changing the icon image corresponding to is changed to a display mode (yellow) indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled is set to be executed (step 022SHS16), and a series of processes is ended.

In step 022SHS13, when it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 022SHS13: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the bonus rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS17). Bonus·
When the rush icon is not being displayed (step 022SHS17: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes.

On the other hand, if the bonus rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS17:
YES), that is, for example, in the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode), when controlled to irregular big hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, CP for effect control
U120 erases the bonus rush icon (step 022SHS18), and ends the series of processes.

By the processing described above, when executing the big hit game of the 10R probability variation big hit A, the bonus rush icon can be displayed during the fanfare period of the big hit. Also,
When the big hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the small hit RUSH mode, a bonus rush icon during the round game, a display mode indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled (for example, yellow) ) Can be changed to. Also, small hit R
In the USH mode, when the irregular big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the bonus rush icon can be erased during the fanfare period.

(Bonus rush icon control process during round game)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12-4, a process of adding a blank space for the bonus rush icon during the round game will be described. FIG. 12-4 is a flowchart showing an example of bonus/rush icon control processing during a round game. The bonus/rush icon control process during the round game is a process executed in the big hit mid-stage effect process of S176 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

In FIG. 12-4, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the special winning opening open display command is received (step 022SHS31). When the special winning opening open display command has not been received (step 022SHS31: NO), the effect control CPU 120 directly ends the series of processes. When the special winning opening open display command is received (step 022SHS31: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present big hit is a big hit when the small hit RUSH mode is controlled. (Step 022
SHS32).

When the big hit this time is not the big hit when the small hit RUSH mode is controlled (step 022SHS32: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes.
On the other hand, if the big hit this time is a big hit when the small hit RUSH mode is controlled (
Step 022SHS32: YES), it is determined whether or not the round game is the fifth round (step 022SHS33). In addition, the effect control CPU 120, based on the value of the round number counter, which is counted by the CPU 103 and indicates the number of rounds of the big hit,
It may be determined whether or not it is the fifth round, or it may be determined whether or not it is the fifth round by counting the number of times the special winning opening open display command is received.

When the round game is not the fifth round (step 022SHS33: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. On the other hand, when the round game is the fifth round (step 022SHS33: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the bonus
It is determined whether or not the rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS34). When the bonus/rush icon is not being displayed (step 022SHS34: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes.

On the other hand, if the bonus rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS34:
YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit this time is the 10R certainty variation big hit A (step 022SHS35). 10R probability variation big hit A case (step 0
22SHS35: YES), the effect control CPU 120 additionally sets and displays a bonus rush icon by executing and setting a successful effect as a suggested effect (step 022S).
HS36), and a series of processing ends. On the other hand, if it is not the 10R probability variation big hit A (step 022SHS35: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes and sets the failure effect as the suggested effect (step 022SHS37), and ends the series of processes.

By the above-described processing, in the big hit game in the small hit RUSH mode, if the big hit of this time is 10R certainty change big hit A, a successful effect can be executed as a suggested effect, while on the other hand, this big hit is 10R probability change big hit B or If it is a 10R normal big hit, a failure effect can be executed as a suggestion effect.

(Bonus/rush icon control process during ending period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12-5, the bonus/rush icon control process of the process of changing the display mode of the bonus/rush icon during the ending period will be described. FIG. 12-5 is a flowchart showing an example of bonus/rush icon control processing during the ending period. The bonus/rush icon control process in the ending period is a process executed in the ending effect process of S177 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

In FIG. 12-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the bonus/rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS51). When the bonus/rush icon is not being displayed (step 022SHS51: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes as it is. When the bonus rush icon is being displayed (step 022SHS51: YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the icon image corresponding to the big hit of this time among the bonus rush icons in a display mode (for example, red) indicating completion of the big hit. The display change effect to be changed to is set to be executed (step 022SHS52).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current big hit is the 10R certainty variation big hit A (step 022SHS53). When the big hit this time is 10R certainty variation big hit A (step 022SHS53: YES), the CPU 120 for effect control makes the small hit RUSH.
The ending effect indicating the shift to the mode is set to be executed (step 022SHS54), and the series of processes is ended. On the other hand, when the big hit this time is not the 10R certainty variation big hit A (step 022SHS53: NO), that is, the present big hit is the 10R certainty variation big hit B or 10R.
In the case of a normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 executes and sets the ending effect indicating the transition to the chantime mode (step 022SHS55), and ends the series of processes.
Note that the bonus rush icon is not displayed in the Changtime mode.

By the processing described above, the bonus rush icon can be changed to a display mode (for example, red) indicating completion of the big hit during the ending period of the big hit game. Also, 1
In the case of 0R probability variation big hit A, the bonus rush icon can be continuously displayed even in the small hit RUSH mode. Further, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit B or normal big hit, the bonus rush icon can be prevented from being displayed in the chantime mode.

(An example of staging mode and staging screen transitions)
Next, an example of the transition of the effect mode and the effect screen of the big hit will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-6 to 12-8. FIG. 12-6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the effect screen in the normal mode→small hit RUSH mode. FIG. 12-7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the effect screen in the small hit RUSH mode → the chantime mode. FIG. 12-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the effect screen when the small hit RUSH mode is continued.

FIG. 12-6(A) shows a variable display during the normal mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special symbol, and the decorative symbol 022SH100 and the first symbol.
The small symbol 022SH101 is variably displayed. In displaying the screen shown in (A),
The effect control CPU 120, based on the display result, the variation pattern, and the game state specified by the effect control command received from the main board 11, the variable display of the decorative pattern display result (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable of the decorative pattern. Determine the display mode, reach effect, various notice effects, whether or not to execute various effects such as effect mode according to the game state, its mode and execution start timing,
Based on the determination result, the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed. Further, in (A), an active display 022SH110 is displayed in the lower central region of the image display device 5. In (A), when the variable display period elapses, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (B).

(B) of FIG. 12-6 is a decorative pattern 02 showing the 10R probability variation big hit A in the normal mode.
The screen when 2SH100 is derived and displayed is shown. Specifically, on the image display device 5, the decorative symbol 022SH100 and the first small symbol 022SH101 are stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol "7, 7, 7" which is a combination indicating the 10R probability variation big hit A. In displaying the screen shown in (B), the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, changes from the effect control pattern to the decorative pattern 022S.
It corresponds to that the end code indicating the variable display end of H100 (and the first small symbol 022SH101) is read out, or that the command for stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol 022SH100 is received from the main board 11. Then, the fixed decorative pattern 022SH100 which is the display result of the decorative pattern 022SH100 is stopped and displayed. In (B), when the symbol fixed period elapses, the screen changes to the screen shown in (C).

FIG. 12-6 (C) shows the screen of the fanfare period in the jackpot game of the 10R certainty variation jackpot A. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a big hit notification image 022SH105 showing the 10R probability variation big hit A and a bonus rush icon 022SH120. The bonus rush icon 022SH120 has three icon images 0 indicating blank columns.
22SH 120a to 120c. Three icon images 022SH120a-120
c indicates that there is a state in which a game value for three times, that is, the big hit of this time, the small hit RUSH mode after the end of the big hit of this time, and the big hit of the next time, is provided. In displaying the screen shown in (C), the effect control CPU 120 responds to, for example, the fact that a jackpot start designation command is received from the main board 11, and outputs the jackpot notification image 022SH105 and the bonus.
The rush icon 022SH120 is displayed.

FIG. 12-6 (D) shows the screen during the round game of the 5th round of the 10R certainty variation jackpot A. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a round notification image 022SH106 for notifying that it is the fifth round of the 10R probability variation big hit A. Further, in (D), the total prize ball number display 022SH130 is displayed. The total prize ball number display 022SH130 shows the total prize ball number in the consecutive chan including the small hit RUSH mode. In addition, total prize ball number display 022SH1
30 may display the fanfare period shown in (C) of FIG. 12-6. Also, (D)
Then, in the upper right of the display area of the image display device 5, a notification image including the characters “right hit” is displayed as a notification image corresponding to the right hit notification. In displaying the screen shown in (D),
The effect control CPU 120 displays the round notification image 022SH106 in response to, for example, receiving a special winning opening open display command from the main board 11.

(E) of FIG. 12-6 shows the screen of the ending period in the big hit game of 10R certainty variation big hit A. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a small hit RUSH shift notification image 022SH107 indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled, and a bonus rush icon 0.
A colored image is displayed on the icon image 022SH120a of 22SH120 (first from the bottom). The color given to the icon image 022SH120a is a color (for example, red) indicating that the big hit has been completed. In displaying the screen shown in (E), the effect control CPU 120 responds to, for example, the fact that a big hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, and the small hit RUSH shift notification image 022SH107 or the icon image 022SH1.
An image colored in 20a is displayed.

In this way, the display mode of the bonus rush icon 022SH120 changes according to the progress of the game. Further, the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is displayed in a display mode (for example, red) corresponding to the jackpot gaming state.

FIG. 12-6 (F) shows a variable display during the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the second special symbol, and the decorative symbol 022SH100.
And the second small symbol 022SH102 is variably displayed. The bonus rush icon 022SH120 is displayed over a plurality of game states, that is, the big hit game state and the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode). Further, in (F), in the right area of the active display 022SH110 of the image display device 5, a hold display 022SH11 indicating the second hold storage is displayed.
1 is displayed.

(G) of FIG. 12-6 shows a screen in which the small hit symbol is derived and displayed during the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 includes a decorative design 022SH100 and a second small design 0.
22SH102 is stopped and displayed with the fixed symbol "1, 3, 5" which is a combination showing the small hit game.

(H) of FIG. 12-6 shows a screen during a small hit game in the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, in the small hitting game state, when there is a prize in the special winning opening, the image display device 5 displays a prize effect image 022SH131 showing the number of prize balls (for example, 10 balls). (H
) Indicates that, for example, two balls have been won in the special winning opening, and two prize balls have been paid out (a total of 20 balls have been paid out). The total prize ball number display 022SH130 shows the total number of prize balls in the big hit and prize balls in the small hit RUSH mode, and can be displayed over the big hit game state and the small hit RUSH mode (second KT state). Is. The total prize ball number display 022SH130 shows the number added for 20 balls as compared with (G) of FIG. 12-6. After this, in FIG.
I) and any one of the screens of (I) of FIG. 12-8.

FIG. 12-7(I) shows a variable display in the small hit RUSH mode.

(J) of FIG. 12-7, in the small hit RUSH mode, a decorative pattern 022SH100 showing one of the probability big hit (10R probability big hit A, 10R probability big hit B) and the normal big hit (10R normal big hit) is derived and displayed. The screen when it is done is shown. Specifically, the image display device 5 is a fixed symbol "2," which is a combination indicating that the decorative symbol 022SH100 and the second small symbol 022SH102 can be either probability variation big hit or normal big hit.
It is stopped and displayed as "2, 2". In (J), when the symbol fixed period elapses, the screen changes to the screen shown in (K).

(K) of FIG. 12-7 shows the screen of the fanfare period of the big hit game controlled in the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot notification image 022SH115 indicating that there is a possibility of either a probability variation jackpot or a normal jackpot or an icon image 022SH120b of the bonus rush icon 022SH120 (from the bottom 2
An image with a colored eye is displayed. The color given to the icon image 022SH120b is a color (for example, yellow) indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled. Also,
The bonus rush icon 022SH120 is continuously displayed even after shifting from the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode) to the big hit game state. Also, the big hit notification image 022
SH115 indicates that the character has a bow and arrow, and in the big hit game, a suggestion effect using the bow and arrow is performed, which suggests that the character may be controlled to the small hit RUSH mode after the big hit game.

In this way, the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is displayed over a plurality of gaming states of the previous jackpot gaming state, the second KT state (small jackpot RUSH mode), and the present jackpot gaming state. The display mode of the bonus rush icon 022SH120 changes according to the progress of the game. Also, bonus rush icon 022SH12
0 (icon image 022SH120b) is displayed in a display mode (for example, yellow) indicating that the small hit RUSH mode (second KT state) is controlled.

FIG. 12-7 (L) shows a screen during the fifth round game. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a suggestion effect image 022SH116 that indicates that the small hit RUSH mode may be controlled after the big hit this time. For example, the suggestive production is
There are a success effect in which the displayed character hits the target with a bow and arrow, and a failure effect in which the character cannot hit the target.

FIG. 12-7 (M) shows a screen indicating failure as the effect result in the suggested effect. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a failure effect image 022SH117 in which the displayed character could not hit the target with the bow and arrow. Failure effect image 02
By displaying 2SH117, it is suggested to the player that the small hit RUSH mode is not controlled after the current big hit game.

In the fifth round, a failure effect image 022SH117 is displayed, and a resurrection effect is displayed in which a success image is displayed in the subsequent rounds and ending periods (this is controlled to the small hit RUSH mode after the big hit game this time. May be made executable. Also, as a suggested effect, a blank icon image is a possibility that is likely to be added,
It is also possible to prepare an effect that is not likely to be added and execute one of the effects selected by the determination.

FIG. 12-7 (N) shows a screen during the ending period in the big hit game. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a chantime mode transition notification image 022SH118 indicating that the chantime mode is controlled, and an image in which a blank space (third from the bottom) of the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is filled. It is displayed. Bonus rush icon 02
A colored image is displayed on the 2SH120 icon image 022SH120c (third from the bottom). The color given to the icon image 022SH120c is a color (for example, red) indicating that the big hit has been completed. Like this, bonus rush icon 022SH
The display mode of 120 changes according to the progress of the game.

In the feature part 022SH, the big hits that can be won in the small hit RUSH mode are big hits of 10 rounds having the same number of rounds. Therefore, the game value given to the player by the big hit game in the small hit RUSH mode is common. For this reason, in the characteristic portion 022SH, when the icon image of the bonus rush icon 022SH is set to the display mode indicating the completion of the big hit, it is uniformly set to the “red” display mode regardless of the big hit type.

Also, an icon image 022SH120 of the bonus rush icon 022SH120
Of the a to 120c, the lowermost icon image 022SH120a and the uppermost icon image 022SH120c are colored red, and the middle icon image 022SH120b is colored yellow. Therefore, when displaying the icon images 022SH 120a to 120c (see, for example, (C) of FIG. 12-6), the bottom icon image 022SH is displayed.
120a and the top icon image 022SH120c and the middle icon image 02
The 2SH120b may be displayed in a different display mode from the beginning (from the blank state). For example, the icon image 022SH120b in the middle is replaced with another icon image 022SH120.
It may be a display mode in which the display area is larger than those of a and 120c. As a result, even if each of the icon images 022SH120a to 120c is blank, depending on the display mode of the blank, it is possible for the player to determine whether the icon image corresponds to the big hit or the small hit RUSH mode. Can be suggested.

FIG. 12-7 (O) shows a variable display during the Chantime mode. In particular,
Corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, the decorative symbol 022SH100 and the second small symbol 022SH102 are variably displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, Chang time mode is
It is controlled when it is the first KT state (high probability/high base state or low probability/high base state). In Chantime mode, the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is
It has been erased.

Next, FIG. 12-8 will be described. 12-8. (I) to (L) of FIG.
It is a screen similar to the screens shown in I) to (L). Therefore, description of (I) to (L) in FIG. 12-8 will be omitted.

FIG. 12-8 (M) shows a screen showing success as the effect result in the suggested effect. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a success effect image 022SH127 in which the displayed character can hit the target with a bow and arrow. The bonus/rush icon 022SH120 has two icon images 022SH120d,
120e is additionally displayed. These two icon images 022SH120d, 12
0e is a small hit RUSH mode after the big hit ends (after the second big hit) and a next big hit (third big hit), in which a game value for the second time can be added. Indicates that In this way, in the bonus rush icon 022SH120,
Icon image 022SH120a,1 in the display mode (red or yellow) corresponding to the completed game
20b and the icon images 022SH120c to 120e in a blank display mode corresponding to the existence of a plurality of states in which a game value can be given thereafter can be displayed at the same time.

(N) of FIG. 12-8 shows the screen of the ending period in the big hit game. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a small hit RUSH continuous notification image 022SH128 indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is continuously controlled, and a bonus rush icon 022SH12.
A colored image is displayed on the icon image 022SH120c of 0 (third from the bottom). The color given to the icon image 022SH120c is a color (for example, red) indicating that the big hit has been completed.

FIG. 12-8 (O) shows a variable display in the small hit RUSH mode.

Thereafter, as shown in (P) of FIG. 12-8, in the small hit RUSH mode, when the 10R probability variation big hit A is executed, the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is generated each time.
, Two icon images 022SH120f and 120g showing blanks are additionally displayed.

Note that, in the description of FIG. 12-8, the 10R certainty variation big hit A is not explicitly shown until the result of the suggestive effect is displayed, but when the variable display result is derived and displayed, it is the 10R certainty variation big hit A. You may specify that. That is, in the description of FIG. 12-8, in the variable display determined to be the 10R probability variation big hit A, the decorative pattern 022SH100 is a combination “2,2,” which indicates that there is a possibility of either the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit. Stop display with 2",
Although the success effect image 022SH127 is displayed by the suggestion effect during the big hit game, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the variable display determined to be the 10R sure change big hit A, the decorative pattern 022SH100 shows the 10R sure change big hit A. You may stop and display by the combination "7,7,7".

In this case, the timing for adding the two icon images 120d and 120e to the bonus rush icon 022SH120 may be, for example, a fanfare period, a round game, or an ending period. Further, in this case, although the combination “7,7,7” of the decorative pattern 022SH100 indicating the 10R probability variation big hit A is stopped and displayed, before adding the two icon images 120d and 120e to the bonus rush icon 022SH120, Suggestive presentation may be performed. In this case, since it is clear that an effect indicating success is performed as the result effect in the suggestion effect, the player
You can enjoy watching the suggested production with confidence. On the other hand, since the combination “7, 7, 7” indicating the 10R certainty variation jackpot A has already been stopped and displayed, two icon images 120d and 120e are added to the bonus rush icon 022SH120 without performing the suggestive effect. You may let me.

In addition, when it is determined that the 10R probability variation big hit A, it is determined whether or not the 10R probability variation big hit A is performed, and the one of the effects determined by the determination is performed. It may be performed.

(Variable display bonus/rush icon control process)
Next, processing in the case of changing the display mode of the bonus rush icon in the variable display will be described with reference to FIG. 12-9. Figure 12-9 shows the bonus in the variable display.
It is a flow chart which shows an example of rush icon control processing. The bonus/rush icon control process in the variable display is a process executed in the variable display start setting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

In FIG. 12-9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the small hit RUSH mode (step 022SHS71). When it is not in the small hit RUSH mode (step 022SHS71: NO), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the series of processes as it is. When it is in the small hit RUSH mode (step 022SHS71: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a pending storage that is determined to be a big hit by the prefetch determination (step 022SHS72).

If there is a pending storage that is prefetched as a big hit (step 022SHS72: Y)
ES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a change in the display of the bonus/rush icon (step 022SHS73). In the determination of step 022SHS73, as shown in FIG.
The bonus/rush icon display change determination table shown in (A) of 10 is used.

(About the bonus/rush icon display change decision table)
Here, the bonus/rush icon display change determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 12-10. FIG. 12-10 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the bonus/rush icon display change determination table. FIG. 12-10 (A) is a table used when determining whether or not there is a change in the display of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the pending storage.

Specifically, (A) of FIG. 12-10 is a table showing the execution ratio of the bonus/rush icon display change for each type of big hit, which is used when it is determined by the look-ahead decision that the big hit is made. .. More specifically, in the table of FIG.
The “pre-reading determination result” indicates a big hit type based on the pre-reading determination. The “bonus/rush icon display change execution ratio” indicates “present” where the display is changed and “none” where the display is not changed.

For example, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit A, the rate at which the display change of the bonus rush icon is performed is “25/100”. In addition, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit B and 10R normal big hit, the rate at which the display change of the bonus rush icon is performed is “10/100”. For this reason, when the big hit pending storage is stored, the 10R probability variation big hit A, that is, when the small hit RUSH mode continues after the big hit game, when the small hit RUSH mode does not continue after the big hit game It is easier to change the display of the bonus rush icon.

Returning to FIG. 12-9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to change the display of the bonus/rush icon as a result of the determination in step 022SHS73 (step 0).
22SHS74). When the display of the bonus rush icon is not changed (step 0)
22SHS74: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes.

When changing the display of the bonus rush icon (Step 022SHS74: YE
S), the CPU 120 for effect control changes the display mode of the corresponding icon image to the small hit RUSH.
A display change effect for changing to a display mode (for example, yellow) indicating that the mode has been controlled is executed and set (step 022SHS75), and a series of processing is ended.

In step 022SHS72, if there is no pending storage that is prefetched to be a big hit (step 022SHS72: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit display result is derived and displayed in the variable display this time. (Step 022SHS7
6). If the result of the big hit is not derived and displayed in this variable display (step 02)
2SHS76: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes.

On the other hand, in the present variable display, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed (step 02
2SHS76: YES), bonus at the stage of pending storage before the variable display this time is started.
It is determined whether or not the display of the rush icon has been changed (step 022SHS77).
.. If the display of the bonus rush icon has already been changed at the stage of holding storage (step 0)
22SHS77: YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series of processes. If the display of the bonus rush icon has not been changed at the storage stage (step 022S)
HS77: NO), it is determined whether or not the display of the bonus rush icon is changed (step 0).
22SHS78), and proceeds to step 022SHS74. In the determination of step 022SHS78, the bonus/rush icon display change determination table shown in (B) of FIG. 12-10 is used.

Here, (B) of FIG. 12-10 is a table used when determining whether or not the display of the bonus rush icon corresponding to the variable display is changed. Specifically, (B) of FIG. 12-10 shows the execution rate of the bonus/rush icon display change for each type of jackpot, which is used when the jackpot determination corresponding to the variable display determines that the jackpot is a jackpot. It is the table shown. More specifically, in the table of FIG. 12-10 (B), the “big hit determination result” indicates the big hit type when the variable display this time is a big hit. The “bonus/rush icon display change execution ratio” indicates “present” where the display is changed and “none” where the display is not changed.

For example, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit A, the rate at which the display change of the bonus rush icon is performed is “10/100”. In addition, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit B and 10R normal big hit, the rate at which the display change of the bonus rush icon is performed is “25/100”. For this reason, during the variable display in which the display result of the big hit is derived, the 10R probability variation big hit B or the 10R normal big hit is more preferable (when the small hit RUSH mode is finished after the big hit game).
The display change of the bonus rush icon is easier to be performed than the 10R probability variation big hit A (as compared to the case where the small hit RUSH mode is continued after the big hit game).

By using the tables shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. 12-10, continuation or termination of the small hit RUSH mode can be suggested depending on the timing at which the display of the bonus rush icon changes. Specifically, if the display mode of the bonus rush icon changes while it is stored pending, there is a high possibility that the small hit RUSH mode will continue,
When the display mode of the bonus rush icon changes during variable display, small hit RUS
It can be suggested that the H mode is likely to end.

In the above description, it is suggested that the small hit RUSH mode may continue for the information regarding the variable display of the target depending on whether it is in the pending storage or the variable display, but the information is not limited to this. For example, regarding the information regarding the variable display of the target, the small hit RUSH mode is continued depending on whether the variable display result (big hit pattern) is displayed before being displayed (on hold storage or during variable display) or after being displayed (big hit game). May suggest a possibility. Specifically, before the derivation display of the variable display result (big hit pattern), there is a high possibility that the small hit RUSH mode will continue,
On the other hand, after the derivation display of the variable display result, it may be suggested that the small hit RUSH mode is likely to end.

(Screen transition when changing the display mode of the bonus rush icon during variable display)
Next, the transition of the effect screen in the case of changing the display mode of the bonus rush icon during the variable display will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12-11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of the effect screen when the display mode of the bonus rush icon is changed during the variable display.

(A) of FIG. 12-11 shows the active display 022S in the small hit RUSH mode.
The screen at the time of starting the variable display corresponding to H110 is shown. Further, in (A), a hold display 022SH111 indicating the second hold storage is displayed. Hold display 022S shown in (A)
H111 is a display mode different from the normal display mode, and is specifically a display mode with a high expectation of a big hit. The pending storage corresponding to the pending display 022SH111 is, for example, the pending storage that is determined to be a big hit by the prefetching determination.

FIG. 12-11 (B) shows a screen during variable display corresponding to the active display 022SH110 similar to (A). In (B), an image in which the icon image 022SH120b (second from the bottom) of the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is attached in yellow is displayed. As a result, the player can be informed that the big hit game is being performed (the small hit RUSH mode is ended or interrupted). The color attached to the icon image 022SH120b is, for example, a color (for example, yellow) indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled.

(C) of FIG. 12-11 shows a screen in which the small hit symbol is derived and displayed during the small hit RUSH mode. Specifically, on the image display device 5, the decorative symbol 022SH100 and the second small symbol 022SH102 are stopped and displayed in the fixed symbol "1, 3, 5" which is a combination indicating the small hit game. After (C), the small hit game state is controlled, and when the small hit game ends, the screen changes to the screen shown in (D).

(D) of FIG. 12-11 shows the active display 022S in the small hit RUSH mode.
The screen when the variable display corresponding to H113 is started is shown. Specifically, (D) shows a screen when the high-expectation hold display 022SH111 is moved to the active display 022SH113 and the variable display is started.

(E) of FIG. 12-11, in the small hit RUSH mode, the decorative pattern 022SH100 that is either a definite big hit (10R definite change big hit A, 10R definite change big hit B) or a normal big hit (10R normal big hit) is derived and displayed. The screen when it is done is shown. In (E), when the symbol fixed period elapses, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (F).

(F) of FIG. 12-11 shows the screen of the fanfare period in the big hit game. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a big hit notification image 022SH115 indicating that there is a possibility of either a probability-change big hit or a normal big hit.

(G) of FIG. 12-11 shows, as the effect result in the suggestive effect performed in the fifth round,
A screen showing success is shown. Specifically, the type of jackpot that is being executed is 10R, probability variation jackpot A
In the case of, the success effect image 127 is displayed as shown in (G). If the type of jackpot being executed is 10R certainty variation jackpot B or 10R normal jackpot, in (G),
A failure effect image 022SH117 is displayed as shown in (M) of FIG. 12-7. Also,(
In G), the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is additionally displayed with two icon images 022SH120d and 120e showing blanks.

(H) of FIG. 12-11 shows the screen of the ending period in the big hit game. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a small hit RUSH continuous notification image 022SH128 indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is continuously controlled, and a bonus rush icon 022SH1.
The 20 colored icon images 022SH120c (third from the bottom) are displayed. The color given to the icon image 022SH120c is a color (for example, red) indicating that the big hit (the second big hit) has been completed.

The symbol variation time in the variation display of (A) to (C) of FIG. 12-11 is, for example, 1 second. That is, the screen transitions of (A) to (C) are performed in a short time. Therefore, (B)
The timing at which the effect of coloring the icon image 022SH120b shown in (1) is performed may be substantially the same as the start of variable display, that is, the timing at which the screen shown in (A) is displayed.

Further, the timing of performing the effect of adding a color (yellow) to the icon image 022SH120b is
For example, it may be the timing at which the pending storage corresponding to the pending display 022SH111 is stored, or the timing after the pending display 022SH111 is shifted to the active display 022SH113 and the variable display corresponding to this active display 022SH113 is started.

Further, before the effect of coloring the icon image 022SH120b is performed, the stir effect may be performed. For example, the stirrer effect includes an effect effect that acts on the icon image 022SH120b. After this action effect, an effect of coloring the icon image 022SH120b may be performed. It should be noted that a so-called gaze effect in which the icon image 022SH120b is not colored may be performed after the stir effect.

As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the bonus rush icon 022S is used.
By H120, it is possible to suggest that there are a plurality of states (second KT state or next big hit game) in which a game value can be given as a state after the big hit game in the big hit game. For example, in the big hit game of this time, after the big hit game of this time, there are at least two or more advantageous states for the player, including the second KT state and the next big hit game (in the present embodiment, the big hit of the present time). There are three states of a game, a second KT state, and a next big hit game). Therefore, in the big hit game of this time, it is possible to clarify that a state advantageous to the player may occur thereafter, so that the player can be further enhanced during the big hit game. Therefore, the enjoyment of the game during the big hit can be improved.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 022SH)
Next, a modified example 1 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic part 022SH, the timing for adding the icon images 022SH120d, 120e showing two blanks to the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is set to be during the round game in the 10R probability variation big hit A. In addition to such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, in the first modification, the timing for adding the icon images 022SH120d and 120e showing two blanks to the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is displayed in a variable display. The case where the result (big hit symbol) is displayed before being derived and displayed will be described.

More specifically, when the performance executing means related to the characteristic part 022SH determines that the jackpot is a big hit by the prefetching determination and it is determined that the reserved storage is a big jackpot that shifts to the second KT state after the big hit, Before the variable display of the reserved storage is started, a blank icon image is added to the bonus rush icon. In addition, when the variable display this time is a big hit and the big hit to shift to the second KT state after the big hit, the effect executing means may add a blank icon image to the bonus rush icon during the variable display. ..

Next, transition of the effect screen according to the modified example 1 will be described. Figure 12-12 shows the bonus
It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of the production|generation effect screen which concerns on the modification 1 when changing the display mode of a rush icon. FIG. 12-12(A) shows a screen when the variable display corresponding to the active display 022SH110 is started in the small hitting RUSH mode. Also,(
A hold display 022SH111 indicating the second hold storage is displayed in A). The hold display 022SH111 shown in (A) is a display mode with a high expectation of a big hit. Hold display 022
The pending storage corresponding to SH111 is the pending storage that is determined to be the 10R probability variation big hit A by the look-ahead determination.

FIG. 12-12 (B) shows a screen during variable display corresponding to the active display 022SH110 similar to (A). In (B), bonus rush icon 022SH12
At 0, two icon images 022SH120d and 120e showing blanks are additionally displayed. As a result, after that, it will be controlled to a big hit game of 10R probability variation big hit A,
It can be suggested to the player that the small hit RUSH mode will continue.

FIG. 12-12 (C) shows a screen in which the small hit symbol is derived and displayed during the small hit RUSH mode.

In (D) of FIG. 12-12, a high-expectation hold display 022SH111 is an active display 02.
The screen when moving to 2SH113 and starting variable display is shown. In (D), when the variable display period elapses, the screen changes to the screen shown in (E).

(E) of FIG. 12-12 shows a screen when the decorative design 022SH100 showing the 10R probability variation big hit A is derived and displayed in the small hit RUSH mode. In (E), when the symbol fixed period elapses, the screen transitions to the screen shown in (F).

(F) of FIG. 12-12 shows the screen of the fanfare period in the jackpot game of 10R certainty variation jackpot A. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a big hit notification image 022SH105 showing the 10R probability variation big hit A, and an image with a color added to the icon image 022SH120b (second from the bottom) of the bonus rush icon 022SH120. ing. The color given to the icon image 022SH120b is a color (for example, yellow) indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled.

(G) of FIG. 12-12 shows the screen during the round game of the 5th round of 10R certainty variation jackpot A. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a round notification image 022SH106 for notifying that it is the fifth round of the 10R probability variation big hit A.

(H) of FIG. 12-12 shows the screen of the ending period in the big hit game of 10R certainty variation big hit A. Specifically, the image display device 5 displays a small hit RUSH continuous notification image 022SH128 indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is continuously controlled, and an icon image 022SH120c of the bonus rush icon 022SH120 (the third from the bottom). ) Is displayed with a colored image. The color given to the icon image 022SH120c is a color (for example, red) indicating that the big hit has been completed.

The symbol variation time in the variation display of (A) to (C) of FIG. 12-12 is, for example, 1 second. That is, the screen transitions of (A) to (C) are performed in a short time. Therefore, (B)
The timing of performing the effect of adding the two icon images 022SH120d and 120e may be substantially the same as the start of the variable display, that is, the timing at which the screen shown in (A) is displayed.

Further, the timing of performing the effect of adding the two icon images 022SH120d, 120e may be, for example, the timing of storing the hold storage corresponding to the hold display 022SH111, or the hold display 022SH111 is shifted to the active display 022SH113. The timing may be after the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display 022SH113.

Also, before performing the effect of adding the two icon images 022SH120d and 120e,
You may perform a stirrup production. For example, the stirrer production is a bonus rush icon 022SH.
Includes action effects acting on 120. After this effect production, two icon images 022SH
An effect of adding 120d and 120e may be performed. It should be noted that a so-called gaze effect in which the two icon images 022SH 120d and 120e are not added may be performed after the stirrer effect.

(Modification 2 of Characteristic Part 022SH)
Next, a modified example 2 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the above-mentioned embodiment relating to the characteristic unit 022SH, the configuration in which the characteristic unit 022 is applied to the so-called type of pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. Instead of such a configuration, it is also possible to apply the characteristic part 022SH to a so-called one-two-mixed type pachinko gaming machine. Since the one-and-two mixed-type pachinko gaming machine is shown in the modified example 1 of the above-mentioned characteristic part 020SH, detailed description will be omitted and only necessary points will be described.

In the one-or-two-mixed type gaming machine, the small hit probability is, for example, about 1/100 in the determination based on the winning of the first start winning hole. Moreover, even if the small hit game is executed based on the winning in the first start winning hole, the game balls rarely win in the special variable winning ball device 17, and even if the player wins, it is specified. It rarely passes through the region (V region). That is, it is almost impossible to expect that the gaming value is given by the small hit game based on the winning of the first start winning opening.

On the other hand, in the determination based on the winning of the second starting winning opening, the small hit probability is, for example, about 1
/7 (≈14/100). In addition, when the small hitting game is executed on the basis of the winning in the 2nd starting winning a prize mouth, the game ball wins inside the special variable winning a prize ball device 17, and passes almost the specific territory (the V territory) .. Therefore, the small hit game based on the winning of the second start winning opening is performed, and the game is controlled to a large hit game state.

Also, in the pachinko game machine of mixed type one and two, depending on the type of big hit (with a predetermined probability), after a big hit game, a special state (for example, a time saving state: The second special figure game is variably displayed. In the modified example 2, for example, until the variable display is executed seven times in the big hit game, the time saving state is controlled. Then, in the second special figure game in the special state, the small hit game is played, so that the big hit game state is controlled again. In the big hit game state, if the second pending storage determined to be a small hit and prefetching is stored, thereafter, a number of big hit games corresponding to the number of the second pending storage determined to be a small hit and prefetching are performed. It will be.

Here, even in the game of mixed type one and two, the small hit probability, regardless of the set value,
It is constant (first starting port: about 1/100, second starting port: about 1/7). On the other hand, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value. Here, an example of the jackpot probability for each set value based on winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening will be shown below.

When the set value is "1", it is about 1/100.
When the set value is "2", it is about 1/95.
When the set value is "3", it is about 1/90.
When the set value is "4", it is about 1/85.
When the setting value is "5", it is about 1/80.
When the set value is "6", it is about 1/75.

Therefore, for the so-called first hit (big hit in the normal gaming state: big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol), the difference according to the set value can be increased. On the other hand, for the big hit of Renso (big hit in the time saving game: big hit via small hit game based on variable display of second special symbol), the difference according to the set value can be reduced. That is, it is possible to reduce the difference in the continuation rate depending on the set value during the time saving game.

In the modified example 2, in the big hit game state, it is possible to display a specific display corresponding to the presence of a plurality of big hit game states as a state after being controlled to the big hit game state. The specific display referred to here is a specific display (referred to as a "bonus icon") indicating that a big hit game will be performed thereafter. For example, at the start of the big hit game, if the number of the second reserved storage that is pre-judged to be a small hit is "2", then this big jackpot and the number of the second reserved storage that is pre-judged to be a small hit "2"
"2 big hits in accordance with" are added, and a big hit is made 3 times. For this reason,
A bonus icon composed of three icon images is displayed, which indicates that the big hit is performed three times. The timing of displaying the bonus icon may be, for example, the fanfare period of the big hit game.

When the first big hit game is over, a color (for example, red) indicating that the big hit of this time is completed may be added to the icon image showing the first blank of the bonus icons. Further, when the second big hit game is over, a color (for example, red) indicating that the second big hit is completed may be attached to the icon image showing the second blank of the bonus icons. At the start of the second big-hit game, if the second pending storage number that has been pre-read as a small-hit is newly stored, a bonus icon indicating a blank for that may be added.

In this way, even in the one-and-two-mix type gaming machine, it is possible to display a bonus icon (specific display) corresponding to the presence of a plurality of big hits in the big hit game state.

In the second modification, the case where the blank space of the bonus icon is displayed in accordance with the second holding storage number determined as the small hit and the prefetch is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, if the number of big hits can be expected based on the variable display count controlled to a special state (time saving state), blank columns of bonus icons are displayed according to the number of big hits. Good. For example, when the small hit probability based on the variable display of the second special symbol is set to a probability close to 100%, the variable display number controlled to the special state (time saving state) and the number of big hits that can be expected to occur are almost Since they are the same, it is possible to display blank columns of bonus icons for the variable display times controlled for the special state (the number of times of big hits). Specifically, when it is assumed that the special state is controlled only by three fluctuations after the big hit game, the big hit of this time and three big hits corresponding to three variable displays in the special state are started at the start of the big hit game. Added 4
It suffices to display a bonus icon that indicates four blank spaces that indicate that a big jackpot will be made.
Then, in the ending period of this big hit, the color indicating that the big hit of this time is completed may be added to the blank corresponding to this big hit.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the second modification of the characteristic unit 022SH can be expressed as follows. A gaming machine (a pachinko gaming machine of a mixed type of one and two types) capable of playing a game, comprising gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and performance executing means, wherein the gaming state control means is An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and a special state in which a game value is easily given by the special state (for example, a time saving State), and is controllable, it is possible to control to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to control to the advantageous state after being controlled to the special state, the effect execution means, When being controlled to the advantageous state, a state in which a game value can be given as a state after being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state)
It is possible to display a specific display (for example, a bonus icon) corresponding to the presence of a plurality of.

According to the modified example 2, during the big hit game, a bonus icon corresponding to the existence of a plurality of states in which a game value can be given as a state after the big hit game is displayed. Thereby, for example, in the first big hit game, it can be suggested that there are at least two or more advantageous states for the player, including the big hit this time and the next big hit game after the big hit game. Therefore, in the first big hit game, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that a big hit may occur thereafter, so that the player can be further enhanced during the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit in the one-and-two mixed type gaming machine.

(Modification 3 of the characteristic part 022SH)
Next, a modified example 3 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic unit 022SH, the configuration for displaying the specific display (bonus/rush icon) on the image display device 5 has been described. Instead of such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, in Modification 3, a configuration in which the specific display is displayed in an area other than the image display device 5 will be described.

For example, the specific display can be displayed on a decorative LED or another display device (sub liquid crystal) different from the image display device 5. First, a case where the specific display is represented by a decorative LED will be described.

When the specific display is represented by decorative LEDs, for example, a predetermined number of decorative LEDs are arranged on the game board 2. Specifically, for example, ten LEDs are arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the game board 2. Then, when the big hit game of 10R probability variation big hit A is controlled, in the big hit game, the three decorative LEDs from the bottom are lit in white. The white lighting of the three decorative LEDs means that there is a state in which a game value for three times is provided, that is, the big hit of this time, the small hit RUSH mode after the end of the big hit of this time, and the next big hit. Show.

Then, in the ending period of the first big hit, the bottom LED of the three LEDs that are lit in white is lit in red. Thereby, it is possible to notify that the first big hit is completed. Further, when the big hit game state (second big hit) is controlled in the small hit RUSH mode, the second LED from the bottom during the fanfare period of the big hit.
Lights yellow. Thereby, it is possible to inform that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled.

Further, in the ending period of the second big hit, the third LED from the bottom is turned on in red. Thereby, it is possible to notify that the second big hit is completed. In addition, when the second big hit is 10R certainty variation big hit A, big hit game state (for example, 5th round)
In the above, the second and fourth LEDs from the bottom may be turned on in white. By the white lighting of these two LEDs, the small hit RUSH mode after the second big hit ends and 3
It is possible to notify that a state in which the game value for the second time is added, which is the big hit of the second time, is newly added.

In addition, when the consecutive holidays continue, all 10 decorative LEDs may be turned on. In this case, it is assumed that the lighting of the first round has ended, and the lighting of the second round is started. Specifically, the bottom LED may be turned on by changing the display mode. For example, the bottom LED may be turned on in a color (for example, purple) indicating the second turn on. Further, even when the big hit or the small hit RUSH mode is completed after the second turn is turned on, the corresponding LEDs may be turned on in a display mode different from that of the first turn.

In this way, by displaying the specific display with the decorative LED, the decorative LED can be focused on and the display area of the image display device 5 can be effectively used.

Next, a configuration for displaying the bonus rush icon on the sub liquid crystal will be described. All the bonus rush icons related to the above-mentioned characteristic part 022SH may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. Further, the bonus rush icon may be displayed in different display areas depending on the game state. For example, the bonus rush icon may be displayed on the image display device 5 in the big hit game state, and may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal in the small hit RUSH mode. As a result, in the small hit RUSH mode, the image display device 5 can be made to pay attention to the prize balls in the small hit game and the cumulative number of the prize balls in the consecutive chan, and in the big hit game state, the bonus rush icon. Can be noticed. Thereby, the image display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal can be effectively used.

(Modification 4 of Characteristic Part 022SH)
Next, a modified example 4 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic part 022SH, the display mode of the bonus rush icon indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled is one display mode (for example, yellow). In Modification 4, small hit R
A case where a plurality of display modes can be adopted as the display mode of the bonus rush icon indicating that the USH mode is controlled will be described.

More specifically, the effect executing means relating to the characteristic portion 022SH may display the display mode of the bonus rush icon in a display mode according to the number of times the second KT state (small hit RUSH mode) is continued. For example, the effect execution means, in the small hit RUSH mode, when variable display of 50 fluctuations or more is executed and is controlled to the big hit game state (small hit RUSH
When the profit level in the mode is high), the display mode of the bonus rush icon is set to a yellow display mode.

Further, the effect executing means, in the small hit RUSH mode, when variable display of less than 50 fluctuations is executed and is controlled to the big hit game state (when the profit degree in the small hit RUSH mode is low), the bonus. The display mode of the rush icon is blue. As a result, the number of continuations in each of the small hit RUSH modes can be suggested to the player by the display mode of the bonus rush icon. Therefore, when the bonus/rush icon is displayed in more yellow than blue, the player can obtain a sense of superiority and a sense of satisfaction, and thus the interest of the game can be improved.

(Modification 5 of Characteristic Part 022SH)
Next, a modified example 5 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment related to the characteristic part 022SH, the display mode of the bonus rush icon when the big hit game is completed is one display mode (for example, red). In Modification 5, a case will be described in which a plurality of display modes can be adopted as the display mode of the bonus rush icon when the big hit game is completed.

To be more specific, the effect executing means relating to the characteristic part 022SH may display the display mode of the icon image of the bonus rush icon in a display mode according to the type of the big hit.
For example, when the big hit game of 10R probability variation big hit A is played, the effect execution means sets the display mode of the bonus rush icon to the red display mode. As a result, the bonus rush icon is displayed in a red display mode, so that it is possible to suggest continuation of the small hit RUSH mode (continuation of the extended game). In addition, the production execution means, when the big hit game of 10R certainty variation big hit B or the big hit game of 10R normal big hit is done, makes the bonus rush icon the green indicatory aspect. As a result, the bonus rush icon is displayed in the green display mode, which can indicate the end of the small hit RUSH mode (end of the condominium).

Further, in the embodiment relating to the characteristic part 022SH, the type of big hit of the big hit capable of continuing the small hit RUSH mode is one kind of 10R certainty variation big hit A, but there may be a plurality of kinds. For example, in addition to the 10R certainty variation big hit A, the 5R certainty variation big hit may be set as the big hit type of the big hit capable of continuing the small hit RUSH mode. In this case, the effect execution means, when the big hit game of 10R probability variation big hit A is played,
The display mode of the rush icon is a red display mode. In addition, when the big hit game of 5R certainty variation big hit is done, production execution expedient makes the bonus rush icon orange display mode. As a result, it is possible to suggest the provided game value by the display mode of the bonus rush icon. Therefore, when the bonus/rush icon is displayed in more red-colored than orange-colored display modes, the player can obtain a sense of superiority and a sense of satisfaction, and thus the interest of the game can be improved.

(Modification 6 of Characteristic Section 022SH)
Next, a modified example 6 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the above-described embodiment relating to the characteristic unit 022SH, as shown in FIG. 12-11, the target of changing the display mode before the jackpot game is started (before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed). Icon image from the bottom 2
The second icon image 022SH120b is used. In place of such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, in Modification 6, an icon whose display mode is changed before the jackpot game is started (before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed) The image may be the third icon image 022SH120c from the bottom (see FIG. 12-11).

Specifically, in the above-described embodiment relating to the feature section 022SH, the second icon image 022SH120b from the bottom of the bonus rush icon is displayed before the jackpot game is started.
The case where the display mode is provided with a color (yellow) indicating that the small hit RUSH mode is controlled has been described. In Modification 6, before the start of the big hit game (before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed), the third icon image 022 from the bottom of the bonus rush icon is displayed.
The SH 120c (see FIG. 12-11) may be a display mode in which a color indicating that the big hit is executed is added.

Specifically, when there is a pending storage that is determined to be a big hit by the prefetching determination, an effect of adding a red color to the third third icon image 022SH120c from the bottom may be performed. Even with such a configuration, it can be suggested that the next big hit is executed before the big hit is started.

Further, the display form after the change of the third eye icon image 022SH120c from the bottom is not limited to the display form with red color, and may be a display form according to the big hit type. Specifically, for example, when the jackpot type obtained by the pre-reading determination with respect to the hold storage corresponding to the hold display 022SH111 is the 10R certainty variation big hit A, the third icon image 022 from the bottom.
The SH 120c may be displayed in red, and in the case of the 10R probability variation big hit B or the normal big hit, pink display may be used. As a result, the third icon image 022SH from the bottom is displayed.
The type of jackpot to be executed can be suggested by the display mode (color) of 120c.

Further, in addition to this, for example, when the jackpot type obtained by the pre-reading determination with respect to the hold storage corresponding to the hold display 022SH111 is 10R certainty variation big hit A, the third eye icon image 022SH120c from the bottom is displayed at the blinking speed. The flashing mode may be easily changed. Further, in the case of the 10R probability variation big hit B or the normal big hit, the third icon image 022SH120c from the bottom may be easily turned on with a slow blinking speed. Accordingly, the jackpot type that is likely to be executed can be suggested by the display mode (flashing mode) of the third third icon image 022SH120c from the bottom.

(Modification 7 of Characteristic Part 022SH)
Next, a modified example 7 of the characteristic unit 022SH will be described. In the embodiment relating to the characteristic part 022SH described above, the bonus rush icon can be displayed from the start of the big hit that triggers the start of the small hit RUSH mode to the end of the big hit that ends the small hit RUSH mode. And In place of such a configuration or in addition to such a configuration, in the modified example 7, even when the small hit RUSH mode is finished and the chant time mode (first KT state) is entered (fallen), the bonus. A case where the rush icon can be continuously displayed will be described.

In the small hit RUSH mode, when the big hit game of 10R certainty variation big hit B or 10R normal big hit is executed, the chance time mode (first KT state: high probability/high base state or low probability/high base state) is controlled. Here, even during the chance time mode, it is quite possible that a big hit occurs. Therefore, in the modified example 7, the bonus rush icon can be continuously displayed even during the chance time mode.

For example, in the chantime mode, the icon images of the bonus rush icons are all displayed in colors. Further, the bonus rush icon may be erased at the time of shifting from the chantime mode to the normal mode. In addition, when the big hit game of 10R certainty variation big hit A is played in the chantime mode, that is, when the big hit game of shifting to the small hit RUSH mode is played, a blank column is displayed in the bonus rush icon being displayed. The icon image of may be added and displayed.

The bonus rush icon may be continuously displayed only in the high probability/high base state changtime mode. If controlled to a high probability/high base state, at least
It is confirmed that another big hit will be done. For this reason, during the execution of the big hit game (10R certainty variation big hit B) that shifts (falls) from the small hit RUSH mode to the chantime mode,
You may make it perform the effect which adds one blank icon image to a bonus rush icon. As a result, even if the player has fallen into the chantime mode, the player hopes that the big hit that has been confirmed to occur once more becomes the 10R certainty variation big hit A (shift to the small hit RUSH mode). be able to. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the Chantime mode.

It should be noted that the chantime mode is controlled with high probability/high base state, low probability/
This is an effect mode in which the player is not allowed to discriminate whether or not it is controlled in the high base state. Here, in the chantime mode, if a bonus rush icon with one blank icon image added is displayed, it is possible for the player to determine that control is performed in a high probability/high base state. Become. For this reason, when displaying the bonus rush icon while being controlled in the high-probability/high-base state, it is not necessary to control in the chang-time mode, and another notification that the state is the high-probability/high-base state is given. You may make it control to production mode.

In addition, when it is controlled to a high probability/high base state, it is determined whether or not to continuously display the bonus/rush icon, and the bonus/rush icon is continued according to the result of the determination. You may display it. Specifically, when a positive determination result is obtained by the effect determination, a bonus rush icon to which one blank icon image is added may be displayed in the high probability/high base state. As a result, even if the bonus rush icon is not displayed, there is a possibility that it is controlled in the high probability/high base state, so the player hopes that the player is controlled in the high probability/high base state. can do.

In addition, also in the modified example 7, when the blank icon image is added, a suggestive effect (see, for example, FIGS. 12-8 (L) and (M)) may be performed. Also, as a suggestive production,
An effect that is likely to be added with two blank icon images, an effect that is likely to be added with one, or an effect that is not likely to be added is prepared, and one of the icons selected by the determination is prepared. You may ask to perform the performance. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of suggestive production.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 022SH)
In relation to the above-mentioned characteristic part 022SH, there is known a pachinko gaming machine which controls a special state in which a small hitting game state is controlled more frequently than a normal state (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-2015).
156952). Further, there is known a pachinko gaming machine that displays a notice image corresponding to a high probability state and a high base state after the jackpot during the round game in the jackpot gaming state (for example, JP 2016 -135166 publication). However, merely by notifying the player of the game state after the jackpot is over, the player cannot clearly understand the state in which the game value can be given thereafter, and the interest is insufficient.

(Means E1)
Therefore, the gaming machine of the means E1 related to the characteristic part 022SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game), and a gaming state control for controlling a gaming state. Means (for example, the portion for executing steps S120 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) shown in FIG. 6) and effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) are provided. , The gaming state control means gives an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and a game value is given by the special state. It is possible to control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) that is easy to be performed, and it is possible to control to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the current big hit game state: 10R probability variation big hit A),
After being controlled to the special state, the advantageous state (for example, the next big hit game state using the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol in FIG. 12-2: 10R certainty variation big hit A, 10R certainty variation big hit B and 10R normal After being controlled to the advantageous state when the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the current jackpot gaming state: 10R probability variation big hit A), the effect can be controlled. A state in which a game value can be given as a state of (for example,
Specific display corresponding to the presence of multiple second KT states and next big hit game states (Fig. 1
The bonus rush icon 022SH120 of 2-6(C) can be displayed (for example, the process performed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in step 022SHS15 of FIG. 12-3).

According to such a configuration, the specific display can suggest that there are a plurality of states in which the gaming value can be given in the advantageous state as the state after the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to clarify the state in which the game value can be given later by the advantageous state.
Therefore, for example, it is possible to enhance the player's satisfaction in the advantageous state. Therefore, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved.

(Means E2)
Further, in the gaming machine described in the means E1 as the gaming machine of the means E2 related to the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means is the advantageous state (for example, the current big hit game state: 10R probability variation big hit A) and the game. Corresponding to a controlled state (for example, current jackpot gaming state: 10R certainty variation jackpot A) among states including a plurality of states (for example, the second KT state and the next jackpot gaming state) in which a value can be given. Then, the display mode of the specific display can be changed (the bonus rush icon 022SH120 is displayed in the red display mode showing that the big hit is completed, as shown in step 022SHS52 of FIG. 12-5 and FIG. 12-6(E). The display mode of can be changed).

With such a configuration, the display mode of the specific display can be changed according to the progress of the game. As a result, it is possible to clarify the state in which the game value has already been given. Therefore, the player can easily understand the progress of the game in the state in which the game value is given, by the display mode of the specific display. As a result, the player can obtain a sense of satisfaction that the game value has already been given. Therefore, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved.

(Means E3)
Further, in the gaming machine described in the means E1 or the means E2 as the gaming machine of the means E3 related to the characteristic unit 022SH, the specific display includes a plurality of different display modes (for example, a red display mode and a yellow display mode). ), the effect execution means, the advantageous state (for example, the current big hit game state: 10R probability variation big hit A), a plurality of states in which the game value can be given (for example, the second KT state, the next big hit. A game mode), and a display mode corresponding to the controlled mode among the states including (for example, step 022SHS52 of FIG. 12-5 and FIG. 12-6 (E).
) Shown in red) corresponding to the completion of the big hit game, and step 022 in FIG. 12-3.
It is possible to display a specific display of SHS16 or a yellow display mode (shown in FIG. 12-6(E) indicating that the second KT state is controlled).

With such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the type of state to which the game value has already been given, by the display mode of the specific display. As a result, the player can easily understand the type of state to which the game value is added. Therefore, the player can obtain a sense of satisfaction according to the type of state in which the game value has already been added. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means E4)
In addition, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means E1 to E3 as a gaming machine of the means E4 related to the characteristic unit 022SH, the effect execution means is a specific aspect corresponding to the controlled advantageous state (for example, FIG. 12-6(E), a specific display of a red display mode corresponding to the completion of the big hit game) and a specific display of a predetermined mode corresponding to the existence of a plurality of states in which the game value can be given (for example, Figure 12-8 (M) Bonus Rush Icon 022SH12
0 blank icon images 022SH120d, 120e) can be displayed.

With such a configuration, the display mode of the specific display makes it possible to clearly define the state in which the game value has already been given and the state in which the game value can be given thereafter. As a result, the player can easily understand the state in which the game value is given and the state in which the game value can be given thereafter. Therefore, the player can obtain a sense of satisfaction due to the game value being already given, and an expectation that there is a state in which the game value can be given thereafter. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means E5)
In addition, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means E1 to E4 as a gaming machine of the means E5 related to the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means has the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state of this time) and the gaming machine. Of the states including a plurality of states (for example, the second KT state and the next big hit game state) in which a game value can be given, the specific display can be displayed over a plurality of states (for example, FIG. 12- 6(E) and (F), the bonus rush icon 022SH120 can be displayed from the big hit game state to the second KT state).

With such a configuration, even if the state changes from the advantageous state to the state in which the game value can be given, the state in which the game value can be given can be continuously shown to the player. This allows
Even if the state changes, the player can continue to obtain a sense of satisfaction due to the fact that the game value has already been given and an expectation that there is a state where the game value can be given thereafter. Therefore, the interest of the game can be retained.

(Means E6)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means E1 to E5 as a gaming machine of the means E6 related to the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means, the effect execution means, the advantageous state (for example, this big hit game state: 10R Game value (for example, big hit of the probability variation big hit A) (for example,
The total prize ball number display 022SH130 in FIG. 12-6(E) and the special state (for example, the second K
The game value provided in the T state (for example, total prize ball number display 022 in FIG. 12-6 (H))
SH130) can be displayed over the advantageous state (for example, the first big hit game state) and the special state.

With such a configuration, even if the state changes, the game value provided in the advantageous state and the special state can be clearly shown. As a result, the player can continuously grasp the provided game value even if the state changes. Therefore, for example, the player can be satisfied when the provided game value is large, and when the provided game value is smaller than the player's expectation, the player's willingness to play the game. Can stir up. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means E7)
Further, in the gaming machine described in any one of the means E1 to E6 as a gaming machine of the means E7 related to the characteristic part 022SH, the effect execution means is in an advantageous state after being controlled to the special state (for example, , When the next big hit game state) is controlled, the suggestive effect suggesting that it is controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state after that (for example, the suggestive effect image of FIG. 12-8(L)) 022SH116) is executed and the effect result of the suggestive effect (for example, FIG. 12-
Corresponding to the success effect image 022SH127 of 8(M), a predetermined mode (for example, FIG. 12) corresponding to the existence of a plurality of states in which a game value can be given as the state after being controlled to the subsequent advantageous state. -4 of step 022SHS36 or a specific display of the bonus lash icon 022SH120 of FIG. 12-8(M) (blank display mode).

According to such a configuration, in the subsequent advantageous state, it is possible to fuel whether or not there are a plurality of states to which the game value can be given afterwards (specifically, whether or not the condominium continues). .. Therefore, in the subsequent advantageous state as well, as in the previous advantageous state, the interest in the advantageous state can be improved.

(Means E8)
Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the means E1 to E7 as a gaming machine of the means E8 related to the characteristic part 022SH, an advantageous state before being controlled to the special state (for example, the current big hit gaming state) :10R probability variation big hit A), and the advantageous state after being controlled to the special state (eg, next big hit game state), a common number of times (eg, 10 rounds)
The round game is executed, and the effect execution means is in a common display mode when controlled to the preceding advantageous state and when controlled to the subsequent advantageous state (for example, FIG. 12-6 ( E)
The display mode of the lowermost icon image 022SH120a shown in FIG. 12 and the display mode of the uppermost icon image 022SH120c shown in FIG. 12-7(N) can display a specific display (common display mode).

According to such a configuration, since the game value given in each advantageous state can be made equal, the specific display corresponding to the advantageous state can be made a common display mode. Specifically, a display mode (for example, blank) of a specific display corresponding to an advantageous state that can be given is a common display mode (for example, blank with the same shape) between the preceding advantageous state and the subsequent advantageous state. Can be Further, the display mode (for example, red) of the specific display corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be a common display mode for the preceding advantageous state and the subsequent advantageous state. Therefore, for example, the player can easily understand the approximate game value that can be given and the approximate game value that has been given, based on the number of specific displays. Therefore, the interest of the specific display can be improved.

(Means E9)
Further, as a gaming machine of the means E9 related to the characteristic portion 022SH, in the gaming machine described in any one of the means E1 to E8, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol), the second Variable display of identification information (for example, second special symbol) and variable display execution means (for example, processing executed by CPU 103 shown in FIGS. 10-17 and 10-21) that can be executed in parallel are further provided. , The game state control means, as a display result of the variable display specific display result (
For example, it is possible to control to the advantageous state when the jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed, and the variable display of the second identification information is more advantageous to the player than the variable display of the first identification information (
For example, as shown in the jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 12-2 (A), (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol has a higher rate of being determined to be the 10R certainty variation jackpot A. , And a big hit with a large number of rounds is selected), the effect executing means controls the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information. When this is done, the specific display is erased (for example, step 0 of FIG. 12-3).
22 SHS13: YES → step 022 SHS17: YES → step 022 SHS1
8 is a process performed by the effect control CPU 120).

More specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic unit 022SH can simultaneously perform the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel, and the variable display of the second identification information. A specific display can be displayed when the control is performed in the advantageous state based on the above. Further, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 022SH has a lower advantage for the player in the variable display of the first identification information than in the variable display of the second identification information, a specific display is displayed in the variable display of the first identification information. When the result is derived and displayed, the state in which the game value may be given may disappear. Here, when the specific display is displayed despite the disappearance of the state in which the game value can be given, the interest of the game is reduced. Therefore, the gaming machine of the means E9 erases the specific display when it is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information. According to such a configuration, by being controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information,
It is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.

(Means E10)
Further, in the gaming machine described in any one of the means E1 to E9 as the gaming machine of the means E10 related to the characteristic part 022SH, the gaming state control means, as a display result of the variable display, a specific display result (for example, It is possible to control to the advantageous state when the jackpot pattern) is derivatized and displayed, and the effect execution means, before the specific display result is derivatized and displayed as the display result of the variable display (for example, during execution of the variable display). In addition, the specific display can be displayed (for example, FIG. 12-
12(B) blank icon images 022SH 120d and 120e can be added).

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase variations in the timing of displaying the specific display and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific display. Therefore, not only the interest in the special state but also the interest in the game being variably displayed can be improved.

(Means E11)
Further, as a gaming machine of the means E11 related to the characteristic part 022SH, in the gaming machine described in the means E10, regarding a variable display that has not been started yet, a display result indicating that the display result of the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state. It is provided with pre-start determination means for determining whether or not (for example, pre-reading determination), and the effect execution means can display the specific display based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means (for example, FIG. 12). -11(B), the icon image 022S is displayed.
The display mode of H120b can be changed to a yellow display mode indicating that the display is controlled to the second KT state.

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase variations in the timing of displaying the specific display and the timing of changing the display mode of the specific display. Therefore, it is possible to improve not only the interest in the special state but also the interest in the game during the pending storage before the variable display.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 026SH)
Next, the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH will be described. The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game will be described as an example.

The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH includes a game state control unit (state control unit) and an effect execution unit. The game state control means is realized by the CPU 103 of the main board 11, for example. The effect execution means is realized by, for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. In addition to the above, the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH includes, for example, a variable display execution unit, a pre-start determination unit, a hold storage unit, and a setting unit. The variable display execution means, the pre-start determination means, the hold storage means, and the setting means are, for example, the CP of the main board 11.
It is realized by U103.

The game state control means controls the game state. The game state control means can control an advantageous state, a special state, a special state, and a non-special state. The advantageous state is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, for example, a big hit game state. The special state is a game state different from the advantageous state, for example, a small hit game state.

The special state is a state in which a game value is likely to be given by the special state, for example, the second KT.
It is a state (high probability/low base state). The second KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur, and a gaming ball is likely to win a special winning opening. The first KT state (high-probability/high-base state or low-probability/high-base state) is a gaming state in which a small hit is likely to occur, but is a gaming state in which a gaming ball is difficult to win in a special winning opening. .. That is,
The first KT state is a state in which a game value is hardly given due to the special state.

In the gaming machine according to the characteristic unit 026SH, the special state can be controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state, and the advantageous state can be controlled after being controlled to the special state. The advantageous game referred to here is a big hit that shifts to the second KT state after the big hit game state ends. The gaming state control means can control to the second jackpot state after controlling to the jackpot gaming state, and can control to the jackpot gaming state again after controlling to the second jack state.

The effect execution means executes various effects depending on the situation. For example, a meter effect and a character effect are executed. Details will be described later.

(About the movable body of the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
FIG. 13-1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a part (near the image display device 5) of the game board 2 of the game machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH. The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH is, for example, FIG.
As shown in 3-1 (A), a movable body 026SH32, which is an accessory, is provided near the image display device 5. Movable body 026SH32, according to the control of the effect control board 12, FIG.
As shown in (C), it operates between the first state (initial state) and the second state (inclined state). For example, the movable body 026SH32 operates in the first state→second state→first state,
First state→second state→first state→second state→first state, or operation between first state→first state and second state (temporary stop)→second state→second state The operation may be performed in one state, or may be performed in the first state→the state between the first state and the second state (temporarily stopped)→the first state.

(About the meter effect of the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a meter effect executed in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH. The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH is shown in FIG.
A meter effect as shown in is executed. 13-2(A) to (D) show the production control board 1.
The respective scenes in which the meter effect is executed according to the control of 2 are shown.

In FIG. 13-2(A), the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG on the left side informs which of the four levels (“1” to “4”) the meter value is. Figure 13-2
In (A), the fact that the meter value is "1", which is the first stage (initial stage), is notified by the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG. In FIG. 13-2(A), the level indicator 026SHLV above the meter gauge section 026SHMTG is the meter gauge section 026.
The level corresponding to the meter value notified by SHMTG is notified. Figure 1
In 3-2(A), the level is displayed in the first stage (initial stage) by the level display 026SHLV.
"LEVEL1" is notified. That is, FIG. 13-2(A) shows that the meter value is “1” which is the first stage (initial stage) and the level is the first stage (initial stage) by the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG and the level display 026SHLV. It is a scene in which the fact that it is “LEVEL1”, which is a stage), is informed. In the lower left, the first small symbol 026SH101 corresponding to the decorative symbol is displayed. In the following description, the meter value may be referred to as the number of meters.

FIG. 13-2(B) shows a meter gauge unit 026SHMTG and a level display 026S.
This is a scene in which the HLV informs that the meter value is the second stage "2" and the level is the second stage "LEVEL2". FIG. 13-2(C) shows that the meter value is “3”, which is the third stage, and the level is “LEVEL3”, which is the third stage, by the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG and the level display 026SHLV. Is being reported. FIG. 13-2(D) shows a meter gauge unit 026SHMTG,
In addition, the level display 026SHLV indicates that the meter value is "4" which is the fourth stage (final stage) and the level is "LEVEL4" which is the fourth stage (final stage). Is.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, when the meter value becomes "4" which is the final stage in the meter effect, the movable body 026SH32 may operate (the character effect effect is executed) (FIG. 13-6). (D)). Further, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, when the meter value becomes "4" which is the final stage in the meter effect, it is set to the super reach (SP) (see FIG. 13-5(A) etc.). ..

FIG. 13-3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various timings. Specifically, FIG. 13-3 (
A) is a meter effect, an accessory effect (movable body 026SH) in the non-KT state (normal state).
It is explanatory drawing explaining the execution timing of the effect which operates 32). FIG. 13-3(B) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the execution timing of the accessory production in the second KT state (during small hit RUSH). Note that FIG. 13-3(B) will be described later.

FIG. 13-3(A) is, specifically, in the variable display that is the super reach, in the case where the meter effect and the accessory effect are executed, the meter effect and the execution timing of the accessory effect are displayed. This is an example. In FIG. 13-3(A), Ta0 to Ta10 are periods during variable display. Ta10 to Ta11 are periods during which stop display is being performed. Ta0 to Ta
1 is the period before the reach. Ta1 to Ta9 are normal reach periods. Ta9
~Ta10 is a period of super reach.

In FIG. 13-3(A), Ta2 to Ta8 are execution periods of the meter effect. Ta
Of Ta2 to Ta8, Ta2 to Ta3 are scenes in which the meter value is "1" as shown in FIG. 13-2(A). Ta3 to Ta4 are scenes in which the meter value is “2” as shown in FIG. 13-2(B). Ta4 to Ta7 are scenes in which the meter value is "3" as shown in FIG. 13-2(C). Ta7 to Ta8 are shown in FIG.
It is a scene in which it is notified that the meter value is "4" as in 3-D(C). In other words, Ta3 is the timing when the meter value is updated (added) from "1" to "2" in the meter effect. Ta4 is the timing when the meter value is updated (added) from "2" to "3" in the meter effect. Ta7 has a meter value of "
This is the timing of updating (adding) from “3” to “4”.

There are multiple types of execution modes (meter effect patterns) of the meter effect (Fig. 13-5).
FIG. 13-3(A) shows an example of the meter effect according to one execution mode (specifically, the meter effect pattern “MEP5”).

In FIG. 13-3(A), Ta5 to Ta6 are execution periods of the accessory production. Ta5 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Ta6 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position. For example, the movable body 02
When the 6SH32 operates in the first state→second state→first state, the first state (Ta5)→
The second state→the first state (Ta6). In addition, for example, the movable body 026SH32 is in the first state →
When operating in the second state->first state->second state->first state, it is the first state (Ta5)->second state->first state->second state->first state (Ta6).

FIG. 13-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH. Specifically, FIG. 13-4 is an example of the first special symbol variation pattern table for non-KT time. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the variable pattern table for the first special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. The first for the non-KT time shown in FIG.
The variation pattern table for special symbols is selected and the variation pattern is determined. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, one of the first variation patterns #101 to #109 shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is determined.

The first variation pattern #104 is a variation pattern of out-of-reach, and is a variation pattern that develops from normal reach to super-reach A and eventually becomes out-of-range.
The first fluctuation pattern #105 is a fluctuation pattern out of super reach, and is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach B and eventually becomes a deviation. The first variation pattern #108 is a variation pattern for a super-reach big hit, and is a variation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach A and finally becomes a big hit. The first variation pattern #109 is a variation pattern of the super reach big hit, and is a variation pattern which develops from normal reach to super reach B and finally becomes a big hit. The jackpot reliability is super reach B>super reach A.

FIG. 13-5 and FIG. 13-6 are explanatory diagrams for explaining meter effects and the like. Specifically, FIG. 13-5(A) shows the content of the meter effect pattern (a mode in which the meter value increases, etc.).
Is shown. FIG. 13-5(B) is an example of the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect.
FIG. 13-6(A) is an example of the determination rate of the meter effect pattern when the set values are “1” and “2”. FIG. 13-6(B) is an example of the determination rate of the meter effect pattern when the set values are “3” and “4”. FIG. 13-6(C) is an example of the determination rate of the meter effect pattern when the set values are “5” and “6”. FIG. 13-6(D) is an example of the determination rate of the presence/absence of execution of the accessory effect (the effect of operating the movable body 026SH32) when the meter value becomes “4”.

As shown in FIG. 13-5(A), the meter effect pattern “MEP1” is a meter effect pattern in which the number of times the meter value increases is 0 times. In other words, in the meter effect according to the meter effect pattern “MEP1”, the meter value is “1” shown in FIG. 13-2(A).
(Initial stage)” does not increase. In the meter effect pattern “MEP2”, the number of times the meter value is increased is once, and the meter value reaches “2” (reaches “2”) (that is, “2”).
It is a pattern of meter production that does not become "3" or "4". In other words, in the meter effect according to the meter effect pattern “MEP2”, the meter value is shown in FIG. 13-2(A).
1 (initial stage)" to "2 (second stage)" shown in FIG. 13-2(B). The meter effect pattern “MEP3” is a meter effect pattern in which the meter value increases twice, and the meter value reaches “3” (reaches “3”) (that is, does not become “4”). is there. That is, in the meter effect by the meter effect pattern “MEP3”, the meter value is from “1 (initial stage)” shown in FIG. 13-2(A) to “2 (second step) shown in FIG. 13-2(B). 13-2(C), and further increases to “3 (third stage)” shown in FIG. 13-2(C). The meter effect pattern “MEP4” is a meter effect pattern in which the meter value increases once and the meter value reaches “3” (that is, does not become “4”). That is, in the meter production by the meter production pattern “MEP4”, the meter value changes from “1 (initial stage)” shown in FIG. 13-2(A) to “2 (second) shown in FIG. 13-2(B). 13-2 (C), and the number increases to “3 (third stage)” shown in FIG. 13-2(C). The meter effect pattern “MEP5” is a meter effect pattern in which the meter value increases three times and the meter value reaches “4” (reaches “4”). That is, in the case of the meter effect according to the meter effect pattern “MEP5”, the meter value is as shown in FIG.
The number "1 (initial stage)" shown in A) increases to "2 (second stage)" shown in FIG. 13-2(B), and further, "3( shown in FIG. 13-2C). 3rd stage)”, and further, as shown in FIG.
It increases to "4 (final stage)" shown in (D).

The meter effect patterns “MEP6” and “MEP7” are the meter effect patterns in which the meter value increases twice and the meter value reaches “4”. Specifically, in the case of the meter effect according to the meter effect pattern “MEP6”, the meter value is as shown in FIG.
"1 (initial stage)" shown in 2(A) to "2 (second stage)" shown in FIG. 13-2(B)
13-2 ((3rd stage)) shown in FIG.
It is increased to "4 (final stage)" shown in D). In addition, the meter production pattern "MEP7"
In the meter effect by, the meter value is “1 (initial stage)” shown in FIG. 13-2(A).
13-2 (B) shown in FIG. 13-2 (B) without going through “2 (second stage)”, and further increased to “3 (3rd stage)” shown in FIG. It is increased to "4 (final stage)" shown in 13-2 (D). The meter effect pattern “MEP8” is a meter effect pattern in which the meter value increases once and the meter value reaches “4”. That is, in the meter effect by the meter effect pattern “MEP8”, the meter value is changed from “1 (initial stage)” shown in FIG. 13-2(A) to “2 (second) shown in FIG. 2 steps)" and Fig. 13-
It goes up to "4 (final stage)" shown in FIG. 13-2(D) without going through "3 (third stage)" shown in 2(C).

In the gaming machine according to the characteristic unit 026SH, as shown in FIG. 13-5(B), whether or not to execute the meter effect is determined based on the set value and the variation pattern. According to the example shown in FIG. 13-5(B), when the set value is “1” or “2”, non-reach is lost (first fluctuation pattern #101, #102 in FIG. 13-4). The execution determination rate is 0%, and when the normal reach is lost (the first variation pattern #103 in FIG. 13-4), the execution determination rate is 8%, and the super reach is lost (FIG. 13- 4th variation pattern #104, #10
In the case of 5), the decision rate of execution is 24%, and in the case of small hit (variation pattern #106 of FIG. 13-4), the decision rate of execution is 0%, and the normal reach big hit ( In the case of the first variation pattern #107) of FIG. 13-4, the determination rate of execution is 16%, and in the case of the super reach jackpot (first variation pattern #108, #109 of FIG. 13-4) The execution decision rate is 40%.

When the set value is “3” or “4”, the execution determination rate is 0% when non-reach is lost, and the execution determination rate is 10% when normal reach is lost. , If the super-reach is out, the decision rate of execution is 30%, if it is a small hit, the decision rate of execution is 0%, and if it is a normal reach big hit, the decision rate of execution is Is 20%, and in the case of a super-reach jackpot, the decision rate of execution is 50
%. When the set value is “5” or “6”, the execution determination rate is 0% when the non-reach is lost, and the execution determination rate is 12 when the normal reach is lost.
%, the decision rate of execution is 36% when the super-reach is out, the decision rate of execution is 0% when it is a small hit, and the execution rate is when it is a normal reach big hit. The determination rate of 24 is 24%, and the determination rate of execution is 60% in the case of a super-reach jackpot.

In the example shown in FIG. 13-5(B), when the non-reach is out of alignment or when the small hit occurs, it does not depend on the set value (whether the set value is "1" to "6"). ), the meter effect is not executed. When the normal reach is lost, the super reach is lost, the normal reach jackpot is hit, or the super reach jackpot is hit, the execution rate of the meter effect depends on the set value, and the set value is "5" or "6" is the most likely to be executed, and the set value is "1" or "2" is the least likely to be executed.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, as shown in FIGS. 13-6(A) to 13-6(C), the meter effect pattern is determined based on the set value and the variation pattern. As an example, when the set value is "1" and the normal reach is lost, the determination rate of the meter effect pattern "MEP1" is 50%, as shown in FIG. The determination rate of the pattern "MEP2" is 40%, and the meter effect pattern "MEP3"
Is 8%, the determination rate of the meter effect pattern “MEP4” is 2%, and the determination rate of each of the meter effect patterns “MEP5” to “MEP8” is 0%. As another example, when the set value is “3” and the super reach is lost, the process shown in FIG.
As shown in (B), the determination rate of the meter effect pattern “MEP1” is 0%, the determination rate of the meter effect pattern “MEP2” is 0%, and the meter effect pattern “ME
The determination rate of "P3" is 20%, and the determination rate of the meter effect pattern "MEP4" is 20%.
%, the determination rate of the meter production pattern “MEP5” is 45%, the determination rate of the meter production pattern “MEP6” is 10%, the determination rate of the meter production pattern “MEP7” is 5%, and the meter The decision rate of the effect pattern "MEP8" is 0%.

In the example shown in FIG. 13-6(A) to FIG. 13-6(C), the setting value is "1
”~“6”), a meter effect pattern (“MEP1” or “MEP2”) in which the meter value does not reach “3” in the case of normal reach can be determined, but in the case of super reach Is a meter effect pattern (“MEP1
, Or “MEP2”) is not determined. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, regardless of the set value, if the meter value does not reach "3" in the meter effect, it does not develop into super reach.

In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 13-6(A) to 13-6(C), regardless of the set value (whether the set value is “1” to “6”), the super reach If the meter value is "4"
It is possible to determine the meter effect pattern (“MEP5” to “MEP8”) that arrives at, but in the case of the normal reach, the meter effect pattern (“MEP5” at which the meter value reaches “4”).
"~"MEP8") is not determined. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, regardless of the set value, when the meter value reaches "4" in the meter effect, it always develops into super reach.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 13-6(A) to 13-6(C), the setting value is “1” or “2”.
, And the set value is “3” or “4”, and the set value is “5” or “6”.
And the determination ratio of the meter effect pattern (specifically, “MEP3” to “MEP7”) when the super reach is out of sync. Specifically, the setting value is "1.
, Or “2”, the meter effect pattern (“MEP3” or “MEP4”) where the meter value stops at “3” is determined at a determination rate of 46% (23%+23%), whereas the meter value is 54% of the meter effect patterns (“MEP5” to “MEP8”) that reach “4”
It is determined by the determination ratio of (42%+8%+4%). When the setting value is "3" or "4", the meter effect pattern when the meter value is "3" stops is determined by the determination rate of 40% (20% + 20%), while the meter value is "4". 60% (4
5%+10%+5%). When the setting value is "5" or "6", the meter effect pattern when the meter value is "3" stops is determined at a determination rate of 34% (17% + 17%), whereas the meter value is "4". 66% (48
%+12%+6%).

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 13-6(A) to 13-6(C), regardless of the set value (whether the set value is "1" to "6"), the super reach jackpot is hit. In the case of, the meter effect pattern "MEP8" can be determined, but in other cases, the meter effect pattern "MEP8"
Do not decide. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the meter effect pattern "MEP8" is a meter effect pattern in which a big hit (super reach big hit) is determined regardless of the set value. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the determination rate of the meter effect pattern “MEP8” when the super reach big hit is constant is fixed (5%) regardless of the set value.
I have to.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, when the meter value is "4" in the meter effect, a character effect (effect to operate the movable body 026SH32) may be executed.
In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, whether or not to execute the accessory effect when the meter value becomes “4” is determined based on the meter effect pattern as shown in FIG. 13-6(D). Figure 1
According to the example shown in 3-6(D), the determination rate of execution is 50% when the meter effect pattern is “MEP5”, and the determination rate of execution is performed when the meter effect pattern is “MEP6”. Is 70%, the decision rate of execution is 80% when the meter effect pattern is "MEP7", and the decision rate of execution is 100% when the meter effect pattern is "MEP8".

That is, when the meter effect pattern is “MEP5”, the meter value changes (increases) as “1”→“2”→“3”→“4” as shown in FIG. 13-5(A). However, when the meter value changes from “3” to “4”, the character effect is executed at a rate of 50%. When the meter effect pattern is "MEP6", the meter value changes (increases) from "1" to "2" to "4", but when the meter value becomes "2" to "4", the ratio of 70% The character effect production is executed. When the meter effect pattern is "MEP7", the meter value is "1.
->"3"->"4" (increase), but when the meter value changes from "3" to "4", the accessory effect is executed at a rate of 80%. When the meter effect pattern is "MEP8", the meter value changes (increases) from "1" to "4", but the meter value changes from "1" to "4".
When it is, the effect production is executed at a rate of 100%.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the meter value is "4" in the meter effect.
If not, the character effect is not executed (the determination rate of execution is 0%). When the meter value does not reach "4" in the meter effect, the meter effect pattern ("MEP1" to "MEP4") in which the meter value does not reach "4" or the meter value is "
It is a meter effect pattern (“MEP5” to “MEP7”) that reaches “4”, but when the meter value is not “4” (in “MEP5”, the meter value is “1”→“2”).
, Or when it becomes “2” → “3”, the meter value in “MEP6” becomes “1” →
When it is “2”, the meter value is “1”→“3” in “MEP7”).

FIG. 13-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process (effect determination process for determining the meter effect, character effect, etc.) executed in the variable display start setting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. is there. At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 13-7, the game state is assumed to be a normal state (mainly a non-KT state in which the first special symbol changes).

In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 13-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the meter effect based on the set value and the variation pattern (step 026SHS100).
.. For example, when the set value is “1” and the variation pattern is out of the normal reach (first variation pattern #103), the effect control CPU 120 determines that execution is performed at a determination rate of 8%, and the set value is “4”. And the variation pattern is the super-reach jackpot (first variation pattern #108, #109), execution is determined at a determination rate of 50% (FIG. 13-5).
(See (B)).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS100, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the meter effect has been determined (Step 026SHS101). When it is not determined that the meter effect is executed (step 026SHS101; NO), the effect determination process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the meter effect is executed (step 026SHS101; Y).
ES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the meter effect pattern based on the set value and the variation pattern (step 026SHS102). For example, when the set value is “1” and the variation pattern is out of the normal reach (first variation pattern #103), “M
"EP1" 50%, "MEP2" 40%, "MEP3" 8%, "MEP4" 2%,
“MEP5” is determined at 0%, “MEP6” at 0%, “MEP7” at 0%, and “MEP8” at 0% (see FIG. 13-6(A)). Further, when the set value is “4” and the variation pattern is the super reach big hit (first variation pattern #108, #109), “M
"EP1" is 0%, "MEP2" is 0%, "MEP3" is 5%, "MEP4" is 15%, "
45% for "MEP5", 15% for "MEP6", 15% for "MEP7", 5 for "MEP8"
% (See FIG. 13-6(B)).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS102, the effect control CPU 120 performs Step 026S.
The meter effect pattern determined in HS102 is set (step 026SHS103).
).

Following step 026SHS103, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the meter value is “4”.
It is determined whether or not a meter effect pattern that reaches up to "" has been determined (set) (step 02).
6SHS 104). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any of “MEP5” to “MEP8” is determined (set). When the meter effect pattern with which the meter value reaches "4" is not determined (set) (step 026SHS104; NO), the effect determination process is ended. That is, one of “MEP1” to “MEP4” is determined (set).
If yes, the effect determination process ends.

On the other hand, when the meter effect pattern that the meter value reaches to "4" is determined (set) (
(Step 026SHS104; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the accessory effect when the meter value becomes “4” based on the meter effect pattern (step 026SHS105). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that execution is performed with a determination rate of 50% when the meter production pattern is "MEP5", and determines that execution is 70% when the meter production pattern is "MEP6". When the meter effect pattern is “MEP7”, the execution effect is determined at a determination rate of 80%, and when the meter effect pattern is “MEP6”, the execution effect is determined at a determination rate of 100% (FIG. Thirteen
-6 (D)).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS105, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that the character effect is executed (Step 026SHS106). When it is not determined that the character effect is executed (step 026SHS106; NO), the effect determination process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the character effect is executed (step 026SHS106; YES).
), the effect control CPU 120 sets presence of character effect production (specifically, a flag indicating that character effect is executed, information for controlling execution of character effect, etc.) (step 026SHS107).
, Finishes the effect determination process.

FIG. 13-8 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation associated with the characteristic unit 026SH. Specifically, FIG.
3-8 is a meter effect in the non-KT state (normal state) (the meter effect pattern is "
It is a figure which shows the example of production operation of MEP5") and an accessory production. In FIG. 13-8, the display on the screen of the image display device 5 is in the order of FIG. 13-8(A)→FIG. 13-8(B)→FIG. 13-8(C)→FIG. 13-8(D). Transition.

FIG. 13-8(A) is a scene where the meter value is “3” in the meter effect (specifically, a scene between Ta4 and Ta5 in FIG. 13-3(A)). In FIG. 13-8(A), the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG and the level display 026SHLV notify the meter value “3” and the level “LEVEL3”. Note that FIG. 13-8(A) shows
The movable body 026SH32 is in the first state (initial state) because it is the scene before execution of the accessory production.

FIG. 13-8(B) is a scene in which the movable body 026SH32 operates as a character effect and is in the second state (inclined state) (specifically, Ta5 and Ta6 in FIG. 13-3(A)). Scene between)
Is. In FIG. 13-8(B), a small-sized image 026SH32E is used as an effect of character effects.
F01 is displayed.

FIG. 13-8(C) is a scene in which the meter value changes from “3” to “4” in the meter effect (specifically, a scene between Ta7 and Ta8 in FIG. 13-3(A)). .. Figure 13-8
In (C), the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG and the level display 026SHLV are
The meter value "4" and the level "LEVEL4" are reported. In FIG. 13-8(C), the star image 026SHMTMAXE is used as an effect that the meter value becomes MAX.
F is displayed. In addition, as part of the meter effect, the star image 026SHMTMAXEF is displayed.
May be displayed, or a star image 026SHMTMA may be displayed as another effect related to the meter effect.
XEF may be displayed. Note that FIG. 13-8(C) is a scene after execution of the accessory production, so the movable body 026SH32 is in the first state (initial state).

FIG. 13-8(D) shows a scene that develops into super reach (specifically, FIG. 13-3(A)).
Between Ta8 and Ta9, or a scene of Ta9, or a scene slightly after Ta9). In FIG. 13-8(D), an SP development notification image 026SHSP for displaying the type of super reach of the development destination (super reach A in the example of FIG. 13-8(D)) and the reliability is displayed.

It should be noted that when the meter value becomes MAX, the development destination (super reach A, super reach B) or the reliability of the development destination may be suggested or notified. In the example shown in FIGS. 13-8(C) and (D), the mode of the star image 026SHMTMAXEF of FIG. 13-8(C) (FIG. 13-8(
In the example of C), the number of stars is 3), and the reliability of the developed super reach A (Fig. 13-8 (D)).
In the example, the number of stars is 3).

(About accessory production in the second KT state of the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH can execute the accessory effect (effect of operating the movable body 026SH32) even in the second KT state (during small hit RUSH). Fig.13-3(
B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the accessory effect in the second KT state (during small hit RUSH), as described above.

In FIG. 13-3(B), Tb0 to Tb1 are variable display periods. Tb1 to Tb
2 is a period during stop display (the small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed). Tb
3 to Tb8 is an opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 that is opened in response to a small hit (open period depending on the small hit game state). Tb4 is the timing of the small hit prize (the timing at which the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 17). Tb
5 to Tb6 are execution periods of the effect production. Tb5 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Tb6 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position. Tb7 is the timing for updating the total number of prize balls.

FIG. 13-9 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation associated with the characteristic unit 026SH. Specifically, FIG.
3-9 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation of a character effect in the second KT state (during a small hit RUSH) and an example of an effect operation in the case of a big hit game state. 13-9, the display on the screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. 13-9(A)→FIG. 13-9(B)→FIG. 13-9(C)→FIG. 13-9.
(D)→FIG. 13-9(E)→FIG. 13-9(F)→FIG. 13-9(G)→FIG. 13-9(H).

FIG. 13-9(A) is a scene (for example, a scene between Tb1 and Tb2 in FIG. 13-3(B)) in which the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 13-9(A),
A mode display 026SHMD including the characters "Small hit rush mode" is displayed on the upper left, a right hitting notification image 026SHMG including the characters "Right hit", and a total prize ball number display 026SH130 indicating the total prize ball number. Is displayed, and the second small pattern 026S corresponding to the decorative pattern is displayed on the lower right.
H102 is displayed. Since FIG. 13-9(A) is a scene before execution of the accessory effect, the movable body 026SH32 is in the first state (initial state).

FIG. 13-9(B) is a scene in which the movable body 026SH32 operates as a character effect and is in the second state (inclined state) (specifically, Tb5 and Tb6 in FIG. 13-3(B)). Scene between)
Is. In Figure 13-9(B), a small hit prize (In Figure 13-9(B), two game balls are won)
Alternatively, a small hit prize notification image 026SHKN for notifying the number of balls acquired by the small hit prize is displayed. In addition, when the relationship between the small hit prize and the small hit prize notification image 026SHKN and the character effect is arranged, as the effect corresponding to the small hit prize, the small hit prize notification image 026SH.
It may be interpreted that KN is displayed and the character effect is executed. Further, it may be construed that a character effect is executed as an effect corresponding to the small hit prize, and the prize notification image 026SHKN is displayed in response to the effect effect (for example, as an effect of the character effect). .. In addition,
In the case of displaying in correspondence with the execution of the accessory effect, the name of the prize notification image 026SHKN may be a corresponding name (for example, the star image 026SHMTMAXEF2 or the like).

In FIG. 13-9(C), the small hit prize notification image 026SHKN is deleted, and the total prize ball number display 0
26SH130 is updated (the number of acquired balls notified by the small hit prize notification image 026SHKN is added) (for example, a scene of Tb7 in FIG. 13C is a scene). Figure 13
In -9(C), the total prize sphere number update image by the total prize sphere number update image 026SHKSEF is executed. The total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF is displayed as the total prize ball number display 026SH13.
Although it is a part of the total prize ball number update effect that acts on 0, the total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF can also be regarded as an effect of the character effect.

FIG. 13-9(D) corresponds to the next hold, and is variably displayed (for example, FIG. 13-3).
(A scene immediately after Tb8 in (B)). FIG. 13-9(E) shows a jackpot pattern (for example, “7
77") is a scene in which the display is stopped. FIG. 13-9(F) is a total notification of the total number of prize balls at the present time and the number of balls acquired by the small hit prize of the total number of prize balls in a relatively large manner at the time of ending the second KT state. This is the scene where the number of prize balls display 026SH130D is displayed. Figure 1
3-9 (G) is a scene in which the fanfare production is being executed. FIG. 13-9(H) is a scene in the first round.

In FIG. 13-9(G), the current award ball number display 026SH14 for informing the current award ball number at the upper left.
0 and 026SHOAZ for notifying the big hit symbol are displayed, and a right hitting notification image 026SHMG including the characters "right hitting" is displayed in the upper right, and a total prize ball number display 026SH13 for notifying the total prize ball number.
0 is displayed and the number of rounds display 02 that informs the current round how many rounds are in the lower right corner.
6SH106 is displayed.

(Regarding the background effect of the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH can execute the background effect of changing the background image.
In addition, the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the background effect, the accessory effect (movable body 026S.
The effect of operating H32) can be executed.

FIG. 13-10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various timings. Specifically, FIG.
0(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the background effect and the accessory effect. Figure 13-1
0(B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the active display effect by the active display and the accessory effect. Note that FIG. 13-10(B) will be described later.

In FIG. 13-10(A), Tc0 to Tc10 are periods during variable display. Tc10
~Tc11 is a period during stop display. Tc0 to Tc1 are periods before reach. Tc
1 to Tc2 is a normal reach period. Tc2 to Tc10 are periods of super reach.

In FIG. 13-10(A), Tc3 to Tc10 are execution periods of the background effect. Tc
Of 3 to Tc10, Tc3 to Tc6 are scenes in which the background image is in the first special mode (for example, yellow) different from the normal mode (for example, blue). Tc6 to Tc9 are scenes in which the background image is in the second special mode (for example, green) different from the normal mode. Tc9~
Tc10 is a scene in which the background image is in the third special mode (for example, red) different from the normal mode. In other words, in Tc3, the background effect is started and the background image is in the normal mode (blue).
It is the timing of changing from the first special mode (yellow). Tc6 is a background effect
It is the timing when the background image changes from the first special mode (yellow) to the second special mode (green). Tc9 is the timing when the background image changes from the second special aspect (green) to the third special aspect (red) in the background effect.

There are a plurality of types of background effect execution modes (background effect patterns) (Fig. 13-11(A)).
13-10(A) shows one execution mode (specifically, the background effect pattern “MEP”).
3”) shows an example of the background effect.

In FIG. 13-10(A), Tc4 to Tc5 are execution periods of the accessory production. Tc4
Is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Tc5 is
This is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position. Tc7 to Tc8 are execution periods of the accessory production. Tc7 is a timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Tc8 is a timing at which the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position.

FIG. 13-11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a background effect and the like. Specifically, FIG.
Reference numeral 1(A) shows the content of the background effect pattern (mode of change of background image, etc.). Figure 13
-11(B) is an example of a determination rate of whether or not to execute the background effect. 13-11(C) shows
It is an example of the determination rate of the background effect pattern. FIG. 13-11(D) is an example of the determination rate of whether or not to execute the accessory effect when the background image is in the second special mode (green). Figure 13-11 (
E) is an example of the determination rate of whether or not to execute the accessory effect when the background image is in the third special mode (red).

As shown in FIG. 13-11(A), in the background effect pattern “HEP1”, the background image changes once, and the background image reaches the first special mode (yellow) (reaches up to “yellow”). ) (That is, it does not become “green” or “red”). That is, in the background effect with the background effect pattern “HEP1”, the background image is changed from the normal mode (blue) to the first mode.
It changes to a special mode (yellow). The background effect pattern “HEP2” is a background effect pattern in which the background image changes twice and the background image reaches the second special mode (green) (reaches “green”). That is, in the background effect with the scene effect pattern “HEP2”, the background image changes from the normal mode (blue) to the first special mode (yellow), and further, from the first special mode (yellow) to the second special mode (green). ). The background effect pattern “HEP3” is a background effect pattern in which the background image changes three times and the background image reaches the third special mode (red) (reaches “red”). That is, in the background effect with the scene effect pattern “HEP3”, the background image changes from the normal mode (blue) to the first special mode (yellow), and further, from the first special mode (yellow) to the second special mode (green). ), and further changes from the second special mode (green) to the third special mode (red). The background effect pattern “HEP4” is a background effect pattern in which the background image changes twice and the background image reaches the third special mode (red) (reaches “red”). Specifically, in the background effect by the scene effect pattern “HEP4”, the background image changes from the normal mode (blue) to the first special mode (yellow) and further does not go through the second special mode (green). , The first special mode (yellow) changes to the third special mode (red).

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, as shown in FIG. 13-11B, whether or not to execute the background effect is determined based on the variation pattern. According to the example shown in FIG. 13-5(B),
If the super reach is lost (first variation patterns #104, #105 in FIG. 13-4), the execution determination rate is 25%. In the case of a super-reach jackpot (first variation patterns #108, #109 in FIG. 13-4), the determination rate of execution is 50%. On the other hand, when non-reach is lost (first variation pattern #101, #102 in FIG. 13-4), normal reach is lost (first variation pattern #103 in FIG. 13-4), or small hit (Fig. 13-4 variation pattern #106) or normal reach jackpot (first variation pattern #107 in FIG. 13-4), the execution determination rate is 0%. Is. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the background effect is not executed unless the game reaches the super reach.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the background effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern, as illustrated in FIG. 13-11(C). According to the example shown in FIG. 13-11(C),
In the case where the super-reach is lost (the first variation pattern #104, #105 in FIG. 13-4), the background effect pattern (“HEP1”) in which the background image is the “first special aspect (yellow)” is stopped.
Is determined at a determination rate of 70%, the background image is the "second special mode (green)", the background effect pattern ("HEP2") that is stopped is determined at a determination rate of 20%, and the background image is the "third special mode". (
10% (8%) of the background effect pattern ("HEP3" or "HEP4") that reaches "red"
+2%). Further, in the case of a super-reach jackpot (first variation patterns #108, #109 in FIG. 13-4 ), a background effect pattern (“HEP1”) whose background image is the “first special aspect (yellow)” stops The background image is determined by the determination rate of 10%.
The background effect pattern (“HEP2”) that stops the “second special aspect (green)” is determined at a determination rate of 20%, and the background effect pattern (“HE” in which the background image reaches the “third special aspect (red)”)
P3" or "HEP4") is determined at a determined rate of 70% (50%+20%).

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, when the background image becomes the “second special mode (green)”, an accessory effect (an effect of operating the movable body 026SH32) may be executed. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, whether or not to perform the accessory effect when the background image becomes the “second special mode (green)” based on the background effect pattern as shown in FIG. It is determined. According to the example shown in FIG. 13-11(D), when the background effect pattern is “HEP2”, the determination rate of execution is 40%, and when the background effect pattern is “HEP3”, determination of execution is performed. The ratio is 60%.

In addition, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, there is a case where the accessory effect (effect of operating the movable body 026SH32) is executed even when the background image becomes the “third special aspect (red)”. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, whether or not to perform the accessory effect when the background image becomes the “third special aspect (red)” based on the background effect pattern as shown in FIG. It is determined. According to the example shown in FIG. 13-11(E), the background effect pattern is “HEP3”.
When the background effect pattern is "HEP4", the determination rate of execution is 100%.

That is, when the background effect pattern is "HEP2", the background image is "normal aspect (blue)"→"first special aspect (yellow)"→"second", as shown in FIG. 13-11(A). When it changes to "special mode (green)" but changes from "first special mode (yellow)" to "second special mode (green)", the character effect is executed at a rate of 40% (Fig. 13- 11(D)). When the background effect pattern is “HEP3”, as shown in FIG. 13-11(A), the background image is “normal mode (blue)”→“first special mode (yellow)”→“second special mode”. (Green)” →
Although it changes to "third special aspect (red)", "first special aspect (yellow)" → "second special aspect (
When changing to “green)”, the character effect is executed at a rate of 60% (see FIG. 13-11(D)), and changes from “second special mode (green)” to “third special mode (red)”. 80% when doing
Character effect is executed at a ratio of (see FIG. 13-11(E)). The background effect pattern is "HE
When it is “P4”, as shown in FIG. 13-11(A), the background image is “normal aspect (blue)”→“first special aspect (yellow)”→“third special aspect (red)”. Although changing, the character effect is executed at a rate of 100% when changing from "first special mode (yellow)" to "third special mode (red)" (see FIG. 13-11(E)).

(Regarding the active display effect of the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH can execute active display effects by active display. In addition, the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH can execute an effect display effect (an effect of operating the movable body 026SH32) together with an active display effect.

In FIG. 13-10(B), Td0 to Td9 are variable display periods. Td9~T
d10 is a period during stop display. Td0 to Td1 are periods before reach. Td1
Td5 is a normal reach period. Td5 to Td9 are periods of super reach.

In FIG. 13-10(B), Td0 to Td10 are active display effect execution periods (
That is, it is a period during which the active display is displayed as corresponding to the fluctuation. Td0
Among Td to Td10, Td0 to Td4 are scenes in which the active display is in the normal mode (for example, gray). Td4 to Td8 are scenes in which the active display is the first special mode (for example, green) different from the normal mode. Td8 to Td9 are scenes in which the active display is the second special mode (for example, red) different from the normal mode. In other words,
Td4 is the timing when the active display changes from the normal mode (gray) to the first special mode (green) in the active display effect. Td8 is the active display effect
It is the timing when the active display changes from the first special mode (green) to the second special mode (red).

Although there are multiple types of execution modes (active display effect patterns) of active display effects (see FIG. 13-12(A)), FIG. 13-10(B) shows one execution mode (specifically, active mode). The example of the active display production by the display production pattern "AEP3" is shown.

In FIG. 13-10(B), Td2 to Td3 are execution periods of the accessory production. Td2
Is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Td3 is
This is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position. Td6 to Td7 are execution periods of the accessory production. Td6 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Td7 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position.

FIG. 13-12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an active display effect and the like. In particular,
FIG. 13-12(A) shows the content of the active display effect pattern (whether or not the active display has changed, the mode of change, etc.). FIG. 13-12(B) is an example of the determination rate of the active display effect pattern. FIG. 13-12(C) is an example of the determination ratio of the presence/absence of execution of the accessory production in the first operation period (Td2 to Td3 in FIG. 13-10(B)). 13-12(
D) is an example of the determination rate of the presence/absence of execution of the accessory production in the second operation period (Td6 to Td7 in FIG. 13-10(B)).

As shown in FIG. 13-12(A), the active display effect pattern “AEP1” is an active display effect pattern in which the number of times the active display changes is zero. That is,
The active display shows the second change even at the first change timing (Td4 in FIG. 13-10(B)).
It is a pattern of the active display effect that does not change in the normal mode (gray) even at the change timing (Td8 in FIG. 13-10(B)). Active display effect pattern "AEP2"
Is a pattern of the active display effect in which the active display changes once and the active display reaches the first special mode (green) (reaches “green”) (that is, does not become “red”). .. Specifically, the active display changes from the normal mode (gray) to the first special mode (green) at the first change timing and remains the first special mode (green) at the second change timing. It is a production pattern. The active display effect pattern “AEP3” is a pattern of active display effects in which the number of times the active display changes is two and the active display reaches the second special mode (red) (reaches up to “red”). Specifically, the active display is in the normal mode (gray) at the first change timing.
Changes from the first special mode (green) to the first special mode (green) at the second change timing.
It is a pattern of the active display effect that changes from to the second special mode (red). The active display effect pattern “AEP4” is an active display effect pattern in which the number of times the active display changes is once and the active display reaches the second special mode (red) (reaches up to “red”). Specifically, the active display does not change in the normal mode (gray) at the first change timing, and does not change from the normal mode (gray) to the second special mode (green) in the second change timing. It is an active display effect pattern that changes to a special mode (red).

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the active display effect is determined based on the variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 13-12(B). According to the example shown in FIG. 13-12(B), when non-reach is lost (first variation patterns #101, #102 in FIG. 13-4), the active display effect pattern (“AEP1”) is 100. It is determined by the determination rate of %. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the active display remains the normal mode (gray) in the case of non-reach.

Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 13-12(B), non-reach is lost (first variation patterns #101 and #102 in FIG. 13-4) or normal reach is lost (first in FIG. 13-4). 1 variation pattern #103) or a small hit (variation pattern #106 of FIG. 13-4)
In the case of becoming the normal reach jackpot (the first variation pattern #107 of FIG. 13-4), the active display effect pattern (“HEP3” or “HEP3” or "HEP4") is not determined. That is, in the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the active display does not become the “second special mode (red)” when the reach is not reached and the super reach is not developed.

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the first operation period (Td2 to T in FIG. 13-10(B))
In d3), an accessory effect (effect for moving the movable body 026SH32) may be executed. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, whether or not to execute the accessory effect in the first operation period is determined based on the active display effect pattern as shown in FIG.
According to the example shown in FIG. 13-12(C), when the active display effect pattern is “AEP1”, the determination rate of execution is 10%, and the active display effect pattern is “AEP1”.
When it is "2", the determination rate of execution is 30%, and the active display effect pattern is "
When it is "AEP3", the determination rate of execution is 80%, and when the active display effect pattern is "AEP4", the determination rate of execution is 10%.

When the active display effect pattern is “AEP1”, the first operation period (T
In d2 to Td3), the character effect is executed at an execution rate of 10%, but in the subsequent first change timing (Td4), the active display remains the normal mode (gray). In other words, the 10% is related to Gase's character effect in the development of Gase for the development in which the active display changes if the character effect is performed (expansion in which the active display in which the character effect is performed does not change). It is also the execution rate of character effects (where the active display does not change later). The same applies when the active display effect pattern is "AEP4".

In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, the second operation period (Td6 to T in FIG. 13-10(B))
In d7), a character effect may be executed. In the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH,
As shown in FIG. 13-12(D), whether or not to execute the accessory effect in the second operation period is determined based on the active display effect pattern. According to the example shown in FIG. 13-12(D), when the active display effect pattern is “AEP1”, the determination rate of execution is 0%, and when the active display effect pattern is “AEP2”, execution is performed. Is 10%
When the active display effect pattern is “AEP3”, the execution-determined rate is 80%, and when the active display effect pattern is “AEP4”, the execution-determined rate is 100%.

When the active display effect pattern is “AEP2”, the second operation period (T
In d6 to Td7), the character effect is executed at an execution rate of 10%, but in the subsequent second change timing (Td8), the active display remains in the first special mode (green does not change. That is, the 10% is It is also the execution rate of the gallant character effect (an effect effect whose active display does not change later).

FIG. 13-13(A) is an example of the effect determination process (effect determination process for determining background effect, character effect, etc.) executed in the variable display start setting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart shown. At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 13-13(A), the game state is a normal state (mainly a non-KT state in which the first special symbol changes)
Shall be

In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 13-13(A), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the background effect based on the variation pattern (step 026SHS200). For example, when the variation pattern is out of the normal reach (first variation pattern #103), the effect control CPU 120 determines that execution is performed at a determination rate of 0% (see FIG. 13-11(B)). When the variation pattern is out of super-reach (first variation pattern #104, #105), effect control CPU 120 determines that execution is performed at a determination rate of 25%, and the variation pattern is super-reach jackpot (first variation). When the pattern is #108, #109), execution is determined at a determination rate of 50% (see FIG. 13-11(B)).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS200, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the background effect is determined to be executed (Step 026SHS201). When it is not determined that the background effect is executed (step 026SHS201; NO), the effect determination process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the background effect is executed (step 026SHS201; YES).
), the CPU 120 for effect control determines the background effect pattern based on the variation pattern (
Step 026SHS202). Specifically, when the variation pattern is out of super reach (first variation pattern #104, #105), the effect control CPU 120 sets “H”.
"EP1" is determined by 70%, "HEP2" is determined by 20%, "HEP3" is determined by 8%, and "MEP4" is determined by 2% (see FIG. 13-11(C)). When the variation pattern is the super reach jackpot (first variation pattern #108, #109), the effect control CPU 120 sets "HEP1" at 10%, "HEP2" at 20%, and "HEP3" at 50%. "MEP4"
Is determined at a rate of 20% (see FIG. 13-11(C)).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS202, the effect control CPU 120 performs Step 026S.
The background effect pattern determined in HS202 is set (step 026SHS203).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS203, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the accessory effect based on the background effect pattern (Step 026SHS205). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that execution of the accessory effect is 40% when the background effect pattern is “HEP2” and the background image is “second special mode (green)”. It is determined (see FIG. 13-11(D)). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is an execution of the accessory effect when the background image is in the "second special mode (green)" when the background effect pattern is "HEP3" at a determination rate of 60% ( (See FIG. 13-11(D)), with respect to the accessory effect when the background image is the “third special aspect (red)”, the execution existence is determined at a determination rate of 80% (see FIG. 13-11(E)). ). Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines, with a determination rate of 100%, that there is execution of the accessory effect when the background image is the “third special aspect (red)” when the background effect pattern is “HEP4” ( See FIG. 13-11(E).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS205, the effect control CPU 120 sets presence/absence of character effect production (specifically, a flag indicating the presence/absence of character effect execution, information for controlling the execution of character effect, etc.) (Step 026SHS207). , Finishes the effect determination process.

FIG. 13-13(B) is an example of an effect determination process (effect determination process for determining active display effect, character effect, etc.) executed in the variable display start setting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8. It is a flowchart showing. At the start of the flowchart of FIG. 13-13(B), the game state is assumed to be a normal state (mainly a non-KT state in which the first special symbol changes).

In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 13-13(B), the effect control CPU 120 determines an active display effect pattern based on the variation pattern (step 026SHS302).
). For example, when the variation pattern is out of super reach (first variation pattern #104, #105), the effect control CPU 120 sets “AEP1” to 10% and “AEP2”.
Is 80%, “AEP3” is 8%, and “AEP4” is 2% (FIGS. 13-12 (
See B)). Also, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is a super reach jackpot (
If it is the first variation pattern #108, #109), "AEP1" is set to 10% and "AE
P2" is determined by 30%, "AEP3" is determined by 30%, and "AEP4" is determined by 30% (see FIG. 1).
3-12(B)).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS202, the effect control CPU 120 performs Step 026S.
The active display effect pattern determined in HS202 is set (step 026SHS
303).

Subsequent to Step 026SHS303, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the accessory effect based on the active display effect pattern (Step 026SHS305).
Specifically, when the active display effect pattern is “AEP1”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the accessory effect in the first operation period is executed at a determination rate of 10% (FIG. 13-12(C). (See FIG. 13-12(D)), the execution effect is determined for the character effect in the second operation period at a determination rate of 0%. When the active display effect pattern is “AEP2”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution effect for the accessory effect in the first operation period at a determination rate of 30% (see FIG. 13-12(C)). Execution is determined at a determination rate of 10% for the accessory effect in the second operation period (see FIG. 13-12(D)). Further, when the active display effect pattern is "AEP3", the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is an execution effect of the accessory effect in the first operation period at a determination rate of 80% (
FIG. 13-12(C)), the execution effect is determined at a determination rate of 80% for the accessory effect in the second operation period (see FIG. 13-12(D)). When the active display effect pattern is "AEP4", the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is an execution effect of the accessory effect in the first operation period at a determination rate of 10% (see FIG. 13-12 (C)). Execution is determined at a determination rate of 100% for the accessory effect in the second operation period (see FIG. 13-12(D)).

Subsequent to step 026SHS305, the effect control CPU 120 sets presence/absence of character effect production (specifically, a flag indicating the presence/absence of character effect execution, information for controlling execution of character effect, etc.) (step 026SHS307). , Finishes the production determination process.

FIG. 13-14 is a diagram showing an example of the production operation related to the characteristic unit 026SH. Specifically, the left side of FIG. 13-14 (transition of (A1)→(B1)→(C1)) is a non-KT state (normal state).
It is a figure which shows the example of the production|generation operation|movement of the background production|generation (background production pattern is "HEP3") and accessory production in. The right side of FIG. 13-14 (transition of (A2)→(B2)→(C2)→(D2)) is the active display effect (active display effect pattern is “AEP3”) in the non-KT state (normal state). ) And an effect operation example of a character effect.

On the left side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (A1) shows a scene in which the background image is “first special mode (yellow)” in the background effect (specifically, FIG. 13-10 (A)). Tc3
And the scene between Tc4). 13-14 (A1), reference numeral 026SHH
KY indicates a background image of the first special mode (yellow). Also, as a production of Super Reach, it is also a scene where a battle starts.

On the left side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (B1) shows a movable body 026 as an accessory effect.
The scene in which the SH 32 operates and is in the second state (inclined state) (specifically, FIG. 13-10).
(A scene between Tc4 and Tc5 in (A)). Also, as a production of Super Reach, it is also a scene where a battle is being held.

On the left side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (C1) shows a scene in which the background image changes from “first special mode (yellow)” to “second special mode (green)” in the background effect (specifically, Is
13-10(A) is a scene between Tc6 and Tc7). 13-14 (C1)
In the above, reference numeral 026SHHK-G indicates a background image of the second special mode (green).
Also, as a production of super reach, it is also a scene where a battle (second time) is started.

On the right side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (A2) shows a scene in which the active display 026SH110 is displayed in the “normal mode (gray)” in the active display effect (specifically, FIG. 13-10 (B)). ) Is a scene between Td1 and Td2). Figure 13-14 (A2)
In, the white circle of the active display 026SH110 indicates the normal mode (gray) active display 026SH110. In the example of FIG. 13-14(A2), the display mode of the active display 026SH110 is similar to the hold display (reference A in the figure) indicating the first hold storage.

On the right side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (B2) shows a movable body 026 as an accessory effect.
The scene in which the SH 32 operates and is in the second state (inclined state) (specifically, FIG. 13-10).
(A scene between Td2 and Td3 in (B)).

On the right side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (C2) shows an active display 026SH1.
10 is a scene (specifically, a scene immediately before Td4 in FIG. 13-10(B)) in which an action effect for 10 (effect by the character image 026SHSY) is being performed.

On the right side of FIG. 13-14, FIG. 13-14 (D2) shows a scene in which the active display changes from the normal mode (gray) to the “first special mode (green)” in the active display effect (specifically, FIG. 13-10 (B) scene between Td4 and Td5). 13-14 (D2
), the shaded circle of the active display 026SH110 indicates the active display 026SH110 in the first special mode (green).

(About accessory production in the interval period of the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, during the interval period, character effect (movable body 02
The effect of operating 6SH32) can be executed.

FIG. 13-15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various timings. Specifically, FIG.
FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the accessory effect during the interval period of the big hit game state. FIG. 13-15(B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the character effect before a big hit (probability). Note that FIG. 13-15(B) will be described later.

In FIG. 13-15(A), Te1 to Te5 are interval periods in the big hit game state. Of Te1 to Te5, Te2 to Te3 are execution periods of the accessory production. Te2 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position. Te3 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position. Te4 is the timing to update the round number display 026SH106 (update the round number display 026SH106 to the number corresponding to the round game performed after the end of the interval period).

(About the effect production when a sudden big hit occurs in the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH)
The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH, when the "2R probability variation big hit (sudden big hit)",
It is possible to execute a character effect (effect of moving the movable body 026SH32). In addition, FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 5(A), when the variable symbol is the first special symbol, it is not a 2R certainty variation jackpot, but in the following description regarding the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 026SH, the variable symbol is the first special symbol. Even if it is a design, it will be a 2R probability variable big hit.

In FIG. 13-15(B), Tf0 to Tf3 are variable display periods. Tf3 to T
f4 is a period during stop display (for example, a special symbol corresponding to a sudden big hit is stop displayed). Tf1 to Tf2 are execution periods of the character effect. Tf1 is the movable body 026SH3
It is the timing when 2 starts to move from the initial position. Tf2 is the timing when the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position. Tf5 is the timing at which the special variable winning ball device 7 starts to open.

FIG. 13-16 is a diagram showing an example of the production operation related to the characteristic unit 026SH. Specifically, the left side of FIG. 13-16 (transition of (A3)→(B3)→(C3)→(D3)) is a diagram showing an example of a production operation of the accessory production in the jackpot gaming state. The right side of FIG. 13-16 ((A4)
→(B4)→(C4)→(D4) transition) is a diagram showing a rendering operation example of the accessory production in the non-KT state (normal state).

On the left side of FIG. 13-16, FIG. 13-16 (A3) shows a scene in which the fifth round is being played as a round game (for example, the interval periods of FIG. 13-15 (A) are the fifth round and the sixth round). 13-15 (when the interval period between
This is a scene just before Te1 in A). In FIG. 13-16 (A3), the current award ball number display 026SH140 for notifying the award ball number of this time and 026SHOAZ for notifying the big hit symbol are shown in the upper left.
Is displayed, a right-handed notification image 026SHMG including the characters “right-handed” and a total prize ball number display 026SH130 for notifying the total number of prize balls are displayed, and the current round is at the lower right. The round number display 026SH106 for notifying whether or not is displayed.

On the left side of FIG. 13-16, FIG. 13-16 (B3) shows
The movable body 026SH32 operates as a character effect and is in the second state (inclined state) (for example, the interval period in FIG. 13-15(A) is the interval period between the fifth round and the sixth round). If it is shown, it is a scene between Te2 and Te3 in FIG. 13-15(A). In FIG. 13-16 (B3), the round number display update effect by the star image 026SH32EF02 is executed. Note that the star image 026SH32EF02 is a part of the round number display update effect that acts on the round number display 026SH106, but the star image 026SH32EF02 can also be regarded as an effect of the character effect.

On the left side of FIG. 13-16, FIG. 13-16 (C3) shows
When the number of rounds display 026SH106 is updated (for example, when the interval period in FIG. 13-15(A) indicates the interval period between the fifth round and the sixth round, FIG. 13-15(A) ) Is a scene between Te4 and Te5).

On the left side of FIG. 13-16, FIG. 13-16 (D3) shows a scene in which the sixth round is being played as a round game (for example, the interval period of FIG. 13-15(A) is the fifth round and the sixth round). 13-15 (when the interval period between
It is a scene just after Te5 in A).

On the right side of FIG. 13-16, in FIG. 13-16 (A4), a scene in which variable display that is a sudden hit (two-round odd change big hit) is displayed (specifically, Tf0 of FIG. 13-15(B)) is displayed. Tf
It is a scene between 1). In addition, FIG. 13-16 (B4) is a special symbol (for example, “123”).
) Is a scene in which temporary stop display is performed (specifically, a scene slightly before Tf1 in FIG. 13-15(B)).

On the right side of FIG. 13-16, FIG. 13-16 (C4) shows a movable body 026 as an accessory effect.
The scene in which the SH 32 operates and is in the second state (inclined state) (for example, FIG. 13-15 (B
The scene between Tf1 and Tf2)). In FIG. 13-16 (C4), a small-sized image 026SH32EF03 is displayed as an effect of the character effect.

On the right side of FIG. 13-16, FIG. 13-16 (D4) shows that the battle mode (high-precision mode) is set after the jackpot (two-round gaming state) is completed based on the fact that it is a sudden hit (two-round certainty variation jackpot). The screen is a screen on which a mode transition image 026SHMDIK for notifying that the user has entered (shifted to) is displayed. Although illustration is omitted, FIG. 13-16 (C4) and FIG.
Between 6 (D4), the temporary stop display of special symbols (for example, "123") is released,
It is informed that the stop of the special symbol is confirmed (stop display).

(Regarding a modified example of the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH)
Subsequently, modified examples in FIGS. 13-1 to 13-16 will be described.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above description, the setting value “1” or “2”, the setting value “3” or “4”, and the setting value “5”
Or, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect is made different with "6", but the method of dividing the set value that affects the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect is the above-mentioned dividing method (setting value "1. Or “2”, setting value “3” or “4”, setting value “5” or “6”). For example, setting value "1", setting value "2", setting value "3", setting value "4", setting value "5", setting value "
6”, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect may be different, and the set value is “1”.
, "2" or "3" and the setting values "4", "5" or "6" may be different in the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect, or the setting values "1", "3". Or “5” and the set value “2”,
The determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect may be different between "4" and "6". The same applies to the determination rate of the meter effect pattern.

(Modification 2 of Characteristic Part 026SH)
In the above description, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect is changed according to the set value, but like the determination rate of whether or not to perform the background effect or the determination rate of whether or not to perform the active display effect, the setting value may be common. Good.

(Modification 3 of Characteristic Part 026SH)
In the above description, the execution rate of the accessory effect when the meter value is “4 (MAX)” in the meter effect is different for each meter effect pattern (FIG. 13-8(D)), but the meter effect pattern It may be common regardless of.

(Modification 4 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above description, the execution ratio of the accessory effect when the meter value is “4 (MAX)” in the meter effect is the same as the set value, but it may be different depending on the set value. For example, on the basis of the meter effect pattern and the set value, the meter value in the meter effect is "4(
"MAX)", the execution ratio of the character effect may be different, or based on the set value, the execution ratio of the character effect when the meter value is "4 (MAX)" in the meter effect. May be different.

(Modification 5 of Characteristic Part 026SH)
In the above description, even if the meter value is “4 (MAX)”, the character effect may not be performed (FIG. 13-8 (D)), but the meter value is “” in the meter effect. 4 (
In the case of “MAX)”, the character effect may be always performed.

(Modification 6 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above description, the role effect can be executed in the meter effect that the meter value is "4.
(MAX)” (Fig. 13-8 (D)), but the meter value is "4 (MAX)".
Instead of or in addition to the case where the meter value is "2" or the meter value is "3"
In the case of, the character effect may be executed.

(Modification 7 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above description, when the character effect is performed, the meter value is always changed (updated) in the meter effect (FIG. 13-8(D)), but it is active even when the character effect is performed. Similar to the case where the active display may not change in the display effect (Fig. 13-12 (C)).
13-12(D), the meter value may not change in the meter effect even when the accessory effect is performed.

(Modification 8 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above description, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the background effect is common to the set values (see FIG. 13-11).
(B)), the determination rate of whether or not to execute the meter effect (FIG. 13-5(B)) may be changed according to the set value. The same applies to the determination rate of the background effect pattern.

(Modification 9 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above description, the execution ratio of the accessory effect when the background image is in the second special mode (green) is the same as the set value (FIG. 13-11(D)), but may be changed according to the set value. Good. Similarly,
The execution ratio of the character effect when the background image is in the third special mode (red) is common to the set values (FIG. 13-11(E)), but may be different according to the set values. For example, the execution ratio of the character effect may be changed based on the background effect pattern and the set value, or the execution ratio of the character effect may be changed based on the set value.

(Modification 10 of Characteristic Part 026SH)
In the above description, the character effect can be executed in the background effect when the background image is the second special mode (green) and the background image is the third special mode (red). Figure 1
3-11(D), FIG. 13-11(E)), instead of or in addition to the above, even if the background image is in the first special mode (yellow), the accessory effect may be executed. Good.

(Modification 11 of Characteristic Part 026SH)
In the above description, the character effect may not be performed even when the background image is in the second special mode (green) in the background effect (FIG. 13-11(D)), but the background effect is in the background. If the image is in the second special mode (green), the character effect may be always performed.
Further, in the above description, the accessory effect may not be performed even when the background image is in the third special mode (red) in the background effect (FIG. 13-11(E)), but the background effect is not performed. In, when the background image is in the third special mode (red), the accessory effect may be always performed.

(Modification 12 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above description, when the character effect is performed, the background image always changes in the background effect (FIG. 13-11(D), FIG. 13-11(E)), but when the character effect is performed. Even though the active display may not change in the active display effect (Fig. 13-1
2(C), FIG. 13-12(D), the background image may not change in the background effect even when the character effect is performed.

(Modification 13 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above description, the determination rate of the active display effect pattern is common to the set values (see FIG. 1).
3-12 (B)), the determination ratio of the meter effect pattern (Fig. 13-6 (A), Fig. 13-6 (
B) and FIG. 13-6(C)), it may be different depending on the set value.

(Modification 14 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above description, the execution ratio of the character effect in the first operation period is common to the set values (see FIG. 1).
3-12(C)), and may be different according to the set value. Similarly, the execution ratio of the character effect in the second operation period is common to the set values (FIG. 13-12(D)), but may be different according to the set values. For example, the execution ratio of the character effect may be changed based on the active display effect pattern and the set value, or the execution ratio of the character effect may be changed based on the set value.

(Modification 15 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above, an example in which the character effect is executed and the active display changes is described (FIG. 13-1).
0(B), FIG. 13-12, FIG. 13-13(B)), instead of or in addition to the effect display being executed and the active display changing, the character effect being executed and the hold display changing. You can

(Modification 16 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above, regarding the relationship (execution timing) between the character effect and the meter effect, the character effect starts (the timing when the movable body 026SH32 first moves from the initial position)→the character effect ends (
Although it has been described that the movable body 026SH32 finally stops at the initial position)→the meter value is updated (changed) (FIG. 13-3(A)), the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, the effect production may be started→the meter value may be updated (when the meter value is any of “2”, “3”, and “4”)→the effect production may be ended. Also, meter value update (for example, the meter value is "4")
May be performed) → character effect start → character effect end.

(Modification 17 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above, regarding the relationship (execution timing) between the character effect and the effect during the small hit RUSH,
Although it has been described that the effect production starts→the effect production ends→the total prize ball number is updated by the small hit prize in the small hit RUSH (FIG. 13-3(B)), the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, the effect production may be started→Update of the total number of prize balls by winning the small hit in the small hit RUSH→End of the effect production. Alternatively, the total number of prize balls may be updated due to a small hit prize in the small hit RUSH (for example, when the total number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number)→start of character effect production→end of character effect production.

(Modification 18 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above, with respect to the relationship (execution timing) between the character effect and the background effect, the character effect starts →
Although it has been described that the character effect finishes→the background image is updated (changed) (FIG. 13-10(A)), the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, the effect production start→background image update (when the background image is one of the first special aspect (yellow), the second special aspect (green), and the third special aspect (red))
→You may finish the character production. In addition, the background image may be updated (for example, when the background image is in the third special mode (red)) → character effect start → character effect end.

(Modification 19 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above, regarding the relationship (execution timing) between the character effect and the active display effect, it has been described that the character effect start→the character effect end→the active display update (change) (FIG. 13-10 (
B)), the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, the effect production start→active display update (for example, when the active display becomes the second special mode (red))→end the effect production may be performed. Alternatively, the active display may be updated (for example, when the active display becomes the second special mode (red))→start of the effect production→end of the effect production.

(Modification 20 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above description, regarding the relationship (execution timing) between the character effect and the effect during the interval period, it has been described that the character effect start→the character effect end→the number of rounds during the interval period is updated.
13-15(A), the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, start character production →
Update the number of rounds during the interval period (for example, when it is actually a big hit of 10 rounds but apparently a big hit of 6 rounds was announced, when it becomes the 7th round, that is, when it is promoted to the round) → The production of the accessory may end. In addition, the number of rounds during the interval period may be updated→the effect production start→the effect production end.

(Modification 21 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above, with regard to the relationship (execution timing) when the character effect and the sudden jackpot are hit, it is described that the character effect start → the character effect end → the special symbol temporary stop (FIG. 13-15(B)), but the execution. The timing is not limited to this. For example, the effect production start→special symbol temporary stop→feature effect end may be performed. Further, the temporary stop of special symbols→start of character effect→end of character effect may be performed.

(Modification 22 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above description, as the operation of the movable body 026SH32 in the character effect, it is described that the movable body 026SH32 operates between the first state (initial state) and the second state (inclined state), but the character effect production different from the character effect ( The movable body 026SH32 may be operated as another effect similar to the accessory effect, another effect having a part in common with the accessory effect, or the like). An example of the character effect effect is an effect in which the movable body 026SH32 moves slightly from the first state to the second state and returns to the first state.
It is an effect such that the movable body 026SH32 starts to vibrate in the first state and moves in the direction of the second state, and the vibration ends without actually moving in the direction of the second state. Note that the character effect production may be one aspect of the character effect production, not an effect different from the character effect production.

(Modification 23 of the characteristic part 026SH)
The accessory in the accessory production in the above description is the movable body 026SH32 shown in FIG. 13-1.
However, the accessory in the accessory production is not limited to the movable body 026SH32. Movable body 02
Instead of or in addition to 6SH32, one or more other accessory may be used to execute the accessory production.

(Modification 24 of the characteristic unit 026SH)
For example, in FIG. 13-8, two objects (the meter gauge unit 026
FIG. 13- shows an example in which the meter value of SHMTTG and the level display 026SHLV) are updated.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, one target (total prize ball number display 026SH130) is updated by performing the character effect, but the number of objects updated by executing the character effect may be three or more.

(Modification 25 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In FIG. 13-8, a plurality of objects (meter gauge section 026SHMT are executed by performing the accessory effect.
Although an example in which all of the G meter value and the level display 026SHLV) is updated is shown, a part of the plurality of objects may be updated by performing the accessory effect. For example, the meter value in the meter effect is set to 10 levels (“1” to “10”), the range of meter values “1” to “3” is LEVEL1, and the range of meter values “4” to “6” is LEVEL2.
, The range of meter values “7” and “8” may be LEVEL3, and the range of meter values “9” and “10” may be LEVEL4. In this example, for example, when the character effect is executed when the meter value becomes “7”→“8”, the meter value is updated to “7”→“8”, but the level is “LEVEL3”. If it is not updated and the performance is executed when the meter value changes from "7" to "9", the meter value is updated from "7" to "9" and the level is also "LE".
"VEL3"→"LEVEL4" is updated.

(Modification 26 of the characteristic part 026SH)
In the above, in the relationship between the character effect and the meter effect, an example in which the value (specifically, the meter value) increases as the update corresponding to the execution of the character effect has been described. The value may decrease. For example, the countdown effect may be executed, and the remaining number may be reduced in the countdown effect in response to the execution of the accessory effect. For example, the count “3”→the count “2”→the count “1”→the effect production start→the effect production end→the count “0”. In addition, the physical strength value of the enemy character may be decreased in a battle effect (for example, an effect in which the ally character wins when the physical strength value of the enemy character becomes “0”, and the like, a probability change jackpot is notified). For example, the physical strength value of the enemy character may be “100”→the physical strength value of the enemy character is “1”→the effect production start→the effect production end→the enemy character's physical strength value is “0”.

(Modification 27 of Characteristic Section 026SH)
In the above, an example in which the effect of the character effect (type of effect, effect mode) differs depending on the scene (situation) has been described (for example, the oval image 026SH32EF0 in FIG. 13-8B).
13 and FIG. 13-9 (C) total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF, star image 026SH32EF02 of FIG. .. For example, in FIG. 13-9(C), the total prize ball number update image 026SHKSE
Instead of F, the small image 026SH32EF01 in FIG. 13-8(B) may be displayed. Note that, for example, the small-sized image 026SH32EF01 in FIG. 13-8(B) and FIG. 13-16(C
The effect is common with the small image 026SH32EF03 of 4).

(Modification 28 of the characteristic unit 026SH)
Instead of or in addition to the performance of a character, an image (including the case of not displaying darkness, etc.), a sound,
Effects such as light, vibration, a light guide plate, and wind (blowing) may be performed. That is, in the above, an example in which the character effect and various updates (for example, update of meter value, level, background image, active display, display of number of rounds, etc.) are described, but, for example, image, sound, Various updates may be made to correspond to effects by one or more of light, vibration, a light guide plate, wind (blowing), and the like.

(Application to other equipment)
In addition, although the example applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described above, the invention can also be applied to a pachi-slot machine. For example, the meter effect is executed in a certain state (for example, during a normal game), and the background effect is executed in another state (for example, a chance zone where the degree of expectation for ART or AT is higher than during the normal game). In the meter effect and the background effect, for example, execute a character effect by a movable body provided around the liquid crystal part of the pachi-slot machine, and in response to the execution of the character effect, update the meter value in the meter effect, The background image in the background effect may be updated. Alternatively, the character effect may be executed to update the remaining game, the number of remaining sets, or the like, for example, during the additional game during ART. Instead of or in addition to the effect production by the movable body, one or more of an image, a sound, a light, a vibration, a light guide plate, a wind (blow), etc., or a production by a reel (
A so-called reel lock effect) may be executed.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 026SH)
(Means F1)
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, or the like), which is provided with a performance executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for performance control) capable of executing a performance, and the performance executing means is , A change effect (for example, in FIG. 13-8 or the like) that changes the display mode of a predetermined display (for example, the meter value of the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG, a background image, active display, or the like) in the first situation (for example, during reach variation). The meter effect shown, the background effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (left side), the active display effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (right side), and the display mode of the predetermined display are specific modes (for example, the meter value is "4 (MAX)", the background image changed to red, the active display changed to red, etc.) In response to the first contents advantageous to the player (for example, development to super reach) In a special effect and a second situation different from the first situation (for example, a small hit prize in a small hit RUSH, an interval period of a big hit game state, etc.), a specific display different from the predetermined display (for example, a total display). Number of prize balls displayed 0
26SH130, the number of rounds display 026SH106, etc.) is changed (for example, the number of prize balls due to the small winning prize is added, the number of rounds is added by 1 or the like), which is advantageous to the player different from the first content. Predetermined effect (for example, total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF shown in FIG. 13-9, etc.) that informs the contents of 2 (for example, total prize ball number (or increase of total prize ball number), progress to the next round, etc.) Total prize ball number update production by, 026SH32E shown in FIG.
F02 round number display update effect and the like) can be executed, and when the change effect (for example, meter effect or the like) is executed, the predetermined effect (for example, total prize ball number update effect or the like).
The specific effect (for example, in FIG.
-8 (B), FIG. 13-9 (B), a gaming machine characterized in that the character effect for moving the movable body 026SH32, etc. is executed.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, in different situations, a specific effect in which at least a part of the effect modes are common is executed, and contents advantageous to the player are informed, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means F2)
The gaming machine of the means F1 is easily controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state), and the special state. A special state (for example, the second KT state) and state control means capable of controlling the game state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103))
The second situation is that the game medium has passed a predetermined area in response to being controlled to the special state in the special state (for example, a small hit prize in a small hit RUSH, etc.). , The effect display means, as the predetermined effect, in response to being controlled to the special state in the special state, in response to the game medium has passed a predetermined area, the specific display (
For example, the display mode of the total prize ball number display 026SH130 or the like is changed (for example, the number of prize balls due to the small winning prize is added) to notify the second content (for example, the total prize ball number). It may be.

According to the above gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest in the gaming machine that can be controlled into the advantageous state advantageous to the player, the special state different from the advantageous state, and the special state that is easily controlled to the special state.

(Means F3)
In the gaming machine of means F1 or means F2, the specific effect is a movable body for effect (for example,
The movable body 026SH32) may be operated.

According to the above gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest by using the movable body for performance.

(Means F4)
In the gaming machine of means F1 to means F3, the effect execution means can execute an effect effect that enhances the effect of the specific effect corresponding to the execution of the specific effect, and the specific effect in the first situation. The effect mode executed in response to the execution of step S1 and the effect effect executed in response to the execution of the specific effect in the second situation may have a common effect mode. As described above, for example, in FIG.
Instead of 26SHKSEF, the small-sized image 026SH32EF01 in FIG. 13-8(B) may be displayed.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is no confusion due to the different presentation modes, so it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(Means F5)
In the gaming machine of means F1 to means F3, the effect execution means can execute an effect effect that enhances the effect of the specific effect corresponding to the execution of the specific effect, and the specific effect in the first situation. The effect effect executed corresponding to the execution of the effect effect and the effect effect executed corresponding to the execution of the specific effect in the second situation are different in at least a part of effect modes. Good. For example, the small-sized image 026SH32EF0 in FIG.
1 and the total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF of FIG.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since there are various presentation modes, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means F6)
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, or the like), which is provided with a performance executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for performance control) capable of executing a performance, and the performance executing means is , A change effect (for example, the meter effect shown in FIG. 13-8 or the like, FIG. 13-14 (left side) that changes the display mode of the predetermined display (for example, the meter value of the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG, the background image, the active display, etc.) 13-14 (right side) and the like, and the display mode of the predetermined display is a specific mode (for example, the meter value is "4 (MAX)", the background image is red). Change, the active display changes to red, etc.), and a special effect for notifying the first content (for example, development to super reach) advantageous to the player in response to the change, and a specification different from the predetermined display Display (for example, total prize ball number display 02
6SH130, the number of rounds display 026SH106, etc.) is changed (for example, the number of prize balls due to the small winning prize is added, the number of rounds is added by 1 or the like), which is advantageous to the player different from the first content. Predetermined effect (for example, total winning ball number update image 026SHKSEF shown in FIG. 13-9 or the like) for notifying the contents of 2 (for example, a small winning prize in the small hit RUSH, an interval period of the big hit gaming state, etc.) Number update effect, 026 shown in FIG.
SH32EF02 round number display update effect, etc.) can be executed, and when the change effect (for example, meter effect) is executed, the predetermined effect (for example, total prize ball number update effect) is executed. A specific effect in which at least a part of the effect modes are common (for example, an accessory effect for moving the movable body 026SH32 shown in FIGS. 13-8(B) and 13-9(B)). A gaming machine characterized by being executed.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the specific effect is executed and the contents advantageous to the player are informed, the interest can be improved.

(Means F7)
The game machine is capable of playing a game, and is provided with effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a change effect in response to execution of a specific effect, and the change effect is displayed in a predetermined manner ( For example, a first change effect (for example, the meter effect shown in FIG. 13-8 or the like, or FIG. 13-14 (left side) that changes the display mode of the meter value, background image, active display, etc. of the meter gauge unit 026SHMTG. Background effect, active display effect shown in FIG. 13-14 (right side), and a specific display different from the predetermined display (for example, total prize ball number display 026SH
130, the number of rounds display 026SH106, etc., a second change effect that changes the display mode (for example, total prize ball number update image by total prize ball number update image 026SHKSEF shown in FIG. 13-9, FIG. 13-16, etc. Round number display update effect by 026SH32EF02 shown)
And the effect execution means executes the first change effect, whereby the display mode of the predetermined display is a specific mode (for example, the meter value is “4 (MAX)”, the background image is changed to red,
In response to the fact that the active display has changed to red, etc.), a special effect for notifying the first content (eg, development to super reach) that is advantageous to the player is executed, and the second change effect is executed. By changing the display mode of the specific display, the second content which is different from the first content and is advantageous to the player (for example, the total number of prize balls (or an increase in the number of prize balls), to the next round (Progress, etc.) A gaming machine characterized by notifying.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the specific effect is executed and the content advantageous to the player is informed, the interest can be improved.

The embodiment of the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 026SH has been described above with reference to the drawings and the like.
Various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. Also, all the parts described as the embodiments are not necessarily essential configurations and can be appropriately omitted.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
In addition to being able to execute a specific effect, it is provided with effect executing means capable of executing a change effect corresponding to the specific effect,
The change effect includes a first change effect that changes a display mode of a predetermined display and a second change effect that changes a display mode of a specific display different from the predetermined display,
The effect execution means executes a special effect for notifying the first content which is advantageous to the player in response to the display mode of the predetermined display becoming the specific mode by executing the first change effect. ,
By changing the display mode of the specific display by executing the second change effect,
A game machine characterized by notifying the second content which is advantageous to the player different from the content of the above.

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