JP2020192139A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest of a game by giving relativity between specific display in a special state and specific display in an advantageous state.SOLUTION: In a game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to a player, even when controlled to the jackpot game state during a second KT state, HP display is displayed continuously, and the HP display is displayed in each different display mode between the second KT state, and the jackpot game state controlled during the second KT state. Such a constitution can improve interest of the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-4

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, SP reach as a specific effect is executed during the probability change state as a special state, and the display mode of each icon of victory, continuation, and defeat displayed as a specific display is changed according to the effect development of the specific effect, and finally. Some of them perform an effect suggesting that the icon is controlled to one of a plurality of types of advantageous states depending on the type of the icon displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-54017

However, according to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the specific display is displayed only during the execution period of the specific effect when controlled to the special state, and the specific display is not displayed in the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect. There was no relation between the specific display in the middle and in the advantageous state, and it was not interesting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make a specific display in a special state and a specific display in an advantageous state related to each other and to improve the interest of the game. It is to provide a game machine that can be played.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The states after the end of the advantageous state include a normal state (for example, a low probability / low base state) and a special state (for example, a high probability / low base state (second KT state)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Small hit RUSH)), state control means that can be controlled (for example, CPU103), and
Specific display means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, HP display) in the special state, and
An end suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an end suggestion effect (for example, a battle effect) that suggests the end of the special state is provided.
The specific display means
It is possible to suggest the execution of the end suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the battle is performed by setting the HP display to a value of "1". (Suggesting the execution of the production),
The specific display can be continuously displayed when controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (D) and 10-4 (F)), a jackpot game in the second KT state. HP display continues to be displayed even when controlled by the state),
The specific display can be displayed in different display modes in the special state and the advantageous state controlled in the special state (for example, in the second KT state and in the second KT as shown in FIG. 10-4). The HP display is displayed in a different display mode from that in the jackpot game state controlled in the state).

According to such a configuration, the specific display in the special state and the specific display in the advantageous state can be related to each other, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
A first variable means capable of changing into a first state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is difficult or impossible to enter, and a second state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easy to enter. (For example, special variable winning ball device 7) and
A second variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between the first state (for example, a closed state) and the second state (for example, an open state).
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) and the special state (for example, a second KT state).
A variable control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling the first variable means and the second variable means is further provided.
The variable control means
The first variable means is controlled so that the period during which the first variable means is in the second state in the advantageous state is a specific period (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state in the jackpot game state). (Control so that the period of is 30 seconds) On the other hand
The second variable means is controlled so that the period during which the second variable means is in the second state in the special state is shorter than the specific period (for example, in the small hit game state, the special variable winning is won. The period in which the ball device 17 is open is controlled to be 3 seconds),
The special state is a state in which the special state is easily controlled (for example, the second KT state is a state in which the small hit game state is easily controlled).

According to such a configuration, the specific display in the special state, which is a state in which the special state is easily controlled, and the specific display in the advantageous state can be related to each other, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The specific display means
A suggestion display can be displayed on at least a part of the specific display (for example, a scale display is displayed on a part of the HP display as shown in FIG. 10-2 (A)).
By changing the display mode of the suggestion display, it is possible to suggest the execution of the end suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-5 (A) and 10-5 (B), the scale display is "3". By changing from to "1", it suggests the execution of battle production).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the execution of the end suggestion effect by changing the display mode of the suggestion display, and the specific display in the special state and the specific display in the advantageous state are related to each other. It is possible to have it and improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
After the end of any one of the first advantageous state (for example, 2R probability variation jackpot) and the second advantageous state (for example, 10R probability variation jackpot) among the plurality of types of the advantageous states, the state control means is in the special state (for example, 10R probability variation jackpot). , 2nd KT state),
The specific display means can display the suggestion display in different display modes when the first advantageous state is controlled and when the second advantageous state is controlled (for example, FIG. 10-4 (F). ), The scale display is displayed as "FEVER" in the 2R probability variation jackpot, and the scale display is displayed as "MAX" in the 10R probability variation jackpot).

According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the suggestion display differs depending on the type of advantageous state, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the current gaming state, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

(5) In the game machine of (3) or (4) above
When controlled to the special state, a special effect (for example, an invincible zone effect shown in FIG. 10-3 (D)) suggesting that the special state does not end can be performed over a predetermined period of time. Further equipped with an execution means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control)
The specific display means can display the suggestion display in a display mode corresponding to the special effect during the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (D), during the invincible zone effect). The scale display is displayed as "invincible" corresponding to the invincible zone production).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the special state is in a good state without ending, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

(6) In any of the game machines (3) to (5) above,
The state control means does not control the special state after the end of the third advantageous state (for example, a normal jackpot) among the plurality of types of the advantageous states.
When the specific display means is controlled to the third advantageous state, the suggestion display ends with the start of the third advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), a normal big hit. The scale display is erased at the start of.

According to such a configuration, there is no situation in which the special state may be expected to continue after the end of the third advantageous state, and it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being excessively increased.

(7) In the game machine of (5) or (6) above
The specific display means
When controlled to the first advantageous state during the special state, the display mode of the suggestion display can be changed to the first display mode and displayed (for example, controlled to a 2R probability variation jackpot during the second KT state). When the scale is displayed, change the scale display to "FEVER"),
When controlled to the second advantageous state during the special state, the display mode of the suggestion display can be changed to a second display mode different from the first display mode and displayed (for example, the second KT state). When controlled to 10R probability variation jackpot, change the scale display to "MAX"),
During the special effect, when controlled to either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, the display mode of the suggestion display is different from the first display mode and the second display mode. It is possible to change the display mode and display it (for example, as shown in 042FS052 of FIG. 10-9, when either the 2R probability variation jackpot or the 10R probability variation jackpot is controlled during the invincible zone production, the scale display is changed to " Invincible RUSH "is displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling when the special state is controlled to the advantageous state during the special production in which the special state does not end, and to improve the interest of the game.

(8) In any of the game machines (2) to (7) above,
The special state control means
A first special state (eg, low probability / high base state (first KT state)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (for example, low probability / low base state) and a player more than the first special state. It is possible to control the second special state (for example, high probability / low base state (second KT state)) which is advantageous for the user.
After finishing the second special state, it is possible to control the first special state for a special period (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 generates a 6R normal jackpot or a 4R normal jackpot during the second KT state. When the second KT state is terminated, the low probability / high base state (first KT state) is controlled over the period until 100 fluctuation displays are executed after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 4R normal big hit. Will be),
A predetermined display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, count display 016IW102) suggesting the special period, and
Further provided with an effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the predetermined display.
The production means
When controlled to the second special state, after displaying the predetermined display in the normal mode, the first change effect (for example, FIGS. 11-1 (A) to 11-1 (A) to change to a predetermined mode different from the normal mode). As shown in C), the count display 016IW102 is displayed 100 times in the normal color (white in this example), the display color of the count display 016IW102 is changed from the normal color to gray, and the count display 016IW102 is waiting. Display 016IW103 is superimposed and displayed) is executed.
When the second special state ends and is controlled to the first special state, the display mode of the predetermined display is changed from the predetermined mode to the normal mode (for example, FIG. 11-2 (for example, FIG. 11-2). The erasing effect of erasing the standby display 016IW103 shown in E) and (F) is executed, and the display color of the count display 016IW102 is changed from gray to a normal color (white in this example).

According to such a configuration, when displaying a display suggesting a control period of a special state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the accessory control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the way of transition of a game state. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a big hit, a KT state, and HP display. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st HP display content determination table and the 2nd HP display content determination table. It is a flowchart which shows HP display setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the invincible zone end lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows HP display processing at the time of a big hit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode in the 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode in the 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the big hit middle production by the 2nd pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the big hit middle production by the 1st pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of the production in the big hit middle production by the 2nd pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern setting process during a big hit in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect pattern determination table in a big hit in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern setting process during a big hit in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect pattern determination table during a big hit in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern setting process during a big hit in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect pattern determination table during a big hit in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect pattern determination table during a big hit in the modification 3.

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

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the 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 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is referred to as "first special symbol" or "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is "first special symbol". It is also called "2 special design" or "1st special design". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects 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 decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is used. There is, and the variable display of the effect symbol as the effect identification information is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display (also referred to as variable display).

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held is provided. 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. A 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. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

In the game area, of the flow paths of the game balls, the game area on the left side of the central portion of the image display device 5 is the first flow path, and the game area on the right side of the central portion of the image display device 5 is the second. It is a flow path. Hitting a game ball into the first flow path is called left-handed. Hitting a game ball into the second opposite field is called right-handed. The flow of the game ball is included in the concept of the movement of the game ball, which includes temporary lateral movement and upward movement as well as the case of simply moving downward.

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 start winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (3 pieces) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. The prize ball is a kind of game value given to the player, and when the prize ball is paid out, the game value is given to the player.

Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening, so that the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area does not enter the area provided with the first starting winning opening. Has been done. In this way, by providing the row of nails 19 for preventing the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering, the game ball is launched (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. The game ball is configured to be able to win a prize in the first start winning opening only when the game ball flows down the first flow path.

In this example, since the row of nails 19 is provided, the game ball can be won in the first start winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed. Not limited to. For example, since the first start winning opening is provided on the left side of the game area, the game ball may be configured to be able to win the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed, or the first starting winning opening may be won. A game ball may be configured to be able to win a prize in the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed by providing the mouth on the left side of the game area and also providing the row of nails 19.

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

Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a large 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 surface member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-rear direction. In one state, the game ball can win (passable, enterable) in the large winning opening located below the bottom member (also called open state), and in the second state, the game ball cannot win (pass). Change to a closed state (also called a closed state) that is impossible or inaccessible. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in the jackpot game state that occurs when a 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 backward from the closed state where the bottom member is moved forward toward the rear, and the opening control is executed so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. As the second state, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be controlled so that the game ball is difficult to enter instead of the state in which the game ball cannot enter. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be controlled in any state as the second state as long as the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter. Inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a V region (not shown) is provided, which is controlled from a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter to an open state in which the game ball can enter when a probability variation jackpot occurs. ing. When the game ball enters the V region, the winning of the game ball into the V region is detected by the V region switch 27 (see FIG. 2). Winning a prize in such a V region is called a V prize.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening for small hits, a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening A, and a second starting winning opening B A fixed winning ball device 28 is provided. As shown in FIG. 1, the fixed winning ball device 28 is arranged on the leftmost side, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged adjacent to the right side of the fixed winning ball device 28, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 17. Variable winning ball devices 6B are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and advance and retreat a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. By moving, as the first state, the game ball can win (pass through, enter) to the special winning opening located below the bottom member and the second starting winning opening A (also called the open state). As the second state, the game ball is changed to a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which a prize cannot be won (passage impossible, entry impossible). As the second state, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be controlled so that the game ball is difficult to enter instead of the state in which the game ball cannot enter. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be controlled in any state as the second state as long as the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter.

The special variable winning ball device 17 is in the second state in the small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. As a first state, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the game ball cannot win (passage, inaccessibility) by moving the bottom member forward, and the bottom member is moved backward to become the winning area. The opening control is executed to open the special winning opening so that the game ball can win (pass through, enter). Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening A, which is the winning region, is executed. As the second state, the special variable winning ball device 17 may control the game ball to a state in which it is difficult to enter instead of the state in which the game ball cannot enter. That is, the special variable winning ball device 17 may be controlled in any state as the second state as long as the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter.

As described above, in the second flow path in which the game ball flows down when the game ball hits the right, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7, and the variable winning ball device 6B (in order from the upstream side) The second starting winning opening A), the special variable winning ball device 17, and the fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B) are arranged.

Each of the special variable winning ball device 7, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 17 can be changed into a first state such as an open state and a second state such as a closed state. However, the first state (open state) may be defined as an easy-to-pass state in which the game ball is easy to pass, and the second state (closed state) may be defined as a difficult-to-pass state in which the game ball is difficult to pass. Good.

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 so as to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed so as to be slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, the game ball dropped on the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed. If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, it moves on the special variable winning ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on the variable winning ball device 6B below it.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the fixed winning ball device 28 is formed with an opening upward below the left end portion of the bottom surface member of the special variable winning ball device 17, the second starting winning opening A and the special winning ball device 28 are formed. If both mouths are closed, the game ball moves over the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17, and has a fixed winning opening B having a second starting winning opening B. It falls toward the ball device 28 and can win a prize in the fixed winning ball device 28. The second starting winning opening B is a starting winning area different from the second starting winning opening A and is a special starting area provided in the fixed winning ball device 28 that can pass through regardless of the state of the variable means.

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 regulation pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game ball 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 a restricting piece, so that the game flows down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case without the regulation 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. However, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 17 are arranged. 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 used as the special variable winning ball device. Since the game ball is configured to flow toward 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that

A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball that has won (passed or entered) in the large winning opening is provided in the large winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is open-controlled and the large winning opening is opened, it 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 large winning opening is closed, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage.

A switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball that has won (passed or entered) in the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the prize ball is compared with the case where the game ball wins (passes, enters) the large winning opening. Although the number is small, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball wins (passes, enters) into other prize openings such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening A. .. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is open-controlled and the special winning opening is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and controlled and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot obtain the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the special winning opening. It will be a disadvantage.

In the second start winning opening A of the variable winning ball device 6B, a second starting opening A switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball that has won (passed or entered) in the second starting winning opening A is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port A switch 22B, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

In the second start winning opening B of the fixed winning ball device 28, a second starting opening B switch 22C capable of detecting a game ball that has won (passed or entered) in the second starting winning opening B is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22C, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Hereinafter, the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening A, and the second starting winning opening B may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening. The second starting winning opening A and the second starting winning opening B may be collectively referred to as the second starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Each of the winning (passing, entering) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening and the winning (passing, entering) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening is called the starting winning. Of the starting prizes, the starting prize for the first starting winning opening is called the first starting winning, and the starting winning for the second starting winning opening A and the starting winning for the second starting winning opening B are called the second starting winning. Called.

The unit number of prize balls (1 piece) as the number of prize balls paid out based on one prize to the second start winning opening B of the fixed winning ball device 28 is to the first starting winning opening of the winning ball device 6A. It is set to be less than the unit number of prize balls (3 pieces) as the number of prize balls to be paid out based on one prize. As a result, with respect to the second starting winning opening B of the fixed winning ball device 28, the number of prize balls as the game value is not given to the player more than necessary based on the winning (passing, approaching) of the game medium. be able to.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), a variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening A), a special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening), and Since the fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B) is provided on the right side of the gaming area, the player can play the game during a big hit game or in a KT state (so-called small hit time). Aim at the right side of the area and perform a firing operation (so-called right-handed operation). In that case, the game ball flows down the second flow down path.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, two places on the lower left of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The general winning opening 10 may be provided at the lower right of the game area.

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

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41, the passing gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the passage gate 41 also plays a role as an operating region because the game shifts to the jackpot game state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that plays the role of 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 for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and further, frame LEDs 9 for game effects are provided around the game area. ..

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (so-called left-handed operation) aiming at the left side of the gaming area. A left-handed operation is performed by a player rotating the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the game ball wins (passes, enters) the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. The first start condition is satisfied, and the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the first start condition.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state is a combination of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large 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 large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening, and gaming states (normal state, probability change state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) after the big hit game state. , The jackpot type is set according to these. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

The gaming state includes a high base state and a low base state. Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of shot balls. The state in which control for increasing this ratio is performed is the "high base state". Such control is generally realized as a control for increasing the frequency of occurrence of a start prize (for example, a start prize to the second start prize opening A) that triggers the start of variable display of a special symbol. On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a "low base state". As a result, in the high base state, the game can be executed without significantly reducing the number of balls held by the game ball as compared with the low base state.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), the probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

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

In the high base state, the control (time reduction control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shorter than the normal state is executed (time reduction state). Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening A is also executed by improving the probability of becoming the game ball from the normal state. The high base state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

The probabilistic state, KT state, and high base state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. To do. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (number cut probability change, etc.).

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

When the jackpot game is completed 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 perform a firing operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player performs a right-handed strike operation on the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening A is opened).

The second starting condition is satisfied according to the winning (passing, entering) of the game ball into the second starting winning opening A or the second starting winning opening B formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, and the second starting is concerned. Based on the conditions, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

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

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed).

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the frame LED9. Equal / extinguishing, operation of the movable body 32, etc. may be performed.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

In the KT state, which is more likely to be a small hit than in the normal state, the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a specific display result when the small hit is made. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game using the special symbol is executed. However, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game using the special symbol does not have to be executed.

In addition, there are the following production examples when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special figure game is executed. For example, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "2 3 4", etc.) that is a predetermined small hit combination is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "small hit"). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also called) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It includes an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A, second start port A switch 22B and second start port B switch 22C), count switch (first). The game control microcomputer 100 by taking in the detection signals (detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) from the count switch 23 and the second count switch 24) and the V area switch 27. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect 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 a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (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).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies 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, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further controls the sound designation signal (the signal that specifies the sound to be output) in order to output the sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37. It is supplied to the board 13 or an LED signal (a signal for designating an LED lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the LED control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37, drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and is in a mode designated by the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 are turned on / off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the LED.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, LED lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, LED signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

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

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, LED signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the LED control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in 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 operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect 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 the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch A22B, the second start port switch B22C, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

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

Following the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the accessory control process process (step S25C). When the CPU 103 executes the accessory control process process for each timer interrupt, it is possible to control the big hit game state, the small hit game state, the game state, and the like (details will be described later).

Following the accessory control process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side 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 terminated.

Further, although the description is omitted in FIG. 4, in the game control timer interrupt process, a test terminal is a process for outputting a test signal so that the control state of the game machine can be confirmed outside the game machine. Processing is also executed. In the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 also controls to output a test signal (right-handed test signal) that can identify the period during which the right-handed operation is performed. Specifically, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 controls to output a right-handed test signal during the big hit game, during the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, and during the KT state. On the other hand, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 does not control to output a right-handed test signal during the small hit game based on the variation display of the first special symbol.

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

In the first start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning in the first starting winning opening, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening, a random value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information in a first hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. Will be done. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the first hold storage number, transmission for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination results such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the first hold memory number, and the look-ahead determination on the effect control board 12. The settings are made. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is controlled by the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

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

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

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

The first variation pattern setting process in step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In this first fluctuation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are set using random values for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes processing to decide which one to use. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The first special symbol variation process in step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. In this first special symbol variation process, the process of setting the first special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol are measured. Processing to be done is included. In addition, 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 fluctuation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation processing ends. To do.

In this example, since the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) is performed. When the variation display of the special symbol is in progress, the variation display of the second special symbol may result in a small hit and be controlled by the small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is before the small hit is released. (Determine whether or not the value corresponds to the processing to the small hit end processing), and if the small hit game is in progress, the value of the first special figure process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the first special symbol variation processing. In this way, the value of the first special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop process unless the small hit game is in progress. By performing such control, the variation display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. It is controlled to do. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is interrupted (timer It may be configured to suspend the update).

Further, for example, the small hit ending period as the small hit end processing period may be configured to be different depending on the game state. For example, if the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted in the normal state, 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 become longer. If the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period by stopping the shaking of the decorative pattern, which gives the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable to make the small hit ending period shorter than the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the normal state, whereas the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, for example, in the first KT state, the game ball is practically difficult to win in the small hit control and no particular effect is performed, so that the small hit ending period is shorter than 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 the effect of emphasizing the small hit control is executed. Therefore, the small hit ending period may be longer than in the first KT state. .. In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, whereas the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state.

Further, as for the small hit fanfare period as the small hit opening pretreatment period, the length of the period may be different depending on the game state, as in the above-mentioned small hit ending period.

The first special symbol stop process in step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. In this first special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A stops the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The process of making settings is included. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the setting process for starting the big hit game is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", a process for starting the small hit game is performed. Then, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. .. 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 with reference to FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process process will be explained. In addition, each random number value extracted in the first start winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in the second hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as hold information.

In this example, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel. Therefore, for example, the transition to the second special symbol variation process is performed to change the second special symbol. When the display is in progress, a small hit may occur in the variable display of the first special symbol, and the game may be controlled by a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is before the small hit is released. (Determine whether or not the value corresponds to the processing to the small hit end processing), and if the small hit game is in progress, the value of the second special figure process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the second special symbol variation processing. In this way, the value of the second special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop process unless the small hit game is in progress. By performing such control, the variation display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. It is controlled to do. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol is interrupted (timer It may be configured to suspend the update).

Regarding the small hit control based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the length of the small hit fanfare period and the small hit ending period may be different depending on the game state.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25C shown in FIG. 4 as the accessory control process process. In this accessory control process process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S120 to S128 according to the value of the accessory control process flag provided in the RAM 102. 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 bonus control normal process in step S120 is executed when the value of the bonus control process flag is “0”. In this bonus control normal process, it is monitored whether or not the setting for starting the big hit game is made, 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 in step S121 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “1”. In this gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the game ball to pass through the passing gate 41. When the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "2".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S122 is executed when the accessory control process flag is “2”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “3”. This big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "4" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. , End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The jackpot release post-processing in step S124 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “4”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit execution number, 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 processing after opening the jackpot ends.

The jackpot end processing in step S125 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “5”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control, KT control, and high-base control. 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 release preprocessing in step S126 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “6”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the special winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "7", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S127 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “7”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the special winning opening and to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "8", and the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process 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, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After 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, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a frame LED 9 and a decorative LED, and a drive of a movable body 32. Controls such as operation to operate various production devices are performed. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 7 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the LED control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the frame LED 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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

(Modified example 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 gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

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

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

[Explanation of probabilistic state]
The jackpot types are roughly divided into a probabilistic jackpot in which the jackpot probability is controlled to a probabilistic state (high probability state) after the jackpot game state ends, and a jackpot probability in which the jackpot probability is not controlled in the probabilistic state after the jackpot game state ends (low probability). The normal jackpot controlled by the state) is included. The jackpot type is selected and determined based on a random number value for selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpot types. As described above, in the gaming state, there are a probable change state and a non-probable change state.

In the big hit game state, the following control is performed depending on whether the selection is determined as the probabilistic big hit or the normal big hit. In the big hit game state, the game ball that has entered (passed) into the special variable winning ball device 7 is guided to the guidance path provided on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the back side of the game board 2. The guidance path is further branched into two paths, a first path and a second path, and a V region opening / closing plate controlled to open / close by the CPU 103 is provided near the entrance of the first path. In the jackpot game state of the probability variation jackpot, in a predetermined round, the game ball is guided from the guidance path to the first path by the control of the V region opening / closing plate, enters (passes) the V region, and is detected by the V region switch 27. To. Winning a prize in the V region in this way is called a V prize. In this way, in the jackpot game state of the probability variation jackpot, the control for generating the V prize is executed. On the other hand, in the normal jackpot game state, in a predetermined round, the game ball is guided from the guidance path to the second path by the control of the V region opening / closing plate, does not enter (pass) the V region, and is operated by the V region switch. Not detected. As a result, in the big hit game state of the normal big hit, the control that the V prize does not occur is executed.

[Explanation of KT state]
Next, the gaming state will be described. First, the gaming state includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Further, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and the gaming state is controlled to a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). , Low probability and controlled to the first KT state (low probability / first KT state), high probability and controlled to the first KT state (high probability / first KT state), high probability and controlled to the second KT It may be controlled to a state (high probability / second KT state).

In the first KT state of the KT state, small hits are likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in the open state, but in the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side, it becomes "normal drawing hit" in the normal drawing game. The opening time is extremely long, and even if a small hit occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and is controlled to a high base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes long.

Further, the second KT state of the KT states is controlled to a state in which small hits are likely to occur and a low base state. Specifically, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17 is substantially closed when it becomes a "normal drawing hit" in the normal drawing game. Be controlled. The substantially closed state means that the variable winning ball device 6B opens for an extremely short time (short opening), for example, for 0.2 seconds, when the "normal drawing hit" is reached. It means that the opening control that prevents the game ball from winning is executed in 6B, and the variable winning ball device 6B is substantially in the same state as the closed state.

In the second KT state, since the variable winning ball device 6B is substantially closed, the starting winning of the variable winning ball device 6B to the second starting winning opening A does not substantially occur, but the variable winning ball device A game ball that has passed on the bottom surface member of 6B and on the bottom surface member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to generate a starting prize in the second starting winning opening B of the fixed winning ball device 28. As a result, in the second KT state, the small hit for opening the special variable winning ball device 17 is substantially the second starting winning prize by winning the second starting winning opening B of the fixed winning ball device 28. The variable display of the second special symbol, which is executed based on the above, enables the occurrence at a predetermined frequency.

As the control of the variable winning ball device 6B in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is not opened but is completely closed, and the variable winning ball device 6B can win a game ball very rarely. It suffices to perform control to increase the ratio of being controlled to a state in which it is difficult to win (pass, enter) the variable winning ball device 6B as compared with the first KT state, including the control to make the state in the first KT state.

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, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. Then, while the ratio of small hits is low when the first special symbol changes, the ratio of small hits is high when the second special symbol changes (however, it will be described later). (Except for the case of forced loss), the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player. Further, in the second KT state, the game ball is easily controlled to win the special variable winning ball device 17 when a small hit occurs as compared with the first KT state, so that the advantage for the player is higher than in the first KT state. It is in a high KT state. In the second KT state, as compared with the first KT state, when a small hit occurs, it is easier for the game ball to win a prize in the special variable winning ball device 17, that is, the game ball is easier to win and the prize ball is more likely to be obtained. It is also called "small hit RUSH" because the small hit game state occurs more frequently.

The configuration for setting the KT state to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur 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 will be 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 fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state, and the KT state is set to the normal state. It may be in a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

Further, the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41 is set to be 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow path of the game ball. In this configuration, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41. In the first KT state, the variable winning ball is passed after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. The time required for the device 6B to be controlled from the closed state to the open state is 0.5 seconds, which is the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the first KT state, the one game ball is changed as it is. It is possible to win a prize in the ball device 6B.

The second winning device that does not have the variable means, such as the fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B), is not on the downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening), but is specially variable. It may be provided on the upstream side of the winning ball device 17 (special winning opening). Even in such a configuration, a second for executing the variable display of the second special symbol when the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening A) is substantially closed in the second KT state or the like. You can get a starting prize.

Further, the second winning device having no variable means, such as the fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B), is not on the downstream side of the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), but is specially variable. It may be provided on the upstream side of the winning ball device 7 (large winning opening). Even in such a configuration, a second for executing the variable display of the second special symbol when the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening A) is substantially closed in the second KT state or the like. You can get a starting prize. Further, when such a fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B) is provided on the upstream side of the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used. Since the oncoming game ball can be absorbed by winning a fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B) at a certain rate, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is over in each round. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of winning (when the number of winning balls exceeds the specified number of winning balls in each round when the large winning opening is opened). Further, in such a configuration, the game ball heading for the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is won by winning a prize in the fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B) at a certain ratio. Since it can be absorbed, the number of balls (prize balls) paid out in a unit time can be suppressed by prolonging the digestion time (time from the start to the end of each round) in each round in the jackpot game state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming excessively gambling.

[Transition of game state]
Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the gaming state. First, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, a 10R probability variable big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 6R normal big hit mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / low base state, if the game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, the high probability / low base state is reached after the jackpot game is completed. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, if a game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, a high probability / high base state (high probability / first) after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to the 1KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and whether the next jackpot occurs. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the 50th variation display is completed.

After shifting 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 and launches the game ball. Do (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, the start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening A or the second starting winning opening B, and the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Specifically, in the high-probability / high-base state and the low-probability / high-base state, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled in an open mode in which a game ball can be easily won, and thus is mainly the second starting winning opening. A start-up prize is generated for A. Further, in the high probability / low base state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled in such a manner that the winning of the game ball is substantially impossible, so that the second starting winning opening A of the variable winning ball device 6B is substantially impossible. No prize is generated, and mainly the start prize is generated in the second start prize opening B of the fixed prize ball device 28. Further, since the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, a 2R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot is mainly generated.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), if the game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, After the end of the big hit game, the game shifts to 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. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / after the end of the big hit game It shifts to the high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. When the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 6R probability variation jackpot is 50% in total, so once the high probability / high base state is reached, the high probability / high is 50%. The base state will loop. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), if the game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, After the end of the big hit game, the state shifts to the 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. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), if a game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, the high probability / after the end of the jackpot game It shifts to the high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot 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 ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed. When the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 2R normal jackpot is 35%, so once the low probability / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state is 35%. Will loop. When a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs and the probability / high base state is reached, and then 50 fluctuation displays are completed without the next jackpot occurring, as shown in FIG. In addition, it shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

As shown in FIG. 9, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), if the game ball enters the V region during the jackpot game, After the end of the big hit game, the game shifts to 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. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of a 10R probability variation jackpot is 10% and the probability of a 2R probability variation jackpot is 5 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is%, once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), if a game ball enters the V region during the big hit game, the high probability / after the end of the big hit game It shifts to the high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V region during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, 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 50 fluctuation display is completed.

As described above, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening A) provided on the upstream side of the special variable winning ball device 17 is substantially closed, and the special variable winning ball device A special variable winning ball device that can generate a small hit by executing a variable display of the second special symbol based on the winning of the fixed winning ball device 28 (second starting winning opening B) provided on the downstream side of the 17 Game control is performed so that the 17 is opened and a small hit prize is obtained. As a result, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening A) is substantially closed, so that the game ball does not substantially win the variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to prevent the special variable winning ball device 17 from being hindered by opening the winning ball device 6B. Further, as described above, in the first KT state, the game ball is attached to the special variable winning ball device 17 provided on the downstream side of the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening A). Control is performed to open the state with an open pattern that does not flow. As a result, in the first KT state, the game ball can prevent the winning of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the high base state by winning the variable winning ball device 6B.

(Explanation of feature 042F)
Next, the feature unit 042F of the present embodiment will be described. After the end of the jackpot gaming state which is advantageous for the player, the feature unit 042F is subjected to a normal state which is a low probability / low base state and a second KT state which is a high probability / low base state which is more advantageous than the normal state ( It is controlled to small hit RUSH). In the feature unit 042F, the HP display as a specific display is displayed in the second KT state (small hit RUSH). The HP display is a display showing the hit points (life) of the ally character. Further, the HP display is composed of a plurality of scale displays. During the second KT state (small hit RUSH), the HP display changes to various display modes. For example, during the second KT state (small hit RUSH), the HP display is a display mode in which any value of a plurality of scale displays of "1" to "4" is lit.

When the display mode of the HP display is changed by the effect control CPU 120 and the scale display becomes "1", it is suggested that a battle effect with a high possibility of defeat indicating the end of the second KT state is executed. If the scale display is other than "1", the battle effect with a high possibility of defeat is not executed. In the battle production, if the ally character wins or draws against the enemy character, the second KT state continues, and if the ally character loses to the enemy character, the second KT state ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 continuously displays the HP display even when the jackpot game state is controlled during the second KT state. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the HP display in different display modes in the second KT state and in the big hit game state controlled in the second KT state. For example, during the second KT state, the HP display is displayed in a display mode in which one of a plurality of scale displays of "1" to "4" is lit, and the jackpot game state is controlled during the second KT state. When this is done, the characters "FEVER" and "MAX" are displayed on the scale display displayed as the HP display.

Further, as described above, the feature unit 042F is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7 that can change between an open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter. In the big hit game state as an advantageous state, the period during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state is controlled to be 30 seconds. Further, the feature unit 042F is provided with a special variable winning ball device 17 that can change between an open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter. In the small hit game state as a special state, the period during which the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the open state is controlled to be 3 seconds. The operation of the special variable winning ball device 7 and the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled by the CPU 103. Further, the second KT state as a special state is a state in which the small hit game state is likely to be controlled (a state in which the small hit game state is likely to occur continuously).

Further, during the second KT state, an invincible zone effect may be executed as a special effect suggesting that the second KT state does not end. In the invincible zone effect executed by the effect control CPU 120, an effect of displaying the scale display as "invincible" corresponding to the invincible zone effect is executed in the second KT state. Since the second KT state does not end during the invincible zone production, it can be said that the player can feel at ease.

As described above, during the second KT state (small hit RUSH), the display mode of the HP display including the scale display changes to various display modes. Hereinafter, changes in the display mode of the HP display in the second KT state and the like will be described in detail.

FIG. 10-1 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the jackpot, the KT state, and the HP display. As shown in FIG. 10-1, the KT state is controlled to the second KT state after the jackpot gaming state becomes the 10R probability variation jackpot. Further, when the second KT state is controlled, the HP display composed of a plurality of scale displays is displayed. The display mode of the scale display in the HP display may change each time the variable display is executed. Specifically, the scale display is a display mode in which the scale display is lit with any value of "2" to "4".

After that, by winning the invincible zone effect, the display mode of the scale display on the HP display changes to the characters "invincible". During the invincible zone production, the invincible zone end lottery is executed, and the invincible zone production ends by winning the invincible zone end lottery. After that, the scale display in the HP display is again turned on with a value of any of "2" to "4". By achieving a 10R probability variation jackpot in such a state, the scale display in the HP display becomes a display mode in which the characters "MAX" are displayed.

After the end of the 10R probability variation jackpot, the scale display is again turned on with a value of any of "2" to "4". After that, the 2R probability variation jackpot, which produces fewer balls than the 10R probability variation jackpot, causes the scale display on the HP display to display the characters "FEVER". Although it is disadvantageous when there are few balls, it can be said that it is more advantageous than other big hits because the second KT state continues. Therefore, a display indicating that it is advantageous to the player is displayed.

After the end of the 2R probability variation jackpot, the scale display is again turned on with a value of any of "2" to "4". After that, a normal jackpot start winning prize is generated, and after a plurality of fluctuations, the normal jackpot fluctuation display is started. Normally, with the start of fluctuation of the jackpot, the scale display that was lit with any value of "2" to "4" becomes a display mode that is lit with "1". As the variable display, which normally becomes a big hit, stops and the game state starts at the big hit, the second KT state ends and the HP display itself is erased.

Next, the flow of the effect when a small hit occurs during the second KT state will be described. FIG. 10-2 is a display screen view showing an example of an effect when a small hit occurs during the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (A), in the second KT state (small hit RUSH), an image showing an enemy character and an image showing a ally character are displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. Also, on the right side of the screen, an HP display showing the life of the current ally character is displayed. The HP display is configured to include scale displays of "1" to "4" from the bottom, and the lighting of the scale display indicates that the current life is "3". Further, in the upper center of the screen, the character "2000" indicating the total number of balls currently acquired is displayed. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, the fact that the fluctuation is currently being executed is indicated by a small symbol instead of the decorative symbol by three downward arrows. The small symbol may not be displayed.

Next, FIG. 10-2 (B) shows a state in which a small hit (small hit game state) occurs and one game ball passes through the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 17. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), when a small hit occurs and one ball wins, the effect of the ally character attacking the enemy character is executed. In addition, the character "+10" is displayed on the screen to indicate that there were 10 prize balls. This is displayed based on the reception of the passing command of the special winning opening sent from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side by the game ball passing through the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 17. To. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, it is shown that the small symbol of "234" is stopped and controlled to the small hit game state. The scale display in the HP display is displayed in a mode in which the value of "2" is lit.

After that, FIG. 10-2 (C) shows a state when a start winning prize occurs in the second KT state. In FIG. 10-2 (C), in the second KT state, the character "+1" is displayed on the screen based on the occurrence of the second start winning by winning the second starting winning opening B of the fixed winning ball device 28. Will be done. In addition, the scale display is lit with a value indicating "3", and the total number of balls acquired is "2010". Next, FIG. 10-2 (D) shows a state in which a small hit occurs and three game balls pass through the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 17. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (D), when a small hit occurs and a three-ball winning occurs, the effect of the ally character attacking the enemy character three times is executed. By this effect, the enemy character collapses and the character "+10" is displayed on the screen for each attack. Three characters of "+10" are displayed, indicating that there were a total of 30 prize balls. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, it is shown that the small symbol of "234" is stopped and controlled to the small hit game state. The scale display in the HP display is displayed in a mode in which the value of "3" is lit.

As shown in FIGS. 10-2 (B) and 10-2 (D), the effect on the screen changes depending on the number of passing game balls at the time of a small hit, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, the flow of the production when the invincible zone production is executed will be described. FIG. 10-3 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect when the invincible zone effect is executed during the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the invincible zone effect is started from the state where the image showing the enemy character and the image showing the ally character are displayed in the center of the screen in the second KT state (small hit RUSH). Then, it becomes as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B). In FIG. 10-3 (B), an aura image is displayed around the ally character, and an effect of inciting the start of the invincible zone effect is executed. In addition, an aura image may be displayed, but a ghost effect may be provided so as not to enter the invincible zone.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (C), when entering the invincible zone, the enemy character is erased, the ally character moves to the center of the screen, and the characters "Enter the invincible zone!" Are displayed overlapping the ally character. To. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (D), during the invincible zone production, it is indicated by the telop display of the "invincible zone" at the bottom of the ally character that the invincible zone is being produced over a plurality of fluctuations. The telop display is a movement display in which the characters "invincible zone" are displayed so as to flow from left to right. In addition, a golden aura image is displayed around the HP display, and the scale display changes to "invincible" characters. In addition, the scale display is normally displayed in white, but is displayed in gold during the invincible zone production. After the end of the invincible zone effect, the display as shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), in which the ally character and the enemy character are displayed again, is displayed.

The flow of the production when a big hit occurs during the second KT state will be described. FIG. 10-4 is a display screen view showing an example of an effect when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs during the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 10-4 (A), the change display of the big hit starts from the state where the image showing the enemy character and the image showing the ally character are displayed in the center of the screen in the second KT state (small hit RUSH). Then, it becomes as shown in FIG. 10-4 (B). In FIG. 10-4 (B), the effect of fighting the enemy character and the ally character is executed. After FIG. 10-4 (B), the flow of the 10R probability variation jackpot is shown in FIGS. 10-4 (C) and (D), and the flow of the 2R probability variation jackpot is shown in FIGS. 10-4 (E) and (F).

In the case of a 10R probability variation jackpot, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (C), an image in which a ally character defeats an enemy character is displayed, and the character "victory" is displayed. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, it is shown that the small symbol of "777" has stopped and it has become a 10R probability variation jackpot. In this way, in the 10R probability variation jackpot, a pattern that wins the battle effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (D), at the start of the 10R probability variation jackpot, the ally character is displayed in the center of the screen, and the area where the small symbol is displayed becomes a round display such as "1R". In addition, a golden aura image is displayed around the HP display, and the scale display changes to the characters "MAX". In addition, the scale display is displayed in rainbow colors. The 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed as "MAX" because the number of balls won is the largest among the jackpots, but other indications may be used.

Further, in the case of a 2R probability variation jackpot, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (E), an image in which the ally character and the enemy character are in a trade-off and the game is a draw is displayed, and "draw". Characters are displayed. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, it is shown that the small symbol of "333" has stopped and it has become a 2R probability variation jackpot. In this way, in the 2R probability variation jackpot, a pattern that becomes a battle production draw is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (F), the word "continue" is displayed in the center of the screen at the start of the 10R probability variation jackpot. Further, although the aura image is not displayed around the HP display, the scale display changes to the characters "FEVER". In addition, the scale display is displayed in rainbow colors. The 2R probability variation jackpot is the jackpot with the fewest number of balls to be acquired, but it is a jackpot in which the second KT state, which is advantageous for the player, continues, so it is in a more advantageous state by the characters "FEVER". Is shown. Further, in the 2R probability variation jackpot, the period controlled by the jackpot gaming state is shorter than that of other jackpots, so the number of rounds may not be displayed.

Next, the flow of the effect when a big hit that ends the second KT state occurs during the second KT state will be described. Here, if a 2R normal jackpot occurs during the second KT state, the second KT state ends, so that the 2R normal jackpot is a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player. FIG. 10-5 is a display screen view showing an example of an effect when a 2R normal jackpot occurs during the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), the change display of the big hit starts from the state where the image showing the enemy character and the image showing the ally character are displayed in the center of the screen in the second KT state (small hit RUSH). Then, it becomes as shown in FIG. 10-5 (B). In FIG. 10-5 (B), the effect of fighting the enemy character and the ally character is executed. Further, at the start of the battle effect, the value of the scale display on the HP display is changed from "3" to "1". By executing the battle effect on the scale display of "1", it is suggested that the end suggestion battle effect has a high possibility of defeat and the second KT state ends.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), an image in which the enemy character defeats the ally character is displayed, and the characters "defeat ..." are displayed. Further, in the upper left corner of the screen, it is shown that the small symbol of "222" has stopped and it has become a 2R normal jackpot. In this way, in the 2R normal jackpot, the pattern of defeating the battle effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), at the start of the 2R normal jackpot, the characters "defeat ..." are displayed in the center of the screen, and the area where the small symbol is displayed is like "1R". It becomes a round display. In addition, the HP display is erased, indicating that the second KT state, which is advantageous to the player, ends, and the state shifts to a state that is disadvantageous to the player. The HP display may be destroyed when a friendly character skipped by an enemy character hits the HP display.

Further, the following control may be executed. For example, the selection ratio of the scale display of the HP display of the variation executed this time may be different depending on the value of the scale display of the HP display in the previous variable display. Specifically, if the value of the scale display on the HP display is a low value such as HP1 or HP2, the value higher than that value is controlled so as to be easily selected, and the value of the scale display on the HP display is HP4. If it is a high value such as, a value lower than that value may be controlled so as to be easily selected.

Further, when a low value such as HP1 or HP2 is continuously selected over a plurality of variable displays (for example, when HP1 or HP2 is continuously over 10 fluctuations), HP3 or HP4 is selected. It may be controlled so that the ratio becomes high. In this way, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest due to continuous suggestion of disadvantageous situations. Further, when a low value such as HP1 or HP2 is continuously selected over a plurality of variable displays, the execution ratio of the invincible zone effect may be controlled to be high.

Further, when the 2R probability variation big hit with few balls is continuously won among the big hits in which the small hit RUSH continues, it may be controlled so that a high value such as HP3 or HP4 can be easily selected.

Also, winning the battle effect when the scale display value of the HP display is low is more likely to be a big hit with a lot of balls than winning the battle effect when the scale display value of the HP display is high. It may be controlled so as to be.

In addition, after displaying the result of a draw or defeat once in the battle production, a jackpot round may be started, and a relief pattern may be provided to make the player appear to have won by reversing during the jackpot round. Such a relief pattern may be controlled so that the selection ratio of the pattern of winning in reverse after displaying the result of defeat is higher than the pattern of winning in reverse after displaying the result of the draw. In this way, even after being defeated, it is possible to have a sense of expectation of a come-from-behind victory.

Next, a table for determining the display content of the HP display will be described. FIG. 10-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a first HP display content determination table and a second HP display content determination table. The first HP display content determination table of FIG. 10-6 (A) is a table selected in the case of a big hit in which the second KT state continues, and the HP display content is any one of "1" to "4". It is a table to decide one. Further, the second HP display content determination table of FIG. 10-6 (B) is a table selected at the time of a miss or a small hit, and the HP display content is any one of "2" to "4". It is a table to decide one. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in the first HP display content determination table of FIG. 10-6 (A), the display content of HP is determined at a ratio of HP4> HP3> HP2> HP1. That is, in the case of a big hit in which the second KT state continues, the rate of being determined to have a high HP is high, so that the player can be given a sense of security. Further, as shown in the second HP display content determination table of FIG. 10-6 (B), the display content of HP is determined at a ratio of HP3> HP2> HP4. That is, in the case of a miss or a small hit, the ratio determined by HP2 or HP3 is high and the ratio determined by HP4 is low. By doing so, it is possible to give a special feeling when it becomes HP4. In addition, HP1 may be determined in the second HP display content determination table.

Next, the HP display setting process for setting the display mode of the HP display during the small hit RUSH in the second KT state will be described. FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing the HP display setting process. The HP display setting process is included in the process executed in (S171 of FIG. 8). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the small hit RUSH, which is the second KT state (042FS011). Whether or not it is a small hit RUSH may be determined based on a command indicating a game state sent from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side. If the small hit RUSH is not in progress (042FS011; N), the process ends. When the small hit RUSH is in progress (042FS011; Y), the process proceeds to 042FS012.

In 042FS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the invincible zone flag is set. The invincible zone flag is a flag set in 042FS023 described later. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible zone flag is set (042FS012; Y), the invincible zone end lottery process is executed (042FS027), and the process proceeds to 042FS026. The invincible zone end lottery process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 10-8. In 042FS012, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible zone flag is not set (042FS012; N), it determines whether or not the variation display executed this time is a variation display that is a jackpot display result. (042FS013). Whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained may be determined based on a command indicating the display result sent from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

In 042FS013, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (042FS013; Y), it determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot. (042FS014). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot (042FS014; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the RUSH continuation flag (042FS015). Next, the HP display is determined to be one of 1 to 4 by the first HP display content determination table shown in FIG. 10-6 (A) (042FS016), and the process proceeds to 042FS026. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is not a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot (2R normal jackpot or 6R probability variation jackpot) (042FS014; N), the RUSH end flag is set. (042FS017). Next, the display of HP is determined to be "1" (042FS018), and the process proceeds to 042FS026.

In 042FS013, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is not a big hit (missing or small hit) (042FS013; N), is the hold information stored in the hold storage buffer? It is determined whether or not (042FS019). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold information is not stored (042FS019; N), the HP display of 2 to 4 is displayed by the second HP display content determination table shown in FIG. 10-6 (B). It is decided to be either (042FS025), and the process proceeds to 042FS026.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold information is stored (042FS019; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a jackpot or reach hold information in the hold storage buffer (042FS020). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a jackpot or reach hold information in the hold storage buffer (042FS020; Y), it shifts to the process of 042FS025. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no jackpot or reach hold information in the hold storage buffer (042FS020; N), it shifts to the process of 042FS021.

In 042FS021, the effect control CPU 120 executes an invincible zone start lottery. In the invincible zone start lottery, the invincible zone start lottery that wins with a probability of 1/20 is executed. By winning the invincible zone start lottery, the invincible zone production will be executed from this variable display. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the invincible zone effect (042FS022). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible zone effect is not executed (042FS020; N), it shifts to the process of 042FS025. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible zone effect is to be executed (042FS022; Y), the invincible zone flag is set (042FS023), the HP display is determined to be "invincible", and an aura image is added. (042FS024), and the process proceeds to 042FS026.

In 042FS026, the display of the HP is set to be displayed with the determined contents, and the process is terminated. By such an HP display setting process, the display mode of the HP display is set to be changed and displayed in various modes during the small hit RUSH.

Next, the invincible zone end lottery process executed in 042FS027 will be described. FIG. 10-8 is a flowchart showing the invincible zone end lottery process. In the invincible zone end lottery process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hold information is stored in the hold storage buffer (042FS031). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold information is not stored (042FS031; N), it decides to end the "invincible" HP display (042FS040). Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the invincible zone flag (042FS041), and shifts to the process of 042FS013 in FIG. 10-7.

In 042FS032, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold information is stored (042FS031; Y), it determines whether or not the variation display executed this time is a variation display that is a jackpot display result. (042FS032). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (042FS032; Y), the invincible zone flag is reset (042FS037). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot (042FS038). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is not a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot (a 2R normal jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot) (042FS038; N), 042FS017 in FIG. 10-7. Move to processing. In 042FS037, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 10R probability variation jackpot (042FS038; Y), the invincible RUSH flag is set (042FS039), and the process ends. ..

In the case of a big hit in which the invincible RUSH flag is set, the HP corresponding to the big hit in the invincible RUSH is displayed as described later. Then, after the end of the big hit, the invincible zone ends because the invincible zone flag is reset in the process of 042FS037. However, if the small hit RUSH continues to be a big hit during the invincible RUSH, the small hit RUSH may be started in the invincible zone after that.

Further, in 042FS032, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation executed this time is not a big hit (missing or small hit) (042FS032; N), four fluctuations have elapsed since the invincible zone was started. It is determined whether or not it is (042FS033). 4 Whether or not the fluctuation has passed may be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations since the invincible zone was started. When it is determined that four fluctuations have not elapsed since the invincible zone was started (042FS033; N), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the process of 042FS030.

In 042FS033, when it is determined that four fluctuations have elapsed since the invincible zone was started (042FS033; Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes the invincible zone end lottery (042FS034). In the invincible zone end lottery, the invincible zone end lottery that wins with a probability of 1/10 is executed. By winning the invincible zone end lottery, the invincible zone production will end from this variable display. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to end the invincible zone effect (042FS035). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible zone effect is finished (042FS035; Y), it shifts to the process of 042FS040. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible zone effect is not terminated (042FS035; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines to continue the HP display as "invincible" (042FS036), and ends the process.

Next, the jackpot HP display process for setting the display mode of the HP display when the jackpot gaming state is controlled during the small hit RUSH, which is the second KT state, will be described. FIG. 10-9 is a flowchart showing the HP display process at the time of a big hit. The jackpot HP display process is included in the process executed in (S176 of FIG. 8). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the invincible RUSH flag is set (042FS051). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible RUSH flag is set (042FS051; Y), the HP display is displayed as "invincible RUSH" and an aura image is added and displayed (042FS052). .. Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the invincible RUSH flag (042FS053) and ends the process.

In 042FS051, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the invincible RUSH flag is not set (042FS051; N), it determines whether or not the RUSH continuation flag is set (042FS054). When it is determined that the RUSH continuation flag is set (042FS054; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a 10R probability variation jackpot (042FS055). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a 10R probability variation jackpot (042FS055; Y), the HP display is displayed as "MAX" and an aura image is added and displayed (042FS056). Next, the RUSH continuation flag is reset (042FS057), and the process ends. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not a 10R probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot) (042FS055; N), the HP display is displayed as "FEVER" (042FS058), and the RUSH continuation flag is reset (042FS058). 042FS057), the process is terminated.

In 042FS054, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the RUSH continuation flag is not set (042FS054; N), it determines whether or not the RUSH end flag is set (042FS059). When it is determined that the RUSH end flag is not set (042FS059; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the RUSH end flag is set (042FS059; Y), the HP display is erased (042FS060), the RUSH end flag is reset (042FS061), and the process ends.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature unit 042F]
[1] As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), setting the HP display to a value of "1" suggests the execution of the battle effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (D) and 10-4 (F), the HP display is continuously displayed even when the jackpot game state is controlled during the second KT state. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-4, the HP display is displayed in different display modes in the second KT state and in the big hit game state controlled in the second KT state. In this way, the HP display in the second KT state and the HP display in the jackpot game state can be related to each other, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[2] In the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be in the open state for 30 seconds, and in the small hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 17 is in the open state. Is controlled to be 3 seconds. In addition, the second KT state is a state in which it is easy to control the small hit game state. In this way, the HP display in the second KT state, which is a state in which the small hit game state can be easily controlled, and the HP display in the big hit game state can be related to each other, and the interest of the game can be improved. ..

[3] As shown in FIG. 10-2 (A), a scale display is displayed as a part of the HP display. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-5 (A) and 10-5 (B), the execution of the battle effect is suggested by changing the scale display from "3" to "1". In this way, it is possible to suggest the execution of the battle effect by changing the display mode of the scale display, and there is a relation between the HP display in the second KT state and the HP display in the jackpot game state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[4] After the end of either the 2R probability variation jackpot or the 10R probability variation jackpot, the control is performed in the second KT state. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (F), the scale display is changed to "2R probability variation jackpot".
"FEVER" is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10-4 (D), the scale display is displayed as "MAX" in the 10R probability variation jackpot. By doing so, since the display mode of the scale display differs depending on the type of the jackpot game state, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the current game state, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

[5] When controlled to the second KT state, an invincible zone effect suggesting that the second KT state does not end is executed over a predetermined period. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (D), during the invincible zone production, the scale display is displayed as "invincible" corresponding to the invincible zone production. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the second KT state is in a good state where it does not end, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

[6] After the end of the normal jackpot, the second KT state is not controlled, and as shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), the scale display is erased with the start of the normal jackpot. In this way, there is no situation in which the second KT state may be expected to continue after the end of the normal jackpot, and it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being excessively increased.

[7] When the 2R probability variation jackpot is controlled during the 2nd KT state, the scale display is changed to "FEVER" and displayed, and when the scale display is controlled to the 10R probability variation jackpot during the 2nd KT state, the scale display is changed to "FEVER". Change to "MAX" and display. Further, as shown in 042FS052 of FIG. 10-9, when either the 2R probability variation jackpot or the 10R probability variation jackpot is controlled during the invincible zone production, the scale display is displayed as "invincible RUSH". In this way, it is possible to enhance the special feeling when the jackpot game state is controlled during the invincible zone production in which the second KT state does not end, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Other Modifications of Feature 042F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be open for 30 seconds in the big hit game state, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled in the small hit game state. It was controlled so that the open period was 3 seconds. However, a variable winning device common to the big hit game state and the small hit game state may be used. Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be used in both the big hit game state and the small hit game state.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, the special state has been described as the second KT state. However, the special condition may be another condition that is advantageous to the player. For example, the special state may be a probabilistic state or a first KT state.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the HP display has been described as the specific display. However, the specific display may be another display. For example, as a specific display, a suggestion display composed of a plurality of types of characters may be used. Then, depending on the type of character, the end of the second KT state may be suggested.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-4 (E) and 10-4 (F), the case of a 2R probability variation jackpot in the case of a draw in the battle effect has been described. However, in the case of a draw, it may be a fluctuation pattern that is out of reach. This is because even if the variation pattern is out of reach, the second KT state continues and there is sufficient time to execute the effect of the draw.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice setting process of S161 in FIG. 8 may determine to change the display mode of the HP display. For example, the type of jackpot may be determined at the time of winning a start, and the display mode of the HP display may be changed according to the determination result.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the rate at which the HP display becomes "1" may be increased immediately before the execution of the invincible zone effect. In this way, an invincible zone effect is executed in which it is determined that the second KT state does not end after the second KT state is thought to end, so that it is possible to give unexpectedness and improve the interest of the game. it can.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the content of the scale display in the variable display executed this time may be determined based on the content of the scale display as the previous HP display. For example, when the content of the previous scale display was "2", it may not suddenly become "4". That is, it is sufficient that the contents of the previous scale display do not change to the stage where two or more stages are skipped. By doing so, the change in the scale display does not become unnatural, and the change in the display can be made smooth by setting the value close to the previous scale display.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the change pattern of the scale display of the HP display in the plurality of fluctuations up to the hold information is determined by one of a plurality of patterns according to the hold information of the target jackpot. It may be done. In such a case, any one pattern may be determined from the scenario determination table according to the type of jackpot at the time of starting winning.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, when a big hit in which the second KT state continues occurs, the HP display may be determined to be "1" at a high rate. In this way, even if it is a normal jackpot at which the second KT state ends, or even if it is a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot where the second KT state continues, the scale display of the HP display is set to "1", so that the player It is possible to give a feeling of excitement that it is not known whether the second KT state ends or continues.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the timing of changing the scale display of the HP display may be different between the big hit and the small hit or the miss. For example, in the case of a big hit, the scale display on the HP display is set to change from the timing of the next fluctuation when the start prize occurs to the big hit where the second KT state continues or the big hit where the second KT state ends. However, in the case of a small hit or a miss, a lottery for changing the scale display on the HP display may be executed at the timing when the fluctuation starts.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, the start lottery and the end lottery of the invincible zone effect are lottery with a predetermined probability. However, if you continue to fall out of the invincible zone start lottery, the invincible zone will start at a high rate, and if you continue to fall out of the invincible zone end lottery, the invincible zone will end at a high rate. You may. In this way, it is possible to prevent the invincible zone from not starting easily and to prevent the invincible zone from continuing for a longer period than expected and improving the shooting property too much.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display is not displayed during the second KT state has been described. However, the hold display may be displayed during the second KT state.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display mode of the scale display in the HP display changes to "MAX" or "FEVER" when the jackpot game state is controlled during the second KT state has been described. However, during the big hit game, the scale display of the HP is displayed in the same manner, but the display mode may be different by adding another image. Specifically, the display mode may be different by adding a character image to the scale display. Further, even during the invincible zone production, another image such as a character image may be added to the scale display to indicate that the invincible zone production is in progress.

[14] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in 042FS052 of FIG. 10-9, when a big hit in which the second KT state continues during the invincible zone production is won, a display mode of "invincible RUSH" and a scale display. The case of changing is described. However, even during the invincible zone production, "MAX" or "FEVER" may be displayed. Further, the display mode of "invincible RUSH" may be different between the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 10R probability variation jackpot.

[15] In the above-described embodiment, the mode of the enemy character may be different depending on whether a small hit is made during the second KT state or a big hit is made during the second KT state. Specifically, in the case of a small hit, a weak small fish character may appear, and in the case of a big hit, a strong boss character may appear. Further, the mode of the ally character instead of the enemy character may be different between the small hit and the big hit.

[16] Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and the operating lever by the player When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. It may be applied to the slot machine to be paid out.

Next, the effect mode in the second KT state (small hit RUSH) in another embodiment will be described. In this example, when a big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the 16R probability change big hit A (high probability / to the second KT state), the 6R probability change big hit A (high probability / to the second KT state), and the 6R probability change A jackpot B (high probability / to the first KT state) or a 6R normal jackpot (low probability / to the first KT state) occurs. When a jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), mainly 16R probability variation jackpot A (high probability / to the second KT state) and 6R probability variation jackpot A (high probability / to the second KT state). ), 6R probability variation jackpot B (high probability / to 1st KT state), or 6R normal jackpot (low probability / to 1st KT state) occurs. When a jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), mainly 16R probability variation jackpot A (high probability / to the second KT state), 6R probability variation jackpot A (high probability / to the second KT state) ), 6R probability variation jackpot B (high probability / to 1st KT state), or 6R normal jackpot (low probability / to 1st KT state) occurs. When a jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), mainly 16R probability variation jackpot B (high probability / to the second KT state), 4R probability variation jackpot (high probability / to the first KT state) , Or 4R normal jackpot (low probability / to 1st KT state) occurs. If a 6R normal jackpot or a 4R normal jackpot occurs and the low probability / high base state is reached, and then 100 fluctuation displays are completed without the next jackpot occurring, the low probability / low base state is reached. It shifts to the state (normal state (non-KT state)).

11-1 and 11-2 are explanatory views for explaining the effect mode in the second KT state. In this example, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs and the game shifts to the second KT state after the jackpot game ends, the second KT transition effect is executed during the interval period after the 15th round of the jackpot game, and the 16th round. When the game shifts to, the big hit game is still in progress, but as shown in FIG. 11-1 (A), the same effect as in the second KT state is executed. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (A), in the image display device 5, characters such as "small hit RUSH in progress" are displayed, and a predetermined character image 016IW101 is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (A), the image display device 5 displays the count display 016IW102 100 times in the normal color (white in this example), and then in FIG. 11-1 (B). As shown, the display color of the count display 016IW102 is changed from the normal color to gray, and the character display indicating "100" included in the count display 016IW102 becomes difficult to see. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (C), the standby display 016IW103 is superimposed and displayed on the count display 016IW102. In this example, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (C), the standby display 016IW103 is not superposed so as to completely cover the entire count display 016IW102, but a part of the count display 016IW102 can be seen. (In this example, the "1" part of the character display indicating "100" is visible). Then, while the second KT state continues, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (C), characters such as "small hit RUSH in progress" and the character image 016IW101 are continuously displayed, and the standby display 016IW103 is superimposed. The display continues. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (C), it is assumed that the image display device 5 does not execute the variable display of the decorative symbol during the second KT state.

Next, when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (D), at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5, a small hit symbol is displayed on the left, middle, and right. The combination of the symbols aligned with the special symbol (for example, star symbol) 016IW104 is displayed in a reduced size. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1 (D), a HIT display 016IW105 indicating the number of small hits generated in the second KT state is displayed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 11-1 (D), the case where the eighth small hit occurs during the second KT state is shown, and the case where the character display of "HIT08" is displayed as the HIT display 016IW105 is shown. ing.

Next, when a jackpot other than the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 6R probability variation jackpot occurs and the second KT state is terminated, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (E), an erasing effect for erasing the standby display 016IW103 is executed, and the count display The display color of the 016IW102 is changed from gray to a normal color (white in this example), and as shown in FIG. 11-2 (F), the 100-time count display 016IW102 becomes visible again. In this example, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (E), the standby display 016IW103 explodes and disappears as an erasing effect, and as shown in FIG. 11-2 (F), the 100-time count display 016IW102 is displayed. The case where it becomes visible again is shown.

The erasing effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, the standby display 016IW103 may gradually fade out, and the 100-time count display 016IW102 may be visible again. Various production modes can be considered.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (G), the count display 016IW102 is subtracted and displayed by 1 for each fluctuation display.

After that, the count display 016IW102 is subtracted and displayed by 1 each time the fluctuation display is executed, and when the value of the high base number counter becomes 0, the count display 016IW102 is deleted from the image display device 5. In this example, the gaming states after the end of the second KT state include high probability / first KT state and low probability / first KT state, but high probability / first KT state and low probability / first KT. Regardless of the state, the count display 016IW102 is subtracted and displayed one by one. Then, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed, the normal state (low probability / low base state) is entered. Therefore, when the count display 016IW102 is finished, the background according to the normal state is reached. It changes to an image. On the other hand, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, even if the fluctuation display of 100 times is finished and the count display 016IW102 is finished, the high probability / first KT state is continued and the background image does not change, so that the high probability is high. / It will be confirmed that it is in the first KT state.

Next, an effect mode of the big hit medium effect (normal big hit medium effect) by the second pattern will be described. FIG. 11-3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of the big hit medium effect by the second pattern. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), when the variable display that becomes a big hit is finished, the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), the image display device 5 starts displaying the right-handed notification 016IW107 in the normal mode. Next, when 10 seconds have passed since the jackpot symbol was derived and displayed, the display of the gate passage promotion display 016IW108 is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-3 (C). Then, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 016IW041 and the big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (D), the normal big hit middle effect is started.

Next, an effect mode of the big hit medium effect by the first pattern will be described. FIG. 11-4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of the big hit medium effect by the first pattern. As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), it is assumed that a big hit occurs during the second KT state, and the first pattern is determined as the effect pattern during the big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), the jackpot symbol is not displayed, and the image display device 5 starts displaying the right-handed notification 016IW109 in the reduced mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (C), unlike the second pattern, the gate passage promotion display 016IW108 is not displayed even after 10 seconds have passed from the end of the jackpot fluctuation.

Next, even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 016IW041 and the big hit game is started, the display of the character image 016IW101 is continued as shown in FIG. 11-4 (D), and the same effect as in the second KT state is executed. Will be done. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (D), the RUSH display 016IW112 is further superimposed and displayed on the count display 016IW102 on which the standby display 016IW103 is superimposed, and the count display 016IW102 and the standby display 016IW103 are invisible. .. It should be noted that characters such as "small hit RUSH in progress" may be continuously displayed as in the second KT state. Further, when the round is started, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (D), a special symbol (for example, a star symbol) pseudo-similar to the small hit symbol is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. ) 016IW110 is displayed, and the same HIT display 016IW111 as in the second KT state is displayed. However, while the HIT display 016IW105 is displayed indicating the number of small hits during the second KT state, the HIT display 016IW111 is displayed indicating the number of rounds in the large hit medium effect according to the first pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-4, in the big hit middle effect by the first pattern, the same effect as in the second KT state shown in FIG. 11-1 is executed.

The effect in the second KT state is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, when an effect of outputting a predetermined music sound is executed during the second KT state and an effect during a big hit by the first pattern is executed, the music is taken over and output as a sound even during the big hit game. May be good. Any production that reminds us of being in the second KT state (small hit RUSH) in some form may be sufficient.

Next, the execution timing of the effect in the big hit medium effect by the second pattern will be described. FIG. 11-5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the effect in the big hit medium effect according to the second pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 11-5, a case where a big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit is executed is shown. As shown in FIG. 11-5, in the first round to the fifteenth round during the big hit game, the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is controlled to be in the open state for 30 seconds. Further, in the first to fifteenth rounds, the image display device 5 executes a normal jackpot effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the second KT transition effect is executed on the image display device 5 during the interval period after the end of the 15th round.

Next, in the 16th round, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is executed three times for a short opening (3 seconds) of the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), and the opening target is the special variable winning ball. Although the device 7 (large winning opening) and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) are different, opening control similar to a small hit is executed. In the 16th round and the ending period, as shown in FIG. 11-5, a pseudo second KT effect is executed, and although the jackpot game is still in progress, the same effect as in the second KT state is executed, and the second KT state has already been executed. The production is performed as if it had shifted to.

After that, when the big hit game is finished and the state shifts to the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the image display device 5 executes the effect during the second KT state, and when a small hit occurs, the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is opened for 3 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, in this example, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is reached, the effect shifts from the normal jackpot medium effect to the second KT transition effect and the pseudo second KT effect, and then to the effect in the second KT state. , It is possible to seamlessly shift to the second KT state, and the production can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification example 1)
The feature unit 016IW has shown a case where it is determined whether the jackpot medium effect pattern is the first pattern or the second pattern based on the number of times the variation display is executed in the second KT state. Not limited. For example, in the big hit game executed last time, the current big hit middle effect pattern may be determined based on which of the first pattern and the second big hit medium effect pattern was used to execute the big hit medium effect. Good. Hereinafter, a modification 1 in which the current jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the previous jackpot effect pattern will be described.

FIG. 11-6 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern setting process during the jackpot in the first modification. The jackpot effect pattern setting process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 8). In the first modification, the first pattern flag is not reset at the end of the big hit game.

In the first modification, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 016IWS501). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, during the second KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit (step 016IWS503). .. Whether or not it is a jackpot fluctuation can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

If it is a big hit fluctuation, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the first pattern number counter for counting the number of times that the first pattern is continuously determined as the big hit medium effect pattern is 5 or more. (Step 016IWS503A). If the value of the first pattern number counter is 5 or more, the effect control CPU 120 forcibly determines the second pattern as the effect pattern during the big hit (step 016IWS503B). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first pattern flag (step 016IWS503C) and resets (clears 0) the value of the first pattern number counter (step 016IWS503D).

In the first modification, the processing of steps 016IWS503A to S503D is executed, and when the first pattern is continuously determined five times or more, the second pattern is forcibly determined. There is.

If the value of the first pattern count counter is not 5 or more, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first pattern flag is set (step 016IWS504A). If the first pattern flag is set (that is, when the first pattern is determined last time), the effect control CPU 120 uses the jackpot middle effect pattern determination table K as a table for determining the jackpot medium effect pattern. Is selected (step 016IWS504B). On the other hand, if the first pattern flag is not set (that is, when the second pattern is determined last time), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern during the jackpot as a table for determining the effect pattern during the jackpot. Select table L (step 016IWS504C). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected jackpot effect pattern determination table, and determines the jackpot effect pattern (step 016IWS505).

FIG. 11-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the big hit medium effect pattern determination table in the first modification. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (1) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table K selected in step 016IWS504B. Further, FIG. 11-7 (2) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table L selected in step 016IWS504C.

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (1), when the first pattern is determined last time, the first pattern is determined with a probability of 30% and the second pattern is determined with a probability of 70% as the effect pattern during the big hit. It is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (2), when the second pattern is determined last time, the first pattern is determined with a probability of 70% and the second pattern is determined with a probability of 30% as the effect pattern during the big hit. The pattern is determined. Therefore, in the first modification, when the first pattern is determined last time, the ratio of determining the second pattern as the effect pattern during the current jackpot is increased, and when the second pattern is determined last time, the jackpot this time is determined. It is configured to increase the ratio of determining the first pattern as the medium effect pattern.

When the first pattern is determined as the big hit medium effect pattern (Y in step 016IWS506). The effect control CPU 120 sets the first pattern flag (step 016IWS507). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first pattern number counter (step 016IWS507A). On the other hand, when the second pattern is determined as the effect pattern during the big hit (N in step 016IWS506). The first pattern flag is reset (step 016IWS507B), and the value of the first pattern count counter is reset (cleared to 0) (step 016IWS507C).

(Modification 2)
In addition, the production pattern during the big hit may be determined based on the number of prize balls obtained in the second KT state. Hereinafter, a modified example 2 in which the effect pattern during the big hit is determined based on the number of prize balls obtained in the second KT state will be described.

FIG. 11-8 is a flowchart showing the jackpot middle effect pattern setting process (step 016IWS922) in the second modification. In the second modification, the prize ball counter counts the number of prize balls after shifting to the second KT state, and becomes a big hit other than the 16R probability variation jackpot or the 6R probability variation jackpot A, and becomes the second KT state. Shall be reset when exiting.

In the second modification, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 016IWS501). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit (step 016IWS503). .. Whether or not it is a jackpot fluctuation can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If the jackpot fluctuates, the effect control CPU 120 selects a jackpot effect pattern determination table according to the value of the prize ball counter as a table for determining the effect pattern during the jackpot game (big hit medium effect pattern). (Step 016IWS504D). Then, the effect control CPU 120 uses the selected jackpot effect pattern determination table to perform a lottery process based on random numbers to determine the jackpot effect pattern (step 016IWS505).

FIG. 11-9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the big hit medium effect pattern determination table in the second modification.

FIG. 11-9 (1) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table M selected when the value of the prize ball counter is less than 200. As shown in FIG. 11-9 (1), when the number of prize balls after being controlled to the second KT state is less than 200, the first pattern is determined with a probability of 90% as the big hit medium effect pattern. Then, the second pattern is determined with a probability of 10%.

FIG. 11-9 (2) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table N selected when the value of the prize ball counter is 200 or more and less than 400. As shown in FIG. 11-9 (2), when the number of prize balls after being controlled to the second KT state is 200 or more and less than 400, there is a 70% probability that the jackpot medium effect pattern will be the first. One pattern is determined, and there is a 30% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-9 (3) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table O selected when the value of the prize ball counter is 400 or more and less than 600. As shown in FIG. 11-9 (3), when the number of prize balls after being controlled in the second KT state is 400 or more and less than 600, there is a 50% probability that the jackpot medium effect pattern will be the first. One pattern is determined and the second pattern is determined with a 50% probability.

FIG. 11-9 (4) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table P selected when the value of the prize ball counter is 600 or more and less than 800. As shown in FIG. 11-9 (4), when the number of prize balls after being controlled to the second KT state is 600 or more and less than 800, there is a 30% probability that the jackpot medium effect pattern will be the first. One pattern is determined, and there is a 70% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-9 (5) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table Q selected when the value of the prize ball counter is 800 or more and less than 1000. As shown in FIG. 11-9 (5), when the number of prize balls after being controlled in the second KT state is 800 or more and less than 1000 times, there is a 10% probability that the jackpot medium effect pattern will be the first. One pattern is determined, and there is a 90% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-9 (6) shows a specific example of the jackpot medium effect pattern determination table R selected when the value of the prize ball counter is 1000 or more. As shown in FIG. 11-9 (6), when the number of prize balls after being controlled in the second KT state is 1000 or more, the second pattern is determined with a 100% probability as the big hit middle effect pattern. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 11-9, in the second modification, the smaller the number of prize balls from the transition to the second KT state to the control of the jackpot game state, the higher the ratio of determining the first pattern, and the second KT. The larger the number of prize balls from the transition to the state to the control of the jackpot game state, the higher the ratio of determining the second pattern. With such a configuration, in this example, when the game value (number of prize balls) obtained by the small hit after the transition to the second KT state is small, it is difficult to recognize that it is a big hit. It is possible to reduce the regret that the profit that should have been obtained in the second KT state (small hit RUSH) could not be obtained.

(Modification 3)
Further, the effect pattern during the big hit may be determined based on the number of small hits generated in the second KT state. Hereinafter, a modified example 3 in which the effect pattern during the big hit is determined based on the number of small hits generated in the second KT state will be described.

FIG. 11-10 is a flowchart showing the effect pattern setting process during the big hit in the modified example 3.

In the third modification, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 016IWS501). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, during the second KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit (step 016IWS503). .. Whether or not it is a jackpot fluctuation can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If the jackpot fluctuates, the effect control CPU 120 selects a jackpot medium effect pattern determination table according to the value of the small hit count counter as a table for determining the effect pattern during the jackpot game (big hit medium effect pattern). (Step 016IWS504E). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected jackpot effect pattern determination table, and determines the jackpot effect pattern (step 016IWS505).

11-11 and 11-12 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the effect pattern determination table during the big hit in the modified example 3.

FIG. 11-11 (1) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XA selected when the value of the small hit count counter is less than 5. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (1), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is less than 5, the first pattern is determined with a probability of 90% as the large hit medium effect pattern. Then, the second pattern is determined with a probability of 10%.

FIG. 11-11 (2) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XB selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 5 or more and less than 10. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (2), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 5 times or more and less than 10 times, there is a probability of 80% as a large hit medium effect pattern. One pattern is determined, and there is a 20% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-11 (3) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XC selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 10 or more and less than 15. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (3), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 10 times or more and less than 15 times, there is a 70% probability that the large hit medium effect pattern will occur. One pattern is determined, and the second pattern is determined with a 30% probability.

FIG. 11-11 (4) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XD selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 15 or more and less than 20. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (4), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 15 times or more and less than 20 times, there is a 60% probability that the large hit medium effect pattern will be performed. One pattern is determined, and there is a 40% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-11 (5) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XE selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 20 or more and less than 25. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (5), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 20 times or more and less than 25 times, there is a 50% probability that the large hit medium effect pattern will occur. One pattern is determined, and there is a 50% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-11 (6) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XF selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 25 or more and less than 30. As shown in FIG. 11-11 (6), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 25 times or more and less than 30 times, there is a 40% probability that the large hit medium effect pattern will occur. One pattern is determined, and there is a 60% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-12 (7) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XG selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 30 or more and less than 35. As shown in FIG. 11-12 (7), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 30 times or more and less than 35 times, there is a 30% probability that the large hit medium effect pattern is used. One pattern is determined, and there is a 70% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-12 (8) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XH selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 35 or more and less than 40. As shown in FIG. 11-12 (8), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 35 times or more and less than 40 times, there is a 20% probability that the effect pattern during the big hit is the first. One pattern is determined, and the second pattern is determined with an 80% probability.

FIG. 11-12 (9) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XI selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 40 or more and less than 45. As shown in FIG. 11-12 (9), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 40 times or more and less than 45 times, there is a 10% probability that the large hit medium effect pattern will occur. One pattern is determined, and there is a 90% chance that the second pattern will be determined.

FIG. 11-12 (10) shows a specific example of the large hit medium effect pattern determination table XJ selected when the value of the small hit count counter is 45 or more. As shown in FIG. 11-12 (10), when the number of small hits after being controlled to the second KT state is 45 or more, the second pattern is determined with a 100% probability as the large hit medium effect pattern. Will be done.

As shown in FIGS. 11-11 and 11-12, in the modified example 3, the smaller the number of small hits after the transition to the second KT state, the higher the ratio of determining the first pattern, and the transition to the second KT state. It is configured so that the higher the number of small hits after that, the higher the ratio of determining the second pattern. With such a configuration, in this example, when the number of small hits after the transition to the second KT state is small and the game value obtained by the small hit is small, it is difficult to recognize that it is a big hit. , The regret that the profit that should have been obtained in the second KT state (small hit RUSH) could not be obtained can be reduced.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player
A state control means capable of controlling a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as a state after the end of the advantageous state.
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display in the special state, and
An end suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an end suggestion effect suggesting the end of the special state is provided.
The specific display means
By changing the display mode of the specific display, it is possible to suggest the execution of the end suggestion effect.
The specific display can be continuously displayed when controlled to the advantageous state in the special state.
A gaming machine capable of displaying the specific display in different display modes between the special state and the advantageous state controlled in the special state.

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