JP2021029849A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To compress the capacity of a program for determining whether to control a game into an advantageous state.SOLUTION: When variably indicating a first special symbol and when variably indicating a second special symbol in the case of setting value "6", a value to be determined as a big win determination value is set so as to be continued from a specific value to 65535 that is a maximum value. A value to be determined as a small win determination value is set in such a manner that a lower limit value is made common and an upper limit value of the value to be determined as the small win determination value becomes different between when variably indicating the first special symbol and when variably indicating the second special symbol. In the case where the determination value is equal to or greater than the specific value, it is determined that a game is to be controlled into a big win game state. In the case where the determination value is smaller than the specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is equal to or smaller than the upper limit value to determine that the game is to be controlled into a small win game state, thereby determining whether or not the game is to be controlled into the small win game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-3

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a game machine, there is one that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 (0020, 0063)

However, in Patent Document 1, when the number of determination values for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state differs for each set value, the capacity of the program may be compressed due to the complexity of the determination method. ..

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of compressing the capacity of a program for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
It is a game machine that can play games
A variable display executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and
An advantageous state that can be controlled into a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player and different from the first advantageous state. A control means (for example, in FIG. 6, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) and
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, in FIG. 4, a portion for executing step S24 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value (for example, in FIG. 9-9, 072IWS58A, 072IWS61A, 072IWS65A in the game control microcomputer 100. A part for executing 072IWS58B and 072IWS61B in the game control microcomputer 100 in FIG. 9-14).
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be common when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, FIG. 9-3 (D). ),
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value (for example, FIG. 9-3 (D)),
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be different between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, in FIG. 9-3 (D)). Shown part),
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is performed. The lower limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is common to both the time and the time of execution, and the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed. The upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is set to be different depending on the time (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9-3 (D)).
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is equal to or greater than the specific value, it is controlled to the first advantageous state. If the numerical data is less than the specific value, the second advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not the numerical data is equal to or less than the upper limit of the value determined as the second advantageous determination value. (For example, in FIG. 9-9, a portion for executing 072IWS58A, 072IWS60A, 072IWS62A, 072IWS65A, 072IWS66A in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of the first advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the first advantageous state and the number of the second advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the second advantageous state. Depending on the setting, the load of the determination process can be reduced and the capacity of the program can be compressed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
It is a game machine that can play games
A variable display executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and
An advantageous state that can be controlled into a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player and different from the first advantageous state. A control means (for example, in FIG. 6, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) and
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, in FIG. 4, a portion for executing step S24 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value (for example, in FIG. 9-9, 072IWS58A, 072IWS61A, 072IWS65A in the game control microcomputer 100. A part for executing 072IWS58B and 072IWS61B in the game control microcomputer 100 in FIG. 9-14).
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be common when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, FIG. 9-30 (D). ),
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with reference to the specific value (for example, FIG. 9-30 (D)),
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be different between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, in FIG. 9-30 (D)). Shown part),
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is performed. The upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is set to be different from that at the time of execution (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9-30 (D)).
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is controlled to the first advantageous state. When the numerical data is determined to be equal to or greater than the specific value, the second advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not the numerical data is equal to or less than the upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value. (For example, in FIG. 9-31, the part that executes 072IWS58C, 072IWS60C, 072IWS62C, 072IWS65C, 072IWS66C in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of the first advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the first advantageous state and the number of the second advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the second advantageous state. Depending on the setting, the load of the determination process can be reduced and the capacity of the program can be compressed.

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 a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 072IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution of the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value, and the loss determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection ratio of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the 1st special symbol in a probability change state (high probability / high base state). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game state control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop processing. It is the flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the way of transition of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart at the time of being controlled by the jackpot based on the 1st special symbol variation in a normal state. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a battle preparation production and a battle production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the battle production executed in the 4th variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the battle production executed at the 100th variation. It is explanatory drawing in the case of suggesting that it becomes a KT state by the hold display and the active display. It is explanatory drawing of the production drawing in the case of becoming a KT state. It is explanatory drawing of the production drawing in the case of becoming a KT state. It is explanatory drawing of the production drawing in the case of becoming a KT state. It is explanatory drawing of the production drawing in the case of becoming a KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection ratio of the jackpot variation pattern of the 1st special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution of the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value, and the loss determination value in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal processing in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal processing in modification 2. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 3. It is an exploded perspective view of the game board and the prize ball unit in the modification 3. It is an exploded perspective view of the game board and the prize ball unit in the modification 3. It is a rear view of the game board in the modification 3. It is a front view which shows the structure of the prize ball unit in the modification 3. In the third modification, (A) is a diagram showing a distribution member in the first induction state, and (B) is a diagram showing a distribution member in the second induction state. In the third modification, (A) is a diagram showing an operation pattern of the distribution member and an operation pattern of the distribution member, and (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of the operation pattern of the slide member. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 10-4 in Modification 3. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 10-4 in Modification 3. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the approach target of the game ball and the detection state of each switch in the modification 3. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 3. It is a figure which shows the winning opening which can win in each game state and the number of prize balls in each winning opening in the modification 3. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 3. It is a front view of the display monitor in the modification 3. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number in the modification 3. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern in the modification 3. In the modified example 3, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table, and (D) shows a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing. In the modified example 3, (A) is an explanatory diagram of various jackpot types, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the end conditions of the medium base state and the high base state. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variation start time shortening end determination processing in modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the variable middle-time reduction end determination process in the modification 3. It is a timing chart until the end of the time saving state in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening pre-processing in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution example of the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the special suggestion effect setting process in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special suggestion effect determination table in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the background switching effect setting process in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the background switching effect determination table in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen display example in the middle base state in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the variation middle time reduction end determination processing in modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the initial display of the 1st special symbol display device 4A and the 2nd special symbol display device 4B in the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value in the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value in the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in the jackpot state and the KT state in the modification 4. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number display processing in the modification 4. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number display processing in the modification 4. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number display processing in the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in the jackpot state and the KT state in the modification 4.

(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 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 classified 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of 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. 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 symbols 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). 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 also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". 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 (Electro Luminescence), 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, 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 synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. 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 decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply 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 also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

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 storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage 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 (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening so that 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 that has flowed down from the right side of the game area from entering, the game ball is launched by aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left-handed strike). The game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening only when the operation) is performed.

In this example, since the row of nails 19 is provided, the game ball can be won in the first starting 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 passage 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 member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction to move the bottom surface. The large winning opening located below the member is changed into an open state in which the game ball can win a prize (also referred to as an open state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize (also referred to as a closed state). 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 in which 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.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening are provided. FIG. As shown in, a special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. 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 have 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 forward and backward, the game ball can be won in the special winning opening and the second starting winning opening located below the bottom member (also called the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state (closed state). Change to). The special variable winning ball device 17 has a bottom member in a 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. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, and the opening control is executed so that the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. 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, which is the winning area, is executed.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, 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 is open, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening and the special variable winning ball The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening 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, if the special winning opening is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of 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 it is.

A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a winning game ball 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 closed and controlled to close the large winning opening, the player cannot pass (enter) the game ball 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 winning game ball 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 number of winning balls is smaller than that when the game ball wins the large winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) through other winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. 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.

Further, in the second start winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, 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 and the second starting winning opening may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

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

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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 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 starting opening) 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 a 7-segment LED or 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 figure game.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 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 passage 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 gaming state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41. Therefore, the passing 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. ..

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

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).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B 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. When the player performs a left-handed operation by rotating the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol is displayed. The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

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) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit". .. In addition, 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, resulting in a "small hit".

After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the 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 includes 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 open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, the opening mode of the big winning opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period), the gaming state after the big hit game state (normal state, probability variation state (high probability / high base state), or KT state (high probability / low base state). , KT state, high base state, etc.) are prepared, and 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.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. 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 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 a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a 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 is opened).

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

In the second special 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 big hit game state is controlled 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 above 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 in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the frame LED9. Equal / extinguishing, movement 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 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 displayed. ) 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 symbol. 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 change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ 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 the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol 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 referred to as) 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 for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying 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, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. 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)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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 (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is 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 is configured to include 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 and second start port switch 22B), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) Detect signals (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) are taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. 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 (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 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 (including 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 a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), 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, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. 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 manner specified 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, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine 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 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, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the 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 22B, 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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) 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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". 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 prize 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 the 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, the effect control board 12 is transmitted to send 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. The settings are made. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is produced from 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 definite 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 a "big hit" or a "small hit". It includes the process of deciding 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 variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and 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 fluctuation processing is completed. 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 variable display of the special symbol is being displayed, a small hit may occur in the variable display of the second special symbol and the game may 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. As a result, 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, it is practically difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the small hit control, and no particular effect is performed. Therefore, 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, since the game ball is easy to win in the small hit control and the effect of emphasizing the small hit control is executed, 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. Further, each random number value extracted in the first start winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in the second hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as hold information.

In this example, the 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, the variable display of the first special symbol may result in a small hit and 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. As a result, 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 passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41. When the passage of the game ball to the passing 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 start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round 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 maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions 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 post-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 pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for 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 return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the special winning opening is opened and 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 source 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). Further, 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 the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time 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 reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After 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, the effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the decorative light emitting body such as the frame LED 9 and the decorative LED, and the driving of the movable body 32. Control to operate various production devices such as operation is 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 read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading 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 the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like 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 or the like 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 big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. 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. Execute. 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs 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 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 feature 072IW)
Next, the feature unit 072IW will be described. First, the configuration of the game board surface in the feature unit 072IW will be described with reference to the front view shown in FIG. 9-1. In the feature unit 072IW, below the passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 072IW01 having a first starting winning opening, a winning ball device 072IW02 having a second starting winning opening, and a special variable winning ball forming a large winning opening. A ball device 072IW03 is provided, and as shown in FIG. 9-1, a winning ball device 072IW02 having a second starting winning opening is arranged on the left side, and a special variable winning ball device 072IW03 is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. The variable winning ball device 072IW01 is arranged so as to be adjacent to the right side thereof.

The special variable winning ball device 072IW03 and the variable winning ball device 072IW01 extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have 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 forward and backward, the game ball can be won in the open state (also called the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state (closed state), which is located below the bottom member. Change to). The special variable winning ball device 072IW03 moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward in the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and becomes a winning area. Is executed to open the open state. Further, the variable winning ball device 072IW01 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 first starting winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

In the feature unit 072IW, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the winning ball device 6A having the first starting winning opening or the variable winning ball device 072IW01. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the winning ball device 072IW02 having the second starting winning opening, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, in the feature unit 072IW, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel at the same time.

Next, the gaming state in the feature unit 072IW will be described. The gaming state in the feature unit 072IW includes a normal state (low probability / low base state), a KT state (small hit rush state) (high probability / low base state) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than the normal state, and a normal state. There are probabilistic states (high probability / high base state) and time saving states (low probability / high base state) that are more advantageous than states.

In the high probability 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 high-probability 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 this example, the states controlled to the high probability state include a probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and a KT state (high probability / low base state).

In the high base state, the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the normal figure game is improved compared to the low base state, and the opening period of the variable winning ball device 072IW01 when it becomes "normal figure hit" in the normal figure game is increased. By making it longer than the low base state, control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 072IW01 is also executed. The high base state is an advantageous state for the player in the sense that the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the first special symbol) is improved. In this example, the states controlled to the high base state include a probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and a time saving state (low probability / high base state).

In this example, in the normal state (low probability / low base state), the player performs a firing operation (so-called left-handed) of the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the game ball is mainly won in the winning ball device 6A having the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. When a big hit occurs in the normal state, it shifts to a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) or a time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the end of the big hit game. In the probabilistic state and the time saving state, since it is controlled to the high base state, the probability of hitting a normal figure becomes high and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 072IW01 becomes long, so that the variable winning ball device 072IW01 having the first starting winning opening becomes available. It will be easier to win a prize. Therefore, in the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the player performs a firing operation (so-called right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area, and the game ball is mainly mounted on the variable winning ball device 072IW01 having the first starting winning opening. A prize is won, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed.

In the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state), since the high base state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 072IW01 on the upstream side is extremely long, and the right-handed operation is performed. Most of the game balls will win the variable winning ball device 072IW01. Therefore, in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state), there are very few cases where the game ball wins the winning ball device 072IW02 having the second starting winning opening on the downstream side. , The variable display of the second special symbol is rarely executed.

Further, in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state), although the probability is low, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol may be executed and a small hit may occur. However (see FIG. 9-2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 072IW01 on the upstream side is long, and most of the game balls win the variable winning ball device 072IW01. Therefore, there are very few cases where a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device 072IW03 on the downstream side during a small hit game, and the game value obtained by the small hit game in a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) (in this example). , Prize balls) are few.

Further, in this feature unit 072IW, when any of the probability variation jackpots A to C described later occurs, the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the state), the state is controlled from the high base state to the low base state, that is, the state is configured to shift from the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) to the KT state (high probability / low base state). Has been done.

Specifically, when any of the probabilistic jackpots A to C occurs, the probabilistic jackpot is controlled to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the next jackpot occurs or the number of variable displays according to the jackpot type is executed. 1 The probabilistic state is maintained until the transition condition is satisfied, and when the first transition condition is satisfied, the probabilistic state is changed to the KT state.

The feature unit 072IW is configured to set any of a plurality of types of first transition conditions according to the jackpot type (for example, it is realized by the processing of steps 072IWS2209 to S2211, S2212 to S2214 described later). ), In the case of the probability variation jackpot A, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol after the jackpot game is set to be 4 times as the first first transition condition (hereinafter, also referred to as the first transition condition A). It is set as the second first transition condition (hereinafter, also referred to as the first transition condition B) that the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol after the big hit game is 100 times. Will be done. Further, in the case of the probability variation jackpot B, the first transition condition (that is, the first transition condition B) is that the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol after the jackpot game is 100 times. Is set as. If it is a probability variation jackpot C, the first transition condition is not set.

Therefore, when the probability variation jackpot A occurs and the probability variation state is entered, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes 4 times without the next jackpot, and the first transition condition A is satisfied (or the first). When the total of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 100 and the first transition condition B is satisfied), the probabilistic state is changed to the KT state. Further, when the probability change jackpot B occurs and the state shifts to the probability variation state, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes 100 times without the occurrence of the next jackpot. 1 When the transition condition B is satisfied, the transition from the probabilistic state to the KT state is performed. Further, when the probabilistic jackpot C occurs and shifts to the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. These controls are realized, for example, by the processing of steps 072IWS1507 and S1513 described later.

Further, in this feature unit 072IW, when the second transition condition that the fluctuation display (big hit fluctuation) that becomes a big hit is started in the probability change state, the probability change state shifts to the KT state during the fluctuation display of the jackpot fluctuation. ..

For example, when a fluctuation display (big hit fluctuation) that becomes a big hit is started as a fluctuation display of the first special symbol during the probability variation state, a fluctuation display of an extremely long fluctuation time is executed as the jackpot fluctuation, and the fluctuation of the jackpot fluctuation is executed. It is controlled to the KT state (high probability / low base state) during display.

In the KT state, since it is controlled to the low base state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is lowered, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 072IW01 is also shortened, and the game ball to the variable winning ball device 072IW01 having the first starting winning opening. Winning frequency decreases. Therefore, in the KT state, the game ball is likely to win a prize in the winning ball device 072IW02 having the second starting winning opening on the downstream side, and the variation display of the second special symbol is easily executed. Further, as will be described later, the small hit probability is high in the variation display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 9-2), and the variation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the normal state. Therefore, in the KT state, the normal state The game state is more likely to be a small hit than (low probability / low base state), and the game state is advantageous to the player.

In the KT state, it is easy to generate a small hit by executing the variable display of the second special symbol, so that the player aims to win the winning ball device 072IW02 having the second starting winning opening. It is advantageous to continue the right-handed operation.

In addition, although it is rare, a game ball may win a prize in the winning ball device 072IW02 having a second starting winning opening in a probability variation state (high probability / high base state), and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol may become a big hit fluctuation. Conceivable. In this case as well, the KT state is set during the fluctuation display of the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol. However, in this example, since the small hit probability is low in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 9-2), the game value obtained by the small hit game even if the KT state is set as the big hit fluctuation on the second special symbol side. (In this example, the prize ball) cannot be expected very much.

In this example, the case where the variable winning ball device 072IW01 having the first starting winning opening is provided on the right side of the game area is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variable winning ball device 072IW01 is configured to be provided on the left side of the game area, aiming at the left side of the game area in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state). It may be configured to perform a launch operation (left-handed) of a game ball.

Hereinafter, among the probabilistic states, the probabilistic state in which the probabilistic jackpots A and B occur and are transferred after the jackpot game is also referred to as the first probabilistic state, and the probabilistic state in which the probabilistic jackpot C occurs and is transferred after the jackpot game is defined. Also called the second probabilistic state. That is, the first probability change state is a state in which the state shifts to the KT state when either the first transition condition or the second transition condition is satisfied, and the second probability change state shifts to the KT state when the second transition condition is satisfied. It is in a state.

In addition, among the KT states, the KT state that has been transferred by satisfying the first transition condition of executing the variation display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is also referred to as the first KT state, and the variation display (big hit variation) that becomes a jackpot starts. The KT state in which the second transition condition of being performed is satisfied and the transition is made is also referred to as a second KT state.

In this example, as the transition condition from the probability change state to the KT state, the first transition condition of executing the variation display of the number of times according to the jackpot type and the variation display (big hit variation) of the jackpot are started. Although two transition conditions are provided, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and only the first transition condition may be provided (that is, even if the jackpot fluctuation is started in the probability change state, the transition to the KT state may not occur). A third transition condition may be provided in which a small hit game state is generated a number of times according to the big hit type.

For example, one of a plurality of types of third transition conditions is set according to the jackpot type, and in the case of probability variation jackpot A, the occurrence of two small hit gaming states is the third transition condition. If it is set and the probability variation big hit B is set, the occurrence of 20 small hit game states may be set as the third transition condition, and when the third transition condition is satisfied in the probability variation state, the transition to the KT state may be made.

Further, in the present feature unit 072IW, when a normal jackpot, which will be described later, occurs, it is controlled to a time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is predetermined in the time saving state (low probability / high base state). When the transition condition is satisfied, it is controlled from the high base state to the low base state, that is, it is configured to shift from the time saving state (low probability / high base state) to the normal state (low probability / low base state).

Specifically, in the case of a normal jackpot, the first transition condition (first transition condition B) is that the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol after the jackpot game is 100 times. ) Is set.

Therefore, when a normal jackpot occurs and the time is shortened, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes 100 times without the next jackpot occurring, and the first When the transition condition B is satisfied, the transition from the time saving state to the normal state is performed.

In addition, the feature unit 072IW is updated by adding 1 to the value of the continuous probability variation counter based on being controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed, and the updated continuous probability variation counter value is a predetermined value (this). In the example, based on reaching "5"), it is configured to control the time saving state without controlling the probability change state after the end of the big hit game. That is, there is an upper limit of the number of so-called consecutive villas in which probabilistic jackpots occur continuously. These controls are realized, for example, by the processing of steps 072IWS2205 to S2206 and S2215 to S2218 described later.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value. Of these, FIG. 9-2 (A-1) is a big hit when the variation display of the first special symbol in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state) is executed. It shows the probability and the small hit probability. Further, FIG. 9-2 (A-2) shows the jackpot probability when the variation display of the second special symbol in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state) is executed. And the small hit probability is shown. Further, FIG. 9-2 (A-3) shows the jackpot probability when the variation display of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state) is executed. And the small hit probability is shown. Further, FIG. 9-2 (A-4) shows the jackpot probability when the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state) is executed. And the small hit probability is shown.

In this example, it is configured so that it can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (in this example, the jackpot probability is different), and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to check the current setting value or change the setting value by executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2, in this example, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the setting values "1" to "6". Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A-1) and (A-2), in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed. In both the case of executing and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the case where the set value is "1" is the lowest with the jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the case of the set value "6" has the highest jackpot probability "255/65536". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A-3) and (A-4), in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), the first special symbol In both the case of executing the variable display and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the case where the set value is "1" is the lowest with the jackpot probability "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. .. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "2550/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A-1) and (A-3), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the normal state (low probability / low base state). ) Or the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and the set value "1" to Regardless of which of "6", the small hit probability is constant as "6298/65536".

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A-2) and (A-4), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low) is executed. Regardless of whether it is a probability / high base state), a probability variation state (high probability / high base state), or a KT state (high probability / low base state), and with any of the set values "1" to "6". Regardless of whether or not there is, the small hit probability is constant as "62986/65536".

That is, in this example, the determination value for small hit determination differs depending on whether the variation display of the first special symbol is executed or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, but it is in a normal state (low probability / low). Regardless of whether it is a time-saving state (low probability / high base state), a probability variation state (high probability / high base state), or a KT state (high probability / low base state), regardless of the set value. It is common. As shown in FIG. 9-2, even when the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is made different according to the set value, the missed probability is set to the set value "1" to ~. By making them different in "6", the number of judgment values for each set value may be matched.

Further, in this example, by making the jackpot probability different according to the set value and making the small hit probability common regardless of the set value, the jackpot gaming state is advantageous for the player and is controlled according to the set value. It is a first advantageous state in which the probabilities are different, and the small hit gaming state is advantageous for the player and is a second advantageous state different from the big hit gaming state.

In this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it corresponds to the deviation as shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A-1) to (A-4). The judgment value is not included in the case of the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state) and the set value "6", and in other cases, all the set values "1". Is included in the judgment values corresponding to "6" (that is, it is out of the range only when it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state) and when the set value is "6". The probability is 0). Then, the determination value corresponding to the loss differs depending on the set value (as shown in FIG. 9-2, the loss probability differs depending on which of the set values "1" to "6". ing).

Further, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, there may be a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, a judgment value that does not include the judgment value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol (Fig. 9-2), the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the judgment value for the small hit is not included. Good.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-2, a slight judgment value for loss is assigned in order to match the number of judgment values (the probability of loss is extremely low), and if the hit is not a big hit, it is almost a small hit. Although the case where the determination value is assigned so as to be is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the hit is not a big hit, the determination value may be assigned so that the remaining 50% is a small hit and 50% is a miss, and various modes are conceivable.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the jackpot probability is the same and the small hit probability is different between the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. Cases are shown, but not limited to such aspects. For example, the jackpot probability differs between the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, but the judgment values may be assigned so that the small hit probabilities are the same. Aspects are conceivable.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-2 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot B" based on the random number for hit type determination. It is a table referred to for determining either "probability change jackpot C" or "normal jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), in this feature portion 072IW, the probability of "probability variation jackpot A" is determined with a 50% probability, the probability of "probability variation jackpot B" is determined with a probability of 20%, and the probability of 20%. Is determined as "probability variation jackpot C", and is determined as "normal jackpot" with a probability of 10%.

"Probability change big hit A", "Probability change big hit B" and "Probability change big hit C" are controlled to the big hit game state of 10 rounds, and shift to the probability change state (high probability / high base state) after the end of the big hit game state. It's a big hit. The "normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 10 rounds and shifts to a time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

Further, as described above, in the case of "probability change jackpot A" and "probability change jackpot B", when either the first transition condition or the second transition condition is satisfied, the first probability variation state shifts to the KT state, and the "probability variation" is obtained. In the case of "big hit C", when the second transition condition is satisfied, the second probable change state shifts to the KT state.

In this feature unit 072IW, the big winning opening is opened until a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses in each round of the big hit game or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls are won. It is controlled and it is possible to win up to 10 large winning openings in each round.

In this feature unit 072IW, the jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variable, but the jackpot type is not limited to such a configuration. The decision ratio of may be different. For example, the rate of occurrence of the probability variation jackpot A may be higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. With this configuration, the rate at which the probability variation jackpot A occurs (that is, the ease of transition to the KT state after the jackpot game) differs between the KT state in which the second start winning is likely to occur and the other game states. It can be made to improve the game quality.

(Hit judgment table)
FIG. 9-3 is an explanatory diagram of a hit determination table for determining whether a big hit or a small hit is made. FIG. 9-3 (A) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “1” and is in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state). is there. FIG. 9-3 (B) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “6” and is in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state). is there. FIG. 9-3 (C) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “1” and is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state). is there. FIG. 9-3 (D) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “6” and is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state). is there. Further, in each of FIGS. 9-3 (A) to 9-3, the hit determination table used when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the hit determination table used when the second special symbol is variablely displayed are shown. Shown.

The game control microcomputer 100 is made a big hit or a small hit based on a determination value specified from the random number data updated by the game random number update process (step S24), that is, a big hit game state or a small hit game. It is determined whether the state is controlled (see 072IWS60A, 072IWS61A, 072IWS065A in FIG. 9-9, 072IWS60B, 072IWS61B in FIG. 9-14).

Then, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is a jackpot, depending on whether or not the determination value is a jackpot determination value that is determined to be a jackpot. In other words, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is controlled by the jackpot gaming state depending on whether or not it is the jackpot determination value that is determined to be controlled by the jackpot gaming state.

Similarly, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is a small hit, depending on whether or not it is a small hit determination value that is determined to be a small hit. In other words, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is controlled by the small hit gaming state depending on whether or not it is the small hit determination value that is determined to be controlled by the small hit gaming state. Do.

In this example, the minimum determination value (minimum value) specified from the random number data is 0, and the maximum determination value (maximum value) is 65535.

Then, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-2, since the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, the number of jackpot determination values is set to differ according to the set value. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the jackpot probability is common when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed, so that the number of jackpot determination values fluctuates the first special symbol. It is set to be common when displaying and when displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2, since the small hit probability differs between when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed, the number of small hit determination values is the first special symbol. It is set to be different when the variable display is performed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-2, since the small hit probability is common regardless of the set value, the number of small hit determination values for each special symbol is set to be common regardless of the set value. ..

Then, in the hit determination table shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) to 9-3, the variation of the first special symbol is further carried out in both the case of the set value "1" and the case of the set value "6". In both the case of executing the display and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, among the judgment values specified from the updated random number data, the value judged to be the jackpot judgment value is set. It is set to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value based on the specific value.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) to 9-3, the variation of the first special symbol is further changed in both the case of the set value "1" and the case of the set value "6". In both the case of executing the display and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, among the judgment values specified from the updated random number data, the value determined to be the small hit judgment value is specified. It is set to be continuous in a numerical range smaller than a specific value based on the value.

Then, for example, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), in the case of the set value "1", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined to be the jackpot determination value. Is set to be continuous from a specific value to an upper limit value set according to a set value of less than 65535, which is the maximum value.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), in the case of the set value "1", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined to be the small hit determination value is specified. The value is set to be continuous from the minimum value 0 to the specific value in a numerical range smaller than the specific value as a reference.

By setting in this way, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and the set value is "1". In the case of, the hit determination (general term for big hit determination and small hit determination) is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (C). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is controlled to the jackpot game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value set for each set value. Further, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it can be determined that the small hit game state is controlled. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined whether the control is further controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, it is small. It is determined that the game is controlled by the winning game state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value (see 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

Of the hit determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), the hit determination table when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner is shown in FIG. 9-3 (C) except that the number of jackpot determination values is small. ), The hit determination can be performed in the same manner as in FIG. 9-3 (C), and the same effect is obtained.

In addition, the hit judgment table used when executing the variation display of the second special symbol when the set value is "2" to the set value "5" is also shown in FIG. 9-3 except that the number of big hit judgment values is small. Since the configuration is the same as that of FIG. 9-3 (C), the hit determination can be performed in the same manner as in FIG. 9-3 (C), and the same effect can be obtained.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), in the case of the set value "6", both when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. , The value determined to be the jackpot determination value is set to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of 65535.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), in the case of the set value "6", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the small hit determination value is minimized. It is set to be continuous from the value 0 to a specific value.

Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), and when the set value is “6”, FIG. 9 The hit determination is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in -3 (D). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state. As a result, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the set value is "6", it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is below the upper limit value when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot game state. Since the processing becomes better and the processing becomes simpler, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether the game is controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the small hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (see 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

Further, in this example, for example, as shown in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), it is determined that the jackpot game state is not controlled at the set value "1" which is less advantageous to the player. The value to be the loss judgment value was set to be continuous from the upper limit value to the maximum value of 65535 in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the jackpot judgment value was set. This makes it easy to determine whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

Further, for example, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), the jackpot determination value is determined in both the case of variable display of the first special symbol and the case of variable display of the second special symbol. The value to be determined is set to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of 65535.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), the value determined as the small hit determination value has the same lower limit value, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the second special symbol is varied. It is set so that the upper limit of the value judged as the small hit judgment value is different when it is displayed. In the case of any special symbol, the lower limit value is set to 0, which is the minimum value, and is common.

By setting in this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and the set value "6". In the case of, the hit determination is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or greater than a specific value, it is determined that the jackpot game state is controlled. Further, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the control is controlled by the small hit game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value determined to be controlled by the small hit game state. can do. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the game is further controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the small hit Determine if it is controlled by the gaming state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is a negative value (see 072IWS60A in FIG. 9-9 and 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the small hit determination value is continuously set from the minimum value 0 to a specific value. It is set to do.

Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), and when the set value is “6”, FIG. 9 The hit determination is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in -3 (D). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state. As a result, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is equal to or higher than the upper limit value in determining whether or not it is controlled to the small hit game state, which simplifies the process. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether the game is controlled to either the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the small hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (see 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

Further, in this example, for example, as shown in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), it is determined that the small hit game state is not controlled when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. The value to be the value was set to be continuous from the upper limit value to the specific value in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the small hit judgment value was set. This makes it possible to easily determine whether or not the small hit game state is controlled.

In the hit determination table when the first special symbol is variablely displayed among the hit determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) to 9-3, the hit determination is performed as follows. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is controlled to the jackpot game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value set for each set value. Further, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the control is controlled by the small hit game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value determined to be controlled by the small hit game state. can do. At this time, it is possible to configure so that the small hit determination is performed after the big hit determination is performed. As a result, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

Even when the set value is "2" to the set value "5", the set value of the hit determination table when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the hit determination table when the second special symbol is variablely displayed is the same. The configuration is the same as that of FIGS. 9-30 (A) to 9-30 (C) except that the number of jackpot determination values increases as the advantage increases. Therefore, in the hit determination table used when executing the variation display of the first special symbol when the set value is "2" to the set value "5", the hits shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) to (C) are shown. It is possible to make a judgment similar to the judgment in the hit judgment table when the first special symbol in the judgment table is variablely displayed. Further, in the hit determination table used when executing the variation display of the second special symbol when the set value is "2" to the set value "5", the hits shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) to (C) are shown. It is possible to make a judgment similar to the judgment in the hit judgment table when the second special symbol in the judgment table is displayed in a variable manner. Then, it produces the same effect as the effect produced in each determination.

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9-4 and 9-5 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the feature portion 072IW. The EXT shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each fluctuation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, nine types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 09 for the first special symbol and decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and decorative symbol. Twelve types of # 01 to # 12 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 09 or 01 to 12) is used, it means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the case of the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), the low base shown in FIG. 9-4 (A). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for the state is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low base state (normal state or KT state), any one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 04 Will be decided.

It should be noted that the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the second KT state (KT state in which the second transition condition is satisfied and the transition is made) in the KT state (high probability / low base state) is a probabilistic state. When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is started in (high probability / high base state), it is controlled to the KT state (high probability / low base state) during the jackpot fluctuation, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed. This is the case. At this time, since the big hit of the second special symbol is being changed, the change of the first special symbol is forcibly controlled to be a small hit or a miss. Therefore, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the second KT state of the KT states (high probability / low base state), the first variation pattern # 04 is not selected, and therefore, it is substantially. It will be determined to be one of the first fluctuation patterns # 01 to # 03.

When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the case of the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the high base shown in FIG. 9-4 (B). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for the state is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the probability variation state and the time saving state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 05 to # 09. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the first variation pattern # 05, whose production content is normally out of alignment, is determined, and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. When it is determined to be a small hit, the first variation pattern # 06 is determined and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. When the jackpot is determined, the first variation patterns # 07 to # 09 are determined according to the value of the high probability execution number counter and the game state, and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed.

The high-probability execution count counter is a value indicating the number of fluctuations executed in the high-probability state. The high-probability execution count counter is set to 0 when controlling to a probabilistic change state (high probability / high base state), and is incremented by 1 each time a change is made.

Here, the selection ratio of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) will be described. FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing the selection ratio of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). As described above, as the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the first fluctuation patterns # 07 to # 09, which are jackpots, are provided. In the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state), as shown in the figure, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern differs depending on the value of the high probability execution count counter. Specifically, when the value of the high probability execution count counter ≥ 100 If there is, the first variation pattern # 09 is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first variation patterns # 07 to # 08 are not selected. If the value of the high-probability execution count counter is <100, the first variation pattern # 07 is selected at a rate of 80%, the first variation pattern # 08 is selected at a rate of 15%, and the first variation pattern # 08 is selected at a rate of 5%. 1 Select fluctuation pattern # 09. That is, when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is less than 101 times, the average fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation is shorter than when it is 100 times or more, and the state substantially shifts to the KT state. It is configured so that the proportion is low. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the disadvantageous feeling on the prize spherical surface when the next big hit is hard to occur (addicted state) in the probabilistic state.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6, when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is less than 100 times, the first fluctuation pattern that can be selected when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is 100 times or more is selected. Although # 09 is also configured to be selectable, it may be configured so that a short fluctuation time is always selected when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is less than 100 times. For example, when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is less than 100 times, it is possible to select only the first fluctuation pattern # 07, the first fluctuation pattern # 08, or the first fluctuation pattern # 07. Is.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation occurs when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is less than 100 times and when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is 100 times or more. Although the selection ratio of the above is different, it is possible to make the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation different depending on the number of subdivisions. For example, when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is 0 to 50 times, when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is 51 to 100 times, and when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is 101 to 150 times. It is possible to make the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation different between when and when the value of the high-probability execution count counter is 151 times or more.

In the feature unit 072IW, when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol occurs in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), it is controlled to the KT state (high probability / low base state) during the jackpot fluctuation. .. When the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected as the jackpot fluctuation, the fluctuation time is 3 seconds, which is an extremely short fluctuation time. Therefore, when the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected, the period controlled by the KT state is as short as 3 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation executed during the KT state is 10 seconds as described later. Therefore, it is not possible to generate a small hit during the KT state, and the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the small hit game is 0.

When the first fluctuation pattern # 08 is selected as the jackpot fluctuation, the fluctuation time is 1 minute and 46 seconds, which is longer than that of the first fluctuation pattern # 07. Therefore, the feature unit 072IW is configured to be able to control the KT state for 1 minute and 46 seconds by selecting the first fluctuation pattern # 08. Further, since the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation is 10 seconds (see the second fluctuation pattern # 11 in FIG. 9-5), it can be expected that a maximum of about 10 small hits will be generated in 1 minute and 46 seconds. In this example, 2.5 game balls can be won in the special variable winning ball device 072IW03 on average per small hit, and one winning in the special variable winning ball device 072IW03 during the small hit game. Since 10 prize balls can be obtained per hit, the maximum number of prize balls (expected payouts) that can be obtained during the KT state is about 10 times x 2.5 balls x 10 = 250 pieces.

When the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is selected as the jackpot fluctuation, the fluctuation time is 5 minutes and 1 second, which is longer than the first fluctuation pattern # 07 and the first fluctuation pattern # 08. Therefore, the feature unit 072IW is configured to be able to control the KT state for 5 minutes and 1 second by selecting the first fluctuation pattern # 09. Further, since the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation is 10 seconds (see the second fluctuation pattern # 11 in FIG. 9-5), it can be expected that a maximum of about 30 small hits are generated in 5 minutes and 1 second. In this example, 2.5 game balls can be won in the special variable winning ball device 072IW03 on average per small hit, and one winning in the special variable winning ball device 072IW03 during the small hit game. Since 10 prize balls can be obtained per hit, the maximum number of prize balls (expected payouts) that can be obtained in the KT state is about 30 times x 2.5 balls x 10 = 750.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-6, when the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, only the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is the jackpot fluctuation. Since the first fluctuation pattern # 07 and the first fluctuation pattern # 08 are selected and the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts is 100 or more, a maximum of about 750 prize balls are awarded in the KT state. It can be acquired. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is less than 100, the selection ratio of the first fluctuation pattern # 07 as the jackpot fluctuation is the highest at 80%, followed by the first. The selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern # 08 is 15%, and the selection ratio of the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is the lowest, 5%. Therefore, when the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts is less than 100, when the first fluctuation pattern # 08 or the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is selected, a maximum of 250 or 750 prize balls are awarded. Although it can be obtained, in most cases, the prize ball cannot be obtained when the first variation pattern # 07 is selected.

In this way, in the feature unit 072IW, when the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, only the first variation pattern # 09 is selected. It shifts to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) at a rate of 100%, but if the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts is less than 100, when the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected, the KT state (specifically, the second KT state). Specifically, the period of the second KT state) is extremely short, and the rate of transition to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) is substantially reduced. Therefore, in the feature unit 072IW, the rate of transition to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) differs depending on the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). Then, when the next big hit does not easily occur in the probabilistic state (addicted state), the disadvantageous feeling on the prize spherical surface can be reduced.

In addition, when the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, only the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is selected, so that the KT state is 100%. (Specifically, it shifts to the second KT state), but if the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts is less than 100 times, the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) is selected when the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected. ) Is extremely short, so it is different whether or not the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) is substantially changed by changing the fluctuation pattern when the jackpot fluctuation is started. That is, it is different whether or not a big hit occurs after passing through the second KT state, or whether or not an immediate big hit occurs substantially without passing through the second KT state.

In addition, when the jackpot fluctuates immediately after the end of the jackpot, if the jackpot fluctuation shifts to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state), the number of game balls acquired by the player in a short time increases more than necessary. However, when the period of the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) becomes long, the game shifts to the KT state (or makes it easier to shift). It is possible not to over-incite a person's gambling spirit.

Further, in this feature unit 072IW, since the time saving state (low probability / high base state) does not shift to the KT state (high probability / low base state), a big hit in the time saving state (low probability / high base state). When the fluctuation is started, only the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected as the jackpot fluctuation regardless of the number of fluctuations (for example, it is realized by the process of step 072IWS1702A12 described later). With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid unnecessarily increasing the fluctuation time.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the normal state (low probability / low base state), the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the normal state shown in FIG. 9-5 (C) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the normal state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 10 minutes. Further, when the small hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 10 minutes. Also, when the jackpot is determined, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

In this feature unit 072IW, even in the normal state, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is obtained, a situation occurs in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball to the large prize opening. It ends up. Therefore, in this feature unit 072IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed in the normal state, the fluctuation time is made extremely long and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is increased. By lowering it, the frequency of small hits is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a prize ball is targeted by a small hit even though it is in a normal state. In this feature section 072IW, the "small hit occurrence frequency" is, for example, the occurrence rate of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, small hits per unit time. The rate of occurrence of is higher than the normal state.

In addition, in this feature part 072IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), when the variation display of the 2nd special symbol is executed in the normal state, the variation time is set even if it becomes a big hit. By making it relatively long, 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming for a prize ball by unreasonably winning a prize in the large winning opening during the normal state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the digestion of the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so the fluctuation time is configured to be shorter than in the case of a small hit. There is.

When the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the second variation pattern is shown in FIG. 9-5 (D). It is determined to be one of # 04 to # 06.

When the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpots B and C and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the second is as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E). The fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of # 07 to # 09.

Further, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the time saving state (low probability / high base state), any of the second variation patterns # 07 to # 09 is performed as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E). Is decided.

As described above, in the feature unit 072IW, when the probability variation jackpot A occurs and the probability variation state is controlled, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes four and the first transition condition A is satisfied (or the first. When the total of the number of fluctuations of the 1 special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the 2nd special symbol is 100 and the first transition condition B is satisfied), the state shifts to the KT state, and the probability variation jackpot B occurs and the probability variation state is controlled. Is configured so that the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 100, and when the first transition condition B is satisfied, the state shifts to the KT state. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9-5 (D) and 9-5 (E), when the probability variation jackpot A is generated and controlled to the probability variation state, the probability variation jackpot B is generated and controlled to the probability variation state. It is configured to be determined as a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time (in this example, second fluctuation patterns # 04 to # 06 having a shorter fluctuation time than the second fluctuation patterns # 07 to # 09). With such a configuration, when the probability variation jackpot A is generated and controlled to the probability variation state, it is possible to shift to the KT state more quickly than when the probability variation jackpot B is generated and controlled to the probability variation state. ..

Further, as described above, in this feature unit 072IW, any type of jackpot is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and after the jackpot game is completed, a high base state (specifically, a probability change state or a time saving state) is set. It is configured to be controlled. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), when the probability variation jackpot C occurs and is controlled to the probability variation state (specifically, the second probability variation state), or when a normal jackpot occurs and the time is shortened. Even when controlled, it is determined to be one of the second fluctuation patterns # 07 to # 09 shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), as in the case where the probability variation jackpot B is generated and controlled to the probability variation state. It is configured as follows. And, as will be described in detail later, in this feature unit 072IW, regardless of the type of jackpot, a common effect is produced after the end of the jackpot game (for example, a battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the end of the jackpot). , Battle production of the 4th variation (first half period), challenge production from the 5th variation to the 99th variation, battle production of the 100th variation (first half period), etc.), and the game status is notified at the predetermined notification timing. It is configured to execute (or suggest) an effect (for example, a battle effect of the 4th variation (second half period) or a battle effect of the 100th variation (second half period)). That is, it is difficult to determine which game state is controlled after the end of the big hit game by a common effect, and the game state can be notified (or suggested) by an effect executed at a plurality of notification timings. ing. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a enjoyment of guessing which game state is controlled after the end of the big hit game and whether or not to shift to the KT state, and it is possible to improve the interest. In addition, a plurality of opportunities suggesting that the KT state is controlled can be provided, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 072IW, the second fluctuation pattern # 01 to the second fluctuation pattern # 01 to which the fluctuation time is extremely long in the time saving state that does not shift to the KT state and the second probability variation state (that is, the probability variation state in which the probability variation jackpot C is generated and controlled). It is configured so that the second variation patterns # 07 to # 09 are determined instead of # 03 (that is, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed more frequently than in the normal state). With such a configuration, the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state, but the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is not too high (for example, the execution frequency is too high). And there is an adverse effect that the time saving state ends immediately), so that a suitable fluctuation time can be selected.

In the feature unit 072IW, the second fluctuation pattern # 01 to the second fluctuation pattern # 01 to which the fluctuation time is extremely long in the time saving state in which the transition to the KT state does not occur or the second probability variation state (that is, the probability variation state in which the probability variation jackpot C is generated and controlled) It is configured so that the second variation patterns # 07 to # 09 are determined instead of # 03 (that is, the frequency of executing the variation display of the second special symbol is higher than that in the normal state). Not limited to this, for example, in either or both of the time saving state and the second probability variation state, the second fluctuation patterns # 01 to # 03 having an extremely long fluctuation time may be determined.

Further, in the feature unit 072IW, when the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the variation display of the second special symbol is shown in FIG. 9-5 (D). As shown, the fluctuation time is set to 10 seconds at the time of a miss or a small hit, but it may be 5 seconds or 1 second. That is, it may be possible to shift to the KT state more quickly. On the contrary, when the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpots B and C. , The second variation pattern # 07 to # 09 may be determined as in the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). That is, regardless of the difference in the jackpot type, there may be no significant difference in the period until the predetermined notification timing (for example, the 4th variation or the 100th variation) is reached.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol in the KT state (high probability / low base state), it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 10 to # 12, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (F). To. In addition, in the second KT state (KT state in which the second transition condition that the jackpot fluctuation is started is satisfied and the transition is made) among the KT states (high probability / low base state), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed. In that case, since the jackpot of the first special symbol is fluctuating, it cannot be a jackpot. Therefore, in this case, it is determined to be one of the second fluctuation patterns # 10 to # 11.

The feature unit 072IW is configured to select a variation pattern table according to the type of jackpot that has occurred, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, a jackpot occurs in any gaming state. It may be configured to select a variation pattern table (that is, select a different variation pattern) depending on the situation.

For example, when a big hit occurs in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is selected when executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol as compared with the case where the big hit occurs in the normal state ( That is, the frequency of executing the variable display of the second special symbol is increased). With this configuration, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) selected after the end of the big hit game differs depending on which game state the big hit occurs, and the transition to the small hit rush is performed. The ease can be different. That is, for example, in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, it is possible to facilitate the transition to the small hit rush after the end of the big hit game as compared with the normal state.

(Example of the contents of the production control command)
9-7 and 9-8 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, the commands 8001 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H) are decorations that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of a symbol. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H), the image display device 5 controls to start the variable display of the decorative symbol. To do.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be missed. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (probability change jackpot A designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the probability variation jackpot A. .. The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (probability change jackpot B designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the probability variation jackpot B. .. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (probability change jackpot C designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the probability variation jackpot C. .. The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (normal jackpot designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is a normal jackpot. The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 6 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this feature unit 072IW, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a display result specification command immediately before the variation pattern command, so that the display result specification command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since it can be determined that the display result specification command is for the first special symbol, and the display result specification command received immediately before the second variation pattern command is a display result specification command for the second special symbol, the display result is displayed. The designation command can be used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be separated.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 does not send the display result designation command, but determines the variation pattern command corresponding to each of the probability variation jackpot A / probability variation jackpot B / probability variation jackpot C / normal jackpot / small hit / miss. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

The command 91XX (H) is an effect control command (big hit fluctuation time designation command) that specifies that the remaining time of the jackpot fluctuation is a value indicated by XX. The feature unit 072IW is configured to transmit a jackpot fluctuation time designation command every predetermined period (every 10 seconds). In this example, the jackpot fluctuation time designation command is transmitted every predetermined period (every 10 seconds in this example) during the jackpot fluctuation regardless of the current gaming state (FIGS. 9-11, 072IW1123A3). (See), it is also possible to have a configuration in which transmission is performed only in the KT state (or the second KT state of the KT state).

The command 9C00 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting end designation command) for designating that the lighting of the right-handed display 26 has ended. The command 9C01 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting start designation command) for designating that the right-handed display 26 has started lighting.

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first forced symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped. The command A003 (H) is an effect control command (second forced symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped.

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

The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big winning opening) for designating the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds to be displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big winning opening) that specifies the display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a prize in the prize opening) for designating that the game ball has won a prize in the prize opening.

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

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

The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (first customer) that specifies that it is in the first customer waiting state (the state in which the first special symbol is not changed and the first hold memory is not stored). Wait demo display specification command). The command D001 (H) is an effect control command (second customer) that specifies that it is in the second customer waiting state (the state in which the second special symbol is not changed and the second hold memory is not stored). Wait demo display specification command). The first customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. Further, the second customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / low base background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the normal state (low probability / low base state). The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / high base background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the time saving state (low probability / high base state). The command E002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the KT state (high probability / low base state). The command E003 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the probability change state (high probability / high base state). In addition, in this feature unit 072IW, when the game state is a probabilistic state or a time saving state and the effect of deterministically notifying the game state (for example, the battle effect of the 100th variation (second half period)) has not been executed yet. , A common background display (for example, a background display for a battle preparation effect, a background display for a battle effect, and a background display for a challenge effect) is performed regardless of the effect control command for specifying the background display.

When the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 9-7 and 9-8, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating the game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(1st special symbol normal processing)
FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal processing is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the first special symbol display device 4A does not display the variation of the first special symbol.

In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 072IWS50A).

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step 072IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. If the first hold storage number is 0, the first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS52A).

If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. (Step 072IWS53A), the value of the first reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the 1st reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 072IWS54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the first hold storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS56A). Specifically, when the high probability flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / low base state (normal state), and the low probability / low base background specification command is executed, and the high probability flag is off. When the high base flag is on, it is determined that the state is low probability / high base state (time saving state), and the low probability / high base background specification command is executed. When the high probability flag is off and the high base flag is on. Is determined to be in the high probability / low base state (KT state), and the high accuracy / low base background specification command is issued. If the high probability flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / high base state is specified. It is determined that it is in the (probability change state), and a high-probability / high-base background specification command is transmitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 reads a hit determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 072IWS57A), and a specific value from the determination value specified from the read hit determination random number (that is, random number data) (FIG. 9-3) is subtracted, and it is determined whether or not the subtracted result has a negative value (step 072IWS58A). If it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. If it is determined that the result of the subtraction is a negative value based on the carry flag being set, that is, if the determination value is less than a specific value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS65A.

If it is determined that the subtraction result does not become a negative value based on the fact that the carry flag is not set, that is, if the determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, whether or not the jackpot of the second special symbol is changing. (Step 072IWS59A). Specifically, when the second jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress. When it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67A without performing the processing after step 072IWS60A. As a result, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol, the small hit or the miss is forcibly made regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored. ing.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state) (step). 072IWS60A). If the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), the process proceeds to step 072IWS62A.

If the set value is not "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), the judgment value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot judgment value (see Fig. 9-3). It is determined whether or not there is (step 072IWS61A). If the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS62A. If the determination value is not equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67A.

When the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is achieved based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step 072IWS62A). ). Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, the probability variation jackpot C, or the normal jackpot based on the random number for determining the hit type (step 072IWS63A), and the jackpot type is stored (step 072IWS64A). Step 072 The process proceeds to IWS67A.

If the result of the subtraction is a negative value in step 072IWS58A, it is determined whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9-3) (step 072IWS65A). If the determination value is not equal to or less than the upper limit of the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67A.

When the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the small hit determination value, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first small hit flag indicating that the small hit is achieved based on the variation display of the first special symbol (the first small hit flag is set. Step 072IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67A.

In step 072IWS67A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 072IWS67A). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 072IWS67A is confirmed.

It should be noted that steps 072IWS58A to 072IWS67A in FIGS. 9-9 and steps 072IWS58B to 072IWS67B in FIGS. 9-14 are executed by executing a common hit determination module. The hit judgment module in this example is a program that decides to make a big hit when the judgment value specified from the updated random number data matches the big hit judgment value, and decides to make a small hit when it matches the small hit judgment value. Is.

Further, in this example, by executing the process of 072IWS65A after executing the processes of 072IWS58A to 072IWS61A, it is possible to configure the device so that the small hit determination is performed after the big hit determination is performed. As a result, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely. The same applies to the modified examples 2 to 4.

(1st fluctuation pattern setting process)
FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the high base flag indicating that the high base state control is being performed is set (they). Step 072IWS1700A). Unless the high base flag is set (that is, the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is not set), the game control microcomputer 100 is used as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern in FIG. 9-. The first special symbol variation pattern table for the low base state (normal state, KT state) shown in 4 (A) is selected (step 072IWS1701A). If the high base flag is set (that is, if the probability change state (high probability / high base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state)), the game control microcomputer 100 is a jackpot variation. Whether or not it is determined (step 072IWS1702A1). In addition, whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag is set.

If it is a jackpot fluctuation, it is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the high probability state control is being performed is set (step 072IWS1702A11). If the high probability flag is set (that is, if the probability change state (high probability / high base state)), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations in the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more. (Step 072IWS1702A2). Whether or not the number of fluctuations in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more can be specifically determined by checking the value of the high probability execution count counter. When the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, the first fluctuation pattern # 07 to FIG. 9-4 (B) is used as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. Select the variation pattern table A for the high base state (big hit) in which # 09 is selected at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 9-6 (100 times or more) (step 072IWS1702A3). When the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is not 100 or more, the first fluctuation patterns # 07 to # in FIG. 9-4 (B) are used as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. Select the variation pattern table B for the high base state (big hit) in which 09 is selected at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 9-6 (less than 100 times) (step 072IWS1702A4).

Further, if the high probability flag is not set (that is, if it is in the time saving state (low probability / high base state)), the fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern is the first in FIG. 9-4 (B). 1 Select the variation pattern # 07 Select the variation pattern table C for the high base state (big hit) (step 072IWS1702A12).

If it is not a big hit fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern table for a high base state (small hit / miss) is selected, in which the first fluctuation patterns # 05 to # 06 in FIG. 9-4 (B) are selected at a predetermined ratio (small hit / miss). Step 072IWS1702A5).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 072IWS1701A and S1702A and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-4 is used (step 072IWS1703A). In this example, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, after the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS1704A).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 072IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the first fluctuation time timer and the fluctuation time. (Step 072IWS1705A), and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 072IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 072IWS1707A).

(1st special symbol change processing)
FIG. 9-11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not to make a big hit, the result of determining the type of big hit, and the result of determining whether or not to make a small hit, if it has not been transmitted yet. , One of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command) is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS1121A). ..

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step 072IWS1122A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step 072IWS1123A), controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS1123A). Step 072IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 072IWS1130A).

If the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is a jackpot fluctuation (step 072IWS1123A1). In addition, whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag is set. In the case of a jackpot fluctuation, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display or the previous transmission of the jackpot fluctuation time designation command shown in FIG. 9-7 (step 072IWS1123A2). Whether or not 10 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation display or the transmission of the previous jackpot fluctuation time designation command is determined by, for example, a predetermined timer at the start of the fluctuation display or when the previous jackpot fluctuation time designation command is transmitted. Is set, and in step 072IWS1123A2, it can be determined by confirming whether or not the predetermined timer has timed out. If 10 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation display or the command for specifying the jackpot fluctuation time was sent last time, the current value of the first fluctuation time timer (that is, the remaining fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation) is set in the EXT data. Control is performed to transmit the jackpot fluctuation time designation command (step 072IWS1123A3). If 10 seconds have not passed since the start of the fluctuation display or the command for specifying the jackpot fluctuation time was transmitted last time, the process proceeds to step 072IWS1140.

In this feature unit 072IW, in the case of a normal state (low probability / low base state), a time saving state (low probability / high base state), or a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state), the fluctuation of the first special symbol is mainly performed. The display is executed, and in the case of the KT state (high probability / low base state), the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Therefore, in the normal state, the time saving state, or the probabilistic state, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the variable display of the first special symbol, and in the KT state, the image is displayed. The device 5 is configured to execute the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation time timer for the decorative symbol in the variable display start setting process (step S171) and the variable display during effect process (step S172) of the effect control process process to change the decorative symbol. However, in the case of a normal state, a time saving state, or a probable change state, a fluctuation time timer for a decorative symbol is set in response to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to manage the fluctuation time, and the KT state is managed. If this is the case, the variation time timer for the decorative symbol is set in response to the variation display of the second special symbol to manage the variation time.

Here, when the fluctuation display that becomes the jackpot fluctuation is executed on the first special symbol side, it is controlled to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) during the jackpot fluctuation, so that the effect control CPU 120 Will switch to control that manages the fluctuation time by setting the fluctuation time timer for the decorative symbol in response to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and accurately set the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation on the first special symbol side. It becomes difficult to manage, and there is a possibility that a deviation from the jackpot fluctuation time (that is, the duration of the KT state) managed by the game control microcomputer 100 side may occur. Therefore, in this feature unit 072IW, by transmitting a jackpot fluctuation time designation command every predetermined period (every 10 seconds), the jackpot fluctuation time designation command on the effect control CPU 120 side is used to determine the jackpot fluctuation time (that is, in the KT state). It is configured so that the duration) can be accurately grasped.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a game state control process that controls the game state (step 072IWS1140), and confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 072IWS1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol.

If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 072IWS1126A). Whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second small hit flag indicating that a small hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the process ends as it is.

If the small hit symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit (step 072IWS1127A). .. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

Fluctuation of the first special symbol that does not become a big hit when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (Y in step 072IWS1125A) or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y in step 072IWS1126A). When the display is being executed (Y in step 072IWS1127A, N in step 072IWS1128A), the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first forced symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 072IWS1130A).

By executing the processes of steps 072IWS1125A to S1129A, in this feature unit 072IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, when the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol simultaneously receive a big hit or a small hit. I try not to cause a situation that occurs. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, if the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly missed, the decorative symbol changes based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 072IWS1129A. As a display result, it is controlled to forcibly stop and display the out-of-order symbol.

(Game state control processing)
FIG. 9-12 is a flowchart showing the game state control process. In the game state control process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high probability flag is set (step 072IWS1500), and if not, proceeds to step 072IWS1502. If it is set, it is determined whether or not the value of the high-probability execution count counter has already been added (step 072IWS1501a). Specifically, a predetermined flag may be set when step 072IWS1501b is performed, and if the flag is set, it may be determined that the high probability execution count counter has already been added.

When the high-probability execution count counter has not been added, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the high-probability execution count counter (step 072IWS1501b).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 072IWS1502), and if not, ends the game state control process. If set, it is determined whether the value of the high-based total residual count counter is greater than 0 (step 072IWS1503).

The high-base total residual number counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol) until the end of the high-base state. That is, when the value of the high-base total residual number counter becomes 0, the high-base state ends and the state shifts to the low-base state.

In this feature unit 072IW, the value of the high-base total residual number counter is set to 100 when the probabilistic jackpot A or the probabilistic jackpot B occurs and is controlled to the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) (step described later). 072IWS2210, S2213), 100 is set when the normal jackpot occurs and the time is controlled to the time saving state (low probability / high base state) (step 072IWS2217 described later), and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. It is subtracted by 1 each time it is performed. That is, setting a value in the high-based total residual count counter corresponds to the setting of the first transition condition B, and setting the value of the high-based total residual count counter to 0 means that the first transition condition B is satisfied. Equivalent to.

When the value of the high-base total residual number counter is greater than 0, that is, the probability-changing jackpot A or the probability-changing jackpot B occurs and is controlled to the probability-changing state (high probability / high-base state), and the first transition condition B is set. In this case, or when a normal jackpot occurs and the time is controlled to a short time state (low probability / high base state) and the first transition condition B is set, the CPU 103 has already subtracted the value of the high base total residual count counter. It is determined whether or not it has been completed (step 072IWS1504). Specifically, a predetermined flag is set when step 072IWS1505 is performed, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the value of the high-base total residual number counter has already been subtracted. Just do it.

If the value of the high-based total residual count counter has not been subtracted, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high-base total residual count counter (step 072IWS1505), and whether or not the value of the high-base total residual count counter is 0. Is determined (step 072IWS1506). If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step 072IWS1508. When the value of the high-base total residual number counter is 0, that is, when the first transition condition B is satisfied, the high-base flag is reset (step 072IWS1507). If step 072IWS1507 to reset the high base flag is executed while being controlled to the probability change state (high probability / high base state), the state shifts to the KT state (high probability / low base state), which shortens the time. When the step 072IWS1507 for resetting the high base flag is executed while being controlled to the state (low probability / high base state), the state shifts to the normal state (low probability / low base state).

If the value of the high-base total residual count counter is not greater than 0, that is, if the first transition condition B is not set, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high-base special 2 residual count counter is greater than 0. Determine (step 072IWS1508).

The high-base special 2 residual count counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (only the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol) until the end of the high-base state. That is, when the value of the high base special 2 residual number counter becomes 0, the high base state ends and the state shifts to the low base state.

In this feature unit 072IW, the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter is set to 4 when the probability variation jackpot A occurs and is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) (step 072IWS2211 described later). It is subtracted by 1 each time the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. That is, setting a value in the high-based special 2 residual count counter corresponds to the setting of the first transition condition A, and setting the value of the high-based special 2 residual count counter to 0 corresponds to the setting of the first transition condition A. Corresponds to establishment.

If the value of the high-based special 2 residual count counter is not greater than 0, that is, if the first transition condition A is set, the process proceeds to step 072IWS1514, and the value of the high-based special 2 residual count counter is greater than 0. In that case, that is, when the probability variation jackpot A occurs and the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is controlled and the first transition condition A is set, the CPU 103 is displaying the variation of the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not there is (step 072IWS1510). In the feature unit 072IW, the game state control process shown in FIG. 9-12 is called and executed in both the first special symbol variation process and the second special symbol variation process. Therefore, in step 072IWS1510, for example, the second special symbol When the game state control process is called in the symbol variation process, it may be determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is in progress. If the variation of the second special symbol is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step 072IWS1514.

If the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter has already been subtracted (step 072IWS1510). Specifically, a predetermined flag is set when step 072IWS1511 is performed, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter has already been subtracted. All you need is. If the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter has already been subtracted, the process proceeds to step 072IWS1514.

When the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter has not been subtracted, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter (step 072IWS1511), and the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter is 0. Whether or not it is determined (step 072IWS1512). If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step 072IWS1514. When the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter is 0, that is, when the first transition condition A is satisfied, the high base flag is reset (step 072IWS1513). When the step 072IWS1513 for resetting the high base flag is executed while being controlled to the probability change state (high probability / high base state), the state shifts to the KT state (high probability / low base state).

In step 072IWS1514, the CPU 103 determines whether the initiated variation is a jackpot variation and a high probability flag is set (step 072IWS1514), if it is a small hit variation or an outlier variation, and if the high probability flag is set. If it is not set, the game control process is terminated as it is. In addition, whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag is set.

If the variation started in step 072IWS1514 is a jackpot variation and the high probability flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 072IWS1515). That is, the fact that the high base flag and the high probability flag are set means that the jackpot fluctuation is started in the probability variation state (high probability / high probability state), so that the process of step 072IWS1515 is executed. , At the start of the jackpot fluctuation, the state is shifted to the KT state (high probability / low base state) (specifically, the second KT state).

FIG. 9-13 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 072IWS2014A). In this case, if the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 072IWS1129A of the first special symbol variation processing, it is compulsory as a stop symbol of the first special symbol regardless of the determination result at the start of the variation. The out-of-target design is derived and displayed.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step 072IWS2015A1). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the high-probability flag indicating that the high-probability state control is in progress and the high-base flag indicating that the high-probability state control is in progress if set. (Step 072IWS2015A2). Then, the jackpot start flag indicating that the jackpot is started is set (step 072IWS2016A3). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 072IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed display 26 (step 072IWS2018A), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 072IWS2027A.

By executing the processes of steps 072IWS2018A and S2019A, in this example, the right-handed display 26 is started to be lit when a big hit is made in the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 072IW03 (large winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game, and the right side. The hitting indicator 26 is turned on.

In this example, after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot game is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. Therefore, right-handed at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. The display 26 may be configured to start lighting.

When the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 072IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 072IWS2020A). When the first small hit flag is set, control is performed to send a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 072IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing (step 072IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 072IWS2027A.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (step 072IWS2027A).

When the jackpot start flag is set in step 072IWS2016A, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot start flag in the bonus control normal process (step S120), and sets the value of the bonus control process flag to the gate passage waiting process (step S120). The value corresponding to step S121) is set.

In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 controls to wait for the game ball to pass through the passing gate 41, and when it detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, it sets each flag (high probability flag, high base flag). It is reset and the value of the accessory control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S122).

In this example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, the right-handed notification that urges the player to launch the game ball to the right of the game area can be executed. There is. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol, a launch promotion notification that urges the player to launch the game ball aiming at the passing gate 41 can be executed as a right-handed notification. You may be.

In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, the right-handed notification or the launch promotion notification is not executed, and when the game ball wins the first start winning opening in that state, the right-handed notification or the launch promotion notification is executed. (In this case, since the gate is waiting to pass through, even if the game ball wins in the first start winning opening, the variation display of the first special symbol is not started immediately, and the first holding memory is set). It may be configured as.

On the contrary, when the passage of the game ball at the passing gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability / low base state), the recognition degree is low (for example, low volume sound output or small screen display). Therefore, the player may be configured to perform a left-handed notification prompting the player to launch and operate the game ball to the left of the game area. On the other hand, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening or the large winning opening is detected in the normal state (low probability / low base state), the recognition degree is high (for example, loud sound output or It may be configured to perform left-handed notification by (large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above configuration, a player who accidentally launches a game ball to the right of the game area is given a slight left-handed notification in a mode in which the degree of recognition to the surroundings of the game machine is low. , The player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation may be configured to perform the left-handed notification in a manner in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the game machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation to return to the left-handed operation from the clerk of the game store.

Further, in the above case, the left-handed notification may be performed when the number of detected game balls at the passing gate 41, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening reaches a certain number. In addition, when the passing gate 41 detects a game ball a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), a left-handed notification is given, and at the second start winning opening and the large winning opening, the number exceeds a predetermined number. It may be configured to give a left-handed notification when a small number (for example, one) or more of game balls are detected.

In this feature unit 072IW, the demo display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied, but when the demo display is performed in the normal state, the passage gate 41, the second start winning opening, or the large winning opening is displayed. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demo display that has been executed may be terminated and the left-handed notification may be given.

(2nd special symbol normal processing)
FIG. 9-14 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the second special symbol display device 4B does not display the variation of the second special symbol.

In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 072IWS50B).

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 072IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed. If the second hold storage number is 0, the second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS52B).

If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. In addition to storing in the second random number buffer area of (step 072IWS53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 072IWS54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS56B). Specifically, when the high probability flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / low base state (normal state), and the low probability / low base background specification command is executed, and the high probability flag is off. When the high base flag is on, it is determined that the state is low probability / high base state (time saving state), and the low probability / high base background specification command is executed. When the high probability flag is off and the high base flag is on. Is determined to be in the high probability / low base state (KT state), and the high accuracy / low base background specification command is issued. If the high probability flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / high base state is specified. It is determined that it is in the (probability change state), and a high-probability / high-base background specification command is transmitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 reads a hit determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 072IWS57B), and a specific value from the determination value specified from the read hit determination random number (that is, random number data) (FIG. 9-3) is subtracted, and it is determined whether or not the subtracted result has a negative value (step 072IWS58B). If it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. If it is determined that the result of the subtraction is a negative value based on the carry flag being set, that is, if the determination value is less than the specific value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS66B.

If it is determined that the subtraction result does not become a negative value based on the fact that the carry flag is not set, that is, if the determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, whether or not the jackpot of the first special symbol is changing. (Step 072IWS59B). Specifically, when the first jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. When it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67B without performing the processing after step 072IWS60B. As a result, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol, the small hit or the miss is forcibly made regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored. ing.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state) (step). 072IWS60B). If the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), the process proceeds to step 072IWS62B.

If the set value is not "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), the judgment value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot judgment value (see Fig. 9-3). It is determined whether or not there is (step 072IWS61B). If the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS62B. If the determination value is not equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67B.

When the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the second jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is achieved based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 072IWS62B). ). Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, the probability variation jackpot C, or the normal jackpot based on the random number for determining the hit type (step 072IWS63B), and the jackpot type is stored (step 072IWS64B). Step 072 The process proceeds to IWS67B.

If the subtraction result is a negative value in step 072IWS58B, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that a small hit is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol. (Step 072IWS66B). Then, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67B.

In step 072IWS67B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern setting process (step 072IWS67B). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 072IWS67B is confirmed.

It should be noted that steps 072IWS58A to 072IWS67A in FIGS. 9-9 and steps 072IWS58B to 072IWS67B in FIGS. 9-14 are executed by executing a common hit determination module. The hit judgment module in this example is a program that decides to make a big hit when the judgment value specified from the updated random number data matches the big hit judgment value, and decides to make a small hit when it matches the small hit judgment value. Is.

(Second fluctuation pattern setting process)
FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing the second variation pattern setting process (step S111B) in the second special symbol process process. In the second variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the high probability state control is being performed is set (). Step 072IWS1700B). If the high probability flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the high base flag indicating that the high base state control is in progress is set (step 072IWS1700B11). If the high base state is not set (that is, if it is the normal state (low probability / low base state)), the game control microcomputer 100 is used as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern in FIG. 9-. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the normal state shown in 5 (A) is selected (step 072IWS1701B12). Further, if the high base state is set (that is, if the time saving state (low probability / high base state)), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the figure as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The probability variation state (previous jackpot B, C) and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the time saving state shown in 9-5 (E) are selected (step 072IWS1701B13).

If the high probability flag is set, the game control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the high base flag is set (step 072IWS1701B2). If the high base flag is not set (that is, if it is in the KT state (high probability / low base state)), the game control microcomputer 100 uses FIG. 9- as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the KT state shown in 5 (F) is selected (step 072IWS1702B1). If the high probability flag is set (that is, if the probability change state (high probability / high base state)), the game control microcomputer 100 determines the fluctuation pattern according to the jackpot type of the jackpot that occurred last time. As the variation pattern table for this purpose, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the probability variation state shown in FIG. 9-5 (D) or FIG. 9-5 (E) is selected (step 072IWS1702B2). Specifically, when the jackpot that occurred last time is the probability variation jackpot A, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the probability variation state shown in FIG. 9-5 (D) is selected, and the jackpot that occurred last time is the probability variation. In the case of jackpots B and C, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the probability variation state shown in FIG. 9-5 (E) is selected. When determining the jackpot type of the jackpot that occurred last time in step 072IWS1702B2, for example, refer to the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter set when the probability variation jackpot A occurs, and refer to the value of the high base special 2 residual count counter. If is not 0 (that is, if the first transition condition A is set), it may be determined that the jackpot that occurred last time is the probability variation jackpot A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 072IWS1701B12, S1701B13, S1702B1, and S1702B2, and a variation pattern determination random number stored in the second special symbol determination buffer. Based on this, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-5 should be used (step 072IWS1703B). In this example, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, after the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS1704B).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol is determined in step 072IWS1703B, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the second fluctuation time timer and the fluctuation time. (Step 072IWS1705B), and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is started (step 072IWS1706B). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol variation process (step 072IWS1707B).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S125) in the accessory control process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 072IWS2200), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step 072IWS2202. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 corresponds to the display time corresponding to the time when the jackpot end display is displayed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) on the jackpot end display timer. A value is set (step 072IWS2201), and the process ends.

In step 072IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 072IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 072IWS2203). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 072IWS2203), the CPU 103 determines whether the type of jackpot that has occurred this time is any of the probabilistic jackpots A to C (step 072IWS2204). If it is not any of the probabilistic jackpots A to C, that is, if it is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step 072IWS2216.

In the case of any of the probability variation jackpots A to C, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the continuous probability variation number counter is 5 (step 072IWS2205).

The continuous probability change number counter indicates the number of times that the probability change state is continuously controlled after the big hit game (so-called number of consecutive villas). The value of the continuous probability variation counter is incremented by 1 based on being controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) after the big hit game. Therefore, the case where the value of the continuous probability change counter is 5 is the case where the number of times controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game (so-called number of consecutive villas) reaches the upper limit of 5 times.

When the value of the continuous probability variation counter is 5, that is, when the number of consecutive villas has reached the upper limit (5 in this example), the CPU 103 sets 0 in the continuous probability variation counter (step 072IWS2215) and steps. It shifts to 072IWS2216.

If the value of the continuous probability variation counter is not 5, that is, if the number of consecutive villas has not reached the upper limit (5 in this example), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the continuous probability variation counter (step 072IWS2206). The high probability flag is set and the state shifts to the high probability state (step 072IWS2207). Further, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 072IWS2208).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the type of the jackpot generated this time is the probability variation jackpot A (step 072IWS2209). In the case of the probability variation jackpot A, 100 is set in the high base total residual number counter, and 4 is set in the high base special 2 residual number counter (steps 072IWS2210, S2211). After that, the process proceeds to step 072IWS2219. The processing of steps 072IWS2210 and S2210 corresponds to setting the first transition condition B in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state), and the processing of S2211 is the first in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state). Corresponds to setting the transition condition A. When the first transition condition A or the first transition condition B set here is satisfied, the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is shifted to the KT state (high probability / low base state). As described above, in the feature unit 072IW, when the probability variation jackpot A occurs and the probability variation state is controlled, the variation of the second special symbol is shown as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D). It is configured to shorten the time. Therefore, when the right-handed operation is performed, the second start winning prize is generated and the second reserved memory is smoothly digested, so that the first transition condition A is satisfied before the first transition condition B. It will be. That is, in the case of the probability variation jackpot A, the transition from the probability variation state to the KT state is performed earlier than in the case of the probability variation jackpot B in which the first transition condition A is not set.

When the type of the jackpot generated this time is not the probability variation jackpot A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the type of the jackpot generated this time is the probability variation jackpot B (step 072IWS2209). In the case of the probability variation jackpot B, 100 is set in the high base total residual number counter, and 0 is set in the high base special 2 residual number counter (steps 072IWS2213, S2214). After that, the process proceeds to step 072IWS2219. The processing of steps 072IWS2213 and S2214 corresponds to setting the first transition condition B in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). When the first transition condition B set here is satisfied, the transition from the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) to the KT state (high probability / low base state) is performed. In the feature unit 072IW, when the probability variation jackpot B is set, only the first transition condition B is set and the first transition condition A is not set, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. , The first transition condition A may also be set. That is, both the first transition condition A and the second transition condition B may be set when the first probability variation state is controlled regardless of the type of the previous probability variation jackpot. At this time, in the case of the probability variation jackpot B, for example, 96 is set in the high base special 2 residual count counter so that the transition to the KT state is not easier than in the case of the probability variation jackpot A, and the first transition condition (for example, The first transition condition A') may be set. That is, when the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is executed 96 times, the first transition condition A'is satisfied and the state shifts to the KT state, but the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol Since the first transition condition B, which is satisfied when the number of times is 100, is more likely to be satisfied, the first transition condition A'may not be substantially satisfied.

If the jackpot type of the jackpot that occurred this time is not one of the probabilistic jackpots A to C (that is, if it is a normal jackpot), or if the number of consecutive villas has reached the upper limit (5 times in this example), The CPU 103 sets 100 in the high-base total residual count counter and sets 0 in the high-base special 2 residual count counter (steps 072IWS2217, S2218). After that, the process proceeds to step 072IWS2219. The processing of steps 072IWS2217 and S2218 corresponds to setting the first transition condition B in the time saving state (low probability / high base state). When the first transition condition B set here is satisfied, the transition from the time saving state (low probability / high base state) to the normal state (low probability / low base state) is performed. It should be noted that the feature unit 072IW is configured so that only the first transition condition B is set and the first transition condition A is not set in the case of a time saving jackpot, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. The first transition condition A may also be set. At this time, in the case of a time-saving jackpot, for example, 96 may be set in the high-base special 2 residual number counter to set the first transition condition A'. That is, when the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is executed 96 times, the first transition condition A'is satisfied and the state shifts to the time saving state, but the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol Since the first transition condition B, which is satisfied when the number of times is 100, is more likely to be satisfied, the first transition condition A'may not be substantially satisfied.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step 072IWS2219).

(Small hit end processing)
FIG. 9-17 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (step S128) in the accessory control process process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 072IWS2300), and if the small hit end display timer is set, proceeds to step 072IWS2302. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays on the small hit end display timer corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 072IWS2301), and the process ends.

In step 072IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 072IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 072IWS2303). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 072IWS2303), the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step 072IWS2308).

(Transition of game state)
Here, the transition of the gaming state in the feature unit 072IW will be described. FIG. 9-18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the gaming state in the feature unit 072IW. In FIG. 9-18, among the arrows indicating the transition of the gaming state, the solid line arrow indicates the transition of the gaming state triggered by the end of the jackpot game of the corresponding jackpot type. Further, the broken line arrow indicates the transition of the gaming state triggered by the establishment of the first transition condition of executing the variation display a predetermined number of times in the first probability variation state. Further, the dotted arrow indicates the transition of the gaming state triggered by the establishment of the second transition condition of the start of the jackpot fluctuation in the probability variation state.

First, in the feature unit 072IW, in the normal state (low probability / low base state), the player performs a firing operation (left-handed) of the game ball 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.

As shown in FIG. 9-18, when any of the probability variation jackpots A to C occurs in the normal state (low probability / low base state), the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) after the end of the jackpot game. ) (See step 072IWS2207, S2208). Then, when the probability variation jackpots A and B occur among the probability variation jackpots A to C and are controlled to the probability variation state (specifically, the first probability variation state), the next jackpot occurs or depending on the jackpot type. The probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is maintained until the first transition condition of executing the variation display of the number of times or the second transition condition of starting the jackpot fluctuation is satisfied (steps 072IWS1502 to S1507, S1508 to S1513, See S1514 to S1515, etc.). Further, when the probability variation jackpot C occurs among the probability variation jackpots A to C and is controlled to the probability variation state (specifically, the second probability variation state), the probability variation state (high probability) until the next jackpot occurs. / High base state) is maintained.

Next, in the feature unit 072IW, in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the player performs a launch operation (right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. And, since it is controlled to the high base state, the start winning to the first starting winning opening occurs frequently, while the starting winning to the second starting winning opening hardly occurs, and the probability change state (high probability / high base). In the state), the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed.

As shown in FIG. 9-18, when any of the probability variation jackpots A to C occurs in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is controlled again. However, when the value of the continuous probability change counter is 5 (that is, when the number of consecutive villas reaches the upper limit), the time is shortened (high probability / high base state) without being controlled. It is controlled to low probability / high base state). Further, in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), even when a big hit usually occurs, it is controlled to the time saving state (low probability / high base state).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-18, when the first transition condition of executing the variation display of the number of times according to the jackpot type is satisfied in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the KT state (high probability / high probability /). (Low base state) is shifted (see steps 072IWS1502 to S1507, S1508 to S1513, etc.). Specifically, when the probability variation jackpot A occurs and the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is controlled, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes four and the first transition condition A is satisfied ( Alternatively, when the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes 100 and the first transition condition B is satisfied), the state is shifted to the KT state, and the probability variation jackpot B is generated and controlled to the probability variation state. In that case, the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol becomes 100 times, and when the first transition condition B is satisfied, the state is shifted to the KT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-18, when the second transition condition of the start of the jackpot fluctuation is satisfied in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the state is shifted to the KT state (high probability / low base state). (See steps 072IWS1514 to S1515, etc.).

Then, in the feature unit 072IW, in the KT state (high probability / low base state), the player performs a launch operation (right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. Since the variable winning ball device 072IW01 is controlled to a low base state, the variable winning ball device 072IW01 is hardly opened, and the starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening is unlikely to occur, and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening is not generated. Since it is possible, in the KT state (high probability / low base state), the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Then, when a small hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol and the special variable winning ball device 072IW03 is in the open state, the variable winning ball device 072IW01 is mainly in the closed state. , The game ball is easy to win the special variable winning ball device 072IW03.

As shown in FIG. 9-18, the KT state (high probability / low base state) is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Then, in the KT state (high probability / low base state), when any of the probability variation jackpots A to C occurs, the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is controlled, but the continuous probability variation counter When the value is 5 (that is, when the number of consecutive villas reaches the upper limit), the time is shortened (low probability / high base state) without being controlled by the probability change state (high probability / high base state). Be controlled. Further, in the KT state (high probability / low base state), even when a normal big hit occurs, it is controlled to the time saving state (low probability / high base state).

Next, in the feature unit 072IW, in the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the player performs a firing operation (right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. And, since it is controlled to the high base state, the start winning to the first starting winning opening occurs frequently, while the starting winning to the second starting winning opening hardly occurs, and the time is shortened (low probability / high base). In the state), the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed.

As shown in FIG. 9-18, when any of the probability variation jackpots A to C occurs in the time saving state (low probability / high base state), it is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). Normally, when a big hit occurs, it is controlled to a time saving state (low probability / high base state).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-18, when the first transition condition is satisfied in the time saving state (low probability / high base state), the transition to the normal state (low probability / low base state) is performed (step 072IWS1502-). See S1507, etc.). Specifically, when controlled to the time saving state (high probability / high base state), the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 100, and the first transition condition B When is satisfied, the state shifts to the normal state (low probability / low base state).

(Time chart when controlled by big hit)
FIG. 9-19 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart when the jackpot is controlled based on the first special symbol variation in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state).

For example, the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is started at a predetermined timing t1 controlled to the probability change state (high probability / high base state). In the behavior up to this point, the deviation variation of the first special symbol is started at a predetermined timing controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), and the variation pattern of the deviation variation is the first variation pattern #. It is the same as the case of 05.

Then, the timing t1 is controlled to the KT state (high probability / low base state). Then, in the KT state (high probability / low base state), a small hit occurs with a high probability when the second special symbol fluctuates. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the second special symbol fluctuates and the small hit game state. Will be performed alternately. Then, at the timing t2 at which the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol ends, the fluctuation of the second special symbol that was being executed is stopped and the high probability state ends. After that, the big hit game state is started from the timing t3 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. After the jackpot game state is completed, the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is controlled again.

Next, the control of the effect control means (effect control CPU 120) will be described. In the feature unit 072IW, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to be capable of executing an effect suggesting a gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a state suggestion effect). Specifically, as a state suggestion effect, a battle preparation effect, a battle effect, and a challenge effect can be executed.

(State suggestion effect setting process)
FIG. 9-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the state suggestion effect setting process. In this example, the state suggestion effect setting process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). The state suggestion effect set to be executed in the state suggestion effect setting process in the variable display start setting process (step S171) is executed in the variable display in-process effect process (step S172).

In the state suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the high base state (step 072IWS101), and ends the state suggestion effect setting process if it is not in the high base state.

In the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the 1st to 3rd variation display after the big hit game (step 072IWS102), and the 1st to 3rd variation display after the big hit game. If so, the execution setting of the battle preparation effect indicating that the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is started is performed (step 072IWS103). After that, the state suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

If it is not the 1st to 3rd variation display after the big hit game, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the 4th variation display after the big hit game (step 072IWS104), and 4 after the big hit game. If it is the second variation display, it is determined whether or not the type of the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A (step 072IWS104). Then, in the case of the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 is in a mode in which a battle between the ally character and the enemy character is performed, and as a result, the ally character wins and the KT state is notified. Set the execution of the battle effect (see FIG. 9-22 (A1)) (step 072IWS106). Further, when it is not the probability variation jackpot A (that is, when it is the probability variation jackpot B, C or the normal jackpot), the effect control CPU 120 battles between the ally character and the enemy character, resulting in a draw and a KT state. The execution setting of the battle effect (see FIG. 9-22 (B1)) in which the notification of the transition to the challenge mode is not performed (or the notification of the transition to the challenge mode is performed) is performed (step 072IWS107). After that, the state suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

If it is not the fourth variation display after the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the 5th to 99th variation display after the jackpot game (step 072IWS108), and 5 after the jackpot game. If it is the 99th variation display, there is a possibility of transition to the KT state (that is, it is controlled to the first probability variation state and the first transition condition may be satisfied, or the first probability variation state. And the challenge effect suggesting that it is controlled to either the second probabilistic state and the second transition condition may be satisfied) or that it may be controlled to the probabilistic state (Fig. 9-22). (See (B2))) is set (step 072IWS109). After that, the state suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

If it is not the 5th to 99th fluctuation display after the big hit game, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the 100th fluctuation display after the big hit game (step 072IWS110), and 100 after the big hit game. If it is the second variation display, it is determined whether or not the type of the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot B (step 072IWS111). Then, in the case of the probability variation jackpot B, the effect control CPU 120 is in a mode in which a battle between the ally character and the enemy character is performed, and as a result, the ally character wins and the KT state is notified. Set the execution of the battle effect (see FIG. 9-23 (A1)) (step 072IWS112).

If the previous jackpot type is not the probabilistic jackpot B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the previous jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot C (step 072IWS113). Then, in the case of the probability change jackpot C, the effect control CPU 120 battles between the ally character and the enemy character, resulting in a draw, and a battle in which a notification that the probability change state is controlled is performed. The execution setting of the effect (see FIG. 9-23 (B1)) is set (step 072IWS114).

Further, when the type of the previous jackpot is not the probability variation jackpot C, that is, when it is a normal jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 battles between the ally character and the enemy character, and as a result, the ally character is defeated. The execution setting of the battle effect (see FIG. 9-23 (C1)) in which the notification that the time reduction state is controlled is performed is performed (step 072IWS115). After that, the state suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

(Specific example of production)
Next, specific examples of the battle preparation effect, the battle effect, and the challenge effect executed as the state suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 9-21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a battle preparation effect and a battle effect. FIG. 9-22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a battle effect executed in the fourth variation. FIG. 9-23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a battle effect executed at the 100th variation.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-21, it is assumed that the effects displayed on the image display device 5 transition in the order of FIGS. 9-21 (A), (B), (C), and (D). In the example shown in FIG. 9-21, FIGS. 9-21 (A), (B), and (C) correspond to the battle preparation effect, and FIG. 9-21 (D) corresponds to the battle effect. Further, when the battle preparation effect of FIGS. 9-21 (A), (B), and (C) is being executed, the background image for the battle preparation effect is displayed, and the battle effect of FIG. 9-21 (D) is displayed. When it is being executed, a background image for battle production shall be displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-21, when the high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, the battle preparation effect in which the ally character 072IW100 appears in the first variation is executed (FIG. 9-20 (A)). ), The battle preparation effect in which the enemy character 072IW101 appears in the second variation is executed (Fig. 9-20 (B)), and the battle between the ally character 072IW100 and the enemy character 072IW101 is started in the third variation. The battle preparation effect of the mode of notifying is executed (FIG. 9-20 (C)). Then, in the first half of the fourth variation, a battle effect is executed in which the ally character 072IW100 and the enemy character 072IW101 battle (FIG. 9-20 (D)). That is, regardless of whether it is controlled in the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state, or the time saving state, the common effect is executed from the first half period of the first variation to the fourth variation.

Further, when the battle effect as shown in FIG. 9-20 (D) is executed in the first half period of the fourth variation, the result of the battle as shown in FIG. 9-22 is notified in the second half period of the fourth variation. The battle effect of the mode to be performed is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9-22, the effects displayed on the image display device 5 transition in the order of FIGS. 9-22 (A1) and (A2) or in the order of FIGS. 9-22 (B1) and (B2). It shall be.

For example, when the type of the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A, a battle effect is executed in which a notification is given that the ally character wins as a result of the battle and shifts to the small hit rush (KT state). (FIG. 9-22 (A1)), and in the subsequent variation display, a background image for the small hit rush that can be identified as a small hit rush (KT state) is displayed (FIG. 9-22 (A2)).

In addition, if it is not a probabilistic jackpot A (that is, if it is a probabilistic jackpot B, C or a normal jackpot), it will be a draw as a result of the battle, and the notification that it will shift to the small hit rush (KT state) will not be given and it will be a challenge. A battle effect is executed in which a notification of transition to the mode (challenge effect) is performed (Fig. 9-22 (B1)), and a challenge mode that can be identified as a challenge mode (challenge effect) in the subsequent variable display. A background image for (challenge effect) is displayed (FIG. 9-22 (B2)).

By shifting to the challenge mode (challenge production), it is clear that the previous jackpot was not the probabilistic jackpot A, but it is not clear whether it was the probabilistic jackpot B, C or the normal jackpot. That is, since the common challenge effect is executed in the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state, and the time saving state, the current gaming state cannot be determined. Therefore, there is a possibility of shifting to the KT state by executing the challenge effect (that is, there is a possibility that the first probability change state is controlled and the first transition condition is satisfied, or the first probability change state. It is suggested that it is controlled by either the state or the second probabilistic state and the second transition condition may be satisfied) or that it may be controlled by the probabilistic state.

The effects shown in FIGS. 9-21 (A) to (D) and 9-22 (A1), or 9-21 (A) to (D) and 9-22 (B1) vary. It is realized by playing back the moving image data independently of the start and end of the display, and may not be interrupted for each variable display. In this case, it is possible that the time until the fourth variation is started becomes longer (for example, the time becomes longer than the specified scale of the moving image data) due to the interruption of the hold storage. On the other hand, it is desirable that the effect shown in FIG. 9-22 (A1) or FIG. 9-22 (B1) is executed in the fourth variation. Therefore, the whitened image is displayed immediately before (or at a predetermined timing before the start of the effect) so that the effect shown in FIG. 9-22 (A1) or FIG. 9-22 (B1) is executed at a suitable timing. The scale may be adjusted without causing the player to feel uncomfortable by displaying or loop-playing a specific period of the moving image data.

When shifting to the challenge mode (challenge production), if no big hit occurs, the challenge mode (challenge production) is continued from the 5th fluctuation to the 99th fluctuation, and when the 100th fluctuation is reached, the first half period of the 100th fluctuation In, the battle effect as shown in FIG. 9-20 (D) is executed. That is, regardless of whether it is controlled in the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state, or the time saving state, the common effect is executed from the fifth variation to the first half of the 99th variation. Then, in the latter half period of the 100th variation, a battle effect of a mode of notifying the result of the battle as shown in FIGS. 9-23 is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 9-23, the order of FIGS. 9-23 (A1) and (A2), the order of FIGS. 9-23 (B1) and (B2), or the order of FIGS. 9-23 (C1) and (C2). ), It is assumed that the effects displayed on the image display device 5 transition.

For example, when the type of the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot B, a battle effect is executed in which a notification is given that the ally character wins as a result of the battle and shifts to the small hit rush (KT state). (FIG. 9-23 (A1)), and in the subsequent variation display, a background image for the small hit rush that can be identified as a small hit rush (KT state) is displayed (FIG. 9-23 (A2)).

Further, when the type of the previous jackpot is the probabilistic jackpot C, the battle is drawn as a result of the battle, and the battle effect is executed in which the notification that the jackpot is in the probabilistic state is performed (Fig. 9-23 (B1)). In the subsequent variation display, a background image for the probabilistic state that can be identified as the probabilistic state is displayed (FIG. 9-23 (B2)).

In addition, if the type of the previous jackpot is a normal jackpot, the battle is defeated as a result of the battle, and a battle effect is executed in which a notification that the time is shortened is performed (Fig. 9-23 (C1), and then. In the variable display of, a background image for the time saving state that can identify the time saving state is displayed (FIG. 9-23 (C2)).

In this feature unit 072IW, the value of the continuous probability variation counter is updated by 1 based on being controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) after the jackpot game is completed, and the updated continuous probability variation counter is updated. Based on the value reaching a predetermined value (“5” in this example), it is configured to control to a time saving state (low probability / high base state) without controlling to a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game. ing. That is, a so-called upper limit of the number of consecutive villas is set, and when the number of consecutive villas reaches the upper limit, it is not controlled to the high probability state and is configured to shift to the time saving state (low probability / high base state). ing. In addition, in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) in the consecutive villas, it is possible to shift to the KT state (high probability / low base state). With such a configuration, until the number of consecutive villas reaches the upper limit, it is possible to enjoy the small hit rush (KT state) during the period controlled to the high probability state between the big hit games, and the number of consecutive villas is the upper limit. When it reaches, it is controlled to a high base state even if it is controlled to a low probability state, so that it is possible to prevent the interest from becoming too low after reaching the upper limit.

Further, in this feature unit 072IW, regardless of the type of jackpot (that is, regardless of whether the jackpot game is controlled in the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state, or the time saving state), after the jackpot game ends. Is a common production (for example, battle preparation production from the 1st to 3rd fluctuations after the big hit, battle production of the 4th fluctuation (first half period), challenge production from the 5th fluctuation to the 99th fluctuation, 100 fluctuations (For example, the battle effect of the eyes (first half period)) is executed, and the game state is notified (or suggested) at a predetermined notification timing (for example, the battle effect of the 4th variation (second half period) or the 100th variation (second half period)). ) Battle production) is configured to be executed. That is, it is difficult to determine which game state is controlled after the end of the big hit game by a common effect, and the game state can be notified (or suggested) by an effect executed at a plurality of notification timings. ing. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a enjoyment of guessing which game state is controlled after the end of the big hit game and whether or not to shift to the KT state, and it is possible to improve the interest. In addition, a plurality of opportunities suggesting that the KT state is controlled can be provided, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in this feature unit 072IW, when the type of the previous jackpot is the probability variation jackpot C, the first transition condition is not set, so that the first transition condition is satisfied and the KT state (specifically, the first KT state). ), But it is notified that the probabilistic state is controlled by the effect (for example, the battle effect of the 100th variation (second half period)) executed at a predetermined notification timing. With such a configuration, the game state is notified at a predetermined notification timing, so that the interest can be improved.

It should be noted that, for example, when a big hit or a small hit is made, it is possible to execute a common effect as shown in FIGS. 9-20 to 9-22. In particular, as shown in FIG. 9-3, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner when the set value is "6", it is a big hit or a small hit. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for things and improve the interest. The same applies to the modified examples 2 to 4.

As described above, the feature unit 072IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means 1-1), (means 1-2), (means 2) to (means 6). There is.

(Means 1-1) An advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that is a game machine capable of performing a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous for the player. A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). The portion in which steps S126 to S128 are executed in 100) and the first special state (for example, the KT state) that is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, the normal state (low probability / low base state)). (High probability / low base state)), a second special state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous than the non-special state and different from the first special state, and a non-special state. A special state control means (eg, a game) that is more advantageous and can be controlled by a third special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability / low base state)) different from the first special state and the second special state. In the control computer 100, the high probability flag is set by performing step 072IWS2207, and the high base flag is set / reset by performing steps 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216), which is an advantageous state. Update means for updating numerical data (for example, continuous probability variation counter) based on being controlled to the second special state after the end of (for example, a part for executing step 072IWS2205 in the game control computer 100) and an effect. (For example, a part that executes a battle preparation effect, a battle effect, a challenge effect, etc. in the effect control CPU 120), and the special state control means is provided with a predetermined condition (for example, a part) in the second special state. , The first transition condition) is satisfied, and the first special state can be controlled (for example, the part where steps 072IWS1507 and S1513 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100), and the numerical data is a predetermined value (for example, Based on the fact that 5), the third special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the part where steps 072IWS2205 and S2215 to S2218 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100), and the effect executing means is the second. After being controlled to the special state, to the first special state A common effect in the second special state (for example, the first variation after the end of the big hit in the effect control CPU 120) depending on whether it is controlled or controlled to the second special state and then not controlled to the first special state. The part that executes the common battle preparation effect from the third variation to the third variation, the part that executes the common battle effect in the first half of the fourth variation after the big hit ends, etc. 9-20 to 9-22, etc.) can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the transition of states.

(Means 1-2) An advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that is a game machine capable of performing a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous for the player. A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). The portion in which steps S126 to S128 are executed in 100) and the first special state (for example, the KT state) that is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, the normal state (low probability / low base state)). (High probability / low base state)), a second special state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous than the non-special state and different from the first special state, and a non-special state. A special state control means (eg, a game) that is more advantageous and can be controlled by a third special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability / low base state)) different from the first special state and the second special state. In the control computer 100, the high probability flag is set by performing step 072IWS2207, and the high base flag is set / reset by performing steps 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216), which is an advantageous state. Update means for updating numerical data (for example, continuous probability variation counter) based on being controlled to the second special state after the end of (for example, a part for executing step 072IWS2205 in the game control computer 100) and an effect. (For example, a part that executes a battle preparation effect, a battle effect, a challenge effect, etc. in the effect control CPU 120), and the special state control means is provided with a predetermined condition (for example, a part) in the second special state. , The first transition condition) is satisfied, and the first special state can be controlled (for example, the part where steps 072IWS1507 and S1513 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100), and the numerical data is a predetermined value (for example, Based on the fact that 5), the third special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the part where steps 072IWS2205 and S2215 to S2218 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100), and the effect executing means is the second. When controlled to a special state and the third special It is possible to execute a common effect when the state is controlled (for example, a part of the effect control CPU 120 that executes a common battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the end of the jackpot, the jackpot. The part that executes a common battle effect in the first half of the 4th variation after the end, the part that executes a common challenge effect from the 5th to the 99th variation after the end of the jackpot, the first half of the 100th variation after the end of the jackpot The part that executes the common battle production. 9-20 to 9-22, etc.). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the controlled state.

(Means 2) In means 1-1 or means 1-2, variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed. The variable display execution means is provided, and the predetermined conditions are the first predetermined condition (for example, the first transition condition A) in which the variable display number of the second identification information is a specific number (for example, 4 times), and the first identification information. The sum of the variable display number of the second identification information and the variable display number of the second identification information is a special number (for example, 100 times) different from the specific number of times, so as to include a second predetermined condition (for example, the first transition condition B). It may be configured in. According to such a configuration, the ease of transition to the second special state can be made different, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 3) In any of means 1-1 to means 2, the effect executing means is controlled to the first special state when at least the variable display number becomes either a specific number or a special number in the second special state. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to perform (for example, when the number of fluctuations reaches 4 times and 100 times in the probabilistic state, it is possible to notify that the state is changed to the KT state. It may be configured so that the battle effect can be executed). According to such a configuration, a plurality of opportunities suggesting that the first special state is controlled can be provided, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1-1 to means 3, the effect executing means produces a common effect when it is controlled to the second special state and when it is controlled to the third special state. It is feasible (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, the part that executes the common battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the big hit, and the common battle effect in the first half period of the fourth variation after the big hit ends. The part that executes the common challenge effect from the 5th change to the 99th change after the big hit, the part that executes the common battle effect in the first half of the 100th change after the big hit, etc. Fig. 9- (See 20 to 9-22 and the like), when it is controlled to the second special state and then not controlled to the first special state, it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying that the second special state is controlled (see FIG. 9-22). For example, in the effect control CPU 120, a portion for executing a battle effect in a mode of performing probability change notification in the latter half period of the 100th variation after the end of the big hit. See FIGS. 9-20, 9-23 (B1), etc.). It may have been done. According to such a configuration, the gaming state is notified at a predetermined timing, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means 5) In any of means 1-1 to means 4, variable display period selection means (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 100) in which any period among a plurality of periods can be selected as a variable display period. 072IWS1703A, S1703B), and the special state control means is controlled in an advantageous state in any of the non-special state, the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state. Instead, a common ratio controls the state to one of the non-special state, the first special state, the second special state, and the third special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the step in the game control microcomputer 100). The part where 072IWS59A is executed. Regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit, the big hit type is either the probabilistic big hit A to C or the normal big hit, and if it is the probabilistic big hit A to C, after the big hit game is completed. It is controlled to a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state), and if it is a normal big hit, it is controlled to a time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the end of the big hit game. Fig. 9-2 (B), Fig. 9- (Refer to 18 etc.), the variable display period selection means is in an advantageous state depending on which of the non-special state, the first special state, the second special state and the third special state is controlled to the advantageous state. The variable display period to be selected after the end is different (for example, the variation pattern table is selected (that is, a different variation pattern is selected) depending on which game state the jackpot occurs in. More specifically, the probability variation state is selected. Alternatively, when a big hit occurs in the time saving state, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is selected when executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol as compared with the case where the big hit occurs in the normal state (that is, the second special). (The frequency of executing the fluctuation display of the symbol increases). By doing so, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) selected after the end of the jackpot game differs depending on which game state the jackpot occurs, and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) is small. The ease of transition to the hit rush will be different.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which state is controlled to be advantageous, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 072IW, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) has the first start winning determination process (step S101A) of the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process. In the second start prize determination process of, when a new start prize occurs, it is determined whether or not the hold memory based on the new start prize is a big hit and which fluctuation pattern is used. (So-called look-ahead judgment) is performed, and a look-ahead judgment result specification command capable of specifying the look-ahead judgment result is transmitted. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to be able to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the received pre-reading determination result designation command.

The "look-ahead notice effect" is the possibility of becoming a big hit or super reach over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display of the notice target is started (the variable display of the notice target may be continuously executed). It is a notice production that announces the possibility of becoming. In this example, as a look-ahead notice effect, a hold notice that displays the display mode of the hold display in a special mode (blue or red in this example) different from the normal mode (white in this example) can be executed. There is.

FIG. 9-24 is an explanatory diagram showing a mode of holding notice when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is executed in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the state shifts to the KT state (second KT state). .. In this example, the expectation of the jackpot differs depending on whether the hold display changes to blue or red by the time the variable display of the notice target is started.

In the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state), a game ball is newly won in the first start winning opening at the timing T11 in the middle of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and it is read ahead when the fluctuation related to the winning becomes a big hit fluctuation. It shall be judged. Then, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the hold notice based on the received look-ahead determination result designation command. In this case, first, at the timing T11 when the start winning is generated, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode.

Next, at the timing T12 when the first hold display shifts, the hold display changes to blue. This suggests the occurrence of a big hit and the transition to the KT state.

Then, at the timing T13 when the second hold display shifts, the hold display changes to red. This suggests the occurrence of a big hit and the transition to the KT state (second KT state). Then, as compared with the case of blue, the degree of expectation for the big hit increases and the degree of expectation for shifting to the KT state (second KT state) increases.

Then, at the timing T14 in which the hold display shifts to the active display, the display mode of the hold display changes to the rainbow mode. As a result, it is notified that the fluctuation shifts to the KT state (second KT state). In the fluctuation, the KT state (second KT state) is set, and small hits occur frequently by executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-24, the display of the hold display is started in the normal mode at the time of the start winning, and then the hold display is changed to blue or red at the timing of the shift of the hold display. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the blue or red hold display may be started from the timing T11 when the start prize is generated to start the hold notice. Further, the display mode of the hold display may be changed in the middle of the variable display, and various modes can be considered as the change timing of the hold display.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-24, a case where the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to blue and then further to red is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, not only in such a case of changing in two stages, the hold display may be configured so that the hold display may change from the normal mode to blue and only one step may change, or the hold display may be changed immediately from the normal mode. It may be configured so that it may turn red. Further, for example, the hold display may be configured to be changeable to a display color other than blue or red (for example, yellow or green), or the hold display may be configured to be changeable in three or more stages. Further, instead of changing the display color of the hold display, the shape and size of the hold display may be changed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-24, the case where the fluctuation display of the notice target is a big hit fluctuation is shown, but even if the fluctuation display of the notice target is a missed fluctuation, the hold notice (so-called hold of Gase). It is desirable to configure the notice) so that it can be executed. In this case, the hold display changes to blue or red before the variable display of the notice target is started, but the active display is displayed in the normal mode without shifting to the KT state even if the variable display of the notice target is started. You just have to do it.

Further, in this example, the case where the hold notice is executed as the look-ahead notice effect is shown, but not limited to such a mode, as the look-ahead notice effect, the effect of causing the character to appear on the image display device 5 can be executed. An effect of making the background different or an effect of displaying a countdown may be executed, and various modes are conceivable.

In addition, not only when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, for example, when the jackpot fluctuation is started, the KT state is not immediately shifted, and the KT fanning effect suggesting whether or not to shift to the KT state is executed first. It may be configured to shift to the KT state from the middle of the jackpot fluctuation.

(Example of production in the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol in the probability change state (high probability / high base state))
Next, the effect of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) will be described. 9-25 to 9-28 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect in the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). In this specific example, when the number of fluctuations in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more (when the fluctuation time is 5 minutes and 1 second), FIG. 9-25 shows (A). An example in which the display screens transition to (E), (F), (G) ... (I) shown in FIGS. 9-26 to 9-27 after the display screens transition in the order of (B), (C) and (D). When the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is less than 100 (when the fluctuation time is 1 minute and 46 seconds), FIGS. 9-25 show (A), (B), and (C). ) After the display screen transitions in the order of (D), an example in which the display screen transitions to (E') and (I') shown in FIGS. 9-28 will be described.

The effect control CPU 120 is used in the image display device during the KT state, for example, in the loop process of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7 or before the process of the effect control process process steps S170 to S177 shown in FIG. By executing the effect processing during the KT state for displaying the effect in 5, control such as changing the background image as shown in FIGS. 9-25 to 9-28 from the background A to the background B or the background C can be controlled. Do. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the look-ahead notice setting process (step S161) shown in FIG. 8 based on the received look-ahead determination result designation command, thereby causing the hold notice shown in FIGS. 9-25 to 9-28. To execute.

As shown in FIG. 9-25 (A), when controlled to the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), in the image display device 5, the left middle right corresponding to the first special symbol is in the upper left. The small symbol 072IW100 is displayed, and the small symbol 072IW101 on the left, middle, and right corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed on the upper right. In this example, since the starting prize is almost generated in the first starting winning opening in the probabilistic state, the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening, and while the variable display of the small symbol 072IW100 is started, the second No game ball has been won in the starting winning opening, and the small symbol 072IW101 remains stopped. Further, in conjunction with the fluctuation display of the small symbol 072IW100, the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right, which is larger than the small symbol 072IW100 and the small symbol 072IW101, starts to fluctuate at the center of the screen. Further, in this example, it is assumed that a new prize is generated in the first start winning opening during the variable display of the first special symbol, and the hold display 072IW102 is newly displayed in the hold display area. It is assumed that the pre-reading judgment is made when the fluctuation display corresponding to the generated hold storage becomes a jackpot fluctuation. In this example, it is assumed that the hold memory stored before the newly generated hold memory and the variable display currently being executed are all out of alignment. Then, when the hold display 072IW102 is displayed due to the winning of the first start winning opening, the hold display 072IW102 is displayed in white, which is a normal mode. Further, as a background image, background A (in this example, a background image corresponding to a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state). A background image corresponding to a battle effect or a challenge effect may be displayed) is displayed. There is.

As shown in FIG. 9-25 (B), when the fluctuation in FIG. 9-25 (A) is completed, the hold display 072IW102 to be notified shifts to the third position. Along with this, the hold display 072IW102 changes from white in the normal mode to blue at the timing of the shift. This suggests the occurrence of a big hit and the transition to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state). In addition, the fluctuation display is newly started, but the fluctuation display in the figure is out of alignment. The hold display related to the deviation fluctuation remains white, and the color does not change.

As shown in FIG. 9-25 (C), when the fluctuation in FIG. 9-25 (B) ends, the hold display 072IW102 to be notified shifts to the second position. Along with this, the hold display 072IW102 changes from blue to red at the timing of the shift. This suggests the occurrence of a big hit and the transition to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state). In addition, the fluctuation display is newly started, but the fluctuation display in the figure is out of alignment.

As shown in FIG. 9-25 (D), it is assumed that the fluctuation in FIG. 9-25 (C) is completed, the small symbol 072IW100 is stopped and displayed at the detached symbol, and the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed at the detached symbol. After that, if the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, the transition to FIG. 9-26 (E) occurs, and the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) If is less than 100 times, the transition is made to FIG. 9-28 (E').

As shown in FIG. 9-26 (E), when the number of fluctuations in the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, the hold display shifts from the state of FIG. 9-25 (D). When the active display is set, the active display is displayed in a rainbow mode. Further, when the jackpot fluctuation is started, the background image changes from the background A to the background B (in this example, the background image corresponding to the KT state (high probability / low base state)). As a result, it is notified that the state shifts to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state). Further, the small symbol 072IW100 starts to fluctuate. Then, since the fluctuation is a jackpot fluctuation, the KT state (in other words, the small hit RUSH) is started. In the KT state (or the second KT state), the variable display of the decorative symbol in the center is erased.

As shown in FIG. 9-26 (F), when the game ball wins the second start winning opening and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate during the jackpot fluctuation by the small symbol 072IW100, the small symbol 072IW101 starts to fluctuate.

In this example, the small hit probability is high when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed (see FIG. 9-2). As shown in FIG. 9-26 (G), when the small symbol 072IW101 is stopped and the small hit symbol "135" is derived and displayed, a small hit occurs.

Then, when a predetermined period (1 minute and 46 seconds in this example) elapses after the start of the jackpot fluctuation (that is, after the transition to the second KT state), as shown in FIG. 9-26 (H), the background The image changes from the background B to the background C (in this example, the background image corresponding to the KT state (high probability / low base state)).

In this example, when the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is 100 or more, the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is selected with a 100% probability, and the period of the KT state is always the longest. It will be a long 5.1 seconds (see Fig. 9-6). Therefore, in this example, if the background image changes from background B to background C during the KT state, it can be recognized that the KT state continues for the longest period of time, and more during the KT state based on the small hit game. You can expect to get a prize ball. After that, the background image remains the background C until the KT state is terminated.

Next, when the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation is completed, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (I), the small symbol 072IW100 is stopped, the jackpot symbol "777" is derived and displayed, and the "bonus! Character display such as "!" Is displayed. Then, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the big hit game is started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-28 (E'), when the number of fluctuations in the probability change state (high probability / high base state) is less than 100, the state of FIG. 9-25 (D) is put on hold. Is shifted to the active display, the active display is displayed in a rainbow mode. Further, when the jackpot fluctuation is started, the background image changes from the background A to the background B (in this example, the background image corresponding to the KT state (high probability / low base state)). As a result, it is notified that the state shifts to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state). Further, the small symbol 072IW100 starts to fluctuate. Then, since the fluctuation is a jackpot fluctuation, the KT state (in other words, the small hit RUSH) is started. In the KT state (or the second KT state), the variable display of the decorative symbol in the center is erased.

In this example, when the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is less than 100, the ratio at which the first fluctuation pattern # 07 or the first fluctuation pattern # 08 having a short fluctuation time is selected. Is high, and the period of the KT state is high at 3 seconds or 1 minute and 46 seconds (see FIG. 9-6). Therefore, in this example, it is rare that a predetermined period (1 minute and 46 seconds in this example) elapses after the background image changes to the background B during the KT state, and the background image changes to the background C with the background B as it is. There are few cases to do. Even if the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) is less than 100, the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is selected with a low probability of 5%, and the period of the KT state is 1/5. In this case, after a predetermined period (1 minute and 46 seconds in this example) elapses, the background image changes from background B to background C in the same manner as in FIG. 9-26 (I). Changes to.

In this example, it is assumed that the period of the KT state is only 3 seconds or 1 minute and 46 seconds, and the background image remains unchanged as the background B. In this case, when the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation is completed, as shown in FIG. 9-28 (I'), the small symbol 072IW100 is stopped, the jackpot symbol "777" is derived and displayed, and the "big hit symbol" is derived and displayed. Character display such as "Bonus !!" is displayed. Then, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the big hit game is started.

In addition, when the effect relating to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) is configured so that the effect mode is different according to the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation (duration of the KT state), the background image is changed from the background B to the background. By changing to C, an effect of notifying that the number of game balls that can be acquired in the KT state (second KT state) is large after pretending that the number of game balls that can be acquired in the KT state (second KT state) is small. Has been shown, but is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first fluctuation pattern # 07 (variation time 3 seconds) is selected and a big hit occurs immediately without shifting to the KT state (second KT state), or the first fluctuation pattern # 08 (variation time 1 minute 46 seconds) occurs. The first fluctuation pattern # 09 (fluctuation time 5 minutes 1 second) is selected to shift to the KT state (second KT state) for a long time, pretending to be selected and shift to the KT state (second KT state) for a short time. It is possible to notify that. In addition, the remaining fluctuation time is pretended to be 0 seconds (may be the timing when the remaining time is as short as 30 seconds), and it is notified that there is further fluctuation time, and the duration of the KT state (second KT state) is set. It is also possible to make it look like it has been added. Specifically, the number of game balls that can be acquired in the KT state (second KT state) is configured to be displayed by the number of stars, and an effect of increasing the number of stars after displaying a small number of stars is executed. It is possible.

Further, in this example, the background image is switched from the background A to the background B at the start of the jackpot fluctuation (the start of the KT state), and the background image is set as the background when a predetermined period (1 minute 46 seconds in this example) elapses. Although the case of switching from B to the background C is shown, the switching timing of the background image is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, the background image is switched when 1 minute has passed or 1 minute 30 seconds have passed since the start of the KT state (specifically, the 2nd KT state), at a timing earlier than the lapse of a predetermined period (1 minute 46 seconds in this example). The background image may be switched. Further, for example, the background image is switched when 2 minutes have passed or 2 minutes and 30 seconds have passed since the start of the KT state (specifically, the second KT state), which is later than the elapse of a predetermined period (1 minute and 46 seconds in this example). The background image may be switched at the timing. Further, for example, the background image may be switched at the timing of the occurrence of a small hit in the KT state (specifically, the second KT state), and various modes can be considered as the switching timing of the background image.

(Modification example 1)
Next, a modification 1 of the feature unit 072IW will be described. In the above-mentioned feature unit 072IW, the case where the rate of transition to the substantial KT state is different when the jackpot fluctuation is started is shown depending on the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation is started, but in the modified example 1, the start is started. Depending on the type of jackpot that has been made, the rate of transition to the actual KT state when the jackpot fluctuation starts differs. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those of the feature portion 072IW will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9-29, in the modified example 1, the selection ratio of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is different from that in FIG. 9-6. As shown in FIG. 9-29, in the modified example 1, the jackpot types are jackpot A (for example, probability variation jackpot A), jackpot B (for example, probability variation jackpot B and C), and jackpot C (for example, normal jackpot). Is provided.

Specifically, in the modified example 1, as in the above-mentioned feature portion 072IW, as the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), the first fluctuation patterns # 07 to # which are jackpots 09 is provided. However, the selection ratio of the first fluctuation pattern differs depending on the jackpot type. Specifically, when the jackpot type of the jackpot that occurs is jackpot A (for example, probability variation jackpot A), the first fluctuation pattern # 09 is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first fluctuation patterns # 07 to # are selected. 08 is not selected. When the jackpot type of the jackpot that occurs is jackpot B (for example, probability variation jackpot B, C), the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected at a rate of 50%, and the first fluctuation pattern is selected at a rate of 50%. # 08 is selected and the first variation pattern # 09 is not selected. Further, when the jackpot type of the jackpot that occurs is jackpot C (for example, normal jackpot), the first fluctuation pattern # 07 is selected at a rate of 100%, and the first fluctuation patterns # 08 to # 09 are not selected. ..

As described above, in the modified example 1, the rate of substantially shifting to the KT state when the jackpot fluctuation starts differs depending on which type of jackpot is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). ..

Further, when the jackpot A (for example, the probability variation jackpot A) occurs, it surely shifts to the second KT state, but when the jackpot B (for example, the probability variation jackpot B, C) occurs, it shifts to the second KT state. There are times when it does not occur, and when a jackpot C (for example, a normal jackpot) occurs, it does not substantially shift to the second KT state, so the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation time differs depending on which type of jackpot is used. Therefore, it depends on whether or not the state is substantially changed to the KT state. That is, it is different whether or not a big hit occurs after passing through the second KT state, or whether or not an immediate big hit occurs substantially without passing through the second KT state.

It should be noted that the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) shown by the feature unit 072IW in the configuration in which the ratio of shifting to the second KT state is substantially different depending on the jackpot type shown in the modification 1. It is also possible to combine configurations in which the ratio of shifting to the second KT state is substantially different according to the number of fluctuations up to. That is, the rate of transition to the second KT state is substantially different depending on both the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the jackpot type. May be good.

Further, in the first modification, it is possible to execute the effect as shown in FIGS. 9-25 to 9-28. In the first modification, when the effect shown in FIGS. 9-25 to 9-28 is applied, the background image can be made different depending on which type of jackpot is used. For example, in the case of jackpot A (for example, probability variation jackpot A), the period of the second KT state is always 5.1 seconds, so that the background image is always displayed from the background B to the background C when the second KT state is entered. On the other hand, in the case of jackpot B (for example, probabilistic jackpot B, C) and jackpot C (for example, normal jackpot), the period of the second KT state is only 3 seconds or 1 minute and 46 seconds, and the second KT state is entered. It is possible to configure the background image to be displayed only up to the background B when the transition is made.

Further, by combining the configuration shown in the above feature section 072IW and the configuration shown in the first modification, the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the jackpot type can be determined. Therefore, even when the ratio of shifting to the second KT state is substantially different, it is possible to execute the effect as shown in FIGS. 9-25 to 9-28. That is, if the background image is different in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-25 to 9-28, depending on both the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the jackpot type. It may be configured so that it can be used.

In addition, by combining the configuration shown in the above feature section 072IW and the configuration shown in the first modification, it depends on both the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) and the jackpot type. Therefore, when the ratio of shifting to the second KT state is configured to be substantially different, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the small hit game during the second KT state and the big hit game controlled immediately after the end of the second KT state are used. The background image may be configured to be different according to the total number of prize balls that can be obtained. For example, in particular, when the jackpot A (for example, the probability variation jackpot A) is obtained after being controlled to the second KT state for a maximum of 5.1 seconds, about 750 pieces are used during the second KT state as described above. You can win prize balls, and during the subsequent big hit game, 10 rounds x 10 balls (maximum number of prizes per round) x 15 (number of prize balls per prize at the big prize opening) = about 1500 You can get prize balls, and you can get up to about 2250 prize balls. In this case, if the effect of switching to a specific background image is executed, a premium feeling can be given as compared with the case of the duration of another second KT state or the combination with other jackpot types.

Further, in the first modification, the background image is changed from the background B to the background C when the effect related to the second KT state is configured so that the effect mode is changed according to the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation (duration of the KT state). It is also possible to perform an effect of notifying that the number of game balls that can be acquired in the second KT state is large after pretending that the number of game balls that can be acquired in the second KT state is small. For example, the first fluctuation pattern # 07 (variation time 3 seconds) is selected and a big hit occurs immediately without shifting to the second KT state, or the first fluctuation pattern # 08 (variation time 1 minute 46 seconds) is selected and short. It is possible to notify that the first fluctuation pattern # 09 (variation time 5 minutes 1 second) is selected to shift to the second KT state for a long time by pretending to shift to the second KT state of the time. In addition, it seems that the remaining duration of the second KT state is added by pretending that the remaining fluctuation time is 0 seconds (may be the timing when the remaining time is as short as 30 seconds) and notifying that there is further fluctuation time. It is also possible to show it to. Specifically, it is possible to configure the number of game balls that can be acquired in the second KT state to be displayed by the number of stars, and to execute an effect of increasing the number of stars after displaying a small number of stars. is there.

Further, in the first modification, when the jackpot fluctuation starts during the probability variation state (high probability / high base state), in the second KT state depending on the number of fluctuations until the jackpot fluctuation starts and the type of jackpot. When the production mode is configured to be different, for example, when a game ball can be acquired in the second KT state, 2000 game balls can be acquired in the jackpot A, and when the game ball can be acquired in the second KT state. , It is possible to make the background image different from the time when 1000 game balls can be acquired by the jackpot B (for example, the number of rounds is different from the jackpot A). Further, in the modification example 1, after the end of the KT state, the jackpot C (for example, a normal jackpot) may be controlled to shift to the time saving state (low probability / high base state) after the jackpot game ends, but the jackpot game ends. It is also possible to make the effect mode different depending on whether or not the state changes to the probabilistic state (high probability / high base state) later, that is, whether or not the state can be changed to the KT state after the big hit occurs.

Further, in the first modification, it is configured to perform the look-ahead determination in the same manner as in FIG. 9-24, and by executing the hold notice and changing the color of the hold display, it is suggested or notified that the state shifts to the KT state. You may.

In the first modification, the first fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time is selected for the jackpot type with a larger number of game balls that can be acquired. However, the fluctuation time for the jackpot type with a larger number of game balls that can be acquired. The first variation pattern with a short first variation pattern may be selected. In this case, the number of game balls acquired by the player can be averaged.

As described above, the feature unit 072IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means A1) to (means A9).

(Means A1) In an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that is a game machine capable of performing variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous for the player. A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state) and the portion in which steps S122 to S125 are executed). The first special state (for example, the KT state (for example, the KT state)) that is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, the normal state (low probability / low base state)). (High probability / low base state)) and a second special state (for example, probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous to the player than the non-special state and is different from the first special state. A controllable special state control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the high probability flag is set / reset by performing step 072IWSS2207, and the high base is performed by performing step 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216. The special state control means is provided with (a part for setting / resetting a flag) based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special state (for example, the second transition condition of starting a jackpot fluctuation is satisfied). The first special state can be controlled, and the predetermined condition includes that the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is started in the second special state, and the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is started. Depending on the number of times the variable display has been executed so far, the ratio of being controlled to the first special state when the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is started differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-6). In addition, by making the selection ratio of the first fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation different according to the number of fluctuations in the probability change state (high probability / high base state), the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) It is characterized in that the ratio controlled by the computer differs depending on the fluctuation time). According to such a configuration, attention is focused on the number of times the variable display is executed until the variable display controlled in an advantageous state is started, so that the interest can be improved.

In this feature unit 072IW, a small hit state is shown as a special state, a KT state is shown as a first special state, and a probability change state is shown as a second special state, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, any of the special state, the first special state, and the second special state may be applied to the probabilistic change state, the time saving state, and the high base state, and the configuration shown in the feature unit 072IW may be applied. Also, for example, when applied to a slot machine, BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), SB (single bonus), RT (replay time) as special state, first special state, and second special state. , AT (assist time), ART (assist replay time), CT (challenge time) may be applied, and the configuration shown in the feature unit 072IW may be applied.

Further, the feature unit 072IW shows that the probability change state (high probability / high base state) continues until the next big hit, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the configuration shown by the feature unit 072IW may be applied to the one in which the number of fluctuations in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is 200 times.

Further, in this feature unit 072IW, as an example of the case where "the ratio controlled in the first special state is different", as shown in FIG. 9-6, the case where the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state is 100 or more is better. Although the case is shown in which the ratio of being controlled to the KT state is substantially higher than the case of less than 100 times, the case is not limited to such a mode. For example, conversely, when the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state is less than 100 times, the ratio of being controlled to the KT state may be substantially higher than when the number of fluctuations is 100 times or more.

(Means A2) In means A1, variable display period selection means (for example, a portion for executing steps 072IWS1703A and S1703B in the game control microcomputer 100) in which any period among a plurality of periods can be selected as a variable display period). By selecting the variable display period of the variable display controlled in the advantageous state according to the number of times the variable display executed until the variable display controlled in the advantageous state is started. Whether or not it is controlled by the state is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the first fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation is selected according to the number of fluctuations in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state). By doing so, it may be configured so that whether or not it is substantially controlled to the KT state (specifically, the second KT state) differs depending on the fluctuation time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the first special state by suitable control.

In addition, when the probabilistic state is applied to a game machine that ends with a predetermined number of fluctuation displays (for example, 200 times) instead of being configured to continue the probable change state until the next big hit occurs, the probable change state is applied. If the KT state is entered during the period when the remaining number of fluctuations in the above is small (for example, the 101st to 200th fluctuations), the number of fluctuations in the probability variation state reaches 200 in the middle of the jackpot fluctuation, and the KT state ends. , The player feels disappointed, and there is a waiting time until the jackpot fluctuation ends. Therefore, when the number of fluctuations in the probabilistic state is 101 to 200 times, the rate of being controlled to the KT state may be reduced so that the occurrence of such disappointment and waiting time may be reduced.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or the means A2, the advantageous state control means can control the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous states, and depending on the type of the advantageous state controlled after the variable display. When the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is started, the ratio controlled to the first special state is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-29, the first fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation depends on the jackpot type. By making the selection ratio of KT different, the ratio controlled to the KT state may be configured to be different depending on the fluctuation time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to which kind of advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled in the second special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means A4) In any one of the means A1 to the means A3, the advantageous state control means can control the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous states, and the advantageous state is controlled after the variable display. Depending on the type, the game value that can be acquired in the first special state controlled with the start of the variable display controlled in the advantageous state differs (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-29, depending on the jackpot type). Since the duration of the KT state controlled with the start of the big hit fluctuation differs depending on the fluctuation time, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the small hit game may be different). According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to which kind of advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled in the second special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means A5) In any of the means A1 to the means A4, the first special state is controlled according to the number of times the variable display executed until the variable display controlled in the advantageous state is started. A predetermined effect execution means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes an effect process during the KT state. As shown in FIG. 9-26 (H), a probabilistic state (high probability) When the number of fluctuations executed before the jackpot fluctuation starts in (/ high base state) is 100 or more, the background image changes from background A to background B when the KT state is entered, and further from background B to background. While it changes to C, as shown in FIG. 9-26 (H), when the number of fluctuations executed before the jackpot fluctuation starts in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) is less than 100 times. May be configured to include a portion in which the background image changes only to the background B at a high rate when the KT state is entered.). According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation of the game value that can be obtained changes depending on the timing at which the first special state is controlled, so that the production according to the degree of expectation is executed and the interest can be improved. it can.

It should be noted that the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the background image at the time of transition to the KT state is changed according to the number of times the variable display executed until the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is started. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the flashiness of the production, the characters that appear, and the music to be output may be different.

(Means A6) In any one of the means A1 to the means A5, the effect is executed in a different effect mode depending on the advantage of the first special state (for example, the period controlled by the KT state (particularly the second KT state)). The specific effect executing means is provided with possible specific effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes the effect process during the KT state), and the specific effect executing means has a high advantage after executing the effect in an effect mode corresponding to the low advantage. It is possible to execute the effect according to the effect mode corresponding to (for example, after displaying the effect image (for example, background B) indicating that the period controlled in the KT state is short, the period controlled in the KT state is long. It may be configured to display an effect image (for example, background C) indicating. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give unexpectedness when controlled to an advantageous state in a special state, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means A7) In any one of the means A1 to the means A6, the advantageous state control means can control the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous states, and the variable display controlled to the advantageous state is displayed. Depending on the number of times the variable display is executed before the start and the type of advantageous state controlled after the variable display, the special effect can be executed in a different effect mode when controlled to the first special state. Background when shifting to the KT state according to the number of fluctuations executed until the jackpot fluctuation is started in the effect execution means (for example, the probability variation state (high probability / high base state)) and which jackpot type is used. The images may be different). According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation of the game value that can be obtained changes depending on the timing at which the first special state is controlled, so that the production according to the degree of expectation is executed and the interest can be improved. it can.

(Means A8) In any one of the means A1 to the means A7, a determining means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 in which step 072IWS59A is performed) and A notice is given based on the determination means for determining whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state before the determination by the determination means (for example, the portion where step S101A is performed in the game control microcomputer 100) and the determination by the determination means. Is the advance notice effect execution means controlled to the first special state, including the advance notice effect execution means (for example, the portion that executes step S161 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the effect (for example, the hold notice)? It is configured so that the advance notice effect can be executed in different modes depending on whether or not (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-24, the part where the color of the hold display changes when controlled to the KT state). May be good. According to such a configuration, the advance notice effect can attract attention not only to the advantageous state but also to the first special state, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means A9) In any of means A1 to A8, a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) for controlling the progress of a game and information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command). The game control means includes an effect control means (for example, a production control CPU 120 or the like) for controlling the effect based on the effect, and the game control means outputs information to the effect control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100). Step S27,072 (the part that executes IWS1123A3), the information output means is a variable display that is controlled to an advantageous state every predetermined period (for example, every 10 seconds) when it is controlled to the first special state. Information that can specify the variable display period (for example, a jackpot variation time designation command) may be output (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 in which step 072IWS1123A3 is performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the deviation of the production.

(Modification 2)
Next, a modification 2 of the feature unit 072IW will be described. In the second modification, the jackpot probability and the small hit probability are the same as those in FIG. 9-2 described in the feature section 072IW, but the configuration of the hit determination table in FIG. 9-3 described in the feature section 072IW is different. Along with this, in the modified example 2, the first special symbol normal process described with reference to FIG. 9-9 and the second special symbol normal process described with reference to FIG. 9-14 are different from each other. In the second modification, the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 is used instead of the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3. Further, the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9-31 is executed instead of the first special symbol normal process described in FIG. 9-9, and the second special symbol normal process described in FIG. 9-14 is replaced. The second special symbol normal process shown in FIGS. 9-32 is executed. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those of the feature portion 072IW will be omitted.

(Hit judgment table)
FIG. 9-30 is an explanatory diagram of a hit determination table for determining whether to make a big hit or a small hit in the modified example 2. FIG. 9-30 (A) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “1” and is in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state). is there. FIG. 9-30 (B) is a hit determination table used in the case of the set value “6” and in the normal state (low probability / low base state) or the time saving state (low probability / high base state). is there. FIG. 9-30 (C) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “1” and is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state). is there. FIG. 9-30 (D) is a hit determination table used when the set value is “6” and is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state). is there. Further, in each of FIGS. 9-30 (A) to 9-30, the hit determination table used when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the hit determination table used when the second special symbol is variablely displayed are shown. Shown.

The game control microcomputer 100 is made a big hit or a small hit based on a determination value specified from the random number data updated by the game random number update process (step S24), that is, a big hit game state or a small hit game. It is determined whether or not the state is controlled (see 072IWS60C, 072IWS61C, 072IWS065C in FIG. 9-31, 072IWS60D, 072IWS61D in FIG. 9-14).

Then, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is a jackpot determination value depending on whether or not it is a jackpot determination value that is determined to be a jackpot. In other words, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is controlled by the jackpot gaming state depending on whether or not it is the jackpot determination value that is determined to be controlled by the jackpot gaming state.

Similarly, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is a small hit, depending on whether or not the determination value is a small hit determination value that is determined to be a small hit. In other words, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is controlled by the small hit gaming state depending on whether or not it is the small hit determination value that is determined to be controlled by the small hit gaming state. Do.

In this example, the minimum determination value (minimum value) specified from the random number data is 0, and the maximum determination value (maximum value) is 65535.

Then, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-2, since the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, the number of jackpot determination values is set to differ according to the set value. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the jackpot probability is common when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed, so that the number of jackpot determination values fluctuates the first special symbol. It is set to be common when displaying and when displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2, since the small hit probability differs between when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed, the number of small hit determination values is the first special symbol. It is set to be different when the variable display is performed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-2, since the small hit probability is common regardless of the set value, the number of small hit determination values for each special symbol is set to be common regardless of the set value. ..

Then, in the hit determination table shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) to 9-30, the variation of the first special symbol is further changed in both the case of the set value "1" and the case of the set value "6". In both the case of executing the display and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, among the judgment values specified from the updated random number data, the value judged to be the jackpot judgment value is set. It is set to be continuous in a numerical range smaller than the specific value based on the specific value.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) to 9-30, the variation of the first special symbol is further changed in both the case of the set value "1" and the case of the set value "6". In both the case of executing the display and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, among the judgment values specified from the updated random number data, the value determined to be the small hit judgment value is specified. It is set to be continuous in a numerical range larger than a specific value based on the value.

Then, for example, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (C), in the case of the set value "1", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined that the hit determination value is a small hit determination value. The value is set to be continuous from a specific value to a maximum value of 65535.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (C), in the case of the set value "1", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the jackpot determination value is set as a specific value. The lower limit value is set to the minimum value 0 in a numerical range smaller than the specific value, and the minimum value is set to be continuous from the minimum value 0 to the upper limit value corresponding to the set value below the specific value.

By setting in this way, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and the set value is "1". In the case of, the hit determination (general term for big hit determination and small hit determination) is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (C). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is controlled to the jackpot game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value set for each set value. Further, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it can be determined that the small hit game state is controlled. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is further controlled to the small hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the big hit Determine if it is controlled by the gaming state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value (see 072IWS58D in FIG. 9-32).

Of the hit determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) and 9-30 (B), the hit determination table when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner is shown in FIG. 9-30 (C) except that the number of jackpot determination values is small. ), The hit determination can be performed in the same manner as in FIG. 9-30 (C), and the same effect can be obtained.

In addition, the hit judgment table used when executing the variation display of the second special symbol when the set value is "2" to the set value "5" is also shown in FIG. 9-3 except that the number of big hit judgment values is small. Since the configuration is the same as that of FIG. 9-3 (C), the hit determination can be performed in the same manner as in FIG. 9-3 (C), and the same effect can be obtained.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), in the case of the set value "6", both when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. The value determined to be the jackpot determination value is set so that the lower limit value is set to the minimum value 0 and the value is continuous from the minimum value 0 to the specific value.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), in the case of the set value "6", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined to be the small hit determination value is specified. It is set to be continuous from the value to the maximum value of 65535.

Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and when the set value is “6”, FIG. 9 The hit determination is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in −30 (D). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is less than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and when this determination value is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state. As a result, in the case of the set value "6", it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is below the upper limit value when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and the processing is simplified, so that the jackpot gaming state or It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining which of the small hit game states is controlled.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the small hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the big hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (see 072IWS58D in FIG. 9-32).

Further, in this example, for example, as shown in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (C), it is determined that the jackpot game state is not controlled at the set value "1" which is less advantageous to the player. The value to be the loss judgment value is set to be continuous up to a specific value in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the jackpot judgment value is set. This makes it easy to determine whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

Further, for example, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), the jackpot determination value is determined in both the case where the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the time when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. The value to be determined is set to be continuous from the minimum value of 0 to a specific value.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), the small hit determination value is determined when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. The upper limit of the value judged as the value is set to be different.

By setting in this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and the set value "6". In the case of, the hit determination is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined that the jackpot game state is controlled. Further, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the control is controlled to the small hit gaming state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state. can do. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, it is determined whether or not the small hit game state is further controlled, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, it is determined. It is determined that the jackpot game state is controlled. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is a negative value (see 072IWS60A in FIG. 9-9 and 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the small hit determination value is continuously set from the specific value to the maximum value of 65535. It is set to do.

Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), and when the set value is “6”, FIG. 9 The hit determination is performed as follows using the hit determination table shown in −30 (D). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and when this determination value is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state. As a result, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is equal to or higher than the upper limit value in determining whether or not it is controlled to the small hit game state, which simplifies the process. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether the game is controlled to either the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the small hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the big hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (see 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

Further, in this example, for example, as shown in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), it is determined that the small hit game state is not controlled when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. The value to be the value was set to be continuous from the upper limit value to the maximum value of 65535 in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the small hit judgment value was set. This makes it possible to easily determine whether or not the small hit game state is controlled.

Of the hit determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) to 9-30, the hit determination table when the first special symbol is variablely displayed performs the hit determination as follows. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than a specific value, is it controlled to the jackpot gaming state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state? To judge. Further, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is controlled to the small hit game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value set for each set value. At this time, it is possible to configure so that the small hit determination is performed after the big hit determination is performed. As a result, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

Even when the set value is "2" to the set value "5", the set value of the hit determination table when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the hit determination table when the second special symbol is variablely displayed is the same. The configuration is the same as that of FIGS. 9-30 (A) to 9-30 (C) except that the number of jackpot determination values increases as the advantage increases. Therefore, in the hit determination table used when executing the variation display of the first special symbol when the set value is "2" to the set value "5", the hits shown in FIGS. 9-30 (A) to (C) are shown. It is possible to make a judgment similar to the judgment in the hit judgment table when the first special symbol in the judgment table is variablely displayed.

(1st special symbol normal processing)
FIG. 9-31 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal processing is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the first special symbol display device 4A does not display the variation of the first special symbol.

In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 072IWS50C).

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step 072IWS51C). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. If the first hold storage number is 0, the first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS52C).

If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. (Step 072IWS53C), the value of the first reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the 1st reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 072IWS54C). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the first hold storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS56C). Specifically, when the high probability flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / low base state (normal state), and the low probability / low base background specification command is executed, and the high probability flag is off. When the high base flag is on, it is determined that the state is low probability / high base state (time saving state), and the low probability / high base background specification command is executed. When the high probability flag is off and the high base flag is on. Is determined to be in the high probability / low base state (KT state), and the high accuracy / low base background specification command is issued. If the high probability flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / high base state is specified. It is determined that it is in the (probability change state), and a high-probability / high-base background specification command is transmitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 reads a hit determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 072IWS57C), and a specific value from the determination value specified from the read hit determination random number (that is, random number data) (FIG. 9-3) is subtracted, and it is determined whether or not the subtracted result has a negative value (step 072IWS58C). If it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. If it is determined that the result of the subtraction does not become a negative value based on the fact that the carry flag is not set, that is, if the determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS65C.

If it is determined that the subtraction result is a negative value based on the carry flag being set, that is, if the determination value is less than a specific value, whether or not the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. Is determined (step 072IWS59C). Specifically, when the first jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. When it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67C without performing the processing after step 072IWS60C. As a result, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol, the small hit or the miss is forcibly made regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored. ing.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state) (step). 072IWS60C). If the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), the process proceeds to step 072IWS62C.

If the set value is not "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), the judgment value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot judgment value (see FIG. 9-30). It is determined whether or not there is (step 072IWS61C). If the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS62C. If the determination value is not equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67C.

When the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is achieved based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step 072IWS62C). ). Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, the probability variation jackpot C, or the normal jackpot based on the random number for determining the hit type (step 072IWS63C), and the jackpot type is stored (step 072IWS64C). Step 072 The process proceeds to IWS67C.

If the result of the subtraction is a negative value in step 072IWS58C, it is determined whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9-30) (step 072IWS65C). If the determination value is not equal to or less than the upper limit of the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67C.

When the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the small hit determination value, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first small hit flag indicating that the small hit is achieved based on the variation display of the first special symbol (the first small hit flag is set. Step 072IWS66C). Then, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67C.

In step 072IWS67C, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 072IWS67C). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 072IWS67C is confirmed.

It should be noted that steps 072IWS58C to 072IWS67C in FIGS. 9-31 and steps 072IWS58D to 072IWS67D in FIGS. 9-32 are executed by executing a common hit determination module. The hit judgment module in this example is a program that decides to make a big hit when the judgment value specified from the updated random number data matches the big hit judgment value, and decides to make a small hit when it matches the small hit judgment value. Is.

Further, in this example, by executing the process of 072IWS65C after executing the processes of 072IWS58C to 072IWS61C, it is possible to configure so that the small hit determination is performed after the big hit determination is performed. As a result, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

(2nd special symbol normal processing)
FIG. 9-32 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. The case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the second special symbol display device 4A does not display the variation of the second special symbol.

In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 072IWS50D).

If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 072IWS51D). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed. If the second hold storage number is 0, the second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS52D).

If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. In addition to storing in the second random number buffer area of (step 072IWS53D), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 072IWS54D). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS56D). Specifically, when the high probability flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / low base state (normal state), and the low probability / low base background specification command is executed, and the high probability flag is off. When the high base flag is on, it is determined that the state is low probability / high base state (time saving state), and the low probability / high base background specification command is executed. When the high probability flag is off and the high base flag is on. Is determined to be in the high probability / low base state (KT state), and the high accuracy / low base background specification command is issued. If the high probability flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / high base state is specified. It is determined that it is in the (probability change state), and a high-probability / high-base background specification command is transmitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 reads a hit determination random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 072IWS57D), and a specific value from the determination value specified from the read hit determination random number (that is, random number data) (FIG. 9-3) is subtracted, and it is determined whether or not the subtracted result has a negative value (step 072IWS58D). If it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. If it is determined that the result of the subtraction does not become a negative value based on the fact that the carry flag is not set, that is, if the determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS66D.

If it is determined that the subtraction result is a negative value based on the carry flag being set, that is, if the determination value is less than a specific value, whether or not the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. Is determined (step 072IWS59D). Specifically, when the first jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. When it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67D without performing the processing after step 072IWS60D. As a result, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol, the small hit or the miss is forcibly made regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored. ing.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state) (step). 072IWS60D). If the set value is "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or the KT state (high probability / low base state), the process proceeds to step 072IWS62D.

If the set value is not "6" in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), the judgment value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot judgment value (see FIG. 9-30). It is determined whether or not there is (step 072IWS61D). If the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS62D. If the determination value is not equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67D.

When the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit of the jackpot determination value, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the second jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is achieved based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 072IWS62D). ). Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, the probability variation jackpot D, or the normal jackpot based on the random number for determining the hit type (step 072IWS63D), and the jackpot type is stored (step 072IWS64D). Step 072 The process proceeds to IWS67D.

If the subtraction result is a negative value in step 072IWS58D, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that a small hit is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol. (Step 072IWS66D). Then, the process proceeds to step 072IWS67D.

In step 072IWS67D, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern setting process (step 072IWS67D). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 072IWS67D is confirmed.

It should be noted that steps 072IWS58C to 072IWS67C in FIGS. 9-31 and steps 072IWS58D to 072IWS67D in FIGS. 9-32 are executed by executing a common hit determination module. The hit judgment module in this example is a program that decides to make a big hit when the judgment value specified from the updated random number data matches the big hit judgment value, and decides to make a small hit when it matches the small hit judgment value. Is.

(Modification example 3)
The feature unit 072IW applies the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine that controls a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state), a KT state (high probability / low base state), and a time saving state (low probability / high base state). Although an example has been described, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing other modes of gaming. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which can be controlled to the big hit game state based on the variable display result being a big hit and can be controlled to the big hit game state based on the occurrence of a V prize during the small hit game) A modified example 3 in the case of applying the present invention to a form in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer) will be described.

First, FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example 3, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

In the third modification, the game area is divided into a left game area 151SG002L on the left side of a center decorative frame surrounding the image display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area and a right game area 151SG002R on the right side. The (left-handed) game ball that was weakly launched by the hitting ball operation handle flowed down the left game area 151SG002L, and the (right-handed) game ball that was strongly launched by the hitting ball operation handle was formed above the center decorative pattern. It passes through the upper path 151SG002C and flows down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, the general winning opening 151SG010 and the winning ball device 6A are arranged in the left game area 151SG002L, and the winning unit 151SG700 through which the game ball can pass is arranged in the right game area 151SG002R. Therefore, the game ball can win a prize in the first starting winning opening A formed by the general winning opening 151SG010 and the winning ball device 6A by flowing down the left game area 151SG002L, and flows down the right game area 151SG002R. The first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the large winning opening, the passing gate, the general electric winning opening, etc. (all of which will be described in detail later) can be won in the winning unit 151SG700. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening A in the third modification is detected by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A (see FIG. 10-11) and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. To. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 151SG010 is detected by the seventh count switch 151SG023G (see FIG. 10-11) and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the detection of the game ball at the first start port A switch 151SG022A.

In addition, a first out port into which the game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and the right game area 151SG002R enters is formed below the winning ball device 6A in the modified example 3, and the player has entered the first out port. After being detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, the game ball is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As shown in FIGS. 10-2 to 10-5, the winning unit 151SG700 includes a front unit 151SG700A attached to the game board 2 from the front, and a rear unit 151SG700B attached to the game board 2 from the rear. It is mainly composed of.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, an opening 151SG700a is formed at the upper end of the winning unit 151SG700, and a game ball can enter the winning unit 151SG700 through the opening 151SG700a. A first game ball flow path 151SG711 and a second game ball flow path 151SG712 are formed in the winning unit 151SG700 so that the game ball that has entered the winning unit 151SG700 can flow down from the opening 151SG700a.

A first branch portion 151SG711a at which the first branch path 151SG711b branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided upstream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and is provided in the middle stream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The portion is provided with a second branch portion 151SG711c at which the second branch path 151SG711d branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. Further, a third branch portion 151SG711e at which the third branch path 151SG711f branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided in the downstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711.

A special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is provided below the winning unit 151SG700. The special variable winning ball device 151SG701 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by driving a solenoid 151SG082 (see FIG. 10-11), and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening. To do. The large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the lower part of the winning unit 151SG700. The large winning opening door can be slid back and forth between a closed position where the large winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 and an open position where the large winning opening is opened.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the large winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first prize opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has flowed down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 and the second game ball flow path 151SG712 to the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 will pass through the large winning opening if the large winning opening is open. If the big prize opening is closed, it flows down on the big winning opening door toward the first out opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by the first counting switch 151SG023A by passing through the first count switch 151SG023A provided in the large winning opening. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 023A is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C, and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5, a communication port communicating with the first game ball flow path 151SG711 side and the out flow path 151SG714 side is formed below the general electric winning opening, and the first game A part of the game ball flowing down the ball flow path 151SG711 passes through the communication port and flows down toward the out flow path 151SG714.

A first link mechanism 151SG720 and a second link mechanism 151SG730, which will be described later, are provided on the back side (rear unit 151SG700B) of the game board 2 in the modified example 3, and an out flow path is provided on the back side of the game board. There is not enough space to form 151SG714. Therefore, the out flow path 151SG714 in the modified example 3 is formed on the front side (front unit 151SG700A) of the game board 2.

The first branch portion 151SG711a has a closed position in which the game ball is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the first branch path 151SG711b by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 described later, and the game ball can enter the first branch path 151SG711b. A first swing member 151SG702 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position in the first swing member 151SG702 is a position where the first swing member is retracted from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The open position in 151SG702 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the first branch path 151SG711b. The position.

Further, in the second branch portion 151SG711c, the game ball can enter the second branch road 151SG711d and the closed position where the game ball is closed so as not to be able to enter the second branch road 151SG711d by the drive of the second link mechanism 151SG730 described later. A second swing member 151SG703 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the second swing member 151SG703 is a position of retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and the second swing member The open position in 151SG703 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the second branch path 151SG711d. The position.

Further, the third branch portion 151SG711e is provided with a slide member 151SG704 as an ordinary electric accessory. The slide member 151SG704 projects to the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by driving the solenoid 151SG081 (see FIG. 10-11) to receive the game ball and guide the game ball to the third branch path 151SG711f. , A retractable position that does not hinder the flow of the game ball in the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. That is, the third branch road 151SG711f is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the slide member 151SG704 is located in the retracted position, and the game ball enters when the slide member 151SG704 is located in the protruding position. It is possible or easy to enter.

As described above, in the modification 3, the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is any of the first game ball flow path 151SG711 to the first branch path 151SG711b, the second branch path 151SG711d, and the third branch path 151SG711f. It is possible to enter the crab. Of these, the game ball that has entered the first branch road 151SG711b wins a prize in the first start winning opening B formed by the first branch road 151SG711b, and the first start opening B switch provided in the first branch road 151SG711b. Detected by 151SG022B. The game ball that has entered the second branch road 151SG711d wins a prize in the second start winning opening formed by the second branch road 151SG711d, and is detected by the second start opening switch 151SG022C provided in the second branch road 151SG711d. Will be done.

As the ordinary electric accessory in the third modification, a mode in which the slide member 151SG704 that slides in the front-rear direction at the retracted position and the protruding position is provided is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a normal electric accessory, there are first state (for example, a state in which the slide member 151SG704 is located in the retracted position) and a second state (for example, a state in which the slide member 151SG704 is located in the protruding position). If the three-branch path 151SG711f can be changed into a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which the game ball is easy to enter, for example, a lid that can open and close the third branch path 151SG711f by sliding movement or swinging. By doing so, the third branch road 151SG711f may be a member (so-called electric tulip) or the like that can change the state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and the state in which the game ball is easy to enter.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, the game ball after being detected by the first start port B switch 151SG022B and the second start port switch 151SG022C has an out flow path 151SG714 provided on the right side of the winning unit 151SG700. Flow down. Then, the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 including the game ball flowing in from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 was formed at the lower end of the winning unit 151SG700 (the most downstream part of the out flow path 151SG714). By entering the second out port, it is detected by 151SG041B and then discharged toward the back side of the game board 2. Since the second out port in the third modification is provided in the winning unit 151SG700 as shown in FIG. 10-5, a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R (a game flowing down in the winning unit 151SG700). It is an out port that only the ball) can enter.

That is, the second out switch 151SG041B can detect the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 after winning the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, while the first starting winning opening A. The winning game ball cannot be detected.

Further, the game ball that has entered the third branch road 151SG711f wins a prize in the general electric winning opening formed by the third branch road 151SG711f, and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided in the third branch road 151SG711f. Will be done. The game ball after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D enters the back side of the game board 2 via the third branch path 151SG711f.

As shown in FIGS. 10-6 (A) and 10-6 (B), a fifth game ball can be detected on the back side of the game board 2 that can be entered via the third branch road 151SG711f. The count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are arranged side by side on the left and right sides, and a distribution member 151SG025 is provided. The distribution member 151SG025 regulates the entry of the game ball into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) by moving left and right by driving the solenoid 151SG086 (see FIG. 10-11). The first induction state that induces the entry into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (detection of the game ball by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the entry of the game ball into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (game by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) It is possible to change to a second induction state that regulates (detection of a ball) and induces an approach to the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of a game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F).

The game ball that has entered the fifth count switch 151SG023E from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) is driven by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 (see FIG. 10-8). The rocking member 151SG702 is moved from the closed position to the open position. The game ball after driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the first link mechanism 151SG720 swings first based on the flow down of the game ball. The member 151SG702 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10-8 (A) and 10-8 (B), the first link mechanism 151SG720 is a mechanism built in the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG721. , The second link member 151SG722, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 151SG724, and the fifth link member 151SG725.

Of these, the first link member 151SG721 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG722. Further, the first link member 151SG721 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG722 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG723 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG722, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG723 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG724. A fifth link member 151SG725 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG724.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 10-8 (A) and 10-8 (B), the first link member 151SG721 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG722 slides upward, the third link member 151SG723 and the fourth link member are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722. 724, the fifth link member 151SG725 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG721, the second link member 151SG722 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG726 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG722. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG725 operate in conjunction with the downward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722, and the fifth link member 151SG725 operates. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Further, the game ball that has entered the sixth count switch 151SG023F from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) closes the second swing member 151SG703 by driving the second link mechanism 151SG730. Move from to the open position. The game ball after driving the second link mechanism 151SG730 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the second link mechanism 151SG730 swings second based on the flow down of the game ball. The moving member 151SG703 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (A) and 10-9 (B), the second link mechanism 151SG730 is a mechanism built into the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG731. , The second link member 151SG732, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 151SG734, and the fifth link member 151SG735.

Of these, the first link member 151SG731 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving the game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG732. Further, the first link member 151SG731 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG732 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG733 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG732, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG733 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG734. A fifth link member 151SG735 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG734.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 10-8 (A) and 10-8 (B), the first link member 151SG731 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG732 slides upward, the third link member 151SG733 and the fourth link member are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732. 724, the fifth link member 151SG735 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG735 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG731, the second link member 151SG732 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG736 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG732. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 734, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operate in conjunction with the downward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operates. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Returning to FIG. 10-5, a gate switch 151SG021 capable of detecting a game ball is provided between the second branch portion 151SG711c and the third branch portion 151SG711e in the first game ball flow path 151SG711. When the game ball is detected by the gate switch 151SG021 in the modification 3, the CPU 103 can execute the variable display of the normal symbol, and the variable display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed in a winning combination. Based on this, the slide member 151SG704 described above operates in any of a plurality of operation patterns, and the distribution member 151SG025 operates in a specific operation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (A), the slide member 151S704 has an operation pattern A to an operation pattern E by driving the solenoid 151SG081 based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. It works with either of. The slide member 151SG704 in the modified example 3 is arranged in the retracted position except when the slide member 151SG704 operates based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit.

The operation pattern A is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms and then moved to the retracted position based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 2000 ms and then moved to the retracted position based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. In the operation pattern C, the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms, then maintained in the retracted position for 1000 ms, and maintained in the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Finally, it is an operation pattern of moving to the retracted position. The operation pattern D maintains the slide member 151SG704 in the protruding position for 16 ms, then keeps it in the retracted position for 2000 ms, and keeps it in the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Finally, it is an operation pattern of moving to the retracted position. Then, in the operation pattern E, the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms and then maintained in the retracted position for 5000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is hit, and the protruding position is maintained for 5000 ms. It is an operation pattern that keeps the value at and finally moves it to the evacuation position.

On the other hand, the distribution member 151SG025 maintains the first induction state (see FIG. 10-6 (A)) for 4 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and then for 16 ms. The second lead state, the first lead state for 4996 ms, the second lead state for 5000 ms, respectively, are maintained, and the first lead state is reached.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, the game ball that has entered the third branch path 151SG711f by the slide member 151SG704 arranged at the protruding position is distributed by the distribution member 151SG025 after flowing down a predetermined distance. Therefore, when the motion pattern of the slide member is the motion pattern A to the motion pattern D, the game ball passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 which is the first induction state. It is distributed to. On the other hand, when the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 is the operation pattern E, the game ball is distributed so as to pass through the sixth count switch 151SG023F by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 which is the second induction state.

As described above, the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position by operating the first link mechanism 151SG720, and passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F. The game ball moves the second swing member 151SG703 from the closed position to the open position by operating the second link mechanism 151SG730. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (A), the distribution member 151SG025 has 4996 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 while in the first induction state, the game ball can win a prize in the first start winning opening B, and the distribution member 151SG025 is in the second induction state for 5000 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 at the time, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening.

In the third modification, the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to the operation pattern E of the slide member 151SG704 differ depending on the gaming state when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (B), the gaming states in the modified example 3 include a low base state excluding the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and the first middle base with time reduction control. A state, a second medium base state and a high base state are provided. Of these, the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state are the time-saving states in the modified example 3, but the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to E of the slide member 151SG704 are different. Hereinafter, the first middle base state and the second middle base state are collectively referred to as a middle base state. Further, the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state are collectively referred to as a time saving state or a non-low base state.

Specifically, when the gaming state is the low base state (normal state), the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 100% and the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 0% as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 0%. When the gaming state is the first middle base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 50%, and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 25% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 24%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 1%. When the gaming state is the second middle base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 40%, and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 30% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 25%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 5%. When the gaming state is in the high base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, and the motion pattern is determined at a rate of 20% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 30%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 50%.

That is, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (A), the low base state in the modified example 3 means that the first starting winning opening A and the general winning opening can be won by launching the game ball into the left gaming area 151SG002L. The game state, that is, the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the second high base state, are the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the general by launching the game ball into the right game area 151SG022R. It is a game state in which a prize can be won in the electric winning slot. Whether the game state is the first middle base state, the second middle base state, or the high base state is set by setting the first middle base state flag, the second middle base state flag, and the high base state flag, which will be described later. It may be judged by whether or not it is present.

In the third modification, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (B), when the gaming state is in the low base state, the operation pattern E is not determined as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, that is, in the low base state. In the case of a normal figure hit, even if the game ball wins the Fuden winning opening, only the first starting winning opening B is opened, so the variable display result based on the starting winning to the first starting winning opening B Although the embodiment in which the probability of a small hit is extremely low is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the gaming state is a low base state, the slide member 151SG704 operates as an operation pattern. A case may be provided in which the pattern E is determined. By doing so, if a normal figure hit occurs in a low base state, the second start winning opening may be opened by the game ball winning the general electric winning opening, so that the first starting winning opening B Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the variable display based on the start winning prize to the second starting winning opening is a small hit rather than the variable display based on the starting winning prize, the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (B), when the game ball wins the first start winning opening A, three game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the game balls are used. When the first start winning opening B is won, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening, three game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game ball wins the big prize opening, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls, and when the game ball wins the general prize opening, 3 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the Fuden winning opening, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. Therefore, among the low base state, the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state, the low base state in the modified example 3 is the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state. This is a gaming state in which the ratio (base value) of the number of prize balls per 100 game balls launched is lower than that. For example, the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35 (35%), and the base value in the first medium base state, the second medium base state, and the high base state is set to 0.9 (90%).

In the third modification, the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the base values in the low base state are the first middle base state and the second middle base. Any value (for example, 0.4 or 0.2) may be set as long as it is lower than the state and the high base state.

Further, in the modified example 3, the base values in the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state are set to 0.9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first middle base state is not limited to this. , The base value in the second medium base state and the high base state is an arbitrary value (for example, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6) as long as it is higher than the base value in the low base state within a range not exceeding 1. Etc.).

As shown in FIG. 10-5, on the left side of the winning unit 151SG700, a third game ball flow in which a game ball that wants to enter the first game ball flow path 151SG711 or the second game ball flow path 151SG712 flows down. Road 151SG713 is formed. The game ball flowing down the third game ball flow path 151SG713 enters the third out opening without winning the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the Fuden winning opening, the large winning opening, etc. Then, after being detected by the third out switch 151SG041C, it is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 10-10, the game ball winning the first starting winning opening A is detected only by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A. The game ball that wins the first start winning opening B is detected by the first starting opening B switch 151SG022B and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. Further, the game ball that wins the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B.

Further, the game ball that wins the grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 151SG023A and then detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C. The winning game ball is detected by the 5th count switch 151SG023E or the 6th count switch 151SG023F after being detected by the 4th count switch 151SG023D, and the winning game ball is detected by the general winning opening 151SG010. It is detected by the 7th count switch 151SG023G.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 in the third modification, the game ball detected by the first count switch 151SG023A by driving a solenoid (not shown) is distributed to the second count switch 151SG023B and the third count switch 151SG023C. A split member is provided. The distribution member operates so as to distribute the game ball toward the second count switch 151SG023B only during a specific period during the small hit game. Therefore, during the small hit game in the modified example 3, even if the game balls win the large winning opening, these game balls are not necessarily detected by the second count switch 151SG023B.

Then, the game ball entering the first out port is detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, and the game ball entering the second out port is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. The game ball entering the third out port is detected by the third out switch 151SG041C.

In the following description, the slide member 151SG704, the third branch path 151SG711f, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, the sixth count switch 151SG023F, the distribution member 151SG025, and the like as ordinary electric accessories in the winning unit 151SG700 are included, and the variable winning is made. A component that functions as a device is also usually called a variable winning device.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example 3 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 10-11, the switch circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11 includes the gate switch 151SG021, the first start port A switch 151SG022A, the first start port B switch 151SG022B, and the second start. Mouth switch 151SG022C, 1st count switch 151SG23A, 2nd count switch 151SG23B, 3rd count switch 151SG023C, 4th count switch 151SG023D, 5th count switch 151SG023E, 6th count switch 151SG023F, 7th count switch 151SG023G, 1st out switch 151SG041A, the second out switch 151SG041B, and the third out switch 151SG041C are connected.

Further, the solenoid 151SG082, the solenoid 151SG081, and the solenoid 151SG086 described above are connected to the solenoid circuit 111, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 10-11 and 10-13, the main substrate 11 in the modified example 3 is housed in a substrate case 151SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and is a pachinko gaming machine. It is mounted on the back of 1. A display monitor 151SG029 capable of displaying a base value described later is arranged on the board case 151SG201. The display monitor 151SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 151SG201. That is, the display monitor 151SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 151SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As shown in FIG. 10-14, the display monitor 151SG029 includes a first display unit 151SG029A, a second display unit 151SG029B, a third display unit 151SG029C, and a fourth display unit 151SG029D. The first display unit 151SG029A to the fourth display unit 151SG29D are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The display control of the display monitor 151SG029 in the third modification is executed by using the areas not subject to the test in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 151SG029 in the third modification can display the base value in the low base state calculated in the base value calculation process described later.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-11, the first special figure is variable at a predetermined position (for example, the left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the modification 3. 1st special symbol display device 151SG004A capable of displaying, 2nd special symbol display device 151SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st reserved indicator 151SG025A capable of displaying 1st reserved storage number, 2nd The second hold display 151SG025B capable of displaying the number of hold storages, the normal symbol display 151SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, the normal figure hold display 151SG025C capable of displaying the number of hold storages of normal symbols, etc. are arranged together. The game information display unit 151SG200 is provided.

FIG. 10-15 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 048IW in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 10-15 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 10-15 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit D" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit A" and the small hit type determination result. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit B" and the small hit type determination result.

The command 8EXXH is a normal symbol variable display start command that specifies the start of the variable display in the normal symbol game using the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20, and also specifies the variable display result of the normal symbol. In the normal figure variable display start command, different EXT data is set according to the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result of the normal symbol is "missing" or "hit".

For example, the command 8E00H is the first normal symbol variable display start command that specifies the start of the variable display of the normal symbol and specifies that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "off". Further, the command 8C01H is a second normal figure variable display start command that specifies the start of the variable display of the normal symbol and specifies that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state in which the time reduction control is performed (first middle). It is a second game state designation command corresponding to the base state, the second middle base state, or the high base state, that is, the time saving state).

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start winning opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start winning opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command D0XXH is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 10-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 10-16, in the feature unit 048IW of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

FIG. 10-17 shows the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the modified example 3, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and the case where the variable display mode is "reach", and the variable display is also performed. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern PA1-1 in which the special figure fluctuation time is not shortened, and fluctuation patterns PA1-2, PA1-3, and PA1-4 in which the special figure fluctuation time is shortened. Further, each fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shortened has a different special figure fluctuation time, and the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 (also referred to as “third shortened fluctuation pattern”) <variation pattern PA1-3 (“second shortening”) The special figure fluctuation time is shorter in the order of (also referred to as “variation pattern”) <variation pattern PA1-2 (also referred to as “first shortened fluctuation pattern”).

As shown in FIG. 10-17, in the modified example 3, a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different special figure fluctuation times are provided as non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation patterns. Then, as will be described in detail later, those non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation patterns are configured such that the ratio selected is a ratio according to the gaming state and the effect state. With such a configuration, in the modified example 3, the variation pattern can be suitably selected according to the gaming state and the effect state.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the third modification, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 10-17, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the modified example 3 is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. ing. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is In this case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In the modified example 3, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, since the big hit expectation is set to be high, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to a specific state, fluctuation patterns PD1-1, PD1-2, PD1-3, PD1-4 and PD1-5 are provided. Hereinafter, they are also referred to as a first special fluctuation pattern, a second special fluctuation pattern, a third special fluctuation pattern, a fourth special fluctuation pattern, and a fifth special fluctuation pattern, respectively. In addition, these fluctuation patterns are also collectively referred to as special fluctuation patterns. The characteristics of each special fluctuation pattern and the selected state are different, but the details will be described later.

In the modified example 3, as will be described later, the type of the fluctuation pattern is determined first, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 10-17, a mode in which the fluctuation content (effect content) is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, the fluctuation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 that is out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. As a fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach out of reach, when the set value is 3, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 10-18 and the like, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 10-18 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 10-18 (B), and FIG. 10-18 ( Big hit type judgment table shown in C) (for the second special symbol) In addition to the small hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 10-18 (D) (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table, It includes a small hit variation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

FIG. 10-18 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit and a determination value for a small hit are set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 10-18 (A), when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the big hit is won at the rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at the rate of 1/200. The judgment value is set. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the determination value is set so that the big hit is won at a rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at 199/200. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, either the big hit or the small hit is always won, so that the advantage is higher than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed (player). It tends to be advantageous for).

In the third modification, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIG. 10-18 (A) to determine whether the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. A table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately, and the big hit judgment is common to the case where the first special symbol is variable display and the case where the second special symbol is variable display regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. The small hit may be determined by using a table, and a separate table may be used depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer is the first or the second.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot D based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. The table referenced to determine. In the modified example 3, as shown in FIGS. 10-18 (B) and 10-18 (C), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) has three types from jackpot A to jackpot C. On the other hand, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only three types of jackpots from jackpot B to jackpot D. That is, the jackpot that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the three types of jackpots from the jackpot A to the jackpot C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. The jackpot generated in is one of three types of jackpots from jackpot B to jackpot D.

FIG. 10-18 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. It is a table referenced to determine. In the third modification, when the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. When the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type F is executed. It has become so. That is, these big hits E and big hits F are not the big hit types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game balls during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by whether or not has passed the second count switch 151SG023B.

Here, the jackpot type in the modified example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-19 (A) and 10-19 (B). In the modified example 3, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state after the jackpot gaming state ends, and the jackpot B in which the gaming state shifts to the first middle base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. A jackpot C, a jackpot E and a jackpot F whose gaming state shifts to the second middle base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot D whose gaming state shifts to the high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state are provided. There is.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot F, jackpots A to jackpot C are jackpots that are repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) in which the jackpot is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player.

The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) that change the jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player, and the jackpot E is that the jackpot is advantageous to the player. The round that changes to the second state is 9 times (so-called 9 rounds), which is a big hit that is repeatedly executed, and the big hit F is 14 rounds that change the big winning opening to the second state that is advantageous to the player (so-called 14). Round), a big hit that is repeatedly executed.

Further, the medium base state (that is, the first medium base state or the second medium base state) that shifts after the big hit game of the big hit B, the big hit C, the big hit E, and the big hit F is the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special. Time saving control is executed until the variable display of the symbol is executed 100 times in total, or until a big hit occurs before the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. Will be done. Then, in the high base state that shifts after the jackpot game of the jackpot D is completed, the first special symbol is executed until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed once. The variable display of the second special symbol is executed once until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times. Until then, the time saving control is executed until a big hit occurs before any of the conditions until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total is satisfied.

At the end of the big hit game of the big hit B, the CPU 103 sets the first middle base state flag indicating that the game state is the first middle base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (S117). Further, at the end of the big hit game of the big hit C, the big hit E, and the big hit F, the CPU 103 sets the second middle base state flag indicating that the game state is the second middle base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (117). To do. Further, at the end of the big hit game of the big hit D, the CPU 103 sets the high base state flag indicating that the game state is the high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (117). By doing so, the CPU 103 changes the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 at the time of hitting the normal drawing in four gaming states of the low base state, the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state. It is possible to determine with (see FIG. 10-7 (B)).

As described above, the low base state is a game state in which the first start winning opening A and the general winning opening can be won by launching the game ball into the left game area 151SG002L, and the first middle base state and the second middle The base state and the high base state are game states in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the Fuden winning opening.

In the first middle base state, the second middle base state, and the high base state, the slide member 151SG704 protrudes from the retracted position as compared with the normal state (low base state) due to the increased probability of "hit the normal figure". By making it easier to project to the position, the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening are opened by the game ball that has won the Fuden winning opening, and the game ball has these first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening. It becomes easier to win a prize in the mouth. In particular, the second middle base state (and the higher base state compared to the second middle base state) is more frequent than the first middle base state, and the second start winning opening is opened more frequently. The variable display result of the special symbol is a small hit at a higher rate than the variable display result of the first special symbol. Therefore, in the second middle base state (further high base state), the big hit is generated by the game ball winning a V during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is continuously performed without going through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that is likely to occur.

In the modified example 3, six types of jackpots A to F are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the jackpot types provided are 7 or more or 5 or less. Good.

Further, in the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 10-19 (B), in the high base state, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times, except that a big hit occurs, and the second It ends based on the fact that the variable display of the special symbol is executed once, or the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. The form in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for the high base state, for example, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 100 times. Based on this, the state may shift to the low base state, that is, the high base state may continue until the next big hit (including the big hit via the small hit) occurs.

Further, in the modified example 3, when the gaming state is the medium base state or the high base state, the mode in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state on condition of the variable display number of special symbols is illustrated. The game is not limited to this, and when the game state is a medium base state or a high base state, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). The gaming state may shift to a low base state. As shown in FIG. 10-18 (A), in the modified example 3, the variable display of the second special symbol is set to have a higher small hit probability than the variable display of the first special symbol. When the state is the medium base state or the high base state, the gaming state shifts to the low base state on condition that the number of times that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit reaches a predetermined number of times. May be good.

Next, the operation of the CPU 103 in the third modification will be described. In the game control timer interrupt process in the third modification, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the CPU 103 performs the switch process, the main side error process, the information output process, the game random number update process, and the special symbol process shown in S21 to S27. After executing the process, the normal symbol process process, and the command control process, the base value calculation process (151SG028) for calculating the base value and the prize ball (game ball) based on the game ball winning in each winning opening. The prize ball payout process (151SG029) for paying out is executed, and the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 10-11 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game (first special symbol display) in which a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and a start prize (first start prize) occurs but has not yet started. The reserved data of the special figure game) using the first special figure in the apparatus 151SG004A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure hold storage unit is a special figure game (second special symbol display) in which the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening and a start winning (second starting winning) occurs but has not yet started. The reserved data of the special figure game) using the second special figure in the apparatus 151SG004B is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 151SG020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 151SG021. For example, the normal map reservation storage unit associates the game ball with the hold number in the order in which it passes through the passing gate, and is used for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

FIG. 10-20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S110) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first special symbol hold storage number is "0" (151SGS141). The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 151SG004A.

When the number of 1st special figure hold storage is other than "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; N), the hold data stored in the 1st special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (151SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of 151SGS142, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. And update the data in the 1st special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (151SGS144), the process shifts to 151SGS149.

On the other hand, when the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" (151SGS145). The second special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. For example, in the process of 151SGS145, the game control counter setting unit may read the second hold storage number count value stored in the second hold storage number counter, and determine whether or not the read value is "0". .. As described above, the process of 151SGS145 is executed when it is determined by 151SGS141 that the number of reserved first special figure is "0", and whether or not the number of reserved second special figure is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the first special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the second special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the first special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the second special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; N), the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (151SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of 151SGS146, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. As well as updating the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (151SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (151SGS148), the process shifts to 151SGS149.

In 151SGS149, FIG. 8-18 (A) is used as a table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". Select and set the display result judgment table shown in. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" (151SGS150).

After the special figure display result is determined by the 151SGS150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (151SGS151). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (151SGS151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (151SGS152). At this time, as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer is selected and set (151SGS153). At this time, when the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is "1", the CPU 103 selects and sets the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), and sets the variable special figure. When the value of the figure designation buffer is "2", the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-18 (C) may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer is "big hit A" and "big hit B" in the jackpot type determination table. , "Big hit C" and "Big hit D", it is determined which of the plurality of types the big hit type is to be selected according to which of the determination values assigned to each big hit type is matched (151SGS154).

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 151SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be determined as either a time saving state in which the time single output control (time saving control) is performed or a normal state in which the time saving control is not performed. Whether to control the game state of is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS155), the determined jackpot type is stored. Then proceed to 151SGS156. As an example, if the jackpot type is "big hit A", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", if it is "big hit B", it is set to "1", if it is "big hit C", it is set to "2", and "big hit D". If it is, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, when it is determined by 151SGS151 that it is not a "big hit" (151SGS151; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (151SGS151a). When it is determined to be a "small hit" (151SGS151a; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (151SGS151b). At this time, a small hit type determination table (see FIG. 8-18 (D)) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the small hit type to one of a plurality of types (151SGS151c). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the hit type determination stored in the variable random number buffer can be displayed as "small hit A" and "small hit A" in the small hit type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of small hit types is to be used according to which of the determination values assigned to each small hit type of "small hit B" is matched (151SGS151d).

Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS151e), the determined small amount. The hit type is memorized and the process proceeds to 151SGS156. As an example, if the small hit type is "small hit A", the small hit type buffer value may be set to "0", and if it is "small hit B", it may be set to "1".

In 151SGS156, it is controlled in advance whether it is controlled to the big hit game state (whether the big hit flag is set or not), the big hit type determination result in the case of the big hit game state, and further to the small hit game state. A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of whether or not it is performed (whether or not the small hit flag is set). As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in 151SGS151, the big hit symbols "1", "3", "5", depending on the determination result of the big hit type in 151SGS154, Any of the special symbols indicating the number "7" is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, a special symbol showing the number "1" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit A". In addition, a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit B". A special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit C". A special symbol showing the number "7" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit D". Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the finalized special symbol.

After the fixed special symbol is set in 151SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (151SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (151SGS158), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

Next, the variation start time reduction end determination process will be described. FIG. 10-21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation start time reduction end determination process executed once at the variation start. The variation start time reduction end determination process may be executed, for example, in the special symbol variation process (step S112). The variation start time reduction end determination process includes a process of managing the variation start time reduction flag.

In the variation start time reduction end determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set is set (step 020IWS001). If the time reduction flag is not set (step 020IWS001; No), the variation start time reduction end determination process ends.

If the time saving flag is set (step 020IWS001; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display to be started is the final variation in the time saving state (hereinafter, also referred to as the time saving final variation) (step 020IWS002). If it is not the time reduction final variation, the variation start time reduction end determination process is terminated.

In step 020IWS002, it can be determined as follows whether or not the time reduction is the final variation. For example, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display number counter, which will be described later, is 99, it is determined that the variation display to be started is the time saving final variation. Further, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the variable display to be started is the variable display of the first special symbol and the value of the variable display count counter of the first special symbol is 99, or the variable display to be started is the first. 2 In the case of the variation display of the special symbol, it is determined that the variation display to be started is the time saving final variation.

In the case of the time saving final fluctuation, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag (step 020IWS003). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 4) (step 020IWS004).

When it is determined that the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 resets these flags if the first middle base state flag, the second middle base state flag, and the high base state flag are set. Then (step 020IWS005), the variation start time reduction end determination process is terminated. In step 020IWS005, the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display count counter are reset to 0.

When it is determined that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 sets the time saving extension flag (step step 020IWS006). After that, the variation start time reduction end determination process is terminated.

FIG. 10-22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable medium-time reduction end determination process. The fluctuating time-saving end determination process is a process for determining whether or not the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied during the fluctuation and ending the time-saving state when the end condition is satisfied, and is in the special symbol variation process (step S112). Is repeated in.

In the variable working-time end determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time-saving extension flag is set (step 020IWS101). If the time reduction extension flag is not set (step 020IWS101; No), the fluctuation start time fluctuation middle time reduction end determination process ends.

If the time saving extension flag is set (step 020IWS101; Yes), whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 4). (Step 020IWS102). If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (step 020IWS102; No), the variable medium-time reduction end determination process is terminated.

When the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value (step 020IWS102; Yes) in the time saving final fluctuation in which the time saving extension flag is set, the CPU 103 determines that the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, and sets the time saving extension flag. Reset (step 020IWS103). Further, the CPU 103 resets these flags if the first middle base state flag, the second middle base state flag, and the high base state flag are set (step 020IWS104), and ends the variable medium-time reduction end determination process. In step 020IWS104, the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display count counter are reset to 0.

In the third modification, in the final fluctuation in the time saving state (time saving final fluctuation), the time saving flag is reset at the start of the fluctuation (corresponding to the process of steps 020IWS002 to S003). However, if the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value at the start of fluctuation, the time saving flag is reset and the time saving state (high base control) ends immediately, while the second reserved storage number is set at the start of fluctuation. If the upper limit is not reached, the time saving flag is reset, but the time saving state (high base control) does not end immediately, and the time saving extension flag is set until the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit. It becomes a state. Then, while the time saving extension flag is set, the time saving state (high base control) continues. As described above, in the modification 3, since the time saving flag is reset at a fixed timing (at the time of the final time saving fluctuation), the control for resetting the time saving flag becomes easy, and the behavior can be expected to be stable. During the final time reduction fluctuation, the time reduction extension flag is used to determine and manage the time reduction state.

The time saving flag and the time saving extension flag are referred to in the normal symbol process processing, and when any of them is on, high base control (control to increase the probability that the stopped symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol, etc.) in the normal symbol process processing, etc. ) Is executed. When the time saving flag and the time saving extension flag are turned off, the high base control in the normal symbol process processing ends, and the time saving state ends.

FIG. 10-23 is a timing chart until the end of the time saving state. FIG. 10-23 shows a case where it is determined that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit number at the start of the time saving final fluctuation, and it is determined that the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit number in the time saving final fluctuation. An example is shown.

As shown in FIG. 10-23, at the timing t1 which is the start timing of the time saving final fluctuation, the time saving flag is reset to off and the time saving extension flag is set to on. After that, at the timing t2, when the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit number, the time saving extension flag is reset to off, and the time saving state (high base control) ends. Then, after the time saving final variation is completed at the timing t3, the variation display of the second special symbol corresponding to the second reserved storage number is executed.

Hall management from the main board (game control board) 31 by the information output process in step S29 during the time saving state and while the variation display of the second special symbol corresponding to the number of second reserved storages accumulated after the time saving is executed. A short-time signal is output to the outside of a game machine such as a computer. Further, at this time, the right-handed LED (right-handed lamp) provided at a predetermined position of the game board 6 and indicating that the player is in a right-handed state is turned on. When the variation display of the second special symbol corresponding to the number of the second reserved storage ends at the timing t4, the time saving medium signal and the right-handed LED are turned off. By doing so, it is possible to preferably grasp the number of consecutive chans and the number of balls to be ejected by an external device. In addition, it is possible to notify the player of an appropriate game method. The timing for externally outputting the time-saving medium signal is a right-handed command output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 (a command indicating that the time-saving state is in effect, or during the pending digestion of the second special symbol after the time-saving state ends. It may be synchronized with the output timing of the command) indicating that there is.

In the third modification, based on the game ball winning the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory), the non-electric accessory is opened, and the game ball is opened in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. When it becomes possible to win a prize and the non-electric accessory is opened, it is configured to be in the open state until a specified number (for example, two) of game balls are won. In such a game machine, when the time saving state is terminated at the end timing of the time saving final fluctuation, the non-electric accessory (second starting winning opening) is opened in the time saving final fluctuation while limiting the second reserved storage number. Ends the time saving state with, and after the time saving state ends, the non-electric accessory (second start winning opening) that is open after the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the accumulated second reserved memory is executed. Can win a specified number of game balls. That is, after the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the normal state (low base state), a situation occurs in which the variable display of the second special symbol equal to or more than the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is executed. I will end up. Therefore, in the modified example 3, the time saving state is set at the timing when the second reserved storage number is determined to be the upper limit at the start of the time saving final fluctuation, or at the timing when the second holding storage number becomes the upper limit during the execution of the time saving final fluctuation. By terminating, the number of game balls that win the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) can be reduced, and the non-electric accessory (second starting winning opening) is open while limiting the number of second reserved memories. It can be difficult to end the time saving state with. That is, after the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the normal state (low base state), a situation may occur in which the variable display of the second special symbol of the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) or more is executed. Can be prevented.

10-24 and 10-25 are flowcharts showing a special symbol stop process (S113) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display device 151SG004A and the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. Control is performed to derive and display a symbol (151SGS171). When the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is terminated, and the variable special symbol designated buffer value. When is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS172). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173), and if the jackpot flag is not set (151SGS173; N), the process shifts to 151SGS180.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173; Y), the CPU 103 sets these flags if the time saving flag, the first middle base state flag, the second middle base state flag, and the high base flag are set. Clear (151SG174), hit start 1 designated command (big hit A), hit start 2 designated command (big hit B), hit start 3 designated command (big hit C) according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12. ) Hit start 4 Make settings for transmitting the designated command (big hit D) (151SGS175). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS175 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process (S27) described above.

Further, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (151SGS176).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (151SGS177). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times in the case of big hit A to C and 15 times in the case of big hit D) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (151SGS178). Then, the values of the first special figure variable display count counter and the second special figure variable display count counter, which will be described later, are reset to 0 (151SGS179a), and the value of the separate symbol process flag corresponds to the jackpot opening preprocessing (S114). The value is updated to "4" (151SGS179b), and if the time saving extension flag is set, it is reset (020IWS210) to end the special symbol stop process.

On the other hand, in 151SGS180, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set (151SGS180; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS198. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (151SGS180; Y), the CPU 103 receives a hit start 5 designation command (small hit A) or a hit on the effect control board 12 according to the type of small hit stored in the effect control board 12. Start 6 Make settings to send the designated command (small hit B) (151SGS181). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS181 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process (S27) described above.

Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the image display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (151SGS182). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times in the case of a small hit) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (151SGS183), and whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, the medium base state (first medium base). It is determined whether or not a small hit is won in the state or the second medium base state) or the high base state (151SGS184). If the time saving flag is not set, that is, if the small hit is won in the low base state (normal state) (151SGS184; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the process proceeds to 151SGS186 (151SGS185). If the time saving flag is set, that is, if a small hit is won in the medium base state (first middle base state or second middle base state) or high base state (151SGS184; Y), the processing of 151SGS185 is performed. Proceed to 151SGS186 without going through.

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set in 151SGS186, that is, whether or not the gaming state is a medium base state (first medium base state or second medium base state) or a high base state. To do. If the time saving flag is not set (151SGS186; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS186; Y), whether or not the value of the variable special map designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS187). When the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is 1 (151SGS187; Y), the variable display number of the first special symbol in the middle base state (first middle base state or second middle base state) or high base state is set. The value of the first special figure variable display count counter shown is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151 SGS 190 (151 SGS 188). When the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is 2 (151SGS187; N), the variable display of the second special symbol in the middle base state (first middle base state or second middle base state) or high base state. The value of the second special figure variable display count counter indicating the number of times is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS190 (151SGS189).

Next, in 151SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS190; N), whether or not the gaming state is a high base state or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state flag is set (151SGS191). When the gaming state is the high base state (151SGS191; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS192). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 1 (151SGS193). When the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 0 (151SGS193; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS190; Y), the gaming state is the high base state (151SGS191; Y). , When the value of the first special figure variable display count counter is 100 (191SGS192; Y), or when the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 1 (181SGS193; Y), the time saving flag, the first Clear the set flags among the medium base state flag, the second medium base state flag, and the high base state flag (151SGS194), and set the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the second special figure variable display count counter. Reset the value to 0 and proceed to 151SGS196 (151SGS195).

In 151SG161, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (S118) (151SGS197), and if the time saving extension flag is set, it is reset (020IWS210). The special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, in 151SGS198, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the gaming state is a medium base state (first medium base state or second medium base state) or a high base state. To do. If the time saving flag is not set (151SGS198; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS198; Y), whether or not the value of the variable special diagram designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS199). When the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is 1 (151SGS199; Y), the variable display number of the first special symbol in the middle base state (first middle base state or second middle base state) or high base state is set. The value of the first special figure variable display count counter shown is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS202 (151SGS200). When the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is 2 (151SGS199; N), the variable display of the second special symbol in the middle base state (first middle base state or second middle base state) or high base state. The value of the second special figure variable display count counter indicating the number of times is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS202 (151SGS201).

Next, in 151SGS202, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS202; N), whether or not the gaming state is a high base state is further determined. That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state flag is set (151SGS203). When the gaming state is the high base state (151SGS203; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS204). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS204; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 1 (151SGS205). When the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 0 (151SGS205; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS202; Y), the gaming state is the high base state (151SGS203; Y). ), When the value of the first special figure variable display count counter is 100 (191SGS204; Y), or when the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 1 (181SGS205; Y), the time saving flag, the first Clear the set flag among the 1 medium base state flag, the 2nd medium base state flag, and the high base state flag (151SGS206), and set the value of the 1st special figure variable display count counter and the 2nd special figure variable display count counter. The value of is reset to 0 and the process proceeds to 151SGS208 (151SGS207).

In 151SG208, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0" corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (S110) (151SGS209), and if the time saving extension flag is set, it is reset (020IWS210). The special symbol stop process is terminated.

FIG. 10-26 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first sets the small hit display time timer to -1 (151SGS211), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timered out (151SGS212). If the small hit display time timer is not timered out (151SGS212; N), the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated, while if the small hit display time timer is timered out (151SGS212; Y), the big winning opening is opened. A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in the open time timer for setting the open state (151SGS213). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" (S204), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening processing (S119), and the small hit opening pre-processing is terminated.

In the third modification, the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect can be executed as the suggestion effect suggesting a predetermined item. FIG. 10-27 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of a normal suggestion effect and a special suggestion effect. In the example shown in FIG. 108-37, from the screen display of FIG. 10-27 (A), FIGS. 10-27 (B1), 10-27 (B2), 10-27 (B3-1) and 10- The screen display shifts to any of 27 (B3-2). In the middle base state, images such as the right-handed instruction image 020IW003 that encourages right-handedness are also displayed (see FIGS. 10-32), which will be described later.

The normal suggestion effect suggests that the slide member 151S704 operates (that is, the normal electric accessory is released) when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and as the effect result, the ordinary electric accessory is released. It is an effect in which either the normal power opening notification that deterministically notifies that the fact is performed or the disconnection notification (here, the notification that the public power opening notification is not executed) is executed.

The special suggestion effect suggests that the state is advantageous based on the second hold memory (for example, a big hit game state or a small hit game state), and as a result of the effect, an advantageous state based on the second hold memory (for example). , A second special figure hold notification that deterministically notifies that a big hit game state or a small hit game state) and a missed notification (here, it means that the second special figure hold notification is not executed). It is a production in which one of the above is executed.

In the configuration of the third modification, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed based on the second reserved memory, a big hit or a small hit is made at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 10-18 (A)). If the second reserved memory is stored, it can be said that an advantageous state is obtained based on the second reserved memory. Therefore, in the configuration of the modified example 3, the second hold memory is stored in the suggestion that the state becomes an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state or a small hit game state) based on the second hold memory. Suggestions are also included.

In addition, instead of the configuration of the modified example 3, even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit or the small hit does not occur at a rate of 100%, and the configuration may be such that the hit may be missed. Good. For example, in a configuration that can be set to any of a plurality of set values having different advantages (for example, jackpot probability), when the jackpot probability is set to the highest set value, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. If it is done, it will be a big hit or a small hit at a rate of 100%, and if it is set to another set value, even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it will be a big hit or a small hit at a rate of 100%. However, it may be out of place. Then, in such a configuration, the second special figure hold notification may be executed only when the second hold storage in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit is stored.

As shown in FIG. 10-27, in the modified example 3, the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect are produced in a common manner from the start of the effect to a predetermined timing (in this example, the timing of notifying the effect result). It is configured to run. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (A), in the rectangular area provided in the lower part of the image display device 5, a plurality of symbols (in this example, a round symbol, a cross symbol, a hoshi symbol, or a character symbol). ) Fluctuation display is executed.

Then, as a result of the normal suggestion effect, when the normal electric opening notification is executed, the round symbol stops in the rectangular area provided in the lower part of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (B1). Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10-27 (B2), when the loss notification is executed as the effect result of the normal suggestion effect, or when the loss notification is executed as the effect result of the special suggestion effect, the image display device 5 In the rectangular area provided at the bottom, the cross symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, the out-of-order notification of the normal suggestion effect and the out-of-order notification of the special suggestion effect are executed in a common manner. Therefore, the missed notification in which the cross symbol shown in FIG. 10-27 (B2) is stopped and displayed is to notify that the normal power release notification is not executed, and at the same time, the second special figure hold notification is not executed. It can be said that it informs.

As a result of the effect of the special suggestion effect, when the second special figure hold notification is executed, if the effect mode is set to the first effect mode, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (B3-1). When the Hoshi symbol is stopped and displayed in the rectangular area provided at the lower part of the image display device 5 and the effect mode is set to the second effect mode, as shown in FIG. 10-27 (B3-2). , The character symbol is stopped and displayed in the rectangular area provided in the lower part of the image display device 5.

As described above, in the modified example 3, the player can determine which of the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect is executed from the start of the effect to the predetermined timing (the timing of notifying the effect result in this example). It is configured so that it cannot be done. Therefore, regardless of whether the normal suggestion effect or the special suggestion effect is executed, the slide member 151S704 operates (that is, normal) from the start of the effect to the predetermined timing with the variable display result of the normal symbol as a hit. It is suggested that both the electric accessory is released) and the big hit game state and the small hit game state are set based on the second hold memory (the second hold memory is stored). Become. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of production, give the player unexpectedness, and enhance the production effect. In this example, since the special suggestion effect is configured to be executed only during the period controlled to the middle base state, the normal suggestion effect is also executed only during the period controlled to the middle base state. You may do so.

In the third modification, when a hit in the normal drawing occurs in the middle base state, it is determined at a rate of 95% or more in any of the operation patterns B to D of the slide member 151S704 that can win a prize in the first starting winning opening B. (See Fig. 10-7). Further, the variable display of the first special symbol is configured to be executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol. Therefore, in the medium-based state, the first reserved memory is mainly stored, and the variable display of the first special symbol continues to be executed.

On the other hand, in the first middle base state, the operation pattern E of the slide member 151S704 that can win the second start winning opening at the time of hitting the normal drawing is determined at a rate of 1%, and in the second middle base state, it hits the normal drawing. It is also configured so that the operation pattern E is sometimes determined at a rate of 5%. That is, in the medium-based state, although the ratio is low, a prize is generated in the second start winning opening and the second reserved memory can be stored (however, if the variable display of the first special symbol continues to be executed, the second The variable display of the special symbol is not executed). Then, for example, when all the first reserved memory is digested after the middle base state (that is, time saving control) is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed based on the second reserved memory stored in the middle base state. It will be executed and a big hit or a small hit will occur.

The special suggestion effect in the third modification is that the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set based on the second hold memory stored in such a medium base state (or the second hold memory is simply in the middle base state. It suggests (remembered) and can enhance the interest of the game.

The normal suggestion effect in the modified example 3 suggests that a normal figure hit occurs, and at the same time, there is a possibility that the second start winning opening can be won by the occurrence of the normal figure hit (that is, the normal figure hit). It is suggested that the motion pattern E of the motion patterns A to E of the slide member 151S704 may be determined at the time of hitting), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game, but a special suggestion effect ( The advantage is inferior to that of the second special figure hold notification).

Regarding the normal suggestion effect, the operation pattern E may be executed depending on the mode in which the operation pattern E is obtained when the normal figure is hit and the case where the action pattern is different, or the operation pattern E may be executed when the normal figure is hit. It may be possible to execute the public power release notification only in the case of.

Further, not limited to the example shown in FIGS. 10-27, when a specific effect having a high expectation such as a big hit (for example, a super reach effect) is executed, a normal suggestion effect and a normal suggestion effect are performed so as not to interfere with the specific effect. The execution of the special suggestion effect may be restricted. For example, when a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) is executed, the rectangular area or symbol related to the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect is reduced so as not to interfere with the specific effect, so that the position is less conspicuous. It may be displayed in (for example, the position of the lower left corner in the display area of the image display device 5). Further, when the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect are executed before the start of the specific effect, the rectangular area and the symbol are reduced only during the period when the specific effect is executed in parallel with the specific effect, and the rectangular area and the symbol are reduced to be less noticeable. It may be displayed at the position. Further, for example, when a specific effect having a high expectation such as a big hit (for example, a super reach effect) is executed, the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect are not executed, or the ratio of being executed is reduced. May be good. Further, for example, only the normal suggestion effect or the special suggestion effect that gives a notification other than the loss notification may be executed in parallel with the specific effect (for example, the super reach effect). Further, for example, when a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern is executed at the time of starting winning, and the display result is a big hit or a fluctuation pattern including a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect), a normal suggestion effect is produced. And the execution of the special suggestion effect may be restricted.

FIG. 10-28 is a flowchart showing a special suggestion effect setting process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG.

In the special suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the second special hold notification standby flag is set (step 020IWS401). The second special hold notification standby flag is a flag indicating that the special suggestion effect for performing the second special figure hold notification is being waited for as an effect result. If the second special hold notification standby flag is set, the process proceeds to step 020IWS408.

When the second special hold notification standby flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the middle base state (step 020IWS402). Whether or not it is in the medium base state can be determined, for example, by checking the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 31.

In the case of the medium base state, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the suggestion effect is being executed (step 020IWS403). Then, if it is not the execution of the normal suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special suggestion effect, and the execution mode when the special suggestion effect is executed (step 020IWS404).

FIG. 10-29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special suggestion effect determination table. FIG. 10-29 (A) is a first special suggestion effect determination table used in the first middle base state, and FIG. 10-29 (B) is a second special suggestion effect determination used in the second middle base state. It's a table. In step 020IWS404, the special suggestion effect determination table is selected according to the gaming state. Then, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, the selected special suggestion effect determination table is referred to, and based on the second reserved storage number, the special suggestion effect determination is "no execution" and "first effect mode (first effect mode (first)". 2 Special figure hold notification) ”and“ 2nd effect mode (disappearance notification) ”are to be decided.

The "no execution" of the decision execution shown in the special suggestion effect determination table determines that the special suggestion effect is not executed, and the "first effect mode (second special figure hold notification)" is a special suggestion. It is determined that the effect is executed in the first effect mode (in this example, the second special figure hold notification is executed as the effect result), and the "second effect mode (missing notification)" sets the special suggestion effect. It is determined that the execution is performed in the two production modes (in this example, the out-of-order notification is executed as the production result).

The features of the special suggestion effect determination table will be described. As shown in FIG. 10-29, in the special suggestion effect determination table, as the number of second reserved storages increases, the "first effect mode (second special figure hold notification)" and the special suggestion effect "first effect mode (second special figure hold notification)" and "no execution" Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio of being determined as "second effect mode (missing notification)" is high, and the ratio of being determined as "first effect mode (second special figure hold notification)" is particularly high. .. With such a configuration, it is suggested that the second reserved storage number is stored and that the stored second reserved storage number is large when the special suggestion effect is executed.

As described above, in the modified example 3, the first middle base state and the second middle base state are provided as the middle base state, and the slide member 151S704 is configured so that the determination ratio of the operation pattern is different for each. (Fig. 10-7 (B)). Specifically, the second middle base state is a state advantageous for the player because the ratio of the operation pattern E capable of winning the second start winning opening is higher than that of the first middle base state. ..

Further, in the modified example 3, the jackpot game common to the jackpot B and the jackpot C is executed, and after the jackpot game, it is determined to the player whether the first middle base state or the second middle base state is controlled. It is configured not to notify (exceptionally, when a predetermined period elapses after being controlled to the first middle base state or the second middle base state, it may be notified by the background switching effect described later).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-29 (A) and 10-29 (B), in the second special suggestion effect determination table, the special suggestion effect is "first" rather than "no execution" as compared with the first special suggestion effect determination table. Judgment values are assigned so that the proportions determined as "1 effect mode (second special figure hold notification)" and "second effect mode (disappearance notification)" are high. With such a configuration, it is suggested that the second middle base state is controlled by the frequency at which the special suggestion effect is executed.

Not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 10-29 (A) and 10-29 (B), the first effect mode (second special figure hold notification) and the second effect are used in the first middle base state and the second middle base state. Although the ratio to the mode (missing notification) is different, the execution ratio of the special suggestion effect may be the same. Further, for example, the execution ratio of the second effect mode (disengagement notification) may be the same (that is, the execution frequency does not change) between the first middle base state and the second middle base state.

Further, as for the normal suggestion effect, as in the special suggestion effect, the execution ratio is different between the first middle base state and the second middle base state, and the execution frequency is controlled to the second middle base state. May be suggested.

Following step 020IWS404, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the special suggestion effect of the second effect mode (Y in step 020IWS405), the execution setting of the special suggestion effect of the second effect mode is performed (step 020IWS406). ), End the special suggestion effect setting process.

Further, when it is determined to execute the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode (Y in step 020IWS407), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set effect mode is the second effect mode. (Step 020IWS408). If the set effect mode is not the second effect mode, the process proceeds to step 020IWS410.

When the set effect mode is the second effect mode, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the final variation (time saving final variation) in the medium base state (step 020IWS409).

In the case of the final variation (time saving final variation) in the medium base state (Y in step 020IWS409), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second special figure hold notification in an mode according to the effect mode as the effect result. The execution setting of the special suggestion effect of the effect mode is set (step 020IWS411). After that, if it is set, the second special figure hold notification standby flag is reset (step 020IWS411), and the special suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is not the final fluctuation (time saving final fluctuation) in the medium base state (N in step 020IWS409), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second special figure hold notification standby flag (step 020IWS412) to produce a special suggestion effect. End the setting process.

In the third modification, when the execution of the special suggestion effect (second special figure hold notification) of the first effect mode is determined at the start of the change, if the effect mode is the first effect mode, the first effect is performed during the change. When the special suggestion effect of the mode (second special figure hold notification) is executed, when the effect mode is the second effect mode, it is not during the change but during the final change (time saving final change) in the medium base state. The special suggestion effect of the first effect mode (second special figure hold notification) is executed.

In the third modification, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the second special symbol. Therefore, in the medium base state, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed even if the second hold storage is stored. Is not executed, and the variable display of the first special symbol continues to be executed. Then, when all the first reserved memory is digested after the middle base state (time saving state) is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed based on the second reserved memory, and a big hit or a small hit occurs. It will be. Therefore, the timing of the final variation (time saving final variation) in the medium base state is an advantageous state based on the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode (that is, the second hold memory (for example, the big hit game state or the small hit game state)). This is one of the preferable timings as the execution timing of the second special figure hold notification) that deterministically notifies that.

As described above, in the modification 3, the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed in different modes and at different timings according to the effect mode selected by the player. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize an effect that matches the taste of the player, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

Not limited to the configuration of the modification 3, for example, when the second effect mode is set, the first is during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit game that occurs based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the middle base state. The special suggestion effect of the effect mode may be executed.

Further, for example, the execution frequency of the special suggestion effect (or the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode) may be different depending on the set effect mode. Further, for example, when the first effect mode is set, the special suggestion effect is executed over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols, and when the second effect mode is set, a single special symbol is variable. The special suggestion effect may be executed during the display.

Further, the special suggestion effect set to be executed in steps 020IWS406 and 020IWS410 may be started to be executed as soon as the variable display of the special symbol is started, or may be a normal suggestion effect or a special suggestion effect depending on the execution start timing. The execution may be started at a timing when a predetermined period elapses after the variable display of the special symbol is started so that it is not easily determined to be present.

Further, if the second special figure hold notification is executed once after being controlled to the middle base state, the execution frequency of the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect may be reduced thereafter.

In the third modification, in addition to the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect, the background switching effect can be executed.

The background switching effect is an effect in which the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is switched from the normal background image to the special background image. The normal background image includes at least an early stage background image and a middle stage background image.

FIG. 10-30 is a flowchart showing a background switching effect setting process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG.

In the background switching effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is in the middle base state (step 048IWS500a), and ends the process if it is not in the middle base state. In the middle base state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sum of the variable display number of the first special symbol and the variable display number of the second special symbol in the middle base state is 100 (. Step 048IWS500b). Then, when the sum is 100, that is, when the variation display to be started is the final variation in the middle base state, the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image to be switched to the final background image (step 048IWS500h). At the time of executing the process of step 048IWS500h, a background image for the final stage of a different aspect may be used depending on whether the background is a special background image or not.

When the sum of the variable display number of the first special symbol and the variable display number of the second special symbol in the medium base state is not 100 (N in step 048IWS500b), the background image of the effect control CPU 120 is the special background image. Whether or not it is determined (step 048IWS500c). If it is a special background image, the process proceeds to step 020IWS501.

When the background image is not a special background image (N in step 048IWS500c), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the background image is an early stage background image (step 048IWS500d). If it is not the background image for the early stage, the process proceeds to step 020IWS501.

When the background image is the background image for the early stage (Y in step 048IWS500d), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display number of the second special symbol in the middle base state is 7 or more (step 048IWS500e). Then, when it is 7 or more, the effect control CPU 120 sets to switch the background image to the background image for the middle stage (step 048IWS500g). Further, when the variable display number of the second special symbol in the middle base state is not 7 or more (N in step 048IWS500e), the effect control CPU 120 determines the variable display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the middle base state. It is determined whether or not the sum with the variable display number of is 11 or more (step 048IWS500f). Then, when it is 11 or more, the effect control CPU 120 sets to switch the background image to the background image for the middle stage (step 048IWS500g). After that, the process ends.

In the third modification, when the medium base state is controlled after the big hit game, the background image for the early stage of the normal background image is used as the background image. Then, when the variable display number of the second special symbol is 7 or more, or when the sum of the variable display number of the first special symbol and the variable display number of the second special symbol is 11, the background image is displayed. You can switch from the background image for the early stage to the background image for the middle stage. Further, when the final fluctuation in the middle base state is reached, the background image is switched to the background image for the final stage. With such a configuration, the background image can be switched between the early stage, the middle stage, and the final stage of the period controlled to the middle base state (for example, the story develops in the order of the early stage, the middle stage, and the final stage). It can be), and it can enhance the interest.

Hereinafter, the state in which the background image for the early stage is used as the background image is also referred to as the early stage mode, the state in which the background image for the middle stage is used is also referred to as the middle stage mode, and the state in which the background image for the final stage is used is also referred to as the final stage mode. After switching to the background image for the middle stage, it may be further switched to the special background image, but the state in which this special background image is used (that is, the state before switching to the background image for the final stage) is also the background image for the middle stage. It is also called the middle mode as in the state where is used.

Further, in the modified example 3, the transition condition from the early stage mode to the middle stage mode is satisfied due to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, but the number of fluctuations of the special symbol for which the transition condition is satisfied is the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is configured to be different depending on which variable display is used. Specifically, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol having a high degree of advantage, the transition condition to the middle mode is satisfied when the number of fluctuations reaches 7, but in the variable display of the first special symbol, the number of fluctuations is 7. Even if the number of times is reached, the transition condition to the middle stage mode is not satisfied, and when the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol reaches 11, the transition condition to the middle stage mode is satisfied. With such a configuration, the background image can be switched (for example, the story can be developed) according to the situation of the game in the medium base state, and the interest can be enhanced.

Further, in the modified example 3, when the frequency of occurrence of the second start prize is high, the timing of shifting to the middle stage mode is advanced, and when the frequency of occurrence of the second start prize is not high, the timing of shifting to the middle stage mode is set. It is configured to delay.

In addition, in the modification 3, the first middle base variation pattern determination table selection table shown in FIG. 10-31 (1) is used in the early mode, and FIG. 10-31 is in the middle mode. The variation pattern determination table selection table for the second middle base shown in (2) is used. The second middle-base fluctuation pattern determination table selection table is configured to be easier to determine a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the first middle-base fluctuation pattern determination table selection table.

Then, in the modified example 3, the chance of generating the second start prize is lower in the middle mode than in the early mode. With such a configuration, when the frequency of occurrence of the second start prize is higher than expected, the timing of shifting to the middle stage mode can be advanced and the occurrence of the second start prize can be suppressed. That is, the occurrence of the second start winning prize can be adjusted.

When the background image is not the background image for the early stage (N in step 048IWS500d), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the second middle base state (step 020IWS501). If it is not in the second middle base state, the background switching effect setting process is terminated.

In the second middle base state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the background switching effect (step 020IWS502). Then, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the background switching effect (Y in step 020IWS503), the effect control effect CPU 120 sets the execution of the background switching effect (step 020IWS406), and ends the background switching effect setting process.

FIG. 10-31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a background switching effect determination table. Of the background switching effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 10-31, FIG. 10-31 (A) is the first background switching effect determination table shown as an example, and FIG. 10-31 (B) is shown as a modification. This is the second background switching effect determination table. In step 020IWS502, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, the background switching effect determination table is referred to, and the background switching effect determination is "not executed" and "executed (in the special background)" based on the second reserved storage number. (Switching) ”will be decided.

Note that "without execution" of the decision item shown in the background switching effect determination table determines that the background switching effect is not executed, and "executed (switched to a special background)" executes the background switching effect. (In this example, the background image is switched from the normal background image to the special background image).

In the third modification, the background switching effect can be executed when the second middle base state of the middle base states is controlled. Therefore, by executing the background switching effect, it is definitively notified that the second middle base state is controlled.

On the other hand, in the modified example 3, which of the first middle base state and the second middle base state is controlled based on the number of times the second start winning opening is won and the frequency at which the special suggestion effect is executed. It has the playability of guessing and enjoying. Then, after being controlled to the first middle base state or the second middle base state, if it is deterministically notified that the control is to the second middle base state at an early stage, it cannot be guessed and enjoyed. There is a risk that it will not be possible to fully improve the interest.

Therefore, in the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (A), in the first background switching effect determination table, as the number of second reserved storages is smaller, the background switching effect is "executed (switched to a special background)". The judgment value is assigned so that the ratio of "no execution" is higher than that of "". With such a configuration, after being controlled to the first middle base state or the second middle base state, it is possible to suppress deterministic notification that the control is to the second middle base state at an early stage. .. In addition, when controlled to the second middle base state, after experiencing that the number of times the second start winning opening is won and the frequency of the special suggestion effect being executed are high (that is, the degree of expectation of the player is high). After the increase), it becomes easy to be definitively notified that the control is in the second middle base state, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.

Instead of the first background switching effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-31 (A), "no execution" and "execution" are performed according to the number of times the second start winning opening is opened in the middle base state (special background). (Switch to) ”, a table that determines any of the decisions may be used. For example, in this table, the smaller the number of times the second start winning opening is opened in the medium base state, the higher the percentage of background switching effects that are determined to be "not executed" rather than "executed (switched to special background)". If the determination value is assigned so as to be, the same effect can be obtained. Further, in step 020IWS502, the second background switching effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-31 (B) may be used instead of the first background switching effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-31 (A).

In the second background switching effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-31 (B), when the number of fluctuations in the medium base state is less than 90, the smaller the number of fluctuations, the more the background switching effect is "executed (special background). Judgment values are assigned so that the rate of determination of "no execution" is higher than that of "(switch to)". With such a configuration, after being controlled to the first middle base state or the second middle base state, it is possible to suppress deterministic notification that the control is to the second middle base state at an early stage. .. In addition, when controlled to the second middle base state, after experiencing that the number of times the second start winning opening is won and the frequency of the special suggestion effect being executed are high (that is, the degree of expectation of the player is high). After the increase), it becomes easy to be definitively notified that the control is in the second middle base state, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.

However, in the modified example 3, the medium base state ends based on the fact that the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total (the game state shifts to the low base state). It is configured to do). Then, when the end of the middle base state (that is, the transition to the low base state) is imminent, even if it is definitely notified that the control is controlled to the second middle base state, it is already in the second middle base state. Since there is no high possibility that a big hit will occur by taking advantage of this advantage, there is a risk that the interest will be reduced.

Therefore, in the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 10-31 (B), in the second background switching effect determination table, when the number of fluctuations in the middle base state is 91 times or more, the background switching effect is "executed". Judgment values are assigned so that "Yes (switch to special background)" is not determined and "No execution" is determined. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect and prevent the execution of the effect from deteriorating the interest.

In the third modification, when the normal background image is switched to the special background image by the background switching effect, the special background image is displayed until the middle base state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration example, and for example, If the normal background image is switched to the special background image by the background switching effect during one fluctuation, the special background image may be switched to the normal background image at the start of the next fluctuation or the fluctuation after a predetermined number of times. Then, in the case of a normal background image, it may be determined whether or not the background switching effect is executed each time the fluctuation starts. With this configuration, switching from the normal background image to the special background image by the background switching effect does not definitively notify that the second middle base state is controlled, and is special. It is suggested that the longer the period of the background image is, the more likely it is that the second middle base state is controlled, and the interest can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 048IW resets the time saving flag at the start of the time saving final fluctuation, sets the time saving extension flag when the second reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value, and sets the time saving extension flag in the time saving final fluctuation. The extension flag was used to control whether or not the time was shortened. Not limited to this, it is possible to manage whether or not the time saving state is achieved only by the time saving flag without providing the time saving extension flag. In this case, the time saving flag is reset when the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied in the time saving final fluctuation, and the time saving state is ended.

FIG. 10-33 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable medium-time reduction end determination process in the modified example in which the time-saving extension flag is not provided. In the variable medium-time reduction end determination process of the modified example shown in FIG. 10-33, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time-saving flag is set (step 020IWS601). If the time saving flag is not set (step 020IWS601; No), the variable working time saving end determination process ends.

If the time saving flag is set (step 020IWS601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current variation display is the final variation in the time saving state (step 020IWS602).

When the fluctuation display this time is the final fluctuation in the time saving state, whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 4). (Step 020IWS603). If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (step 020IWS603; No), the variable medium-time reduction end determination process is terminated.

When the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in the time saving final fluctuation (step 020IWS603; Yes), the time saving state end condition is satisfied, and the time saving flag, the first middle base state flag, the second middle base state flag, The high base flag is reset (step 020IWS604), and the variable medium-time reduction end determination process is terminated.

When the modified example shown in FIG. 10-33 is applied instead of the variable medium-time saving determination process shown in FIG. 10-22, the time-saving extension flag in the variable start time-saving end determination process shown in FIG. 10-21 is applied. The process of step 020IWS006 for setting and the process of step 020IWS210 for resetting the time saving extension flag in the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 10-24 are not executed.

According to this modification, it is not necessary to provide a new flag such as the time saving extension flag, and the time saving state can be terminated when the second reserved storage number reaches the upper limit number in the time saving final fluctuation.

In the modified example 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on by configuring it so that it can be set to any of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player (in this example, the jackpot probability is different). It is possible to configure it so that the current setting value can be confirmed or the setting value can be changed by sometimes executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. In this case, for example, the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the set values "1" to "6", and the hit determination can be performed with the probability shown in FIG. 9-2.

Then, the hit determination table can be configured in the same manner as in FIG. 9-3. Specifically, in any of the cases of the set value "1" to the set value "6", the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. In any case, among the judgment values specified from the updated random number data, the value judged to be the jackpot judgment value is set to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value with the specific value as a reference. doing.

Further, in any of the cases of the set value "1" to the set value "6", any of the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. Even in this case, among the determination values specified from the updated random number data, the values determined to be the small hit determination values are set to be continuous in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference.

Then, in the case of the set value "1" to the set value "5", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined to be the jackpot determination value is less than 65535, which is the maximum value from the specific value. It is set to continue up to the upper limit set according to the set value in.

Further, in the case of the set value "1" to the set value "5", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the small hit determination value is set to a value smaller than the specific value based on the specific value. It is set to be continuous from 0, which is the minimum value in the range, to a specific value.

After setting in this way, in the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 10-2, the hit determination table was selected in 151SGS149, and instead of 151SGS150 to 151SGS151a, 072IWS58A to 072IWS58A, 072IWS60A, 072IWS61A in FIG. 9-9. , 072 When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the case of the set value "1" to the set value "5" by executing the same processing as the IWS65A, the hit determination (big hit determination, (A general term for small hit judgment). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is controlled to the jackpot game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value set for each set value. Further, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it can be determined that the small hit game state is controlled. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined whether the control is further controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, it is small. It is determined that the game is controlled by the winning game state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value.

Further, in the case of the set value "6", the value determined to be the jackpot determination value is a specific value in both the case of variable display of the first special symbol and the case of variable display of the second special symbol. It is possible to set so as to be continuous from to the maximum value of 65535.

Further, in the case of the set value "6", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the small hit determination value is set to be continuous from the minimum value 0 to a specific value. ing.

Then, in the case of the set value "6", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the hit determination is performed as follows. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state. As a result, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the set value is "6", it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is below the upper limit value when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot game state. Since the processing becomes better and the processing becomes simpler, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether the game is controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the small hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative.

In this example as well, in the case of the set value "1" to the set value "5", which are less advantageous to the player, the value that is the loss judgment value that is determined not to be controlled in the big hit game state is determined as the big hit. By continuing from the upper limit value to the maximum value of 65535 in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the value is set, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled.

Further, in the modified example 3, similarly to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), the big hit is obtained in both the case of variable display of the first special symbol and the case of variable display of the second special symbol. It is possible to set the value determined to be the determination value to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of 65535.

Further, similarly to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), the value determined as the small hit determination value is shared with the lower limit value, and the first special symbol is variablely displayed and the second special symbol is displayed. Is set so that the upper limit of the value judged as the small hit judgment value is different when the is displayed in a variable manner. In the case of any special symbol, the lower limit value is set to 0, which is the minimum value, and is common.

After setting in this way, in the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 10-2, the hit determination table was selected in 151SGS149, and instead of 151SGS150 to 151SGS151a, 072IWS58A to 072IWS58A, 072IWS60A, 072IWS61A in FIG. 9-9. , 072 By executing the same processing as IWS65A, when the set value is "6", the hit determination is performed as follows. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or greater than a specific value, it is determined that the jackpot game state is controlled. Further, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the control is controlled by the small hit game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value determined to be controlled by the small hit game state. can do. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the game is further controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the small hit Determine if it is controlled by the gaming state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value.

Further, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, it is possible to set the value determined as the small hit determination value to be continuous from the minimum value of 0 to a specific value.

Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the probability variation state (high probability / high base state) or KT state (high probability / low base state), and when the set value is "6", it is as follows. Make a hit judgment. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state. As a result, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is equal to or higher than the upper limit value in determining whether or not it is controlled to the small hit game state, which simplifies the process. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether the game is controlled to either the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the small hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative.

Further, in this example, for example, as in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), the loss determination value that is determined not to be controlled to the small hit game state when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. The value to be is set to be continuous from the upper limit value to the specific value in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the small hit judgment value is set. This makes it possible to easily determine whether or not the small hit game state is controlled.

It is also possible to configure a hit determination table in the same manner as in FIG. 9-30. Specifically, in any case from the case of the set value "1" to the case of the set value "6", the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol are further executed. In any case, among the judgment values specified from the updated random number data, the values judged to be the jackpot judgment values should be continuous in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference. Set to.

Further, in any case from the case of the set value "1" to the case of the set value "6", when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In any case, among the determination values specified from the updated random number data, the value determined to be the small hit determination value is set to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value with the specific value as a reference.

Then, in the case of the set value "1" to the set value "5", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined to be the small hit determination value is 65535 which is the maximum value from the specific value. It is set to be continuous until.

Further, in the case of the set value "1" to the set value "5", when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the jackpot determination value is set to a value smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference. In the range, the lower limit value is set to the minimum value 0, and the minimum value is set to be continuous from the minimum value 0 to the upper limit value corresponding to the set value below the specific value.

After setting in this way, in the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 10-2, the hit determination table was selected in 151SGS149, and instead of 151SGS150 to 151SGS151a, 072IWS58A to 072IWS58A, 072IWS60A, 072IWS61A in FIG. 9-9. , 072 By executing the same processing as IWS65A, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the set value is "1" to the set value "5", the hit determination (big hit determination, (A general term for small hit judgment). First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the determination value is controlled to the jackpot game state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value set for each set value. Further, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it can be determined that the small hit game state is controlled. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is further controlled to the small hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the big hit Determine if it is controlled by the gaming state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value.

Further, in the case of the set value "6", when the first special symbol is variablely displayed or when the second special symbol is variablely displayed, as in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D). Also in the above, the value determined to be the jackpot determination value is set so that the lower limit value is the minimum value 0 and the value is continuous from the minimum value 0 to the specific value.

Further, in the case of the set value "6", similarly to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the value determined as the small hit determination value is set. , It is set to be continuous from a specific value to a maximum value of 65535.

Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the set value is "6", the hit determination is performed as follows. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is less than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and when this determination value is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state. As a result, in the case of the set value "6", it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is below the upper limit value when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and the processing is simplified, so that the jackpot gaming state or It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining which of the small hit game states is controlled.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the small hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the big hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative.

In addition, in the set value "1" to the set value "5", which are less advantageous for the player, the value that becomes the out-of-order judgment value that is determined not to be controlled in the big hit game state is set from the numerical range in which the big hit judgment value is set. Can be set to be continuous up to a specific value in a large numerical range. This makes it easy to determine whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

In addition, in both the case of variable display of the first special symbol and the case of variable display of the second special symbol, the value determined to be the jackpot determination value is continuously set from the minimum value of 0 to a specific value. It is set as.

Further, in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D), the small hit determination value is determined when the first special symbol is variablely displayed and when the second special symbol is variablely displayed. It is possible to set so that the upper limit of the value determined to be the value is different.

By setting in this way, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the set value is "6", the hit determination table shown in FIG. 9-30 (D) is used to hit as follows. Make a judgment. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than a specific value, it is determined that the jackpot game state is controlled. Further, when this determination value is equal to or more than a specific value, it is determined whether or not the control is controlled to the small hit gaming state by determining whether or not the determination value is equal to or less than the upper limit value determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state. can do. This eliminates the need to perform the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment separately, and by setting the number of big hit judgment values and the number of small hit judgment values, it becomes possible to reduce the burden of the judgment processing, and the capacity of the program. Can be compressed.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, it is determined whether or not the small hit game state is further controlled, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, it is determined. It is determined that the jackpot game state is controlled. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value.

Further, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, it is possible to set the value determined as the small hit determination value to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of 65535.

Therefore, when the set value "6" is executed when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the hit determination is performed as follows. First, it is determined whether or not the determination value specified from the updated random number value data is equal to or greater than the specific value. Then, when this determination value is less than the specific value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the big hit game state, and when this determination value is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state. As a result, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is not necessary to determine whether or not it is equal to or higher than the upper limit value in determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, which simplifies the process. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether the game is controlled to either the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Specifically, the hit determination is performed by the following procedure. First, the specific value is subtracted from the determination value specified from the updated random number value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, and if it becomes a negative value, the carry flag is set in the RAM 102. Then, based on the presence or absence of the carry flag set, if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, it is determined that the control is controlled to the small hit game state, and if the subtraction result becomes a negative value, the big hit game Determined to be controlled by the state. Thereby, the processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (see 072IWS58B in FIG. 9-14).

In addition, the value that becomes the loss judgment value that is determined not to be controlled in the small hit game state when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed is the upper limit value in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the small hit judgment value is set. It is possible to set so as to be continuous from to the maximum value of 65535. This makes it possible to easily determine whether or not the small hit game state is controlled.

As described above, in the modified example 3, the first starting condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is possible to execute the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) based on what has been done), and the game that the second start condition is satisfied (for example, the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening). It is a gaming machine capable of executing variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) based on the fact that the ball is detected and the start winning (second starting winning) is generated, and the first identification information. The first reserved storage means (for example, the first special figure reserved storage unit) that stores the information related to the variable display of the second identification information as the first reserved storage, and the second that stores the information related to the variable display of the second identification information as the second reserved storage. The hold storage means (for example, the second special figure hold storage unit) and the variable display pattern selection means (for example, the CPU 103 determines the variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns when the variable display is started). A portion that executes the setting process (S111)) and a variable display executing means that executes the variable display according to the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means (for example, a portion that the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation processing (S112)). ) And a special state (for example, a medium base state or a high base state) in which at least one of the first start condition and the second start condition is more likely to be satisfied than the normal state (for example, a low base state). A first special state and a second special state in which at least one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is different from each other as a special state are provided with means. Including (for example, including a medium base state and a high base state, and also including a first medium base state and a second medium base state), the variable display pattern selection means is the first hold when starting the variable display. Different selection ratios depending on the combination of the first reserved storage number, which is the number of first reserved storages stored by the storage means, and the second reserved storage number, which is the number of second reserved storages stored by the second reserved storage means. (For example, in step 048IWS102, the CPU 103 uses one of the variable pattern determination table selection tables to select the variable display pattern from the plurality of variable display patterns. The part that selects the variation pattern determination table based on the above, and the variation pattern determination test selected in step 048IWS103. The part that determines the fluctuation pattern using the table. (See FIGS. 10-26 to 10-33), a variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns with different selection ratios depending on whether the first special state or the second special state is controlled. (For example, a portion in which the CPU 103 selects a different variation pattern determination table selection table in the medium base state and the high base state. See FIGS. 10-27 to 10-28 and 10-31 to 10-32.) .. Therefore, the variable display pattern can be suitably selected according to the characteristics of the special state.

Further, in the modified example 3, the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied when the second special state is controlled than when the first special state is controlled (for example, higher than the middle base state). In the base state, the game ball is easier to win in the second start winning opening. Also, in the second middle base state, the game ball is easier to win in the second starting winning opening than in the first middle base state.) The variable display pattern selection means can select a variable display pattern having a long variable display period when the second special state is controlled (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps 048IWS214, 048IWS215, 048IWS217). Part to be executed. In the high base state, the second special fluctuation pattern determination table determined in the second special fluctuation pattern (PD1-2) having a long fluctuation time, which is not selected in the medium base state, can be selected. In the second middle base state, the fourth special fluctuation pattern determination table determined in the fourth special fluctuation pattern (PD1-4) having a long fluctuation time, which is not selected in the first middle base state, can be selected). Therefore, the variable display pattern can be suitably selected according to the characteristics of the special state.

Further, in the modification 3, when the variable display pattern selection means starts the variable display, the variable display pattern selection table is selected from a plurality of selection tables (for example, each variation pattern determination table selection table. See FIGS. 10-30 to 10-33). A variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns based on any of the above, and depending on whether or not a predetermined condition that is satisfied due to the number of times the variable display is executed is satisfied (for example, the early mode). (Depending on whether the transition condition from the middle stage mode to the middle stage mode or the transition condition from the middle stage mode to the final stage mode is satisfied), the variable display pattern is selected based on a different selection table, and the variable display that satisfies the predetermined condition. The number of times of execution differs depending on which of the first identification information and the second identification information is the variable display (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes steps 048IWS208 to 048IWS211. The second special symbol in the middle base state. When at least one of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol being 7 or more and the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol being 11 or more is achieved, from the early mode. The conditions for transition to the non-early mode are satisfied.). Therefore, the variable display pattern can be suitably selected according to the condition in which the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Further, in the modified example 3, there are a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (for example, a transition condition from the early stage mode to the middle stage mode in the middle base state, a transition condition from the middle stage mode to the final stage mode, etc.), and the variable display pattern selection means is When a specific predetermined condition among a plurality of types (for example, a transition condition from the middle stage mode to the final stage mode) is satisfied, a common fluctuation pattern (for example, medium) regardless of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is satisfied. The base end variation pattern) is selected (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes step 048IWS104). Therefore, when a specific predetermined condition is satisfied, the production can be executed at a common time by a common fluctuation pattern, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modification 3, the specific state control means that can control a specific state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the variable display result, and the variable display result are predetermined. A predetermined state control means capable of controlling a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the specific state when the display result is derived and displayed is provided, and the specific state control means plays a game in the predetermined state. It is possible to control the specific state (for example, the big hit game state by the V winning big hit) based on the fact that the medium has passed the predetermined region (for example, the game ball has passed the second count switch 151SG023B), and the first identification The ratio of the variable display result to the predetermined display result is higher when the variable display of the second identification information is executed than when the variable display of the information is executed, and the ratio of being controlled to the specific state is high. Is high (see, for example, FIG. 10-18 (A)). Therefore, attention can be focused on the variable display of the second identification information.

Further, in the third modification, the variable display of the first identification information is executed with priority over the variable display of the second identification information (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes steps 151SG 141 to 151 SG 142) and is controlled to a special state. It is possible to store the second reserved storage in the second reserved storage means until the first reserved storage stored in the first reserved storage means is exhausted (for example, the first special symbol). Since the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved memory is not digested as long as the first reserved memory exists). Therefore, the second reserved memory can be increased when the special state is controlled, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modification 3, when the variable display result is a specific display result, the variable display pattern selection means is among a plurality of variable display patterns according to the same selection ratio as when the variable display result is not the specific display result. Select a variable display pattern from (For example, when the number of remaining fluctuations is 30 in the medium base state, a common fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of whether the fluctuation display result is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss). .. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display result from being distinguished by the variable display pattern.

Further, in the modification 3, the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 151SG004A) and the second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 151SG004B) can execute the variable display, and the game can be played. It is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the person, and the variable display in the second variable display means is executed more than when the variable display in the first variable display means is executed. It is more likely to be advantageous to the player (see, for example, FIG. 10-18), and the first operating area (for example, the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the second operating area (for example, the fifth count switch 151SG023E) through which the game medium can pass are likely to be advantageous. An operating means (for example, a part of the winning unit 151SG700; see FIGS. 10-5, 10-6 (A), (B)) having a sixth count switch 151SG023F) and the game medium pass through the first operating region. Then, the first variable winning means (for example, the first starting winning opening B in which the first swing member 151SG702 moves to the open position) that changes from the closed state to the open state in which the game medium is easier to win than in the closed state. When the game medium passes through the second operating region, the second variable winning means (for example, the second swing member 151SG703) that changes from the closed state to the open state in which the game medium is easier to win than the closed state moves to the open position. Based on the fact that the game medium has won a prize in the second start winning opening) and the first variable winning means, the information regarding the variable display in the first variable display means can be stored as the first reserved information, and the second variable winning means can be stored. Based on the winning of the game medium, the information on the variable display in the second variable display means can be stored as the second hold information (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold). The storage unit), the first state (for example, the medium base state) in which the ratio of the first variable winning means being opened is higher than that in the normal state (for example, the low base state), and the normal state and the first state than the first state. 2 A state control means that can be controlled to a second state (for example, a high base state) in which the rate at which the variable winning means is open is high (for example, the first middle base state flag in the jackpot end process (117) by the CPU 103) A part for setting the second middle base state flag and the high base state flag (see FIG. 10-7 (B)) is provided, and in the first state, the ratio is lower than the ratio at which the first variable winning means is opened. The second variable winning means can be controlled to be in the open state (for example, a slide that can win a prize in the second starting winning opening). The member operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 1% in the first middle base state and at a rate of 5% in the second middle base state. (See FIGS. 10-7 (A) and 10-7 (B)), a notification effect (for example, a special suggestion effect) for notifying that the hold storage means is controlled to an advantageous state based on the second hold information stored in the first state. ) Is further provided, and the notification effect executing means can execute the notification effect in a plurality of types of modes (for example, the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode (for example, depending on the mode according to the effect mode). The second special figure hold notification) can be executed. See FIGS. 10-27 (B3-1) and (B3-2)). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the third modification, the notification effect execution means can execute the notification effect at a plurality of timings (for example, the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode (second special figure hold notification) at different timings depending on the effect mode. ) Can be executed (see FIG. 10-28). Further, in the case of the first effect mode, a lottery is performed at the start of each variation display in the middle base state, and the special suggestion effect of the first effect mode (first effect mode) is performed. 2 When the execution of the special figure hold notification) is decided, it is configured to be executed during the fluctuation). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modified example 3, a suggestion effect suggesting that the notification effect is executed (for example, a portion in which the effect is executed in a common manner between the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect. See FIG. 10-27 (A)). It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means that can execute. Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the third modification, the operating means can operate in a manner in which at least a part is common depending on whether the second variable winning means is changed to the open state or the second variable winning means is not changed to the open state. (For example, in the slide member operation patterns C and D that cannot win the second start winning opening and the slide member operation pattern E that can win the second start winning opening, the slide member 151SG704 protrudes for 16 ms. The operation of moving to the retracted position after maintaining the position is common. See FIG. 10-7 (A)). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modified example 3, a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) different from the suggested effect is provided, and the suggested effect executing means is executed when the specific effect is executed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect in different modes depending on whether it is not present (for example, when the super reach effect is executed, the rectangular area or the symbol related to the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect is reduced to be more conspicuous. It may be displayed in a position that does not exist). Therefore, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and the interest can be improved by appropriately executing the suggestion effect without hindering the specific effect.

Further, in the modified example 3, the first state is a specific first state (for example, the first middle base state) in which the second variable winning means can be opened at the first ratio (for example, 1%). Includes a special first state (eg, a second middle base state) in which the second variable winning means can be opened at a second rate (eg, 5%) that is higher than the first rate. (See FIG. 10-7 (B)), the first predetermined effect (for example, the effect of displaying a normal background image) can be executed in the specific first state, and the second predetermined effect (for example, special) is possible in the special first state. The predetermined effect executing means capable of executing the effect of displaying the background image) is provided, and the predetermined effect executing means can execute the second predetermined effect after executing the first predetermined effect in the special first state (for example,). When the normal background image is displayed, the background switching effect is executed to display the special background image). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modified example 3, the suggestion effect execution means has a different ratio of executing the suggestion effect depending on whether it is in the specific first state or the special first state (see, for example, FIG. 10-29). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modification 3, the predetermined effect executing means can execute the second predetermined effect at a different ratio depending on the number of times the second variable winning means is opened in the special first state (). For example, see FIG. 10-31 (A)). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the modified example 3, the predetermined effect executing means can execute the second predetermined effect at a different ratio depending on the number of times the variable display is performed in the special first state (for example, FIG. 10-). 31 (B)). Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the third modification, the notification effect executing means performs the notification effect in a predetermined period (for example, at the end of time reduction or at the time of a big hit) after the number of the second hold information stored in the hold storage means reaches a predetermined number. It is feasible. Therefore, according to such a configuration, the effect of the production can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the third modification, the gaming machine capable of executing variable display by the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 151SG004A) and the second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 151SG004B). Therefore, when the variable display in the second variable display means is executed, it is more likely to be advantageous to the player than when the variable display in the first variable display means is executed (for example, FIG. 10-18). (See), based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol is a predetermined result (for example, the normal symbol hits), the variable winning state changes from the closed state to the open state in which the game medium is easier to win than the closed state. A hold storage means (for example, a hold storage means) that can store information on the variable display in the second variable display means as the second hold information based on the means (for example, the second start winning opening) and the game medium winning the variable prize means. , The second special figure holding storage unit) and the special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can control the variable winning means to a special state (for example, a medium base state or a high base state) in which the variable winning means is more likely to be opened than in the normal state. The part that sets the first middle base state flag, the second middle base state flag, and the high base state flag in the jackpot end processing (117). See FIG. 10-7 (B)) and the number of times the variable display is executed in the special state. A special state ending means for terminating the special state based on the above (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes step 151SGS194 or the like; see FIGS. 10-19 (B) and 10-24) is provided, and the special state ending means is special. In the final variable display in the state, the special state can be terminated on condition that the number of second hold information stored by the hold storage means at the start of the final variable display is a predetermined number (for example, CPU 103). Is the part that executes steps 020IWS002 to 020IWS005. See FIG. 10-21). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display from being executed by the second variable display means, which is advantageous more times than the upper limit number of the second reserved information after the end of the special state, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

Further, in the third modification, when the number of the second reserved information stored by the reserved storage means does not reach a predetermined number in the final variable display in the special state, the special state ending means is at the end of the variable display. The special state is terminated (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes step 020ISW210. See FIG. 10-24). Therefore, the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

Further, in the modification example 3, the first flag (for example, the time saving flag) is turned on when the special state is controlled, and the first flag is turned off at the start of the variable display in the final variable display in the special state. A portion in which the CPU 103 executes steps 020IW003, 020IW006, 020IW103 to turn the second flag on (for example, a time saving extension flag) and turn the second flag off when a predetermined condition is satisfied. (See FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22), the special state termination means terminates the special state based on the fact that the second flag is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display from being executed by the second variable display means, which is advantageous more times than the upper limit number of the second reserved information after the end of the special state, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

Further, in the modification example 3, the first flag (for example, the time saving flag) is turned on when the special state is controlled, and the first flag is turned off when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the final variable display in the special state. A flag management means for setting the state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes step 020IWS604; see FIG. 10-33) is provided, and the special state ending means sets the special state based on the fact that the first flag is turned off. You may end it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display from being executed by the second variable display means, which is advantageous more times than the upper limit number of the second reserved information after the end of the special state, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

Further, in the third modification, when the small hit game state is controlled based on the variable display in the second variable display means, rather than when the small hit game state is controlled based on the variable display in the first variable display means. Is more advantageous for the player, and the special state ending means counts the number of variable displays in the special state, and ends the special state when the number of variable displays in the special state becomes the first number. In addition to being possible, the number of small hit gaming states in the special state is counted, and when the number of small hit gaming states in the special state reaches the second number, the special state can be terminated and the variable display in the special state is possible. The number of variable display in the first variable display means and the second variable display means is counted as the number of times, and the number of small hit game states in the special state is the number of small hit game states based on the variable display in the second variable display means. Only the number of times may be counted, and the small hit game state based on the variable display in the first variable display means may not be counted. Therefore, it can be suitably controlled to a special state.

Further, in the third modification, an external signal transmitting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S29) for transmitting a signal indicating a special state to the outside (for example, a time saving medium signal) is provided, and the external signal is provided. The transmitting means can transmit a signal indicating that the special state is in the special state for a predetermined period even after the end of the special state (see, for example, FIG. 10-23). Therefore, the external device can preferably recognize the continuity of the advantageous state.

(Modification example 4)
A modified example 4 in which the present invention is applied to a form in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a configuration different from that of the feature unit 072IW will be described.

First, in the modified example 4, when the RAM clear process is executed, the set initial display (initial result) is displayed in any case. Further, when the set value is changed, the common initial display (initial result) is displayed in any case of the set value set after the change.

10-34 and 9-7 are explanatory views showing an example of initial display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

FIG. 10-34 (1) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B in a non-display state in which the special symbol before the power is turned on is not displayed.

10-34 (2) and (3) show the first special symbol display device 4A by processing step 21TM1440 through the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620 or without going through the setting change mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which the common initial display (initial appearance) is displayed in the 2nd special symbol display device 4B, regardless of the set value which is set.

Of FIGS. 10-34 (2) and (3), in FIG. 10-34 (2), as the initial display (initial roll), a symbol corresponding to the deviation is displayed regardless of the set value set. In FIG. 10-34 (3), an example in which a symbol corresponding to the small hit A is displayed as an initial display (initial roll) is shown.

As described above, in the modification 4, when the RAM clear processing is executed (that is, regardless of whether or not the setting has been changed), the set initial display is common to all cases. It is configured to display (initial roll). Also, when the set value is changed (in this example, the RAM clear process is always executed when the setting change mode ends), the initial display (initial) that is common to all the set values set after the change. It is configured to display the roll). Further, it is configured to display a common initial display (initial result) even when the RAM clear process is executed and when the set value is changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed and the changed setting value, and the state of the game is misidentified (for example, a big hit game). The possibility of being misidentified as a condition can be reduced.

If either the configuration shown in FIG. 10-34 (2) or the configuration shown in FIG. 10-34 (3) is adopted, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are common. The initial display (initial roll) will be displayed. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured to display the initial display (initial roll) of the alignment. With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Further, in the modified example 4, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can display a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the deviation, and a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the small hit. It can be displayed. However, when the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on, or when the set value is changed, as shown in FIGS. 10-34 (2) and (3), the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special In the symbol display device 4B, a common type of symbol corresponding to a miss or a small hit is displayed as an initial display (initial roll). That is, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured to display the initial display (initial roll) of the alignment. With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 10-34 (2) and (3), the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B have different types of symbols or small hits corresponding to the deviation. A different type of symbol corresponding to the above may be displayed as the initial display. Further, for example, on one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the symbol corresponding to the loss is displayed as the initial display, and on the other hand, the symbol corresponding to the small hit is displayed as the initial display. You may try to do it.

In the modified example 4, in the case of the set value "6" as described later, the determination value corresponding to the deviation is not assigned to the variation display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 10-36). That is, in a normal game, the symbol corresponding to the deviation as shown in FIG. 10-34 (2) is not stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. However, with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol, a determination value corresponding to the deviation is assigned even with the set value "6" (see FIG. 10-35). That is, on the first special symbol display device 4A, the symbol corresponding to the deviation as shown in FIG. 10-34 (2) can be stopped and displayed. In this way, the symbols that can be displayed on at least one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed as the initial display (initial roll), so that the player may misunderstand or be confused. It is possible to reduce the possibility of doing so.

Not limited to the configuration of the modified example 4, even in the case of the set value "6", a judgment value corresponding to the deviation is assigned to the variation display of the second special symbol (for example, the set value "5". A determination value corresponding to the deviation is assigned at a smaller rate than in the case of ").

In the modified example 4, as described later, the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C are provided as the small hit types, and the determination value corresponding to the small hit A is assigned to the variation display of the second special symbol. Not done (see Figure 9-12). That is, in a normal game, the symbol corresponding to the small hit A as shown in FIG. 10-34 (3) is not stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. However, for the variable display of the first special symbol, a determination value corresponding to the small hit A is assigned (see FIG. 9-12). That is, on the first special symbol display device 4A, the symbol corresponding to the small hit A as shown in FIG. 10-34 (d) can be stopped and displayed. In this way, the symbols that can be displayed on at least one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed as the initial display (initial roll), so that the player may misunderstand or be confused. It is possible to reduce the possibility of doing so.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
10-35 and 10-36 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value. Of these, FIGS. 10-35 show the jackpot probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIGS. 10-36 show the jackpot probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36, in this example, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the setting values "1" to "6". Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

First, the jackpot probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-35. In the example shown in FIG. 10-35 (A), in the non-probability state (low probability state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "247/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10-35 (B), in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the jackpot winning probability is 10 times higher than that in the non-probability state (low probability state). When the value is "1", the jackpot probability is "2050/65536", which is the lowest, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "2470/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 10-35 (A) and 10-35 (B), regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the non-probability state (low probability). The small hit probability is constant as "6298/65536" regardless of whether it is a state) or a probability variation state (high probability state). That is, in this example, the determination value for the small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is common to the non-probability change state and the probability change state. As shown in FIGS. 10-35 (A) and 10-35 (B), even when the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is made different according to the set value in this way, the missed probability is lost. By making the set values "1" to "6" different, the number of determined values for each set value may be matched.

Next, the jackpot probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-36. In the example shown in FIG. 10-36 (A), in the non-probability state (low probability state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "2550/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10-36 (B), in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the overall jackpot winning probability is 10 times higher than that in the non-probability state (low probability state). When the value is "1", the jackpot probability is "2050/65536", which is the lowest, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "2550/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 10-36 (A) and 10-36 (B), regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the non-probability state (low probability). The small hit probability is constant as "62986/65536" regardless of whether it is a probabilistic state (state) or a probabilistic state (high probability state). That is, in this example, the determination value for the small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is common to the non-probability change state and the probability change state. However, in this example, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 10-36), the small hit is compared with the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 10-35). The winning probability is about 10 times (that is, the number of judgment values for small hit determination when executing the variable display of the second special symbol is the small hit when executing the variable display of the first special symbol. More than the number of judgment values for judgment). As shown in FIGS. 10-36 (A) and 10-36 (B), even when the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is made different according to the set value in this way, the missed probability is lost. By making the set values "1" to "6" different, the number of determined values for each set value may be matched.

In the modified example 4, as shown in FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36, the probabilistic state (high probability state) is more likely to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the non-probability state (low probability state). For example, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the jackpot probability is higher than in the non-probability state (low probability state), and the frequency of jackpots is higher. Further, the probability variation state (high probability state) has a larger difference in jackpot probability for each setting than the non-probability variation state (low probability state) (that is, the difference in jackpot probability between the set values is large). In this example, the jackpot probability is exceptional only between the set values "4" to "5" and "5" to "6" of the non-probability change state (low probability state) in the second special symbol shown in FIGS. 10-36. However, in principle, the probability change state (high probability state) has a larger difference in jackpot probability for each setting than the non-probability change state (low probability state). Therefore, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the difference in the jackpot probability for each setting is easier for the player to recognize than in the non-probability state (low probability state). That is, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the set value is estimated based on the frequency of big hits, the probability of big hits, the number of fluctuations between big hits, etc., as compared with the non-probability state (low probability state). It's easy to do. Specifically, since the frequency of big hits increases, the set value can be estimated in a shorter period of time. In addition, the difference in jackpot probability between the set values is large, and the difference for each setting appears more remarkably, so that the set value can be easily guessed. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36, the probability variation state (high probability state) is different from the non-probability variation state (low probability state) in the jackpot probability between the set values. However, the difference in jackpot probability between some of the previously set values is large (specifically, the first set value (specifically, the first set value (specifically)). For example, the difference between the jackpot probability between "1") and the second set value (for example, "2") is large, or the difference between the first set value group (for example, "1" to "3") and the second set value group (for example, "2") is large. For example, the difference between the jackpot probabilities of "4" to "6") may be large). In addition, the set values "4" to "5" and "5" to "6" in the non-probability change state (low probability state) in the second special symbol are also set between the set values "1" and "2". The difference in jackpot probability similar to that between the values "2" and "3" may be used.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-36, for the second special symbol, when the set value is "6", the probability of loss is 0 (that is, the determination value corresponding to the loss is not included). ).

Not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, for example, the determination value corresponding to the deviation is included in the determination values corresponding to all the set values "1" to "6" (FIGS. 10-35 and 10-). As shown in FIG. 36, there is no set value in which the probability of loss is 0), and the allocation differs depending on the set value (as shown in FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36, the set values "1" to "6". The probability of loss differs depending on which of the above).

Further, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, there may be a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, a judgment value that does not include the judgment value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol (FIG. 10-35), the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the judgment value for the small hit is not included. Good.

In addition, in FIGS. 10-35 (A) and (B) and 10-36 (A) and (B), the small hit probability is the same between the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the non-probability state (low probability state). Although the probability of losing is different, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the jackpot probability is higher than in the non-probability state (low probability state), so the small hit probability is higher than in the non-probability state (low probability state). It may be lowered to match the probability of loss. Further, even if the set values are different in, for example, "1" and "2", the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched. As a result, in a game machine in which the number of stages that can be substantially set is less than 6 or a game machine in which there is no difference in advantage due to the setting change function, a type of game machine having a setting change function in 6 stages and a hardware / software configuration. Can be standardized and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

(Display of the number of prize balls)
Next, an effect drawing for displaying the number of prize balls in the modified example 4 will be described. In the modified example 4, the display mode of the display regarding the prize ball as the game value given according to various game states is different. How to display in each game state will be described below. FIG. 10-37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode during the jackpot state and the KT state.

As shown in FIG. 10-37 (A), during the 10R probability variation big hit game, the big hit effect is executed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the numerical value of the total number of acquisitions display image 158F001 on the upper right of the screen is added and updated based on the game ball that won the big prize opening during the big hit game. The total acquired number display image 158F001 is displayed until it is controlled to the normal state. During the big hit game, the numerical value of the total number of acquired number display image 158F001 is updated by adding 15 pt every time the game ball wins the big prize opening. After the 10R probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 10-37 (A), the control is performed to the second KT state as shown in FIG. 10-37 (B).

As shown in FIG. 10-37 (B), during the second KT state, a history icon image 158F002 showing the history of the previously controlled 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the history icon image 158F002, a numerical value (shown in FIG. 10-37 (B)) indicating the number of prize balls given in the 10R probability variation big hit game state before being controlled to the second KT state is shown below the character of "big hit". In the example, "1500"; hereinafter also referred to as the acquired number display) and a numerical value indicating the number of fluctuations after the jackpot game state ("1G" in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (B). Hereinafter, also referred to as the fluctuation number display). ) Is displayed together. Further, in the total acquired number display image 158F001, a numerical value indicating that 1500 pieces have been acquired, which is the same as the history icon image 158F002, is displayed. Further, the history icon image 158F002 and the total acquired number display image 158F001 are displayed with priority over the effect image by the effect executed during the variable display (excluding specific effects such as the super reach effect described later) (that is,). The effect image is not displayed superimposed on the history icon image 158F002 or the total acquired number display image 158F001). In the example shown in FIGS. 10-37, the winning number display indicating the number of prize balls and the fluctuation number display indicating the number of fluctuations are expressed in alphanumeric characters, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, for example, a meter. It may be expressed by display, color, pattern, character, or the like.

When a small hit occurs during the second KT state, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 10-37 (C). When a small hit occurs as shown in FIG. 10-37 (C), a small hit image 158F003 of "small hit occurs!" Is displayed as a prize ball increase image on the screen of the image display device 5, and "small hit image 158F003" is displayed. The prize ball image 158F004 of "+15" is displayed. Further, the acquired number display of the history icon image 158F002 is updated and displayed by immediately reflecting the number of prize balls due to the small hits given during the second KT state (example shown in FIG. 10-37 (C)). Then "1845"). In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the second KT state is displayed on the total number of acquired number display image 158F001. The fluctuation number display of the history icon image 158F002 is updated and displayed every time the fluctuation display is performed after the 10R probability variation jackpot game (“24G” in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (C)). For example, in the variable display start setting process, a process of updating the variation number display of the history icon image 158F002 is executed.

Here, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 changes stepwise depending on the total number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state. For example, when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 0 to 200, the display mode is white, and when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 201-400, the display mode is blue, and the second KT. The display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the state is 401 to 600 is red, and the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 601 or more is rainbow-colored. In this way, the display mode changes every time the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state increases by 200. FIG. 10-37 (C) shows a state in which the history icon image 158F002 is displayed in blue. The display mode of the history icon image 158F002 may be changed stepwise depending on the total number of acquisitions including during the big hit game.

In addition, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 changes in a stepwise manner according to the number of fluctuations. For example, in the display mode when the number of fluctuations in the second KT state is 0 to 49, alphanumeric characters indicating the number of fluctuations are displayed without a mark, and when the number of fluctuations in the second KT state is 59 to 99, the display mode is displayed. In the mode, the alphanumeric characters indicating the number of fluctuations are displayed surrounded by a quadrangle, and in the display mode when the number of fluctuations in the second KT state is 100 or more, the alphanumeric characters indicating the number of fluctuations are displayed surrounded by a circle. Will be done. In this way, the display mode changes every time the number of fluctuations in the second KT state increases by 50. With such a configuration, the number of fluctuations display is displayed according to the number of fluctuations between jackpots. Therefore, the player can intuitively recognize the number of fluctuations until the big hit occurs. In addition to such a configuration, when a predetermined condition regarding the number of fluctuations between jackpots is satisfied (for example, when a jackpot occurs several times with a number of fluctuations less than or greater than a predetermined number of times, or when a plurality of jackpots occur. When the numbers are continuous (so-called consecutive villas), the fact may be further notified.

Next, when the 6R probability variation jackpot is won during the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (D), an effect indicating the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. During the 6R probability variation big hit, the numerical value of the total number of acquisition display image 158F001 on the upper right of the screen is added and updated based on the game ball that won the big winning opening during the big hit game. Even during the 6R probability variation jackpot, the history icon image 158F002 may be displayed separately for the 10R probability variation jackpot and the 6R probability variation jackpot, and the numerical value of the history icon image 158F002 for the 6R probability variation jackpot may be added and updated.

Next, a case where the first KT state is controlled after the end of the 6R probability variation jackpot will be described. When the 6R probability variation jackpot game is completed, two history icon images 158F002 are displayed as shown in FIG. 10-37 (E). Further, the total number of acquired number display image 158F001 displays the total number of the two history icon images 158F002. One history icon image 158F002 is displayed with one section from the start of the big hit to the start of the next big hit as one section. In the history icon image 158F002 on the left side corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot, the total number of prize balls during the 10R probability variation jackpot and the total number of prize balls acquired by the small hit game during the second KT state are below the characters of "big hit". The number of acquisitions is displayed (“1845” in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (E)), and the number of fluctuations executed until the next 6R probability variation jackpot is started is displayed as the number of fluctuations (FIG. 10-37). In the example shown in (E), it is displayed as "25G"). Further, in the history icon image 158F002 on the right side corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot, the number of prize balls during the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed below the characters "hit" and "1st KT" (Fig. 10-37 (E)). In the example shown, it is displayed as "900"). Since the history icon image 158F002 on the right side corresponds to the 6R probability variation jackpot that triggers the transition to the first KT state, the fluctuation count display indicating the number of fluctuations after the jackpot game is not displayed. That is, in the modified example 4, in the second KT state where the longer the duration is, the more preferable the player is, the fluctuation number display until the next big hit starts is displayed, but the shorter the duration is, the more preferable the first KT is for the player. In the state, the fluctuation number display until the next big hit starts is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display of the number of fluctuations in the first KT state, which is useless information that may make the player uncomfortable by displaying the information.

Although not shown in FIGS. 10-37, in addition to the case of shifting to the first KT state (high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)) after the 6R probability variation jackpot, the 2R normal jackpot Even when the state is later shifted to the first KT state (low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state)), the change number display indicating the number of changes after the big hit game is not displayed on the history icon image.

Further, in the example of FIG. 10-37, in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot that triggers the transition to the second KT state, the character "big hit" is displayed, which triggers the transition to the first KT state. In the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot, the characters "hit" and "first KT" are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the jackpot type may be displayed as characters. For example, in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot (shift to the second KT state after the jackpot game), the characters "10R probability variation" and "second KT" are displayed, and the 6R probability variation jackpot (shift to the first KT state after the jackpot game) is displayed. In the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to), the characters "6R probability change" and "1st KT" are displayed, and in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 2R probability change big hit (shift to the 2nd KT state after the big hit game), "2R probability change". Even if the characters "2R probability change" and "1st KT" are displayed in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 2R probability change big hit (shift to the 1st KT state after the big hit game). Good. By doing so, the jackpot type can be easily recognized as the history information.

Further, FIG. 10-37 (E) shows the screen of the image display device 5 when a small hit occurs during the first KT state. In the first KT state, even if a small hit occurs, the numerical values of the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 are not added and updated. If a small hit occurs during the first KT state, only one of the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 may be updated.

After that, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (F), an effect indicating the 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. During the 10R probability variation jackpot, the numerical value of the total number of acquisition display image 158F001 on the upper right of the screen is added and updated based on the game ball that won the jackpot during the jackpot game. After the 10R probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 10-37 (F), the state is controlled to the second KT state as shown in FIG. 10-37 (G).

As shown in FIG. 10-37 (G), three history icon images 158F002 are displayed in the second KT state. The history icon image 158F002 on the left side corresponding to the first 10R probability variation jackpot was acquired by the number of prize balls during the first 10R probability variation jackpot and the small hit game during the second KT state below the characters of "big hit". The total number of prize balls is displayed as the number of winnings (“1845” in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (G)), and the number of fluctuations until the next 6R probability variation jackpot is started is displayed as the number of fluctuations (FIG. In the example shown in 10-37 (G), it is displayed as "25G"). In addition, in the history icon image 158F002 in the center corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot, the number of prize balls during the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed below the characters "hit" and "1st KT" (Fig. 10-37 (G)). In the example shown, it is displayed as "900"). In addition, in the history icon image 158F002 on the right side corresponding to the second 10R probability variation jackpot, the number of prize balls during the second 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed below the characters of "big hit" (Fig. 10-37 (G). ) Is displayed, and the number of fluctuations executed after the second 10R probability variation jackpot game is displayed as the number of fluctuations displayed (“1G” in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (G)). .. Further, the total number of acquired number display image 158F001 displays the total number of the three history icon images 158F002 (“4245” in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (G)).

When a small hit occurs during the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (H), a small hit image 158F003 of "small hit has occurred!" And a prize ball image of "+15" are displayed. 158F004 is displayed. In addition, the number of acquired numbers of the history icon image 158F002 on the right side is updated and displayed by immediately reflecting the number of prize balls due to the small hits given during the second KT state (FIG. 10-37 (H)). In the example, "2220"). In the second KT state this time, 720 prize balls are generated. Therefore, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 on the right side is changed to the rainbow-colored display mode. In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the second KT state is displayed on the total number of acquired number display image 158F001 (“4965” in the example shown in FIG. 10-37 (H)). The fluctuation number display of the history icon image 158F002 on the right side is updated and displayed every time the fluctuation display is performed after the second 10R probability variation jackpot game state (“100G” in the example of FIG. 10-37 (H)). ). In the example of FIG. 10-37 (H), the number of fluctuations in the second KT state after the second 10R probability variation jackpot game is 100G. Therefore, the display mode of the number of fluctuations display is changed to a mode in which alphanumeric characters indicating the number of fluctuations are surrounded by a circle.

In the example shown in FIGS. 10-37, the number of fluctuations in the second KT state between jackpots is displayed as the number of fluctuations, but for example, the total number of fluctuations in each second KT state is also added. , The display may be performed during the second KT state or at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of the second KT state). Further, when the state shifts to the normal state, those counts may be reset.

In the modified example 4, the first state (for example, low probability state and non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state)) or low probability and first KT state (for example, low probability state and non-KT state: normal state) in which the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value set. Low probability / 1st KT state)) and 2nd state (for example, high probability and 1st KT state (high probability / 1st KT state) and high probability and 2nd KT state (high probability / 2nd KT state)) can be controlled. Is. Then, as described above, the second state is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than the first state (for example, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, and the frequency of jackpots is high. (See FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36). Further, in the second state, there is a large difference in the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state at least between the first set value and the second set value among the plurality of set values as compared with the first state (for example, in the high probability state). , The difference in the jackpot probability for each setting is large as compared with the low probability state (that is, the difference in the jackpot probability between the set values is large). See FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36). Therefore, in the second state, the difference in the jackpot probability for each setting is larger than in the first state, and it is easy for the player to guess the set value.

In a configuration in which the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, the number of fluctuations until the jackpot game state is controlled is an element that suggests the setting. If the setting is suggested in the first state where the difference between the jackpot probability between the first set value and the second set value is not large (that is, it is difficult for the player to guess the set value), it may be difficult to understand. is there. Therefore, in the modified example 4, in the second state, the information regarding the jackpot gaming state controlled during the second state and the period until the jackpot gaming state is controlled is displayed (for example,). The history icon image 158F002 (including the acquisition number display and the fluctuation number display) corresponding to the generated jackpot is displayed. See FIG. 10-37. With such a configuration, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (C), the prize ball given during the second KT state and the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot game state before being controlled to the second KT state are combined. It can be displayed as a history icon image 158F002. In this way, it is possible to preferably control the display of the prize balls acquired in the 10R probability variation jackpot game state and the display of the prize balls acquired in the second KT state. For example, the history icon image 158F002 displays the total number of prize balls acquired in the 10R probability variation jackpot before entering the second KT state and the number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state. It is easy to know if there was a ball.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (B), the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot game state before being controlled to the second KT state can be displayed as the history icon image 158F002. In this way, the history of the awarded prize balls can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (C), the prize ball due to the small hit given to the history icon image 158F002 during the second KT state can be immediately updated and displayed. In this way, the history of the prize balls given in the series of sections can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (C), the number of fluctuations until the next big hit is started can be updated and displayed on the history icon image 158F002. In this way, the history of the number of fluctuations executed in a series of sections (particularly, the second KT state) can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (G), after the big hit game state, the first KT state (high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)) and low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT). When controlled by the state)), the history icon image 158F002 does not display the number of fluctuations until the next big hit is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate useless information that may make the player uncomfortable by displaying the information.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37, it is possible to display the total acquired number display image 158F001 in the section of the continuous jackpot gaming state different from the section targeted by the history icon image 158F002. In this way, the history of the prize balls given in the section of the continuous big hit game state can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10-37 (C) and 10-37 (H), when the number of prize balls given in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as a predetermined stage, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 is staged. It is controlled to change the color according to. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of superiority by the display mode of the history icon image 158F002.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (H), the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 is controlled to be changed stepwise according to the number of fluctuations in the second KT state. In this way, it is possible to easily recognize the amount of fluctuation. Further, in the second KT state in which small hits occur more frequently than in the first KT state, the longer the controlled period is, the more profit is obtained. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the large number of fluctuations. It can give a sense of superiority. Further, by comparing the number of prize balls due to the small hit with the number of fluctuations until the big hit, the player can predict the relationship between the length between the big hits and the number of prize balls due to the small hit. In addition to the number of fluctuations in the second KT state, the number of small hits may be displayed. For example, when the small hit probability is configured to be different for each setting, the set value can be estimated from the relationship between the number of fluctuations in the second KT state and the number of small hits and the number of prize balls due to small hits. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (E), the prize balls given when the small hit game state is controlled during the first KT state other than the second KT state are additionally displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001. It is controlled not to. In this way, it is possible to prevent the current state from being mistaken for the second KT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-37 (E), the prize ball given during the second KT state and the prize ball given during the 6R probability variation jackpot game after being controlled to the second KT state are combined. It can be displayed as a history icon image 158F002. In this way, it is possible to preferably control the display showing the prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the display indicating the prize balls acquired during the second KT state.

Next, a process of displaying the prize balls acquired in each game state will be described. 10-38 to 10-40 are flowcharts showing the prize ball number display processing.

In the prize ball number display process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the super reach effect based on the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed (step 077IWS001). When the super reach effect based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the prize ball number display such as the history icon image (including the acquisition number display and the fluctuation number display) and the total acquisition number display image is hidden. (Step 077IWS002), and the process is terminated.

In the second KT state, the frequency of executing the variable display that becomes a small hit increases, the number of times the variable display is executed increases, and every time a prize ball is given due to the occurrence of a small hit, the total number of acquisitions display image 158F001 or Since the prize ball number display such as the history icon image 158F002 is updated and displayed, the interest is enhanced. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display with the super reach effect, which has a relatively long fluctuation time, is executed, the number of fluctuations does not increase during that time, and the number of prize balls does not increase due to small hits. , Since the prize ball number display is not updated (that is, the period during which the player does not feel profitable is extended), the player may be uncomfortable. Therefore, in the modified example 4, as shown in FIG. 10-41, when the super reach effect based on the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the number of prize balls such as the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 Hide the display. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that it is a period in which profits cannot be obtained even though the player is in the second KT state, and it is possible to prevent the player from being uncomfortable. it can.

Further, in the super reach effect, the display area in which the total acquired number display image 158F001, the history icon image 158F002, and the hold display 077IW002 are displayed (for example, the display area including these images can be distinguished from other display areas. As described above, the production image may be surrounded by a frame, may have a special background color, or may exist in a display device provided separately from the image display device 5). Is executed according to the mode of displaying. With such a configuration, the super reach effect can be executed without impairing the effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 10-41, the active display 077IW001 continues to be displayed even during the execution of the super reach effect based on the variable display of the second special symbol, but is not displayed like the hold display 077IW002 and the like. You may try to. Further, in the modification 4, the prize ball number display is hidden when the super reach effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to the super reach effect, and a specific effect (for example, step-up notice) is used. The prize ball number display may be hidden when the effect, pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) is being executed.

When the super reach effect based on the variable display of the second special symbol is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 controls to display the prize ball number display (step 077IWS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the large winning opening winning flag is set (step 158FS001). If the big winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning opening has been won (Y in step 158FS001)), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big winning opening winning flag (step). 158FS002), the process proceeds to step 158FS003. On the other hand, if the big winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the winning opening is not generated (N in step 158FS001)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS008.

In step 158FS003, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the prize ball increase effect executing flag indicating that the prize ball increase effect is being executed is set. If the prize ball increase effect execution flag is set (that is, if the prize ball increase effect is already being executed (Y in step 158FS003)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS009. On the other hand, if the prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the prize ball increase effect is not yet executed (N in step 158FS003)), the effect control CPU 120 is totally acquired in the image display device 5. An effect of increasing the number display (numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001) is started (step 158FS004). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the prize ball increase effect execution flag (step 158FS005). Then, the process proceeds to step 158FS006.

In step 158FS006, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current game is a 10R probability variation jackpot. When the current game is a 10R probability variation jackpot (Y in step 158FS006), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot icon display flag (step 158FS007), and proceeds to step 158FS011. On the other hand, when the current game is not a 10R probability variation jackpot (N in step 158FS006), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS011 without performing the process of step 158FS007. By the processing of step 158FS006 and step 158FS007, the history icon image 158F002 is displayed every time the 10R probability variation jackpot is controlled. Whether or not it is a 10R probability variation jackpot can be determined by checking the value of the display result specification command.

The jackpot icon (history icon image 158F002) may be displayed for each jackpot regardless of the type of jackpot. In such a case, it is desirable that the display mode of the jackpot icon (history icon image 158F002) differs depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, a flag may be set for each type of jackpot, and the set flag may be confirmed in step 158FS006 to display the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the type of jackpot by the process of step 158FS007. Further, when the control is performed in the second KT state, the numerical value of the history icon corresponding to the immediately preceding 10R probability variation jackpot may be updated.

In step 158FS008, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball increase effect execution flag is set. When the prize ball increase effect executing flag is set (Y in step 158FS008), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS009. On the other hand, when the prize ball increase effect executing flag is not set (N in step 158FS008), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS011.

In step 158FS009, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball increase effect has been completed. When the prize ball increase effect is completed (Y in step 158FS009), the effect control CPU 120 resets the prize ball increase effect execution flag (step 158FS010), and proceeds to step 158FS011. On the other hand, when the prize ball increase effect is not completed (N in step 158FS009), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS011 without performing the process of step 158FS010. Whether or not it is the end timing of the prize ball increase effect is determined by, for example, setting a timer for measuring the effect period of the prize ball increase effect when starting the prize ball increase effect. Can be determined by checking whether or not has timed out.

In step 158FS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the special winning opening 24 has been won (Y in step 158FS011)), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (that is, if the special winning opening 24 has been won (Y in step 158FS011)). Step 158FS012) and step 158FS013. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the special winning opening 24 has not been won (N in step 158FS011)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS025.

In step 158FS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second KT state flag is set. If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state (Y in step 158FS013)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS014. On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (N in step 158FS013), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS023.

In step 158FS023, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first KT state flag is set. When the first KT state flag is set (Y in step 158FS023), the effect control CPU 120 is set to no effect (step 158FS024), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the first KT state flag is not set (N in step 158FS023), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process without performing the process of step 158FS024.

Further, in step 158FS014, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the value of the winning number counter of the special winning opening, and proceeds to step 158FS015. The number of counts to the special winning opening is stored for each winning. In step 158FS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of prize balls in the second KT state is equal to or greater than a numerical value determined as a predetermined step. When the number of prize balls in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as the predetermined stage (Y in step 158FS015), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the icon to a color according to the stage. (Step 158FS016), the process proceeds to step 158FS017. On the other hand, when the number of prize balls in the second KT state is less than the numerical value determined as the predetermined step (N in step 158FS015), the effect control CPU 120 does not perform the process of step 158FS016 and steps 158FS017. Move to.

In step 158FS017, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning effect executing flag is set. When the winning effect executing flag is set (Y in step 158FS017), the effect control CPU 120 increments the winning effect waiting number counter (step 158FS018) and proceeds to step 158FS025. On the other hand, when the winning effect executing flag is not set (N in step 158FS017), the effect control CPU 120 displays "small hits!" As the prize ball increase image on the screen of the image display device 5 as the prize ball increase display. The small hit image 158F003 of "" is displayed, and the prize ball image 158F004 of "+15" is displayed (step 158FS019). Then, an effect of increasing the total number of acquisitions is started (step 158FS020). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts an effect of increasing the number of acquired icons (history icon image 158F002) (step 158FS021), sets a winning effect executing flag (step 158FS022), and proceeds to step 158FS025.

In step 158FS025, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning effect executing flag is set. When the winning effect execution flag is set (Y in step 158FS025), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS026. On the other hand, if the winning effect execution flag is not set (N in step 158FS025), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

In step 158FS026, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect. When it is the end timing of the winning effect (Y in step 158FS026), the effect control CPU 120 ends various winning effects (step 158FS027) and shifts to step 158FS028. On the other hand, if it is not the end timing of the winning effect (N in step 158FS026), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

In step 158FS028, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0. When the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (Y in step 158FS028), the effect control CPU 120 resets the winning effect executing flag (step 158FS033) and ends the process. On the other hand, when the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is not 0 (N in step 158FS028), the effect control CPU 120 sets the winning effect waiting number counter to -1 (step 158FS029) and displays the prize ball increase display (step 158FS029). Step 158FS030). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts an effect of increasing the total acquisition number display (step 158FS031), starts an effect of increasing the icon acquisition number display (step 158FS032), and ends the process.

As shown in step-up 158FS014 to 158FS016, when the number of prize balls given in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as a predetermined step, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 is changed to a color according to the step. Is controlled by. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of superiority by the display mode of the history icon image 158F002. More specifically, as the number of prize balls obtained by winning small hits in the second KT state increases, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 changes, so that the value acquired by the color change can be known. ..

Further, as shown in steps 158FS023 and 158F024, the prize balls given when the small hit game state is controlled during the first KT state other than the second KT state are not added to the total acquired number display image 158F001. Be controlled. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the current state from being mistaken for being in the second KT state. When the small hit is controlled during the first KT state, the numerical value of the history icon image 158F002 is not updated, but the numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001 may be updated.

Further, in the modified example 4, a case where the prize ball increase effect is executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the large winning opening or the special winning opening has been described. However, a game machine configured to be provided with a so-called general winning opening (a winning opening in which the variable winning ball device is not opened even if a prize is won and only a predetermined number (for example, 5) of winning balls is paid out). In the above, the prize ball increase effect may be executed even when a prize is generated in the general prize opening. In such a case, the number of prize balls won in the general winning opening during the second KT state may be added and updated to the numerical value of the history icon image 158F002 and the numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001.

The present invention can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine of Modification 4. Specifically, the hit determination table is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 9-3 in the feature unit 072IW, and further processed in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-14 of the feature unit 072IW, thereby as in the present invention. The effect of can be obtained. Further, the hit determination table is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 9-30 in the feature portion 072IW, and further processed in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-31 and 9-32 of the feature portion 072IW to obtain the same effect as that of the present invention. Obtainable.

As described above, in the modified example 4, the identification information (for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is variably displayed, and the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result. Based on this, the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state), and as a variable display result, a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) having a lower advantage than the specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on this, a plurality of settings are controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) and include a first set value (for example, a set value "1") and a second set value (for example, a set value "6"). A gaming machine that can be set to any of the set values, and when it is not controlled to an advantageous state or a special state, a predetermined display result (for example, an outlier symbol) different from the specific display result and the special display result as a variable display result ) Is derived and displayed, and the extraction means for extracting the random number value (for example, the random number for hit determination) (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step 072IWS044), the random number value extracted by the extraction means, and the variable display. A determination means (a part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps 052IWS60A and 052IWS64A) for determining the variable display result based on the determination value corresponding to the result, and the storage contents for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped A storage means that can be held (for example, RAM 102 (backup RAM)), an initialization means that executes an initialization process that initializes the stored contents of the storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410). The range of the random number value is common to all the set values (for example, [0 to 65536], see FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36), and the determination value is specified. A specific judgment value corresponding to a display result (for example, a judgment value corresponding to a big hit), a special judgment value corresponding to a special display result (for example, a judgment value corresponding to a small hit), and a predetermined judgment corresponding to a predetermined display result. The number of specific judgment values including the value (for example, the judgment value corresponding to the deviation) is larger when the set setting value is the second set value than when it is the first set value (for example, when it is the first set value). For example, the set value "6" has a larger number of judgment values corresponding to the jackpot than the set value "1" (see FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36), and the number of special judgment values is set. The set value is common to all cases (for example, the determination value corresponding to the small hit is the same in any of the set values "1" to "6". FIG. 0-35, see FIG. 10-36), the number of predetermined determination values is larger when the set setting value is the first set value than when it is the second set value (for example, the set value). "1" has a larger number of judgment values corresponding to deviations than the set value "6". (See FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36), the storage means can specify information for redisplaying the variable display result that was displayed when the power supply to the game machine was stopped (for example, the variable display result can be specified). Information) can be retained, and the information is erased from the storage means when the initialization process is executed by the initialization means and when the set value is changed (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410). , And the part that executes the process of step S21TM1410 via the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620), when the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the set value is common to all cases. The predetermined display result is displayed as the initial display of the identification information (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410. See FIG. 10-34 (2)), and when the set value is changed, it is set after the change. A common predetermined display result is displayed as the initial display of the identification information regardless of the set value (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410 through the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620. FIG. -34 (see)) may be used. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified.

Further, in the modified example 4, when the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the special display result (for example, the small hit symbol) common to all the set value is the initial identification information. It is displayed as a display (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410. See FIG. 10-34 (3)), and when the set value is changed, which case is the set value set after the change? Also, a common special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is displayed as an initial display of identification information (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410 through the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620. FIG. 10-. 34 (3)) may be adopted. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified.

Further, in the modification 4, the predetermined determination value is provided when the set value is the first set value, but is not provided when the set value is the second set value (for example, the set value "1"). In ", the judgment value corresponding to the loss is set, while in the set value" 6 ", the judgment value corresponding to the loss is not set. See FIG. 10-36), the storage means is the electric power for the gaming machine. Information for displaying the variable display result that was displayed when the supply was stopped (for example, information that can identify the variable display result) can be retained, and the information is initialized by the initialization means. It is erased from the storage means when it is set and when the set value is changed (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410, and a portion where the process of step S21TM1410 is executed via the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620. ), When the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, a common predetermined display result is displayed as the initial display of the identification information regardless of the set value (for example, the CPU 103 is in step S21TM1410). The part where the process is executed. When the set value is changed, the common predetermined display result is the initial display of the identification information regardless of the set value set after the change. (For example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410 via the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620. See FIG. 10-34 (2)). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified.

Further, in the modification 4, the predetermined determination value is provided when the set value is the first set value, but is not provided when the set value is the second set value (for example, the set value "1"). In ", the judgment value corresponding to the loss is set, while in the set value" 6 ", the judgment value corresponding to the loss is not set. See FIG. 10-36), the storage means is the electric power for the gaming machine. Information for displaying the variable display result that was displayed when the supply was stopped (for example, information that can identify the variable display result) can be retained, and the information is initialized by the initialization means. It is erased from the storage means when it is set and when the set value is changed (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410, and a portion where the process of step S21TM1410 is executed via the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620. ), When the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the common special display result is displayed as the initial display of the identification information regardless of the set value (for example, the CPU 103 is in step S21TM1410). The part where the process is executed. When the set value is changed, the common special display result is the initial display of the identification information regardless of the set value set after the change. (For example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S21TM1410 via the setting change mode of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620. See FIG. 10-34 (3)). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the gaming machine can execute the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). When the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, a predetermined display result common to the first identification information and the second identification information is displayed as the initial display (see, for example, FIG. 10-34 (2)). You may do so. With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the gaming machine can execute the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). When the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the special display result common to the first identification information and the second identification information is displayed as the initial display (see, for example, FIG. 10-34 (3)). You may do so. With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the gaming machine can execute the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). , The common predetermined display result among the plurality of predetermined display results may be displayed as the initial display in the first identification information and the second identification information (see, for example, FIG. 10-34 (2)). With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the gaming machine can execute the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). , The common special display result among the plurality of special display results may be displayed as the initial display in the first identification information and the second identification information (see, for example, FIG. 10-34 (3)). With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the gaming machine can execute the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). , When the set value is a specific set value (for example, the set value "6"), the variable display result is one of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. On the other hand, the predetermined display result can be derived and displayed as the variable display result (for example, in the variable display of the second special symbol at the set value "6", the deviation is not derived and displayed. In the variable display of the first special symbol, the deviation may be derived and displayed). With such a configuration, the possibility that the state of the game is misidentified can be reduced.

Further, according to the modified example 4, it is possible to set a set value of any one of a plurality of set values (for example, "1" to "6"), and an advantageous state (for example, a big hit) that is advantageous for the player. A first state (for example, a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT)) that is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a game state and has a different probability of being controlled to an advantageous state according to a set value. State: Normal state), low probability and 1st KT state (low probability / 1st KT state), and the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state according to the set value is different, and there are multiple settings compared to the 1st state. Of the values, the second state (for example, high probability and first KT state (high probability / first KT state) and high probability) in which the difference in the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state between the first set value and the second set value is large is large. Further, it relates to a control means that can be controlled to the second KT state (high probability / second KT state), and in the second state, the advantageous state controlled during the second state and the period until the advantageous state is controlled. It is provided with a display means capable of displaying information (for example, a history icon image 158F002 (including a display of the number of acquisitions and a display of the number of fluctuations) corresponding to a jackpot that has occurred is displayed. See FIG. 10-37). According to such a configuration, since the specific display is displayed in the second state, which is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than in the first state, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the second state is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than the first state (for example, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, and the frequency of jackpots is high. High. See Figures 10-35 and 10-36). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the second state has a larger difference in the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state for each setting than the first state (for example, in the high probability state, for each setting as compared with the low probability state. There is a large difference in the jackpot probabilities. See FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the display means can display information on the advantageous state and the period until the advantageous state is controlled, and can also display information on the type of the advantageous state (for example,). , The history icon image 158F002 of the mode corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed. See FIG. 10-37). According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize the type of the controlled advantageous state and the variable display number until the controlled advantageous state is controlled.

Further, according to the modified example 4, a special state control means capable of controlling a special state (for example, a small hit game state) which is a state different from the advantageous state is provided, and a second state (for example, a high probability and a second KT state) is provided. (High probability / second KT state)) is the first state (for example, low probability state and non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state)) or low probability and first KT state (low probability / first KT state). ), It is easier to control to a special state. According to such a configuration, the player can predict the relationship between the game value given in the special state and the variable display number of times until the game is controlled to the advantageous state.

Further, according to the modified example 4, the display means can display information in a specific mode when the period until the advantageous state is controlled is a specific period (for example, the number of fluctuations of the history icon image 158F002 is displayed). The display mode changes stepwise according to the number of fluctuations (see FIG. 10-37 (H)). According to such a configuration, the player can intuitively recognize the length of the variable display number until the advantageous state is controlled.

Further, according to the modification 4, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol) can be executed in parallel. Variable display execution means, special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) that is more easily controlled to a special state than a non-special state, and an advantageous state controlled during the special state. A display means capable of displaying a specific display including information on the game value and information on the variable display number of times until the advantageous state is controlled (for example, history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the jackpot that has occurred (with the number of acquisitions display). It is provided with a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect), and a variable display of the first identification information in a special state. The variable display of either one of the variable display and the variable display of the second identification information is more easily controlled to a special state than the variable display of the other (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol becomes the variable display of the first special symbol. Compared to this, it is more likely to be an opportunity to be controlled to the small hit game state. See FIGS. 10-35 and 10-36). It is limited (for example, the part where the effect control CPU executes steps 077IWS001 and S003. See FIG. 10-38). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being uncomfortable by appropriately displaying the information.

Further, according to the modification 4, the reach effect is executed when the reach state is reached as the specific effect, and the reach effect is not controlled to the special state at least when the reach effect is executed (for example, the reach effect is executed). The fluctuation pattern has a relatively long fluctuation time, during which small hits do not occur). With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the reach effect.

Further, according to the modified example 4, as the non-special state, at least a specific state (for example, the first KT state) in which the variable display of the second identification information is more likely to be executed is included as compared with the non-specific state, and the display means is the specific state. It is possible to display the information corresponding to the fact that the control is performed on the screen, and the information does not include the information on the variable display number of times until the control is performed in the advantageous state (for example, the 6R probability variation jackpot that triggers the transition to the first KT state). The history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the above does not include the display of the number of fluctuations. See FIGS. 10-37 (G) and (H). With such a configuration, useless information can be eliminated.

Further, according to the modification 4, the specific effect is executed by displaying the effect image even in the display area where the information is displayed (for example, when the super reach effect is executed, the total acquired number display image 158F001). The display of the number of prize balls such as the history icon image 158F002 and the like is hidden. In addition, the super reach effect displays the effect image even in the display area where the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 are displayed. It is carried out according to the embodiment (see FIG. 10-41 (B)). According to such a configuration, a specific effect can be executed without impairing the effect.

Further, according to the modification 4, the display means can display the game value given in the special state and the game value given in the advantageous state before being controlled by the special state (for example). , The prize ball given in the second KT state and the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot game state before being controlled in the second KT state can be displayed together as a history icon image 158F002. FIG. 10- 37 (C)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control the display showing the game value given during the special state and the display showing the game value given during the advantageous state.

In addition, in each of the above-mentioned feature parts and modified examples, regarding the transition to the time saving state (high base state), the mode of shifting to the big hit state or the small hit state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 always operates is adopted. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a time saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the time saving state (high base state) without operating the special variable winning ball device 7 is performed. ) May be used.

As the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be a part of the out-of-time symbols or a part of the small hit symbols.

In addition, when performing a lottery process related to the derivation display of the time-saving symbol, the lottery may be executed by using a dedicated random number for the time-saving symbol lottery in these lottery processes, or a lottery random number of a missed symbol or a big hit symbol. The lottery may be performed using other lottery random numbers such as the lottery random number of the above, the lottery random number of the small hit symbol, the random number for determining the big hit lottery, and the lottery random number of the fall lottery.

Further, these time-saving symbols may be a plurality of types of symbols, and may be used in combination with other symbols such as small hit symbols and symbols displayed as missed symbols. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is changed depending on the small hit symbol used together. However, if a time-saving symbol is won, the presence or absence of a transition to the time-saving state will not be drawn by lottery, and the number of time-savings will not be drawn.

Further, in the case of drawing a time-saving symbol and the set value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the set value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol in all the set values. Is the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special figure and the second special figure.

In addition, regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing a lottery for time-saving symbols, regardless of whether a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the starting port (first starting winning opening, It may be at the time of winning the second start winning opening).

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol is drawn, when using a dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the small hit symbol is used for the time-saving symbol lottery. When a random number is used, a specific small hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value, and when a random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. A lottery using the above, for example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the time saving symbol may be won when the game ball passes through the time saving area.

In addition, in the case where the lottery of the time saving symbol is performed using the structure, when the small hit symbol also uses the time saving symbol, the variable display number (time saving number) of the time saving state does not change depending on the presence or absence of passing through the time saving area. To.

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol lottery is performed, the winning value is a specific missing symbol random number when using the missing symbol random number in the time-saving symbol lottery, and it is specified when the jackpot symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. The jackpot symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, when these random values are used as winning values, performances other than the jackpot probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the set value cannot be changed.
Further, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the jackpot determination. In addition, the lottery of the time saving symbol is not executed in the time saving state (high base) or the high probability time regardless of the random number value used for the lottery, and is executed only in the low probability low base state. .. However, if the time saving symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the time saving state has already been set, even if the time saving number of times is reset or the lottery is not performed, it may be determined for each game machine.

Further, regarding the number of time reductions when the time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of time reductions according to the winning value (symbol) and the game state. In addition, the conditions for granting the time reduction can be made different for each time reduction symbol.
Further, when the number of time reductions differs depending on the time reduction symbol, the time reduction symbol distribution lottery can be changed between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

Further, even when the same time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time saving times given may be different depending on the game state at that time. However, it is necessary that the game state is predetermined.

In addition, the lottery result of "0 times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving symbol in the low probability low base state.

Further, the time-saving end symbol derivation lottery (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time reductions may be set to the number of times until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed after the time reduction starts, or until the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. That is, in principle, the number of time reductions may not be set and may be unlimited.
Further, the number of time reductions and the granting condition may be different between the time reduction state controlled by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state controlled by the occurrence of a big hit.

Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing of being controlled to the time-saving state is the time when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where the small hit symbol random number is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, when the small hit is won and the time saving state is entered, the end time of the small hit operation is controlled to the time saving state.

Further, in the case of a lottery using the structure, the timing controlled to the time saving state is the timing at the end of the operation of the structure in the gaming state (for example, the small hit state) in which the structure is operated.

Further, in the case of a game machine (so-called a specified number of times probability change machine (ST machine)) that is controlled to a high probability low base state over a predetermined variable display number after a big hit, the high probability low base state is reached when the game hall is opened. Therefore, the high-probability low-base state may be controlled to a time-saving state after the variable display of a predetermined number of times is executed and ended.

In addition, when the time saving limiter function is installed and the time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of times of the time saving limiter is updated.

Further, the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol may be set to a time different from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

Then, in the feature unit 072IW and its modified examples 1 to 4, it is possible to configure the special variable winning ball device 7 to shift to a time saving state (high base state) without going through a big hit state or a small hit state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 operates. It is possible. Even with such a configuration, the effects of the inventions disclosed in the feature portion 072IW and the modified examples 1 to 4 thereof can be obtained. In particular, in a pachinko gaming machine having such a configuration, it is possible to perform the hit determination described in the feature unit 072IW.
For example, the time saving state (high base state) is set to the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state, the hit determination table is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 9-3 in the feature portion 072IW, and further, FIGS. By performing the treatment in the same manner as in 9-14, the same effect as that of the present invention can be obtained. Further, the hit determination table is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 9-30 in the feature portion 072IW, and further processed in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-31 and 9-32 of the feature portion 072IW to obtain the same effect as that of the present invention. Obtainable.

As described above, the feature unit 072IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means 1A) to (means 6D).

(Means 1A)
It is a game machine that can play games
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (for example, a part that executes a setting change process in the game control microcomputer 100).
A first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and has a different probability of being controlled according to a set value, and a second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the first advantageous state. , A small hit game state) and an advantageous state control means (for example, in FIG. 6, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125).
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, in FIG. 4, a portion for executing step S24 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value (for example, in FIG. 9-9, 072IWS58A, 072IWS61A, 072IWS65A in the game control microcomputer 100. A part for executing 072IWS58B and 072IWS61B in the game control microcomputer 100 in FIG. 9-14).
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be different according to the set value (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9-3 (C) and 9-3 (D)).
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9-3 (C) and 9-3 (D)).
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be common regardless of the set value (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9-3 (C) and 9-3 (D)).
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference (for example). 9-3 (C), (D), the part shown in the second special symbol),
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is equal to or greater than the specific value, the numerical data is set for each set value. It is determined whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not it is equal to or less than the upper limit value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is determined that the second advantageous state is controlled. (For example, in FIG. 9-14, the portion where 072IWS58B, 072IWS61B, 072IWS62B, 072IWS66B is executed in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of the first advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the first advantageous state and the number of the second advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the second advantageous state. Depending on the setting, the load of the determination process can be reduced and the capacity of the program can be compressed.

It should be noted that the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to display a single special symbol in a variable manner.

Further, the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the jackpot determination value is set to be continuous up to the maximum value when the set value is "6", but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even in the set value having the highest advantage, an upper limit value of a value that becomes a jackpot determination value may be set.

Further, although the feature unit 072IW shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, it is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine. In this case, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine that makes a winning determination as in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-14.

(Means 2A) In means 1A
In the specific set value that is highly advantageous to the player, the first advantage determination value is set so as to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means (for example, FIG. 9-3). (Part shown in (D)),
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is equal to or greater than the specific value, it is determined that the numerical data is controlled to the first advantageous state. Then, if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is determined that the second advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-14, 072IWS58B, 072IWS60B, 072IWS62B, 072IWS66B in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed. Part to do).
According to such a configuration, since the processing is simplified at least for some set values, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state.

(Means 3A) In means 1A or means 2A
The determination means subtracts a specific value from the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, and if the result of the subtraction does not become a negative value, determines whether the subtraction result is controlled to the first advantageous state, and the result of the subtraction is If it becomes a negative value, it is determined that the control is performed in the second advantageous state (for example, in FIG. 9-14, the portion where 072IWS58B, 072IWS61B, 072IWS62B, 072IWS66B is executed in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is a negative value.

(Means 4A) In any of means 1A to means 3A,
In the special set value having a low advantage for the player, the disadvantage determination value for determining that the first advantageous state is not controlled is set from the upper limit value in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the first advantageous determination value is set. It is set so as to be continuous up to the maximum numerical data among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means (for example, the part shown in FIG. 9-3 (C)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled.

(Means 5A) In any of means 1A to means 4A,
The determination means determines whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled and then determines whether or not the second advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-9, the game control microcomputer 100 executes 072IWS58A and 072IWS61A. The part where 072IWS65A is executed after the operation).
According to such a configuration, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

(Means 6A) In any of means 1A to means 5A,
It is a game machine that can play games
An advantageous state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
With special state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S126 to S128) that is advantageous to the player and can be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). ,
The first special state (eg, KT state (high probability / low base state)), which is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, normal state (low probability / low base state)), and non-special state. A second special state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous than the state and different from the first special state,
A special state control means that is more advantageous than the non-special state and can be controlled by a third special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability / low base state)) different from the first special state and the second special state (for example, a special state control means (low probability / low base state)). For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the high probability flag is set by performing step 072IWS2207, and the high base flag is set / reset by performing step 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216). ,
With an update means for updating numerical data (for example, a continuous probability variation counter) based on being controlled to the second special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a portion for executing step 072IWS2205 in the game control microcomputer 100). ,
It is equipped with a production execution means (for example, a part that executes a battle preparation production, a battle production, a challenge production, etc. in the production control CPU 120) that can execute the production.
The special state control means can control the first special state based on the fact that a predetermined condition (for example, the first transition condition) is satisfied in the second special state (for example, step 072IWS1507 in the game control microcomputer 100). (Part where S1513 is executed), the numerical data is controlled to the third special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the predetermined value (for example, 5) (for example, steps 072IWS2205 and S2215 in the game control microcomputer 100). ~ The part that executes S2218),
In the second special state, the effect executing means is controlled in the second special state and then in the first special state, and in the second special state and then in the first special state. Common effect (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, the part that executes the common battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the big hit, and the common battle effect in the first half period of the fourth variation after the big hit ends. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute (see FIGS. 9-19 to 9-23, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the transition of states.

(Means 1B)
It is a game machine that can play games
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (for example, a part that executes a setting change process in the game control microcomputer 100).
A first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and has a different probability of being controlled according to a set value, and a second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and different from the first advantageous state. , A small hit game state) and an advantageous state control means (for example, in FIG. 6, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125).
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, in FIG. 4, a portion for executing step S24 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value (for example, in FIG. 9-31, 072IWS58C, 072IWS61C, 072IWS65C in the game control microcomputer 100. In FIG. 9-32, the part that executes 072IWS58D and 072IWS61D in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be different according to the set value (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9-30 (C) and 9-30).
The first advantageous determination value is set so that the lower limit value is common and the upper limit value is different depending on the set value in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with reference to the specific value (for example, FIG. 9-30 (for example, FIG. 9-30). C), part shown in (D)),
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be common regardless of the set value (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9-30 (C) and 9-30).
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range larger than the specific value with the specific value as a reference (for example). 9-30 (C), (D), the part shown in the second special symbol),
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, the numerical data is set for each set value. It is determined whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not it is equal to or less than the upper limit value, and if the numerical data is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined that the second advantageous state is controlled. (For example, in FIG. 9-32, the part that executes 072IWS58D, 072IWS61D, 072IWS62D, 072IWS66D in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of the first advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the first advantageous state and the number of the second advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the second advantageous state. Depending on the setting, the load of the determination process can be reduced and the capacity of the program can be compressed.

It should be noted that the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to display a single special symbol in a variable manner.

Further, the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the jackpot determination value is set to be continuous up to the maximum value when the set value is "6", but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even in the set value having the highest advantage, an upper limit value of a value that becomes a jackpot determination value may be set.

Further, although the feature unit 072IW shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, it is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine. In this case, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine that makes a winning determination as in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-14.

(Means 2B) In means 1B,
In the specific set value having a high advantage for the player, the first advantage determination value is set so as to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value among the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means (for example, FIG. 9-30). (Part shown in (D)),
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is determined that the numerical data is controlled to the first advantageous state. Then, when the numerical data is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined that the second advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-32, 072IWS58D, 072IWS60D, 072IWS62D, 072IWS66D in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed. Part to do).
According to such a configuration, since the processing is simplified at least for some set values, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state.

(Means 3B) In means 1B or means 2B,
The determination means subtracts a specific value from the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, and if the result of the subtraction does not become a negative value, it is determined that the second advantageous state is controlled, and the result of the subtraction is negative. When the value is, it is determined whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-32, the portion where 072IWS58D, 072IWS61D, 072IWS62D, 072IWS66D is executed in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is a negative value.

(Means 4B) In any of means 1B to means 3B,
In the special set value with low advantage for the player, the value to be the disadvantage determination value for determining that the first advantage state is not controlled is specified in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the first advantage determination value is set. It was set to be continuous up to the value (for example, the part shown in FIG. 9-30 (C)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled.

(Means 5B) In any of means 1B to means 4B,
The determination means determines whether or not it is controlled in the first advantageous state and then determines whether or not it is controlled in the second advantageous state (for example, in FIGS. 9-31, 072IWS58A and 072IWS61A in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed. The part where 072IWS65A is executed after the operation).
According to such a configuration, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

(Means 6B) In any of means 1B to means 5B,
It is a game machine that can play games
An advantageous state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
With special state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S126 to S128) that is advantageous to the player and can be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). ,
The first special state (eg, KT state (high probability / low base state)), which is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, normal state (low probability / low base state)), and non-special state. A second special state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous than the state and different from the first special state,
A special state control means that is more advantageous than the non-special state and can be controlled by a third special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability / low base state)) different from the first special state and the second special state (for example, a special state control means (low probability / low base state)). For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the high probability flag is set by performing step 072IWS2207, and the high base flag is set / reset by performing step 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216). ,
With an update means for updating numerical data (for example, a continuous probability variation counter) based on being controlled to the second special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a portion for executing step 072IWS2205 in the game control microcomputer 100). ,
It is equipped with a production execution means (for example, a part that executes a battle preparation production, a battle production, a challenge production, etc. in the production control CPU 120) that can execute the production.
The special state control means can control the first special state based on the fact that a predetermined condition (for example, the first transition condition) is satisfied in the second special state (for example, step 072IWS1507 in the game control microcomputer 100). (Part where S1513 is executed), the numerical data is controlled to the third special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the predetermined value (for example, 5) (for example, steps 072IWS2205 and S2215 in the game control microcomputer 100). ~ The part that executes S2218),
In the second special state, the effect executing means is controlled in the second special state and then in the first special state, and in the second special state and then in the first special state. Common effect (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, the part that executes the common battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the big hit, and the common battle effect in the first half period of the fourth variation after the big hit ends. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute (see FIGS. 9-19 to 9-23, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the transition of states.

(Means 1C)
It is a game machine that can play games
A variable display executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and
An advantageous state that can be controlled into a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player and different from the first advantageous state. A control means (for example, in FIG. 6, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) and
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, in FIG. 4, a portion for executing step S24 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value (for example, in FIG. 9-9, 072IWS58A, 072IWS61A, 072IWS65A in the game control microcomputer 100. A part for executing 072IWS58B and 072IWS61B in the game control microcomputer 100 in FIG. 9-14).
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be common when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, FIG. 9-3 (D). ),
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value (for example, FIG. 9-3 (D)),
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be different between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, in FIG. 9-3 (D)). Shown part),
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is performed. The lower limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is common to both the time and the time of execution, and the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed. The upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is set to be different depending on the time (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9-3 (D)).
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is equal to or greater than the specific value, it is controlled to the first advantageous state. If the numerical data is less than the specific value, the second advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not the numerical data is equal to or less than the upper limit of the value determined as the second advantageous determination value. (For example, in FIG. 9-9, a portion for executing 072IWS58A, 072IWS60A, 072IWS62A, 072IWS65A, 072IWS66A in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of the first advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the first advantageous state and the number of the second advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the second advantageous state. Depending on the setting, the load of the determination process can be reduced and the capacity of the program can be compressed.

The feature unit 072IW shows a case where the set value can be changed to any of a plurality of set values, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured not to provide any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages.

Further, the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the small hit determination value is set to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. .. For example, even when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, an upper limit value of a value that becomes a small hit determination value may be set.

(Means 2C) In means 1C
The second advantageous determination value when executing the variable display of the second identification information is set so as to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means (for example, FIG. 9-30). (D), the part shown in the second special symbol),
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is equal to or greater than the specific value, it is determined that the numerical data is controlled to the first advantageous state. Then, when the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is determined that the control is performed in the second advantageous state (for example, in FIG. 9-14, 072IWS58B, 072IWS60B, 072IWS62B, 072IWS66B in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed. Part to do).
According to such a configuration, since the processing is simplified at least for some set values, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state.

(Means 3C) In means 1C or means 2C
The determination means subtracts a specific value from the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, and if the result of the subtraction does not become a negative value, it is determined that the first advantageous state is controlled, and the result of the subtraction is negative. When the value becomes
According to such a configuration, processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is a negative value.

(Means 4C) In any of means 1C to means 3C,
When executing the variable display of the first identification information, the value determined as the disadvantage determination value for determining whether or not to control the second advantageous state is set in a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the second advantageous determination value is set. It was set to be continuous from the upper limit value to the specific value (for example, the part shown in the first special symbol of FIG. 9-3 (D)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the second advantageous state is controlled.

(Means 5C) In any of means 1C to means 4C,
The determination means determines whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled and then determines whether or not the second advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-9, the game control microcomputer 100 executes 072IWS58A and 072IWS61A. The part where 072IWS65A is executed after the operation).
According to such a configuration, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

(Means 6C) In any of means 1C to means 5C,
It is a game machine that can play games
An advantageous state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
With special state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S126 to S128) that is advantageous to the player and can be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). ,
The first special state (eg, KT state (high probability / low base state)), which is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, normal state (low probability / low base state)), and non-special state. A second special state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous than the state and different from the first special state,
A special state control means that is more advantageous than the non-special state and can be controlled by a third special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability / low base state)) different from the first special state and the second special state (for example, a special state control means (low probability / low base state)). For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the high probability flag is set by performing step 072IWS2207, and the high base flag is set / reset by performing step 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216). ,
With an update means for updating numerical data (for example, a continuous probability variation counter) based on being controlled to the second special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a portion for executing step 072IWS2205 in the game control microcomputer 100). ,
It is equipped with a production execution means (for example, a part that executes a battle preparation production, a battle production, a challenge production, etc. in the production control CPU 120) that can execute the production.
The special state control means can control the first special state based on the fact that a predetermined condition (for example, the first transition condition) is satisfied in the second special state (for example, step 072IWS1507 in the game control microcomputer 100). (Part where S1513 is executed), the numerical data is controlled to the third special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the predetermined value (for example, 5) (for example, steps 072IWS2205 and S2215 in the game control microcomputer 100). ~ The part that executes S2218),
In the second special state, the effect executing means is controlled in the second special state and then in the first special state, and in the second special state and then in the first special state. Common effect (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, the part that executes the common battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the big hit, and the common battle effect in the first half period of the fourth variation after the big hit ends. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute (see FIGS. 9-19 to 9-23, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the transition of states.

(Means 1D)
It is a game machine that can play games
A variable display executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and
An advantageous state that can be controlled into a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player and different from the first advantageous state. A control means (for example, in FIG. 6, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) and
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, in FIG. 4, a portion for executing step S24 in the game control microcomputer 100) and
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value (for example, in FIG. 9-9, 072IWS58A, 072IWS61A, 072IWS65A in the game control microcomputer 100. A part for executing 072IWS58B and 072IWS61B in the game control microcomputer 100 in FIG. 9-14).
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be common when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, FIG. 9-30 (D). ),
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with reference to the specific value (for example, FIG. 9-30 (D)),
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be different between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, in FIG. 9-30 (D)). Shown part),
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is performed. The upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is set to be different from that at the time of execution (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9-30 (D)).
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is controlled to the first advantageous state. When the numerical data is determined to be equal to or greater than the specific value, the second advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not the numerical data is equal to or less than the upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value. (For example, in FIG. 9-31, the part that executes 072IWS58C, 072IWS60C, 072IWS62C, 072IWS65C, 072IWS66C in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of the first advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the first advantageous state and the number of the second advantageous determination values determined to be controlled in the second advantageous state. Depending on the setting, the load of the determination process can be reduced and the capacity of the program can be compressed.

The feature unit 072IW shows a case where the set value can be changed to any of a plurality of set values, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured not to provide any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages.

Further, the feature unit 072IW shows a case where the small hit determination value is set to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. .. For example, even when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, an upper limit value of a value that becomes a small hit determination value may be set.

(Means 2D) In means 1D,
The second advantageous determination value when executing the variable display of the second identification information is set so as to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means (for example, FIG. 9-30). (D), the part shown in the second special symbol),
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is determined that the numerical data is controlled to the first advantageous state. Then, when the numerical data is equal to or more than the specific value, it is determined that the second advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-32, 072IWS58D, 072IWS60D, 072IWS62D, 072IWS66D in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed. Part to do).
According to such a configuration, since the processing is simplified at least for some set values, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state.

(Means 3D) In means 1D or means 2D,
The determination means subtracts a specific value from the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, determines whether the subtraction result is controlled to the second advantageous state if the subtraction result does not become a negative value, and the subtraction result is negative. When the value is, it is determined that the first advantageous state is controlled (for example, in FIG. 9-31, the portion where 072IWS58D, 072IWS60D, 072IWS62D, 072IWS65D, 072IWS66D are executed in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, processing can be preferably performed depending on whether or not the result of the subtraction is a negative value.

(Means 4D) In any of means 1D to means 3D,
When executing the variable display of the first identification information, the value determined as the disadvantage determination value for determining that the first advantageous state is not controlled is a numerical range larger than the numerical range in which the first advantageous determination value is set. Was set to be continuous from the upper limit value to the specific value (for example, the part shown in the first special symbol of FIG. 9-30 (D)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the first advantageous state is controlled.

(Means 5D) In any of means 1D to means 4D,
The determination means determines whether or not it is controlled in the first advantageous state and then determines whether or not it is controlled in the second advantageous state (for example, in FIGS. 9-31, 072IWS58A and 072IWS61A in the game control microcomputer 100 are executed. The part where 072IWS65A is executed after the operation).
According to such a configuration, the ones having high importance are preferentially processed, so that the processing can be performed safely.

(Means 6D) In any of means 1D to means 5D,
It is a game machine that can play games
An advantageous state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S122 to S125) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
With special state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S126 to S128) that is advantageous to the player and can be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). ,
The first special state (eg, KT state (high probability / low base state)), which is more frequently controlled to the special state than the non-special state (for example, normal state (low probability / low base state)), and non-special state. A second special state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability / high base state)) that is more advantageous than the state and different from the first special state,
A special state control means that is more advantageous than the non-special state and can be controlled by a third special state (for example, a time saving state (low probability / low base state)) different from the first special state and the second special state (for example, a special state control means (low probability / low base state)). For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the high probability flag is set by performing step 072IWS2207, and the high base flag is set / reset by performing step 072IWS1507, S1513, S1515, S2208, S2216). ,
With an update means for updating numerical data (for example, a continuous probability variation counter) based on being controlled to the second special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a portion for executing step 072IWS2205 in the game control microcomputer 100). ,
It is equipped with a production execution means (for example, a part that executes a battle preparation production, a battle production, a challenge production, etc. in the production control CPU 120) that can execute the production.
The special state control means can control the first special state based on the fact that a predetermined condition (for example, the first transition condition) is satisfied in the second special state (for example, step 072IWS1507 in the game control microcomputer 100). (Part where S1513 is executed), the numerical data is controlled to the third special state after the end of the advantageous state based on the predetermined value (for example, 5) (for example, steps 072IWS2205 and S2215 in the game control microcomputer 100). ~ The part that executes S2218),
In the second special state, the effect executing means is controlled in the second special state and then in the first special state, and in the second special state and then in the first special state. Common effect (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, the part that executes the common battle preparation effect from the first variation to the third variation after the big hit, and the common battle effect in the first half period of the fourth variation after the big hit ends. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute (see FIGS. 9-19 to 9-23, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the transition of states.

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

Claims (2)

It is a game machine that can play games
A variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and different from the first advantageous state.
Numerical data update means for updating numerical data,
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value is provided.
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be common when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed.
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the specific value to the maximum value of the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value.
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be different between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed.
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with the specific value as a reference, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is performed. The lower limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is common to both the time and the time of execution, and the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed. Set so that the upper limit value of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value is different from that when
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is equal to or greater than the specific value, it is controlled to the first advantageous state. If the numerical data is less than the specific value, the second advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not the numerical data is equal to or less than the upper limit of the value determined as the second advantageous determination value. A game machine characterized in determining whether or not it is played. It is a game machine that can play games
A variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling a first advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and different from the first advantageous state.
Numerical data update means for updating numerical data,
The numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means, the first advantageous determination value for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous value for determining whether the numerical data update means is controlled in the second advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether the control is performed in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state based on the determination value is provided.
The number of the first advantageous determination values is set to be common when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed.
The first advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous from the minimum value to the specific value among the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in a numerical range smaller than the specific value with reference to the specific value.
The number of the second advantageous determination values is set to be different between when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed.
The second advantageous determination value is set so as to be continuous in a numerical range larger than the specific value with reference to the specific value, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information is performed. Set so that the upper limit of the value determined as the second advantageous determination value is different from that at the time of execution.
The determination means determines whether or not the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means is equal to or greater than the specific value, and if the numerical data is less than the specific value, it is controlled to the first advantageous state. When the numerical data is determined to be equal to or greater than the specific value, the second advantageous state is controlled by determining whether or not the numerical data is equal to or less than the upper limit of the value determined to be the second advantageous determination value. A game machine characterized in determining whether or not it is played.

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