JP2021129911A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which amusement is enhanced.SOLUTION: An ending period of a big winning via a small winning C controlled on the basis of the variation of a second special symbol in a time saving state is 0.004 seconds, and a small winning fanfare period of small winnings A, B controlled on the basis of the variation of the second special symbol in a normal state is 0.004 seconds. Variation patterns PB3-1, PC3-1 having a variation time of 0.2 seconds are provided as the variation patterns selected at the time of the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state. A first special performance is executed in the big winning via the small winning C controlled on the basis of the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, and the second special performance is executed in the big winning via the small winnings A, B controlled on the basis of the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state, which is the big winning controlled after the big winning. Thereby, amusement can be enhanced by giving a player a special feeling.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-47

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can variably display identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

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 prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means 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 means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a winning ball when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state 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 by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If this is done, a "big hit (advantageous state)" will occur. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which the hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes are awarded to the large prize openings, the large prize openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 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.

Further, in a gaming machine in which information related to identification information can be stored as a hold memory and can be controlled into a normal state and a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display of the identification information is more likely to occur than in the normal state. It is controlled to a special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state), the hold memory is stored in the special state, and the hold memory is controlled based on the hold memory in the normal state controlled after the end of the special state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2018-149189 (Fig. 6)

However, the interest was insufficient.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can variably display identification information and can control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, the variation of the first special symbol) and the second identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition. Variable display (for example, variation of the second special symbol) and variable display execution means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps 002IWS110 to S113).
A second hold storage means (for example, a second random number storage buffer) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a second hold storage, and
State control that can be controlled into a non-special state (for example, a normal state) and a special state (for example, a short-time short-time state and a long-time short-time state) in which the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than the non-special state. Means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 in which the time saving flag is set by executing steps 002IWS537B and S538B and the time saving flag is reset by executing steps 002IWS143 and S134).
The case where the second identification information is variably displayed can be controlled to an advantageous state at a higher rate than the case where the first identification information is variably displayed (for example, when the first special symbol is changed). While it is possible to control the jackpot game state at a rate of about 1/319, it is possible to control the jackpot game state at a rate of about 1/319 when the second special symbol is changed, and at a rate of about 318/319. It is possible to control the small hit game state at a rate (see FIG. 8-2). In the modified example, when the first special symbol is changed, the big hit game state can be controlled at a rate of about 1/319. When the second special symbol is changed, it can be controlled to the big hit game state at a rate of about 1/319, and can be controlled to the small hit game state at a rate of about 1 / 1.5 (FIG. 8). See -52).),
The state control means is
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, it is controlled to the non-special state after the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has the second special state in the time saving state. Only 10R normal jackpot is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the symbol (see FIG. 8-4 (D)), and the time saving flag is reset at the start of the jackpot (see FIG. 8-23). When a 10R normal jackpot occurs, none of the time saving flags is set at the end of the jackpot, so that the normal state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state (see FIG. 8-27), and the second special symbol in the time saving state. Only the small hit C is provided as the small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation (see FIG. 8-5 (F)), and the time saving flag is reset when the small hit fluctuation is stopped (see FIG. 8-22). When a big hit via the small hit C occurs, none of the time reduction flags is set at the end of the big hit, so that the normal state is controlled after the big hit game state (see FIG. 8-27). The microcomputer 100 is provided with only a 10R normal jackpot as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (see FIG. 8-53 (D)), and the time saving flag is reset at the start of the jackpot. At the same time (see FIG. 8-23), when a 10R normal jackpot occurs, the time saving flag is not set at the end of the jackpot, so that the normal state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state, and the second special in the time saving state. Only the small hit E is provided as the small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the symbol (see FIG. 8-53 (F)), and the time saving flag is reset when the small hit fluctuation is stopped (Fig. 8-22). (See), when a big hit via the small hit E occurs, none of the time saving flags is set at the end of the big hit, so that the normal state is controlled after the big hit gaming state).
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, it is controlled to the special state after the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has the second special state in the normal state. Only 10R long time short big hit is provided as a big hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the symbol (see Fig. 8-4 (C)), and when a 10R long time short big hit occurs, the long time short flag is set at the end of the big hit. As a result, after the big hit game state, it is controlled to a long time short state (see FIG. 8-27). Further, as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, the small hit A, B is provided (see FIG. 8-6 (E)), and when a big hit via small hits A and B occurs, a short time reduction flag or a long time reduction flag is set at the end of the big hit, so that the big hit game state. After that, it is controlled to the time saving state (see FIG. 8-27). In the game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example, only the 10R time saving jackpot is the jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. It is provided (see FIG. 8-53 (C)), and when a 10R time-saving jackpot occurs, a time-saving flag is set at the end of the jackpot, so that the time-saving state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state. A small hit D is provided as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the state (see FIG. 8-53 (E)), and when a big hit via the small hit D occurs, at the end of the big hit. By setting the time saving flag, the time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game state),
When the end period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, the end period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. Only the 10R normal jackpot with an ending period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, which is shorter than the end period of the advantageous state. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, only the 10R long-time short jackpot with an ending period of 59 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-4 (D)). Further, as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, only the small hit C in which the ending period of the big hit via the small hit is 0.004 seconds is provided, and in the normal state, it is provided. As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol, small hits A and B in which the ending period of the big hit via the small hit is 100 seconds to 150 seconds are provided (FIGS. 8-5 (E). ), (F)). In the modified example, only the 10R normal jackpot with an ending period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the state, only the 10R time-saving jackpot with an ending period of 20 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-53 (C) and (D)). As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, only the small hit E in which the ending period of the big hit via the small hit is 0.004 seconds is provided, and the second in the normal state is provided. As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol, a small hit D having an ending period of 20 seconds for the big hit via the small hit is provided (see FIGS. 8-53 (E) and (F)). .),
When the start period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, the start period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state. Only the 10R long time short jackpot with a fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, which is shorter than the start period of the advantageous state. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, only the 10R normal jackpot having a fanfare period of 5 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-4 (D)). Further, as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, small hits A and B having a small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds are provided, and the second special symbol in the time saving state is provided. As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of, a small hit C having a small hit fanfare period of 5 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-5 (E) and (F)). In the modified example, the normal state is provided. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in, only the 10R time-saving jackpot with a fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is provided, and is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state. As a jackpot type, only a 10R normal jackpot with a fanfare period of 5 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-53 (C) and (D)), and is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. A small hit D with a small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a small hit type, and a small hit fanfare period is 5 as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. A small hit E, which is a second, is provided (see FIGS. 8-53 (E) and (F)),
The variable display period of the second identification state in the non-special state may be shorter than the variable display period of the second identification state in the special state (for example, the variation selected when the second special symbol changes in the normal state). While the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 and PC3-1 having a fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds are provided as the pattern, the fluctuation of 10 seconds or 35 seconds is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Fluctuation patterns PB5-1, PC5-1, PB6-1, and PC6-1 having time are provided. In the modified example, 0.2 seconds is selected as the variation pattern selected when the second special symbol changes in the normal state. While the fluctuation patterns PA7-1, PB7-1, and PC7-1 having the fluctuation time of are provided, the fluctuation pattern selected when the second special symbol changes in the time saving state is 102 seconds, 117 seconds, or 129 seconds. Fluctuation patterns PB8-1 to PB8-3 and PC8-1 to PC8-3 having a fluctuation time are provided.),
An advantageous state controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, and an advantageous state controlled after the advantageous state, which is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. By executing step 002IWS885C, S1912, and step S175 in the effect control CPU 120, the second special symbol can be changed in the time saving state. The first special effect is executed by the 10R normal jackpot and the jackpot via the small hit C, which are controlled based on the basis, and the jackpot controlled after these jackpots, which is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. The part that executes the second special effect by the 10R long time saving big hit and the big hit via the small hits A and B. In the modified example, it is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state in the effect control CPU 120. A part in which the first special effect is executed by the big hit, and the second special effect is executed by the big hit that is controlled after the big hit and is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state (FIG. 8). -55).) Is further provided.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by giving the player a special feeling.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming 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 a special symbol 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 002IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table, the small hit type determination table, and the time saving number-of-time table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control content for each jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control content for each small hit type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature part 002IW. It is a timing chart about the fluctuation control of the 2nd special symbol and the opening control of a normal electric accessory in a time saving 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 an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control in a feature part 002IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the external output signal which is externally output from a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the test signal which is output to the outside from a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the test signal which is output to the outside from a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a test terminal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a test terminal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol process processing in a feature part 002IW. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the processing after closing small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ordinary symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the normal design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric accessory operation process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the process of waiting for a variable display start. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during a big hit in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during a big hit in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect processing in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart when the time saving big hit occurs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart when the time saving big hit occurs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart when the time saving big hit occurs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display device 5 in the case of a long-time short-time big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display device 5 in the case of a long-time short-time big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display device 5 in a challenge effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table and small hit type determination table stored in ROM in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart when the time saving big hit occurs in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display apparatus 5 in the case which becomes a time saving big hit in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display apparatus 5 in the case which becomes a time saving big hit in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the image display apparatus 5 in the case which becomes a time saving big hit in the modification.

(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 a 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 a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

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

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 variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

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 LEDs lit.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are 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.

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

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

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

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.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

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

In 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 game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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 gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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 hitting 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When 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 normal map 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 first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second 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 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 (although 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 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 a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above 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 special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

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 the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened 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, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. 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.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving 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.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, 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.

The time saving state and the probability change 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. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

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). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 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"). If 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, a lamp 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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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 a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from 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 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it 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 signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is 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 is a VDP (Video).
It is equipped with a Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output voice) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit 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 lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp 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 counts updatable 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, lamp 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 lamp 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 gaming 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power failure has been performed or the recovery from the power failure is in progress. 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 and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing 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.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. 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 the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

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

When making various determinations based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) 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 variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value 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". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. 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 special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the 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 special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening 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 count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" 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 post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. 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 to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large 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 special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. 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 special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of production 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. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, 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 an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided 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, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. 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. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes 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 to be 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 lamp 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 game effect lamp 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 jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is to be terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. 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 the 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 the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of the 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 unit 002IW)
Next, the feature unit 002IW of this embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 002IW, the gaming state is controlled to either a normal state (non-time saving state) or a time saving state. In this example, in the time saving state, by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B as compared with the normal state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). Compared to the normal state, the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the normal figure game is higher. For example, in the normal state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is 16 ms, whereas in the time saving state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is 5800 ms, so that the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) can be used. It becomes easier for the game ball to win a prize. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, in the time saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state, and the average normal map fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the normal state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is 10%, whereas in the time saving state, the probability of hitting a normal figure may be increased to 90%.

In this example, the variation display of the second special symbol is likely to be executed in the time saving state, but the small hit probability is increased when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as described later. Since it is configured, the time saving state is a state in which it is easy to be controlled by the small hit game state.

In this example, as the time saving state, a short time saving state in which the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is relatively short and a long time saving state in which the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is relatively long are provided. The type of big hit that is controlled to the short-time short-time state after the end of the big-time game state is sometimes called "short-time short-time big hit", and the type of big-hit that is controlled to the long-time-short-time state after the end of the big-time short-time game state is sometimes called "long-time short-time big hit". In addition, the type of small hit that is controlled to the short time short state after the end of the big hit game state controlled through the small hit game state is "short time short small hit", and after the end of the big hit game state controlled through the small hit game state. The type of big hit that is controlled to the long-time short-time state is sometimes called "long-time short-time small hit". Although the details will be described later, the long-time reduction state is more advantageous for the player than the short-time reduction state.

(Board composition)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 002IW. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the feature unit 002IW, in the game area, the first path of the flow path through which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. Of the flow paths through which the sphere flows, a second path different from the first path is mainly provided in the region on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area, and therefore may be called a right-handed route.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area in response to the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30, is guided to the left game area, for example, along the arrangement of the game nails. Therefore, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

A winning ball device 6A constituting the first starting winning opening is provided as a structure capable of entering the game ball divided into the left gaming area in the gaming area.

As a structure in which the game ball divided into the right game area of the game area can enter, the passing gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B constituting the second starting winning opening, and the special variable forming the large winning opening A winning ball device 7 is provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the winning ball device 6A in the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passing gate 41, and the special variable winning ball device 7 in the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passing gate 41, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that the game ball struck in the right game area may enter the winning ball device 6A, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is the game struck in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the likelihood that the spheres will enter them. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the game ball hit in the left game area may enter the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the game area will enter them.

The big winning opening is also a device for determining the V winning of the game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs. Specifically, in the present feature unit 002IW, when controlled to the small hit game state, the game ball enters the large winning opening during the small hit game state and is detected by the count switch 23. After the small hit game is completed, it is controlled to the big hit game state. As a device for determining the V winning of the game ball, a device different from the large winning opening may be provided.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 002IW, in addition to the board surface configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. It is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a right-handed notification LED 002IW20 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5.

Further, the main board 11 in the feature unit 002IW has a space for mounting an external output signal terminal for outputting an external output signal, which will be described later, a land required for soldering the external output signal terminal, and a land. And a wiring pattern for connecting the CPU 103 to the CPU 103 are provided. External output signal terminals are attached and detached as needed.

(Big hit judgment table and small hit judgment table)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-2 (A) shows an example of a jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the probability is about 1/319 regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is decided to make a big hit.

FIG. 8-2 (B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-2 (C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined that a small hit is made with a probability of about 318/319. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is always a big hit or a small hit, so there is no loss.

(Big hit type judgment table, small hit type judgment table, time saving number of times table)
8-3 (A) to 8-3 (D) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-3 (B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). Further, FIG. 8-3 (C) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-3 (D) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state (low base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. Based on the random numbers for judgment, the types of jackpots are "2R short time short jackpot A", "2R short time short jackpot B", "2R long time short jackpot A", "2R long time short jackpot B", "3R short time short jackpot A". , "3R short time short jackpot B", "3R long time short jackpot A", "3R long time short jackpot B", or "3R normal big hit".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state (high base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. Based on the random numbers for judgment, the types of jackpots are "2R short time short jackpot C", "2R short time short jackpot D", "2R long time short jackpot C", "2R long time short jackpot D", "3R short time short jackpot C". , "3R short time short jackpot D", "3R long time short jackpot C", or "3R long time short jackpot D".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to "10R long time short jackpot" based on a random number for determination.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to "10R normal jackpot" based on a random number for determination.

8-3 (E) and 8-3 (F) are explanatory views showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-3 (E) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-3 (F) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state) is used when it is determined that the variable display result is the small hit symbol. , Based on the random number for type determination, the type of small hit is "small hit A1", "small hit A2", "small hit B1", "small hit B2", "small hit B3", or "small hit B4". It is a table referenced to determine.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state) is used when it is determined that the variable display result is the small hit symbol. , It is a table referred to for determining the type of small hit as "small hit C" based on the random number for determining the type.

Regardless of which type of time-saving big hit or time-saving small hit is controlled, when the time-saving state is entered, the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated once, or the variation display of the first special symbol and the second The time saving state is maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is completed 5 times in total or the next big hit occurs.

Hereinafter, it is maintained until the variation display of the second special symbol is completed once, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed a total of five times, or the next big hit occurs. The time saving state is sometimes referred to as "one time saving state".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (G), after the big hit game state of "2R short time short big hit", "3R short time short big hit", or "small hit A via big hit", it is controlled to the short time short state and "2R". After the big hit game state of "long time short big hit", "3R long time short big hit", "10R long time short big hit", or "small hit B via big hit", it is controlled to the long time short state, "3R normal big hit", "10R normal big hit" After the big hit game state of "big hit" or "big hit via small hit C", it is controlled to the normal state.

"2R short time short big hit" includes "2R short time short big hit A" to "2R short time short big hit D", and "3R short time short big hit" includes "3R short time short big hit A" to "3R short short big hit D". Including, "2R long time short big hit" includes "2R long time short big hit A" to "2R long time short big hit D", and "3R long time short big hit" includes "3R long time short big hit A" to "3R long time short big hit D". "including. "Big hit via small hit A" includes a big hit via "small hit A1" or "small hit A2", and "big hit via small hit B" goes through "small hit B1" to "small hit B4". Including jackpot.

"2R short-time short-time jackpot A" to "2R short-time short-time jackpot D" are jackpots that are controlled to a two-round big-hit game state and shift to a short-time-short-time state after the end of the big-hit game state. Regardless of whether "2R short time short jackpot A" to "2R short time short jackpot D" is set in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the short time saving state is entered, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is displayed once. Either it ends, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed a total of five times, or the short time reduction state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

"3R short time short jackpot A" to "3R short time short jackpot D" are jackpots that are controlled to a big hit gaming state of three rounds and shift to a short time short jacking state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Regardless of whether "3R short time short jackpot A" to "3R short time short jackpot D" is set in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the short time saving state is entered, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is displayed once. Either it ends, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed a total of 5 times, or the short time reduction state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

"2R long time short big hit A" to "2R long time short big hit D" are big hits that are controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds and shift to the long time short state state after the end of the big hit game state. Regardless of whether "2R long time short jackpot A" to "2R long time short jackpot D" is set in either the normal state or the short time state, when the long time short state is entered, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is displayed once. Either it ends, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed a total of five times, or the long-time reduction state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

"3R long time short jackpot A" to "3R long time short jackpot D" are jackpots that are controlled to a big hit gaming state of three rounds and shift to a long time short jacking state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Regardless of whether "3R long time short jackpot A" to "3R long time short jackpot D" is set in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the long time saving state is entered, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is displayed once. Either it ends, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed a total of five times, or the long time reduction state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

The "10R long-time short-time jackpot" is a big hit that is controlled to a 10-round big-hit game state and shifts to a long-time-short-time state after the end of the big-hit game state. In either of the normal state and the time saving state, when the "10R long time saving big hit" is reached, when the state shifts to the long time saving state, the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated once, or the first special symbol is displayed. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are completed a total of 5 times, or the long time reduction state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

The "3R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of three rounds and shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game state. Regardless of whether the "3R normal jackpot" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

The "10R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 10 rounds and shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Regardless of whether the "10R normal jackpot" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

"Small hit A1" to "Small hit A2" are controlled to the big hit game state of 9 rounds on condition that a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, and shift to the short time shortened state after the end of the big hit game state. It's a small hit. Regardless of whether the state is "small hit A1" to "small hit A2" in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the state shifts to the short time saving state, the variation display of the second special symbol is finished once or The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are completed five times in total, or the short time and short state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

"Small hit B1" to "Small hit B4" are controlled to the big hit game state of 9 rounds on condition that a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, and shift to the long time shortened state after the end of the big hit game state. It's a small hit. Regardless of whether the state is "small hit A1" to "small hit A2" in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the state shifts to the long time saving state, the variation display of the second special symbol is finished once or The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are completed five times in total, or the long-time shortened state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

"Small hit C" is a small hit that is controlled to a 9-round big hit game state on condition that a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, and shifts to a normal state after the end of the big hit game state. Regardless of whether the "small hit C" is obtained in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

In this example, 15 prize balls are paid out based on the fact that one game ball passes through the big winning opening in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot is controlled to be closed when 10 prizes are detected in each round, so that 150 prize balls are produced in one round. It is configured to be promising. For example, 300 prize balls can be expected for a 2R jackpot, 450 prize balls for a 3R jackpot, and 1500 prize balls for a 10R jackpot. In addition, about 150 prize balls can be expected even in the small hit game state, and since the big hit via the small hit is controlled to the big hit game state of 9 rounds, the small hit game state and the big hit game state via the small hit Then, a total of about 1500 prize balls can be expected.

Next, the control contents and the effect contents for each of the big hit type and the small hit type will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5.

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the control contents for each jackpot type that can occur based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state (low base state). In the case of "2R short time short jackpot A", the normal fanfare production is performed during the fanfare period of 15 seconds, and the normal jackpot production is performed during the period of two rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and the ending is 100 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a low expectation mode during the period.

In this example, in the ending period of the short-time jackpot, it is possible to execute a challenge effect suggesting whether to shift to the short-time short-time state or the long-time short-time state. As a challenge production, "annihilation challenge" and "blow challenge" are provided. It is suggested that the "annihilation challenge" confronts multiple enemy characters, and if you win all the confrontations, you will control to a long time saving state, and if you can not win all the confrontations, you will control to a short time saving state. It is a production. "One-shot challenge" is a production that confronts the enemy character only once, and if you win the confrontation, it is suggested to control to the long time shortened state, and if you can not win the confrontation, it is suggested to control to the short time shortened state. be. It is configured to select whether to perform a "annihilation challenge" or a "blow challenge" according to the operation by the player. Hereinafter, it is referred to as "success" when it is suggested that the challenge production is performed and controlled in the short time and shortened state, and "failure" when it is suggested that the challenge production is performed and controlled in the short time and shortened state. be.

Further, in this example, shifting to the long time saving state means a big hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state after the big hit (long time saving state). The jackpot based on the digestion of the second reserved memory that occurred during) shifts to a state where it can occur continuously, that is, the suggestion of shifting to a long-time shortened state is that jackpots occur continuously. Since it suggests what to do (occurrence of continuous jackpots), it can be said that the challenge effect is an effect that suggests the occurrence of continuous jackpots.

In addition, as the production mode of the challenge effect, a high expectation mode with a high expectation that it is suggested to control the long time short state and a low expectation degree that it is suggested to control the long time short state. Expectation mode and.

Specifically, when focusing on the jackpot type in which a two-round jackpot game is performed and a challenge effect in a low expectation mode is performed, the selection ratio (20%) of the failing 2R short time short jackpot A is more successful. It is configured to be higher than the selection rate of jackpot A (12%), and the selection rate of 2R short time short jackpot C that fails (20%) is more successful than the selection rate of 2R long time short jackpot C (10%). It is configured to be higher than. In addition, when focusing on the jackpot type in which a 3-round jackpot game is performed and a challenge effect in a low expectation mode is performed, the 3R short-time short jackpot A selection rate (2%) that fails is more successful. It is configured to be higher than the selection rate (1%) of, and the selection rate of the failing 3R short time jackpot C (28%) is higher than the selection rate of the successful 3R short time jackpot C (2%). It is configured to be high.

In addition, when focusing on the jackpot type in which a two-round jackpot game is performed and a challenge effect of a high expectation mode is performed, the 2R long-time short jackpot B that succeeds rather than the selection ratio (12%) of the failing 2R short-time short jackpot B The selection rate (20%) is configured to be higher, and the selection rate (19%) of the successful 2R long-time short-time jackpot D is higher than the selection rate (15%) of the failing 2R short-time short-time jackpot D. It is configured to be higher than. In addition, focusing on the type of jackpot in which a big hit game of 3 rounds is performed and a challenge effect in a high expectation mode is performed, the 3R long time short jackpot B that succeeds rather than the selection ratio (1%) of the 3R short time short jackpot B that fails The selection rate (2%) is configured to be higher, and the selection rate (4%) of the successful 3R long-time short-time jackpot D is higher than the selection rate (2%) of the failing 3R short-time short-time jackpot D. It is configured to be high.

Furthermore, focusing on the small hit type corresponding to the big hit game in which the challenge effect of the low expectation mode is performed, the total value of the selection ratio (20%) of the small hit A1 and the selection ratio (3%) of the small hit B1 that fails. Is configured to be higher than the successful small hit B3 selection rate (10%). In addition, focusing on the small hit type corresponding to the big hit game in which the challenge effect of the high expectation mode is performed, the total value of the selection ratio of the small hit A2 (10%) and the selection ratio of the small hit B2 (7%) that fail. It is configured so that the selection rate (50%) of the successful small hit B4 is higher than that.

As described above, the success rate is higher in the case where the challenge production in the high expectation mode is performed than in the case where the challenge production in the low expectation mode is performed.

That is, in this example, as the production pattern of the challenge production, the success / failure pattern of the "annihilation challenge" in the high expectation mode, the success / failure pattern of the "annihilation challenge" in the low expectation mode, and the high expectation mode. The success / failure pattern of the "blow challenge" and the success / failure pattern of the "blow challenge" in the low expectation mode are provided.

In the case of "2R short time short jackpot B", the normal fanfare production is performed during the fanfare period of 15 seconds, the normal jackpot production is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and the ending is 120 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a high expectation mode during the period.

In the case of "2R long time short jackpot A", the normal fanfare effect is performed during the fanfare period of 15 seconds, the normal jackpot effect is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and the ending is 130 seconds. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode during the period, and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long and short time state.

In the case of "2R long time short jackpot B", a normal fanfare production is performed during a fanfare period of 15 seconds, and a normal jackpot production is performed during a period of two rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and the ending is 150 seconds. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode during the period, and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long and short time state.

In the case of "3R short time short jackpot A", the normal fanfare production is performed during the fanfare period of 13 seconds, and the normal jackpot production is performed during the period of three rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and the ending is 100 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a low expectation mode during the period.

In the case of "3R short time short jackpot B", a normal fanfare production is performed during a fanfare period of 13 seconds, a normal jackpot production is performed during a period of three rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and an ending of 120 seconds is performed. Perform a challenge production that fails in a high expectation mode during the period.

In the case of "3R long time short jackpot A", a normal fanfare production is performed during a fanfare period of 13 seconds, a normal jackpot production is performed during a period of three rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and an ending of 130 seconds is performed. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode during the period, and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long and short time state.

In the case of "3R long time short jackpot B", a normal fanfare production is performed during a fanfare period of 13 seconds, a normal jackpot production is performed during a period of three rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and an ending of 150 seconds is performed. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode during the period, and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long and short time state.

In the case of "3R normal big hit", the normal fanfare effect is performed during the fanfare period of 13 seconds, and the normal big hit effect is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big prize opening for 27 seconds, and the ending period of 10 seconds. Normal ending production.

FIG. 8-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the control contents for each jackpot type that can occur based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). In the case of "2R short time short jackpot C", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 100 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a low expectation mode.

In the case of "2R short time short jackpot D", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 120 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a high expectation mode.

In the case of "2R long time short jackpot C", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 130 seconds. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long time saving state.

In the case of "2R long time short jackpot D", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 150 seconds. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long time saving state.

In the case of "3R short time short jackpot C", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 100 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a low expectation mode.

In the case of "3R short time short jackpot D", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 120 seconds. Perform a challenge production that fails in a high expectation mode.

In the case of "3R long time short jackpot C", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 130 seconds. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long time saving state.

In the case of "3R long time short jackpot D", a normal fanfare production is performed in a fanfare period of 10 seconds, an extra production is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big winning opening for 27 seconds, and an ending period of 150 seconds. We will perform a challenge production that succeeds in a low expectation mode and a blessing production that congratulates the transition to a long time saving state.

FIG. 8-4 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the control contents for each jackpot type that can occur based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). In the case of "10R long time short jackpot", a continuous display effect is performed to continuously display the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds 10 rounds. The second special production will be performed during the period, and a blessing production will be performed to congratulate the transition to the long-time shortening state in the ending period of 59 seconds.

However, during the round period in the "10R long time short jackpot", the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation made immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R long time short jackpot") is the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). In the case of the fluctuation of, the second special effect is performed as described above, but the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R long time-shortening jackpot") is the time-saving state (high base state). If there is no change in the second special symbol in the above, a normal jackpot effect is performed. For example, during the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening in the normal state, the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening by right-handing by the player and becomes a big hit. In such a case, since the first special effect is not performed immediately before, the normal jackpot effect is performed instead of the second special effect.

In the normal state, during the period when the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening, the game ball may win a prize in the second starting winning opening when the player strikes right. Is a case where a game that is unfavorable to the maker of the gaming machine is played, so that the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R long time-shortening jackpot") is in the time-saving state (high base). When the "10R long time short jackpot" occurs under the condition that the second special symbol does not fluctuate in the state), the execution of the jackpot effect may be restricted. For example, during the jackpot period, the image at the time when the fluctuation is stopped may be continuously displayed as it is.

Regarding whether or not the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R long time-shortening jackpot") is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state (high base state), for example, A specific flag is set when a big hit (including a direct hit big hit and a big hit via a small hit) occurs in the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), and the fluctuation after two times of the fluctuation is set. If the specific flag is to be reset accordingly (for example, at the start of fluctuation), if the specific flag is set when performing "10R long time short jackpot", the previous fluctuation ("10R long time short jackpot") It can be determined that the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to) is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), and conversely, the specific flag is performed when performing the "10R long time saving jackpot". If is not set, it can be determined that the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R long time-shortening jackpot") was not the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state (high base state).

Two patterns are assumed as the situation in which the second special symbol fluctuates in the normal state (low base state). As the first pattern, as described above, in the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first starting winning opening in the normal state, the player makes a right-handing to hit the second starting winning opening. This is a pattern in which a game ball wins a prize. The second pattern is a pattern in which the second reserved memory generated in the time saving state is digested after shifting to the normal state. In this example, the opening period of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) when the time saving flag is not set is extremely short at 16 ms, so that when the time saving flag is not set, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is opened when the time saving flag is not set. It is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). Since the time saving flag is configured to be reset when the jackpot fluctuation in the time saving state is stopped, the winning is made when the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is won during the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state. A hold memory corresponding to the above is generated, and after the transition to the normal state, the change corresponding to the hold memory is performed.

FIG. 8-4 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the control contents for each jackpot type that can occur based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). In the case of "10R normal big hit", the normal fanfare production is performed in the fanfare period of 5 seconds, and the first special production is performed during the period of 10 rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, 0.004 seconds. A continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed during the ending period of is continuously displayed as it is.

In this way, when a big hit is made based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), the first special effect is performed as a big hit effect, and after the big hit, the normal state (low base state) is set. If a big hit is made based on the change of the second special symbol (the change corresponding to the second hold memory generated during the big hit change corresponding to the first special effect) after the transition, the second special effect is performed as a big hit effect. Is supposed to do. Both the first special effect and the second special effect are effects that notify the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game state (every time the prize balls are paid out (every time a prize is detected in the big prize opening). It is a production that counts up and displays the number of prize balls). The value displayed in the second special effect inherits the value displayed in the first special effect. Hereinafter, the first special effect and the second special effect may be collectively referred to simply as "special effect".

In the jackpot game state where the first special effect is performed, the ending period is extremely shortened to 0.004 seconds, and in the jackpot game state where the second special effect is performed, the fanfare period is extremely shortened to 0.004 seconds. There is. Further, as will be described later, since the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which the second special effect is performed is mainly as short as 0.2 seconds, it is the first time after the first special effect is completed. 2 The period until the start of the special effect is extremely short, and as described above, the value displayed in the second special effect inherits the value displayed in the first special effect. , The first special effect and the second special effect are continuous effects, and can be shown to the player as if they were a single effect.

In addition, the continuous display is performed during the ending period of the jackpot game state in which the first special effect is performed, and the hit continuous effect is performed in the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot game state in which the second special effect is performed, and the second special effect is performed. By performing continuous display during the fanfare period in the jackpot game state, it is possible to make the player look as if the first special effect and the second special effect are a single effect without causing a sense of discomfort. It has become.

FIG. 8-5 (E) is an explanatory diagram showing the control contents for each small hit type that can occur based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). In the case of "small hit A1", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special production is performed, and a challenge production that fails in a low expectation mode is performed in the ending period of 100 seconds. After that, it is controlled to a short time and short state.

In the case of "small hit A2", a continuous display effect is performed to continuously display the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special production is performed, and a challenge production that fails in a high expectation mode is performed in the ending period of 120 seconds. After that, it is controlled to a short time and short state.

In the case of "small hit B1", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special effect is performed, and a challenge effect that fails in a low expectation mode is performed in the ending period of 100 seconds, but after that, the time is controlled to a short time state. In other words, during the ending period, the effect is made to appear as if it is controlled to a short time and short state, but internally it is controlled to a long time and short state. Then, at the start of the next fluctuation, a revival effect is performed to notify that the control has been performed to a long time shortening state.

In the case of "small hit B2", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special effect is performed, and a challenge effect that fails in a low expectation mode is performed in the ending period of 120 seconds, but after that, it is controlled to a long time shortened state. In other words, during the ending period, the effect is made to appear as if it is controlled to a short time and short state, but internally it is controlled to a long time and short state. Then, at the start of the next fluctuation, a revival effect is performed to notify that the control has been performed to a long time shortening state.

In the case of "small hit B3", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special production will be performed, and a successful challenge production will be performed in a low expectation mode with an ending period of 130 seconds. After that, it is controlled to a long time short state.

In the case of "small hit B4", a continuous display effect is performed to continuously display the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special production will be performed, and a challenging production will be performed with a high expectation mode in the ending period of 150 seconds. After that, it is controlled to a long time short state.

However, during the round period in the big hit gaming state via "small hit A1" to "small hit A2" and "small hit B1" to "small hit B4", the previous fluctuation ("small hit A1" to "small hit B4") The above-mentioned case where the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "A2", "small hit B1" to "small hit B4") is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). Although the second special effect is performed as described above, the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to "small hit A1" to "small hit A2" and "small hit B1" to "small hit B4") If is not a change in the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), a normal jackpot effect is performed. For example, during the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening in the normal state, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening by right-handing by the player, and a small hit is obtained. In such a case, since the first special effect has not been performed immediately before, the normal jackpot effect is performed instead of the second special effect. Further, in such a case, even in the small hit game state, a normal small hit effect is performed instead of the second special response effect.

In the normal state, during the period when the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening, the game ball may win a prize in the second starting winning opening when the player strikes right. Is a case where a game that is unfavorable to the manufacturer of the gaming machine is played, so it corresponds to the previous fluctuation (“small hit A1” to “small hit A2”, “small hit B1” to “small hit B4”). "Small hit A1"-"Small hit A2", "Small hit B1"-" When "small hit B4" occurs, the execution of the big hit effect via those small hits may be restricted. For example, during the small hit period and the big hit period, the image at the time of suspension of fluctuation may be continuously displayed as it is.

In addition, the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "small hit A1" to "small hit A2", "small hit B1" to "small hit B4") is in a time-saving state (high base state). ), For example, when a big hit (including a direct hit big hit and a big hit via a small hit) occurs in the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). If a specific flag is set and the specific flag is reset according to the fluctuation two times after the fluctuation (for example, at the start of the fluctuation), "small hit A1" to "small hit A2", If the specific flag is set when performing "small hit B1" to "small hit B4", the previous fluctuation ("small hit A1" to "small hit A2", "small hit B1" to "small hit" It can be determined that the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "B4") is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), and conversely, "small hit A1" to "small hit A2". , "Small hit B1" to "Small hit B4", if the specific flag is not set, the previous fluctuation ("Small hit A1" to "Small hit A2", "Small hit B1" to "Small hit" It can be determined that the variation (variation performed immediately before the small hit variation corresponding to "hit B4") was not the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

Two patterns are assumed as the situation in which the second special symbol fluctuates in the normal state (low base state). As the first pattern, as described above, in the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first starting winning opening in the normal state, the player makes a right-handing to hit the second starting winning opening. This is a pattern in which a game ball wins a prize. The second pattern is a pattern in which the second reserved memory generated in the time saving state is digested after shifting to the normal state. In this example, the opening period of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) when the time saving flag is not set is extremely short at 16 ms, so that when the time saving flag is not set, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is opened when the time saving flag is not set. It is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). Since the time saving flag is configured to be reset when the jackpot fluctuation in the time saving state is stopped, the winning is made when the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is won during the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state. A hold memory corresponding to the above is generated, and after the transition to the normal state, the change corresponding to the hold memory is performed.

FIG. 8-5 (F) is an explanatory diagram showing the control contents for each small hit type that can occur based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). In the case of "small hit C", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 5 seconds is continuously displayed, and the large winning opening is opened for 0.04 seconds 15 times. A first special response effect is performed to notify that the first special effect is to be performed during the period, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The first special effect is performed, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the ending period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. After that, it is controlled to the normal state.

In this way, when a big hit is made via a small hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), the first special effect is performed as a big hit effect, and after the big hit, the normal state (low base state) is performed. If a big hit is made via a small hit based on the change of the second special symbol (the change corresponding to the second hold memory that occurred during the big hit change corresponding to the first special effect) after the transition to the state), the big hit The second special production is to be performed as a production.

In the big hit game state where the first special effect is performed, the ending period is extremely shortened to 0.004 seconds, and in the small hit game state corresponding to the big hit where the second special effect is performed, the small hit fanfare period is set to 0. It is extremely short at 004 seconds. Further, as will be described later, since the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation corresponding to the small hit gaming state in which the second special effect is performed is mainly as short as 0.2 seconds, the first special effect is completed. The period from to the start of the second special effect is extremely short, and the player is as if the first special effect and the second special effect are continuous effects and are a single effect. It is designed to be able to be shown to.

In addition, the continuous display is performed during the ending period of the big hit game state in which the first special effect is performed, and the hit continuous effect is performed in the small hit fluctuation corresponding to the big hit game state in which the second special effect is performed, and the second special effect is performed. By continuously displaying during the small hit fanfare period corresponding to the big hit game state, the player can see the first special effect and the second special effect as if they were a single effect without causing a sense of discomfort. You can do it.

Further, in this example, the configuration is not controlled to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol, but the configuration may be such that the small hit game state can be controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. , The case of being controlled to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the time saving state is better than the case of being controlled to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state. The number of time reductions is large, and the configuration may be advantageous for the player.

Further, in this example, the upper limit of the number of winnings to the big winning opening in each round in the big hit game state is 10, and 15 based on detecting the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening once. Since the prize balls are paid out, 150 prize balls can be expected for each round. That is, 300 prize balls can be expected to be paid out for a 2R jackpot, 450 prize balls for a 3R jackpot, and 1500 prize balls for a 10R jackpot.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the feature unit 002IW. Of these, FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B) show specific examples of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. 8-6 (C) to 8-6 (F) show specific examples of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol.

First, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the variation is displayed during the normal state, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normally) is used as the variation pattern. Fluctuation), variation pattern PA1-2 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA1-3 (normal reach), variation pattern PA1-4 (super reach) are determined. In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, if a big hit occurs during the normal state, either the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (normal reach) or the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 (super reach) is used as the fluctuation pattern. Will be decided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if it is out of time during the time saving state (including the short time saving state and the long time saving state), As the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach) is determined. In addition, when executing the variation display of the first special symbol, if a big hit occurs during the time saving state (including the short time saving state and the long time saving state), the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach) is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Will be done.

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-6 (C) to (F). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, a big hit is obtained in the normal state where the first reserved storage number is any of 0 to 3. In this case, the variation pattern is determined to be a variation pattern PB3-1 having a short variation time of 0.2 seconds (hit continuous effect (effect of continuously displaying the jackpot effect image performed immediately before)). Further, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, if a small hit occurs in the normal state where the first reserved storage number is any of 0 to 3, the fluctuation time is 0 as the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern PC3-1 (hit continuous production) as short as 2 seconds is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the variation occurs when a big hit occurs in the normal state where the first reserved storage number is four. As a pattern, a fluctuation pattern PB4-1 (super reach effect) having a long fluctuation time of 4 minutes and 22 seconds is determined. In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs during the normal state where the first reserved storage number is 4, the fluctuation time is as long as 4 minutes and 22 seconds as a fluctuation pattern. The pattern PC4-1 (super reach production) is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (E), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, when a big hit occurs during the short time reduction state, the fluctuation time is 10 seconds as the fluctuation pattern. A certain variation pattern PB5-1 (electric chew winning promotion effect that promotes the launch of a game ball into the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory)) is determined. In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs during the short time reduction state, the variation pattern is a variation pattern PC5-1 in which the variation time is 10 seconds (electric chew winning promotion effect). Will be decided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (F), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, when a big hit occurs during the long time reduction state, the fluctuation time is 35 seconds as the fluctuation pattern. A certain fluctuation pattern PB6-1 (electric chew winning promotion production) is determined. In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs during the long time reduction state, the variation pattern is the variation pattern PC6-1 (electric chew winning promotion effect) in which the variation time is 35 seconds. Will be decided.

The fluctuation patterns PB5-1, PC5-1, PB6-1 and PC6-1 shown in FIGS. 8-6 (E) and 8-6 (F) are all cases where the second special symbol is changed in the time saving state. Although it is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected, in the fluctuation patterns PB5-1 and PC5-1 in which the fluctuation time is 10 seconds, a prize may occur in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) during the execution of the fluctuation. On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns PB6-1 and PC6-1 having a fluctuation time of 35 seconds have a configuration in which a prize can occur in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) during the execution of the fluctuation. It has become.

FIG. 8-7 is a timing chart relating to the fluctuation control of the second special symbol and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) in the time saving state. For example, based on the fact that the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 by the player making a right-handed hit, the fluctuation of the normal symbol (in this example, the normal symbol lottery is won at a rate of 1/1, so it is a hit. Fluctuation) is performed over 3 seconds. Then, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is controlled to the open state after a 4 ms ordinary symbol stop symbol display period and a 4 ms time before the opening of the ordinary electric accessory after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol is stopped. NS. Then, the change of the second special symbol is started from the timing T0 when one game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), and the ordinary electric combination is started from the timing T0 for 17.5 seconds. It is controlled during the period after the end of the object operation. While the normal electric accessory is controlled during the period after the operation is completed, even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the variation of the ordinary symbol corresponding to the passage and the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) Opening control etc. is not performed.

In the short time short state, the variation of the second special symbol starting from the timing T0 ends at the timing T1 10 seconds after the timing T0. Since this timing T1 is a timing before the end of the time after the end of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) during the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the short time shortening state. ) Will not be awarded. As described above, when the second special symbol is changed, the probability of a big hit is about 1/319 and the probability of a small hit is 318/319. Therefore, the second reserved memory is not stored. It will shift to the hit game (small hit game, big hit game). In this case, after the corresponding game is completed, the normal state is controlled and the second hold memory is not stored, so that the consecutive villa state ends.

Further, in the case of a long time shortening state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol starting from the timing T0 ends at the timing T2 35 seconds after the timing T0. At this timing T2, the time after the end of the normal electric accessory operation ends, and the normal symbol changes (in this example, a ratio of 1/1) based on the fact that the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 immediately after the end. Since the normal symbol lottery is a hit, the winning fluctuation) is performed for 3 seconds, and after a 4 ms normal symbol stop symbol display period and a 4 ms normal electric accessory opening time, the variable winning ball device 6B ( Since it is the timing after the normal electric accessory) is controlled to the open state, the start winning prize to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is performed during the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the case of the long time shortening state. It can occur. As described above, when the second special symbol is changed, the probability of a big hit is about 1/319 and the probability of a small hit is 318/319. Therefore, the second reserved memory is not stored. It will shift to the hit game (small hit game, big hit game). In this case, after the corresponding game is completed, the normal state is controlled and the second reserved memory is stored, so that the second special symbol is changed again, and the second special symbol is changed. Originally, it is controlled again by the hit game and is controlled in a time saving state.

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in the feature unit 002IW will be described. In this example, when the game state is the normal state (normal state (non-time saving state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. In this example, the game ball that has entered the left area of the game area cannot or is difficult to win in the second start winning opening, and since the probability of hitting a normal figure is low in the normal state, the game is played in the second starting winning opening. It is extremely rare for a ball to win a prize, and in most cases, a variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, small hits rarely occur during the normal state.

Next, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the normal state (rarely, the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol), the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. It is controlled to the game state (so-called first hit big hit game state). Then, after the end of the jackpot game state, the game state is controlled to the time saving state, and the variation display of the second special symbol once is ended, or the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is ended five times. The time saving state is maintained until it is done.

When controlled to 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. In this example, the game ball that has entered the right area of the game area cannot win or is difficult to win at the first start winning opening, and since the probability of hitting a normal figure is high in a short time state, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Is most often executed. Therefore, in this example, in the time saving state, a small hit is obtained with a probability of 318/319 (see FIG. 8-2 (C)).

After shifting to the time saving state, by the time when the variation display of the second special symbol is completed once or the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is completed five times (the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied). If a small hit occurs and a V prize is won, the normal state is controlled after the big hit game after the V prize is completed. Then, when the second hold storage is stored when the control is performed in the normal state, the variation corresponding to the second hold storage is performed. Then, when the big hit game (including via small hit and direct hit) is controlled based on the fluctuation, the time is reduced again after the big hit game is completed. Further, if the second hold memory is not stored when the time saving state is controlled to the normal state, the consecutive villa state ends.

When the controlled time saving state is the long time saving state, the second hold storage can be stored even when the time saving state is controlled to the normal state, while the controlled time saving state is the short time saving state. In the case of the state, the second reserved memory cannot be stored even when the time saving state is controlled to the normal state. That is, as long as the long-time short-time jackpot or small hit B that shifts to the long-time short-time state occurs, the big hit game state and the time-shortening state are repeatedly controlled, while the short-time short-time big hit or small hit A that shifts to the short-time short-time state occurs. If you do, the villa state will end.

(Direction control command)
8-8 and 8-9 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Fluctuating pattern command). The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when any of the commands 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol.

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. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command) (2R short time short jackpot A designation) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is 2R short time short jackpot A. Command)). Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command) (2R short time short jackpot B designation) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is 2R short time short jackpot B. Command)).

Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (2R short time short 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 2R short time short jackpot C. )). The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R short time short jackpot D designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R short time short jackpot D. )).

Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 3R short time short jackpot A (display result 6 designation command (3R short time short jackpot A designation command). )). Command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (3R short time short 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 3R short time short jackpot B. )).

The command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (3R short time short 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 3R short time short jackpot C. )). Command 9009 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 3R short time short jackpot D (display result 9 designation command (3R short time short jackpot D designation command). )).

The command 900A (H) is an effect control command (display result 10 designation command) (2R long time short jackpot A designation) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R long time short jackpot A. Command)). Command 900B (H) is an effect control command (display result 11 designation command) (2R long time short jackpot B designation) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is 2R long time short jackpot B. Command)).

The command 900C (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R long time short jackpot C (display result 12 designation command (2R long time short jackpot C designation command). )). The command 900D (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R long time short jackpot D (display result 13 designation command (2R long time short jackpot D designation command). )).

The command 900E (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 3R long time short jackpot A (display result 14 designation command (3R long time short jackpot A designation command). )). The command 900F (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 3R long time short jackpot B (display result 15 designation command (3R long time short jackpot B designation command). )).

The command 9011 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 3R long time short jackpot C (display result 16 designation command (3R long time short jackpot C designation command). )). The command 9012 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 3R long time short jackpot D (display result 17 designation command (3R long time short jackpot D designation command). )).

The command 9013 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 10R long time short jackpot (display result 18 designation command (10R long time short jackpot designation command)). Is. The command 9014 (H) is an effect control command (display result 19 designation command (10R normal jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the 10R normal jackpot. ..

The command 9015 (H) is an effect control command (display result 20 designation command (small hit A1 designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit A1. .. The command 9016 (H) is an effect control command (display result 21 designation command (small hit A2 designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit A2. ..

The command 9017 (H) is an effect control command (display result 22 designation command (small hit B1 designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit B1. .. The command 9018 (H) is an effect control command (display result 23 designation command (small hit B2 designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit B2. ..

The command 9019 (H) is an effect control command (display result 24 designation command (small hit B3 designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit B3. .. The command 901A (H) is an effect control command (display result 25 designation command (small hit B4 designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the small hit B4. .. The command 901B (H) is an effect control command (display result 26 designation command (small hit 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 small hit C. ..

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation A designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be. The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation B designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds. The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation C designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 60 seconds.

The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation A designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be. The command A101 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation B designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds. The command A102 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation C designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and that the symbol confirmation period is 60 seconds.

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of the jackpot game. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot 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 B300 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of the small hit game. The command B301 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game.

The command B400 (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 B402 (H) is an effect control command (V prize designation command) for designating that a V prize has been won (the first prize to the large prize opening in the small hit game state).

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has decreased by one. The command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1.

The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command that indicates whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, the type of big hit, and the judgment result of the type of small hit among the judgment results at the time of winning. Design specification command). Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category command) indicating the determination result of the variation pattern or the variation pattern type among the determination results at the time of winning.

The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (short-time short-time state designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the short-time short-time state. The command E002 (H) is an effect control command (long-time / short-time state designation command) that specifies that the game state is controlled to the long-time / short-time state.

The command E100 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed notification start designation command) for designating the start of right-handed notification. The command E101 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed notification end designation command) for designating the end of the right-handed notification.

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 8-8 and 8-9, 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. 8-8 and 8-9 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.

(Game control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 002IW. In the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 002IW, after step S27, the CPU 103 performs a test terminal process for outputting a test signal so that the control state of the gaming machine can be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step 002IWS28). ).

(Game control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 002IW. In the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 002IW, after step S27, the CPU 103 can confirm the control state of the gaming machine with a test device (a device used for performing an actual shooting test of the gaming machine) outside the gaming machine. In order to do so, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal is performed (step 002IWS28). By making it possible to specify the internal state of the gaming machine in the test device, it is possible to smoothly perform the actual shooting test of the gaming machine.

The main board 11 is electrically connected to a space for mounting a test signal terminal for outputting a test signal, a land required for soldering the test signal terminal, and the land and the CPU 103. A wiring pattern is provided. The test signal terminals are attached and detached as needed. For example, a game machine (test machine) used for an actual shooting test is equipped with a test signal terminal, but a game machine (mass production machine) installed in a game store is not equipped with a test signal terminal. May be good. The CPU 103 performs the test terminal process (step 002IWS28) regardless of whether or not the test signal terminal is attached. Further, in step S23, the CPU 103 outputs the signal shown in FIG. 8-11 to an external device such as a hall management computer, an information display device for displaying game history information for each game machine, and a call lamp for calling a game clerk. Perform the processing to be performed.

(External output signal)
FIG. 8-11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an external output signal output externally from the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 8-11, in this example, the external output signals include a jackpot 1 signal, a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, a jackpot 4 signal, a fluctuation stop signal, a security signal, a door opening signal, a prize ball signal, and The out ball signal is output. Of these, the jackpot 1 signal is a signal that is output externally during the jackpot game. Further, the jackpot 2 signal is a signal that is output externally during the jackpot game and during high base state control. Further, the jackpot 3 signals are signals that are output externally during high base state control. The fluctuation stop signal is a signal that is output externally at the start of the symbol determination period. The security signal is a signal that is output externally when an error is detected. The door opening signal is a signal output externally when the door opening is detected. The prize ball signal is a signal that is output externally when 10 prize balls are issued. The out-ball signal is a signal that is output externally when 10 out-balls are detected. With external devices such as a hall management computer, an information display device that displays game history information for each gaming machine, and a call lamp for calling a game clerk, the number of jackpots can be measured by one jackpot signal, and one jackpot signal and a jackpot can be measured. It is possible to measure the number of consecutive villas with two signals. The jackpot 3 signals may be configured to be output even during the jackpot game.

Further, the jackpot 3 signal may be configured to be output at a timing after the fluctuation stop signal during the symbol determination period is output.

For example, the fluctuation stop signal may be output at the start of the symbol confirmation period of the outlier symbol, and the jackpot 3 signal may be output during the symbol confirmation period after the fluctuation stop signal is output. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an external signal omission when the fluctuation stop signal and the big hit 3 signal are output at the same time.

(Test signal)
8-12 and 8-13 are explanatory views showing an example of a test signal externally output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 has a gaming machine test signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), a gaming machine test signal terminal 1B shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), and a gaming machine test shown in FIG. 8-12 (C). The signal terminal 2A and the symbol data signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) are attached.

At the gaming machine test signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the launch position designation signal 1 to the launch position designation signal 3 are output (see pin numbers 6 to 8). For example, the launch position designation signal 1 is output (turned on) in a gaming state in which the player is expected to strike left (a gaming method in which a gaming ball is launched aiming at an area on the left side of the gaming area). It is a signal. The launch position designation signal 2 is a signal that is output (turned on) in a game state in which the player is expected to perform a middle strike (a game method in which a game ball is launched aiming at a central area of the game area). .. The launch position designation signal 3 is a signal that is output (turned on) in a gaming state in which the player is expected to make a right-handed strike. As described above, the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 are signals indicating a firing state indicating to which region in the game region the game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device.

At the gaming machine test signal terminal 1B shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), a special symbol 1 jackpot signal, a special symbol 1 short time saving state signal, and a special symbol 1 long time saving state signal are output (pin numbers 20 to 22). reference). For example, the special symbol 1 jackpot signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 1 short time / short state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the short time / short state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. The special symbol 1 long / short state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the long / short state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol.

At the gaming machine test signal terminal 2A shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), a special symbol 2 big hit signal, a special symbol 2 small hit signal, a special symbol 2 short time short state signal, and a special symbol 2 long time short state signal are output. (See pin numbers 12 to 15). For example, the special symbol 2 jackpot signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 2 small hit signal is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (during the confirmation period). The special symbol 2 short time / short state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the short time / short state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The special symbol 2 long / short state signal is a signal that is output (turned on) in the long / short state that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

Further, at the gaming machine test signal terminal 2A shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), a winning easy state designation signal 1 and a winning easy state designation signal 2 are output (see pin numbers 25 to 26). For example, the winning easy state designation signal 1 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the short time reduction state is controlled (when the short time reduction flag is set). The winning easy state designation signal 2 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the long time saving state is controlled (when the long time saving flag is set).

At the symbol data signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-13 (D), symbol 1 data bit0, symbol 1 data bit2, and symbol 2 data bit0 to symbol 2 data bit2 can be output (see pin numbers 1 to 16). For example, the symbol 1 data bit0 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at the detached symbol. The symbol 1 data bit2 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at the jackpot symbol. In this example, the symbol 1 data bit1 and the symbol 1 data bit3 to the symbol 1 data bit7 are not output, but for example, the big hit type and the small hit type can be specified and output.

For example, the symbol 2 data bit0 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol stops fluctuating at the detached symbol. The symbol 2 data bit1 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol stops fluctuating at the small hit symbol. The symbol 2 data bit2 is a signal that is output (turned on) when the second special symbol stops fluctuating at the jackpot symbol. In this example, the symbol 2 data bit3 to the symbol 2 data bit7 are not output, but for example, the big hit type and the small hit type can be specified and output.

The gaming machine test signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the gaming machine test signal terminal 1B shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), and the gaming machine test signal terminal 2A shown in FIG. 8-12 (C). In addition to the test signals described above, various signals can be output from the symbol data signal terminal 1A shown in FIG. 8-13 (D).

(Test terminal processing)
8-14 and 8-15 are flowcharts showing processing examples related to the output of each test signal in the test terminal processing. Note that in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15, the process of outputting an external output signal other than the signals shown in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13 is omitted.

In the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 first clears the bits of each signal in the test signal output buffer of the output port buffers (step 002IWS31). Then, when it is in the big hit period including the fanfare period and the ending period (Y in step 002IWS32), when it is in the small hit period including the small hit fanfare period and the small hit ending period (Y in step 002IWS33), or any one of them. When the time saving flag of is set (Y in step 002IWS34), the bit of the firing position designation signal 3 in the test signal output buffer is set (step 002IWS35). The time saving flag includes a short time saving flag and a long time saving flag.

If neither the jackpot symbol determination period, the jackpot period including the fanfare period and the ending period, and any time reduction flag is set (N in step 002IWS34), the bit of the emission position designation signal 1 in the test signal output buffer. Is set (step 002IWS36).

In this example, when a small hit fluctuation occurs in the time saving state, the time saving flag is reset when the fluctuation is stopped (at the start of the symbol confirmation period) (see FIG. 8-22). During the symbol confirmation period, the time saving flag is reset. Then, during the big hit game state, during the small hit game state, and when the time saving flag is set, the right-handed strike is promoted, while in any case, the left-handed strike is promoted (the configuration is such that the left-handed strike is promoted. When the right-handed promotion effect is not performed, it can be said that the left-handed is promoted). Therefore, when the second special symbol is changed in the time saving state, the left-handed stroke is performed in the symbol confirmation period (60 seconds), so that the first reserved memory number is likely to increase in the symbol confirmation period. It is a situation. Then, when the first reserved memory number reaches the upper limit of four in this period, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol in the normal state after the big hit game state via the small hit is extremely 4 minutes and 22 seconds. The fluctuation patterns PB4-1 and PC4-1 having a long fluctuation time are selected, and the number of prize balls per fixed period can be suppressed (see FIG. 8-48).

In this example, in the case of big hit fluctuation, the time saving flag is reset at the end of the symbol confirmation period, so that the number of first reserved storage is likely to increase due to right-handed strike during the symbol confirmation period. However, even in the case of big hit fluctuations, the time saving flag is reset at the start of the symbol confirmation period as in the case of small hit fluctuations, so that the number of first reserved storages tends to increase during the symbol confirmation period. It may be configured as follows.

Further, here, by switching the outputs of the launch position designation signals 1 and 3, it is possible to notify the external device (test device) of information indicating which method the player is expected to hit in the gaming state. However, by setting / resetting a single launch position designation signal, information indicating which method the player is expected to hit is informed to the external device (test device). It may be a possible configuration. For example, if it is N in step 002IWS34, the process shifts to step 002IWS37 without performing the process of step 002IWS36, or the process of step 002IWS31 is not performed and the launch position is specified instead of the process of step 002IWS36. By performing the process of clearing the bit of the signal 3, information indicating which way the player is expected to hit is displayed depending on whether or not the bit of the launch position designation signal 3 is set. It may be configured so that it can be notified to an external device (test device).

Further, when the jackpot symbol determination period in the first special symbol is in progress (Y in step 002IWS37A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 jackpot signal (step 002IWS37B) and sets the bit of the symbol 1 data bit2 (step 002IWS37B). Step 002 IWS37C).

Further, when the missing symbol determination period in the first special symbol is in progress (Y in step 002IWS37G), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 missing signal (step 002IWS37H) and sets the bit of the symbol 1 data bit0 (step 002IWS37H). Step 002 IWS37F).

Further, when the jackpot symbol determination period in the second special symbol is in progress (Y in step 002IWS38A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the signal per special symbol 2 (step 002IWS38B) and sets the bit of the symbol 2 data bit2 (step 002IWS38B). Step 002 IWS38C).

Further, when the small hit symbol determination period in the second special symbol is in progress (Y in step 002IWS38D), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 small hit signal (step 002IWS38E) and sets the bit of the symbol 2 data bit1. (Step 002IWS38F).

Further, the CPU 103 sets the bit of the symbol 2 data bit0 (step 002IWS38H) when the outlier symbol determination period in the second special symbol is in progress (Y in step 002IWS38G).

Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the short time saving state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol (Y in step 002IWS41A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 short time saving state signal (step 002IWS41B). Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the short time saving state based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol (Y in step 002IWS41C), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 short time saving state signal (step 002IWS41D). Specifically, when the short time saving flag is set, the flag is set according to which of the "first" and "second" data is set in the special symbol pointer, and any special is set based on the flag. It is possible to specify whether or not the control is performed in a short time and a short time based on the fluctuation of the symbol.

Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the long time reduction state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol (Y in step 002IWS41E), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 1 long time reduction state signal (step 002IWS41F). Further, when the CPU 103 is controlling the long time reduction state based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol (Y in step 002IWS41G), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the special symbol 2 long time reduction state signal (step 002IWS41H). Specifically, when the long / short time flag is set, the flag is set according to which of the "first" and "second" data is set in the special symbol pointer, and any special is set based on the flag. It is possible to specify whether or not the control is performed in the long-time short-time state based on the fluctuation of the symbol.

Further, when the short time saving flag is set (Y in step 002IWS42A), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the winning easy state designation signal 1 (step 002IWS42B). Further, when the long / short time flag is set (Y in step 002IWS42C), the CPU 103 sets the bit of the winning easy state designation signal 2 (step 002IWS42D).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits each signal as a test signal to the test signal terminal by outputting the contents of the test signal output buffer to the output port (step 002IWS43). By outputting the test signal in this way, the internal state of the gaming machine can be specified on the test device side.

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process processing in the feature unit 002IW. In this example, the start winning determination process (step 002IWS101) is substantially the same as the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Further, the special symbol normal processing (step 002IWS110) to the special symbol stop processing (step 002IWS113) are substantially the same as the special symbol normal processing (step S110) to the special symbol stop processing (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the small hit opening pre-processing (step 002IWS114). Further, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (so-called direct hit), the process proceeds to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 002IWS117).

Small hit release pre-processing (step 002IWS114): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process of controlling the large winning opening to the open state, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) to the small hit opening process (step 002IWS115). Update to the corresponding value (5 in this example).

Small hit opening process (step 002IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. If the opening time elapses while the big winning opening is open, the big winning opening is controlled to the closed state, and if the closing time elapses while the big winning opening is closed and the number of opening still remains, Control the big winning opening to the open state. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on, and if the count switch 23 is turned on, the V winning flag is set. When all the opening of the big winning opening is completed and the closing time (interval time) has passed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to the small hit post-closing process (step 002IWS116) (in this example). Update to 6).

Small hit closing post-processing (step 002IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. When the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 002IWS117). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 002IWS110).

The jackpot opening pre-processing (step 002IWS117) to jackpot end processing (step 002IWS120) is substantially the same as the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) to jackpot end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

In this example, a case is shown in which the game immediately shifts to the big hit game after the big hit symbol is determined to be a big hit and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, or after the V prize is generated during the small hit game and the small hit game is completed. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of immediately shifting to the jackpot game, the game is configured to shift to the jackpot game on the condition that the game ball has passed through the operating gate (which may also be used as the passing gate 41) provided in the game area. May be good.

(Starting prize judgment process)
FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (step 002IWS101). In the start winning prize determination process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 002IWS1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 002IWS1221. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 002IWS1212).

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step 002IWS1213). Further, the CPU 103 increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number by 1 (step 002IWS1214). Further, in the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the CPU 103 is set to an area corresponding to the value of the total held storage number counter. , The data indicating "first" is set (step 002IWS1214A).

In this embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening), the data indicating "first" is set, and the first 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and sets 01 (H) as the data indicating "first". 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating “second”. In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

In the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value of the total hold storage counter value (5 in this example) is secured, and the winning order is based on the winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Data indicating that it is "first" or "second" is set. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 extracts a value from a counter for generating each random number such as a hit determination random number, a type determination random number, and a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and stores them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. The process is executed (step 002IWS1215). A storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer and is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning time determination process for preliminarily determining the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step 002IWS1216). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 002IWS1217), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1217). Step 002 IWS1218). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1219). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS1221.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 002IWS1221). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached one, which is the upper limit value (specifically, for counting the second reserved storage number). (Whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter is 1) is confirmed (step 002IWS1222).

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step 002IWS1223). Further, the CPU 103 increases the value of the total pending storage counter by 1 (step 002IWS1224). Further, in the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the CPU 103 is set to an area corresponding to the value of the total held storage number counter. , The data indicating "second" is set (step 002IWS1224A).

Next, the CPU 103 extracts a value from a counter for generating each random number such as a hit determination random number, a type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number, and stores them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer. The process is executed (step 002IWS1225). A storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages (1 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer and is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (step 002IWS1226). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 002IWS1227), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1227). Step 002 IWS1228). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1229). Then, the start winning determination process is completed.

(Special design normal processing)
8-18 and 8-19 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step 002IWS110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 002IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is confirmed. If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 002IWS52). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Set the data indicating "second" in (step 002IWS53). When the second reserved storage number is 0 (Y in step 002IWS52), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 002IWS54).

Although not shown, if the total number of pending storages is 0 in step 002IWS51, the CPU 103 performs a process of transmitting a customer waiting demo display designation command to the effect control CPU 120. The customer waiting demo display specification command is not controlled in the customer waiting state (the special symbol is not changed, the hold memory is not stored, and neither the big hit game state nor the small hit game state is controlled. This is an effect control command that specifies that the state). If the customer waiting demo display specification command has already been transmitted since the last change is completed, the customer waiting demo display specification command is transmitted again even if the total number of pending storages is 0 in step 002IWS51. No processing will be performed. Although the details will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to control the customer waiting demo display when the customer waiting demo display designation command is received.

By executing the processes of steps 002IWS52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation corresponding to the second reserved storage is preferentially executed over the variation corresponding to the first reserved storage. Even if it is configured so that the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. good.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 002IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 002IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has a 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. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the upper limit storage number of the second hold storage is one, so that the control of shifting the contents of the storage area in the second hold storage number buffer is not performed.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step 002IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number from the random number buffer area (step 002IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 002IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the hit determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 002IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs a big hit determination. The jackpot judgment module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot judgment value (see FIG. 8-2 (A)) with a random number for hit judgment, and if they match, decides to make a jackpot. be. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. When the value of the random number for hit determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in step 002IWS63), the process proceeds to step 002IWS64. On the other hand, if it is decided not to make a big hit (N in step 002IWS63), the process proceeds to step 002IWS67. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

In step 002IWS64, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 has a type (2R short-time short-time jackpot A, 2R short-time short-time jackpot B, 2R short-time short-time big hit C, 2R short-time short-time big hit C, 2R short-time short-time jackpot A) corresponding to a value that matches the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area. D, 2R long time short big hit A, 2R long time short big hit B, 2R long time short big hit C, 2R long time short big hit D, 3R short time short big hit A, 3R short time short big hit B, 3R short time short big hit C, 3R short time short big hit D, 3R long time short jackpot A, 3R long time short big hit B, 3R long time short big hit C, 3R long time short big hit D, 3R normal big hit, 10R long time short big hit, 10R normal big hit) are determined as the type of big hit (step 002IWS65). Specifically, the jackpot type determination table (see FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (D)) corresponding to the game state and the special symbol pointer is selected, and the selected jackpot type determination table is compared with the type determination random number. This determines which type of jackpot it is. In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 002IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 002IWS66). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS77.

On the other hand, in step 002IWS67, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-2 (B) is selected, and the value of the special symbol pointer is set. When "second" is shown, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-2 (C) is selected. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small hit determination table to perform a lottery process based on the hit determination random number, and determines whether or not to make a small hit (step 002IWS68). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 (B) and 8-2 (C), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 0%, and the first 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is executed, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 318/319.

When it is decided to make a small hit (Y in step 002IWS69), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step 002IWS70). Then, the CPU 103 has a type (small hit A1, small hit A2, small hit B1, small hit B2, small hit B3, small hit) corresponding to a value that matches the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area. B4, small hit C) is determined as the type of small hit (step 002IWS71). Specifically, a small hit type determination table (see FIGS. 8-3 (E) and (F)) according to the game state and the special symbol pointer is selected, and the selected small hit type determination table and the type determination random number are selected. By comparing, it is determined which type of small hit. In this case, the CPU 103 reads the type determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step 002IWS101) and stored in advance in the second hold storage buffer, and determines the small hit type. Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 002IWS72). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS77.

Unless it is decided to make a small hit (N in step 002IWS69), the CPU 103 shifts to step 002IWS77.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 002IWS111) (step 002IWS77).

In this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit determination process itself in step 002IWS68 is executed, but the probability of determining the small hit is 0%. However, it may be configured not to execute the small hit determination process itself in step 002IWS68. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the need to provide the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-2 (B).

Further, for example, even when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it may be configured so that it may be determined as a small hit with an extremely low probability.

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step 002IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) sets the variation pattern table A when the value of the special symbol pointer is "first" and the time saving flag is set. Select (step 002IWS1702B). When the value of the special symbol pointer is "first" and the time saving flag is not set, the variation pattern table B is selected (step 002IWS1702C).

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) selects the variation pattern table E when the value of the special symbol pointer is "second" and the short time reduction flag is set (specifically, the variation pattern table E is set. Step 002 IWS 1703B). When the value of the special symbol pointer is "second" and the long / short / short / short flag is set, the variation pattern table F is selected (step 002IWS1703D). When the value of the special symbol pointer is "second", the time saving flag is not set, and the number of first reserved storages is 4, the variation pattern table D is selected (step 002IWS1703F). When the value of the special symbol pointer is "second", the time saving flag is not set, and the first reserved storage number is 0 to 3, the variation pattern table C is selected (step 002IWS1703G).

Next, the CPU 103 includes a variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 002IWS1702C, S1702C, S1703B, S1703D, S1703F, S1703G, and a random number for determining the variation pattern stored in the hold storage buffer indicated by the special symbol pointer. Based on this, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-6 should be used (step 002IWS1705). In this example, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. After determining the fluctuation time, 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 CPU 103 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1706).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 002IWS1705, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer and measures the fluctuation time. (Step 002IWS1707), the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is started (step 002IWS1708). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 002IWS1709).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process (step 002IWS112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, and then decides whether or not to make a small hit, if it has not yet been transmitted. As a result, one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 26 designation command) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the big hit type and the determination result of the small hit type. (Step 002IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step 002IWS1122), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step 002IWS1123), determines whether or not any of the time reduction flags is set, and if it is not set (step 002IWS1123). That is, (in the normal state), a value corresponding to "0.5 seconds" is set in the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step). 002IWS1129). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command capable of specifying that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1130). .. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to send the second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS142A.

When one of the time reduction flags is set, the value of the special symbol pointer is "first", and the jackpot fluctuation is observed, the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is measured. A value corresponding to "5 seconds" is set in the symbol determination period timer for this purpose (step 002IWS1127). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation B designation command or the second symbol confirmation B designation command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1128). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation B designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to send the second symbol confirmation B designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS142A.

If any of the time saving flags is set, the value of the special symbol pointer is "first", and the variation is out of alignment, the process proceeds to step 002IWS1129.

When any of the time reduction flags is set and the value of the special symbol pointer is "second", the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Is set to a value corresponding to "60 seconds" (step 002IWS1131). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 5 seconds to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS1132). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation C designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to send the second symbol confirmation C designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS142A.

Further, in step 002IWS142A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not any of the time saving flags is set (step 002IWS142A). When any of the time reduction flags is set, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the total time reduction counter (step 002IWS142B). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the total time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (step 002IWS142C). If the value of the total time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the process proceeds to step 002IWS143. If the value of the total time reduction counter after subtraction is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether the stopped fluctuation is the fluctuation of the second special symbol (step 002IWS142D). If the first special symbol is changed, the process proceeds to step 002IWS167.

When the stopped fluctuation is the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the special 2 time reduction counter (step 002IWS142E). Further, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the special 2 time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (step 002IWS142F). If the value of the special 2 time reduction counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the set time reduction flag and ends the time reduction state (step 002IWS143).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed LED 002IW10 (step 002IWS144). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS145). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS146).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S113) (step 002IWS1134).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol confirmation period timer (step 002IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 002IWS132). ..

If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended), the special symbol stop process is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if the confirmation display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the jackpot flag is set in the CPU 103. It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step 002IWS133). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time reduction flag and the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the variation display during the time reduction state (step 002IWS134).

As the time reduction counter, a special 2 time reduction counter corresponding to the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol and a total time reduction counter corresponding to the number of fluctuations of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. ing. When simply referred to as "time reduction counter", it indicates both the special 2 time reduction counter and the total time reduction counter.

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed LED 002IW10 (step 002IWS134A). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS134B).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS135). Next, the CPU 103 sets a large winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the large winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 002IWS136). Specifically, if it is any of 2R short time short jackpot A and B and 2R long time short jackpot A and B, a value corresponding to 15 seconds is set. If it is any of 3R short time short jackpot A, B, 3R long time short jackpot A, B, and 3R normal big hit, a value corresponding to 13 seconds is set. If it is any of 2R short time short jackpot C, D, 2R long time short big hit C, D, 3R short time short big hit C, D, 3R long time short big hit C, D, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set. If it is a 10R long time short jackpot, set a value corresponding to 0.004 seconds. If it is a 10R normal jackpot, set a value corresponding to 5 seconds (see Fig. 8-4). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step S144) (step 002IWS137).

If the big hit flag is not set (N in step 002IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 002IWS138). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed LED002IW10 (step 002IWS138B). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS138C).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS139). Next, the CPU 103 sets the time timer before opening the big winning opening (step 002IWS140). Specifically, if any of the small hit A1, the small hit A2, the small hit B1, the small hit B2, the small hit B3, and the small hit B4, a value corresponding to 0.004 seconds is set. If it is any of the small hits C, a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set (see FIG. 8-5). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing (step S118) (step 002IWS141).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is out of order), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S110) (step 002IWS168).

(Pre-processing for small hit opening)
FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (step 002IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the time timer before opening the large winning opening has timed out (step 002IWS401). If the time timer before opening the big winning opening has not timed out (that is, the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process ends as it is.

If the time before opening the big winning opening timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 82 and controls the winning opening to the open state (step 002IWS402). .. Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the first opening time (0.04 seconds in this example) of the large winning opening in the opening time timer (step 002IWS403).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step 002IWS115) (step 002IWS404).

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (step 002IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the count switch 23 is in the ON state (step 002IWS421). If the count switch 23 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 transmits the winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 002IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 proceeds to step 002IWS430 when the V winning flag indicating that the V winning has been set is set. If the V winning flag is not set, control is performed to transmit a V winning designation command indicating that a V winning has occurred to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS424). Further, the CPU 103 sets a V winning flag indicating that the V winning has been made (step 002IWS425).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening is 0 (step 002IWS430). If the value of the open time timer is not 0 (that is, if the big winning opening is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the open time timer value (step 002IWS431), and the value of the open time timer after the subtraction is set. It is confirmed whether or not it is 0 (step 002IWS432). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 82 and controls the large winning opening to be closed (step 002IWS433). Further, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (a value corresponding to the interval time (step 002IWS434)) in the closing time timer for measuring the closing time after the opening of the big winning opening, and ends the process.

If the opening time timer is 0 in step 002IWS430 (that is, if the winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the closing time timer value (step 002IWS435), and the value of the closing time timer after the subtraction. Check whether or not is 0 (step 002IWS436). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not all the opening of all the winning openings has already been completed (step 002IWS437). In this example, if the large winning opening has already been opened 15 times, it is determined as Y in step 002IWS437, and the process proceeds to step 002IWS440.

If all the opening of the large winning opening has not been completed, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 82 to control the large winning opening to the open state (step 002IWS438). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.04 seconds in this example) in the closing time timer (step 002IWS439). Then, the process ends.

If all the winning openings have been opened (Y in step 002IWS437), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit closing post-processing (step 002IWS116) (step 002IWS440). ).

(Post-processing after closing small hits)
FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing the small hit closing post-processing (step 002IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit closing post-processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 002IWS451), and if the small hit end display timer is set, proceeds to step 002IWS453. 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 002IWS452), and the process ends. Specifically, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set (see FIG. 8-5).

In step 002IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. 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 002IWS454). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 002IWS455). When the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the small hit flag and the time reduction counter if it is set (step 002IWS456). Further, the CPU 103 resets the V winning flag (step 002IWS457). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS458). Further, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before the opening of the large winning opening (step 002IWS459). Specifically, a value corresponding to 0.004 seconds is set (see FIG. 8-5).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 002IWS117) (step 002IWS460).

When it is confirmed that the V winning flag is not set in the process of step 002IWS456, the CPU 103 resets the small hit flag (step 002IWS461). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the small hit end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS462). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 002IWS110) (step 002IWS463).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end processing (step 002IWS121) in the special symbol process processing. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 002IWS531), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step 002IWS535. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit flag or the small hit flag (step 002IWS532), and controls to transmit the big hit end designation command (step 002IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 in the big hit end display timer (step 002IWS534), and performs the process. finish.

In step 002IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. 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 002IWS536). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 002IWS536), the CPU 103 sets the short-time short-time flag if the finished jackpot game state is a short-time short-time jackpot or a big hit via small-time hit A (step 002IWS537B). , Controls to transmit the short-time short-time state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS537C).

If the finished big hit game state is a long time short big hit or a big hit via a small hit B, the CPU 103 sets a long time short flag (step 002IWS538B) and sends a long time short state specification command to the effect control CPU 120. (Step 002IWS538C).

After performing step 002IWS537C or step 002IWS538C, the CPU 103 sets "1" in the special 2 time reduction counter and sets "5" in the total time reduction counter (step 002IWS539). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS541.

If the finished big hit game state is a normal big hit or a big hit via the small hit C, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed LED002IW10 (step 002IWS539A). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the right-handed notification end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS539B). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 002IWS539C).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 002IWS110) (step 002IWS541).

In this feature unit 002IW, the large winning opening is controlled to be open, and the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9) (of the game balls to the large winning opening). A round game is performed in which the large winning opening is controlled to be closed on the condition that the winning is detected 9 times), but the number of game balls exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 9) to the large winning opening is performed. It is also possible to detect the winning of the prize (over winning), and it is configured to pay out the prize ball even when the over winning is detected. In addition, the winning of the number of game balls exceeding the predetermined number (for example, 9) to the large winning opening means that the predetermined number (for example, 9) of the game balls enters the large winning opening. It is generated when the game ball enters the large winning opening until the control from the closed state to the closed state is completed.

Next, a normal symbol process process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 8-28 is a flowchart showing an example of ordinary symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) executes one of the processes shown in steps 002IWS5100 to S5103 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. ..

Normal symbol normal processing (step 002IWS5100): When the CPU 103 is in a state where it can start the fluctuation of the normal symbol (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step 002IWS5100, specifically, the normal symbol In the case where the display 20 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20 is not being opened or closed), the gate passage memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gates is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol). Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "1") indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 002IWS5101).

Normal symbol variation processing (step 002IWS5101): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "2") indicating the normal symbol stop processing (step 002IWS5102).

Normal symbol stop processing (step 002IWS5102): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. If it is not a hit symbol (if it is a missed symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 002IWS5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the time before opening the normal electric accessory is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "5") indicating the normal electric accessory opening pretreatment (step 002IWS5102A).

Pre-processing for opening the normal electric accessory (step 002IWS5102A): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol process timer to the normal electric accessory operating time and timers. Is started, and the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "3") indicating the normal electric accessory operation process (step 002IWS5103).

Normal electric accessory operation process (step 002IWS5103): The CPU 103 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, the variable winning ball device 6B is closed. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 002IWS5100).

FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process (step 002IWS5100). In the normal symbol normal processing, when the CPU 103 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 41 and the gate switch 21 is in the ON state (step 002IWS5121), the CPU 103 extracts the value of the normal symbol hit determination random number (random 4). (Step 002 IWS 5122).

Then, the CPU 103 uses the normal symbol determination table to determine whether or not the normal symbol hits. The normal symbol hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a normal symbol hit determination value to be compared with a random number for normal symbol hit determination (random 4) is set. In this example, a common normal symbol determination table is used regardless of the game state, but a different normal symbol determination table may be provided for each game state.

Then, when the CPU 103 is a hit, the hit symbol is set as a display result (step 002IWS5125), and the process proceeds to step 002IWS5130B.

Further, in step S5124, if the read normal symbol hit determination random value is not within the hit range, the CPU 103 sets the outlier symbol as the display result (step S5126), and proceeds to step 002IWS5130B.

In this example, since the winning is achieved with a probability of 1/1 regardless of the gaming state, the process of step S5126 is not performed.

In step 002IWS5130B, the CPU 103 sets 3 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (step 002IWS5130B).

Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 002IWS5101) (step 002IWS5131).

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process (step 002IWS5101). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 002IWS5141). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 002IWS5141), the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 002IWS5144).

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (Y in step 002IWS5141), the CPU 103 sets the normal symbol process timer to a value corresponding to 4 ms as the normal symbol stop symbol display time. (Step 002 IWS 5142). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step 002IWS5102) (step 002IWS5143).

FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop process (step 002IWS5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process timer to -1 (step 002IWS3701). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 002IWS3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 002IWS3702), the process ends as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 002IWS3702), the CPU 103 determines whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (in step 002IWS5124). (Whether or not it was determined) is confirmed (step 002IWS3703). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol is confirmed by, for example, setting the normal symbol hit determination flag when it is determined to be a hit in step 002IWS5124, and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can be done.

When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol (N in step 002IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step 002IWS5100) (step 002IWS5100). Specifically, it is updated to "0") (step 002IWS3708).

In step 002IWS3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (Y in step 002IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets 4 ms in the normal symbol process timer as the time before opening the ordinary electric accessory (step 002IWS3706).

Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “5”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing (step 002IWS5102A) (step 002IWS3707).

FIG. 8-32 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory opening pretreatment (step 002IWS5102A). In the normal electric accessory release preprocessing, the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process timer to -1 (step 002IWS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 002IWS3802). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 002IWS3802), the process ends as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the time before opening the normal electric accessory has elapsed (Y in step 002IWS3802), the CPU 103 determines whether or not any of the time reduction flags is set (step). 002IWS3803), if it is set, that is, in any of the time-saving states, it is set in the normal symbol process timer for 5800 ms as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 002IWS3805). If any of the time reduction flags is not set, that is, in the normal state, 16 ms is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 002IWS3804).

As described above, in the present embodiment, 5800 ms is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in any of the time saving states, and 16 ms is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in the normal state. In the time saving state, it is easier to win a start prize in the second start winning opening than in the normal state.

It should be noted that the control method for facilitating the start winning of the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is in the shortened time state is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in the time saving state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened a larger number of times than in the normal state (for example, in the normal state, one is set as the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B is opened. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the variable winning ball device 6B may be set to open twice). By doing so, in the case of a time saving state, it is possible to facilitate starting winning in the second starting winning opening by increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

Further, for example, in the case of the time saving state, the control for lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B shown above are increased as compared with the case of the normal state. It may be executed in combination with the control to be performed.

Next, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B in the open state (step 002IWS3806). Specifically, the solenoid 81 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 6B.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value (specifically, "3") corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step 002IWS5103) (step 002IWS3807).

FIG. 8-33 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory operation process (step 002IWS5103). In the normal electric accessory operation process, the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process timer to -1 (step 002IWS3901). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 002IWS3902). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 002IWS3901), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, and if the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, it is determined. Step 002 The process proceeds to IWS3911A. If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the normal electric accessory operation process is terminated.

In step 002IWS3902, when the normal symbol process timer times out (Y in step 002IWS3902), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the post-close flag indicating that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the closed state is set. Determine (step 002IWS3903). If not set, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B in a closed state (step 002IWS3911A). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 81 is stopped to close the variable winning ball device 6B.

Then, when any of the time reduction flags is not set, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to 500 ms as the time after the end of the normal electric accessory operation in the normal symbol process timer (step 002IWS3911C). When any of the time reduction flags is set, a value corresponding to 17500 ms as the time after the end of the operation of the normal electric accessory is set in the normal symbol process timer (step 002IWS3911D).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the flag after closing (step 002IWS3911E).

When the post-closure flag is set in step 002IWS3903, the CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, "0") indicating normal symbol normal processing (step 002IWS5100) (step 002IWS3912). ..

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 8-34 to 8-36 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 002IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 002IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 002IWS613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 002IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 002IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 002IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 002IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 002IWS618). ).

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol confirmation command (first symbol confirmation command, second symbol confirmation command) (step 002IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the received symbol confirmation command. Set the confirmation command reception flag (step 002IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 002IWS620A), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 002IWS620B). If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 002IWS620C), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step 002IWS620D).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 002IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 002IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 002IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 002IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 002IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets the large winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 002IWS626).

If the received effect control command is a V prize designation command (step 002IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets the V prize designation command reception flag (step 002IWS630).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol specification commands (step 002IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 first transmits the received symbol specification command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area of (step 002IWS632).

If the received effect control command is one of the variable category commands (step 002IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received variable category command in the storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored (step 002IWS634).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage addition designation command (step 002IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received first hold memory addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and the variable category command are stored in the storage area of (step 002IWS636). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 002IWS637). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first hold storage display (display in which the first hold storage number can be specified) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first hold storage number after addition (display that can specify the first hold storage number). Step 002 IWS638).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage addition designation command (step 002IWS639), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received second hold memory addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in the storage area of (step 002IWS640). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 002IWS641). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second hold storage display (display in which the second hold storage number can be specified) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second hold storage number after addition (display that can specify the second hold storage number). Step 002 IWS642).

By executing the process of steps 002IWS631 to S642, in this example, when the start winning is generated, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage addition designation command (first hold storage) are executed in the start winning command storage area. Addition designation command, second hold storage addition designation command) are stored in association with each other.

The first start winning command storage area corresponding to the first hold storage and the second start winning command storage area corresponding to the second hold storage may be separately provided. Then, in this case, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage addition designation command are stored in association with each other in the first start winning command storage area, and the symbol designation is performed in the second start winning command storage area. The command, the variable category command, and the second hold storage addition specification command may be configured to be stored in association with each other.

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage subtraction designation command (step 002IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first hold storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 002IWS644). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first hold storage display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first hold storage number after subtraction (step 002IWS645).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage subtraction designation command (step 002IWS646), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second hold storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 002IWS647). Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second hold storage display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second hold storage number after subtraction (step 002IWS648).

If the received effect control command is a normal state specification command (step 002IWS650), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image according to the normal state (for example, a blue background image according to the sea mode) in the image display device 5. Control is performed to switch to (step 002IWS651).

If the received effect control command is a short time reduction state specification command or a long time reduction state specification command (step 002IWS653, S654), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image (for example, a forest) according to the time reduction state in the image display device 5. Control to switch to the green background image according to the mode) is performed (step 002IWS656).

Although it was decided to display a common background image in the case of the short time reduction state and the case of the long time reduction state, the present invention is not limited to this, and different background images may be displayed.

If the received effect control command is a right-handed notification start designation command (step 002IWS657), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start lighting the right-handed notification LED 002IW20 (step 002IWS658).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed notification end designation command (step 002IWS659), the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed notification LED 002IW20 (step 002IWS660). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the left-handed notification effect (step 002IWS661). Specifically, a left-pointing arrow is displayed on the image display device 5, a specific LED provided on the game board is made to emit light, and a specific voice (for example, "Please hit left" is said from the speakers 8L and 8R. A left-handed notification effect (left-handed notification) may be performed by outputting a voice). The left-handed notification effect started here ends when a predetermined period elapses. For example, it may end at the timing when the residual hold digestion period ends or at the timing when the fluctuation of a specific number of times (for example, 5 times) ends.

Since the right-handed notification end designation command is transmitted at the timing when the symbol confirmation period of the final change in the time-saving state ends, the left-handed promotion effect (left-handed) is performed at the timing when the symbol confirmation period of the final change in the time-saving state ends. Notification) will be started, but it is not limited to this. For example, the left-handed notification effect may be performed when the fluctuation corresponding to the remaining hold is completed.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command or setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 002IWS649). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS611. In step 002IWS649, for example, if the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo display designation command, control is performed to start the customer waiting demo display after a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. For example, a demo movie is played, an explanation screen of a gaming machine is displayed, or a logo of a gaming machine maker is displayed.

FIG. 8-37 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a result flag indicating that the result display can be executed is set (step 002IWS810). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step 002IWS811.

If the result flag is set, the result flag is reset (step 002IWS810A), and it is determined whether or not it is in the normal state (step 002IWS810A). If the time is shortened, the process proceeds to step 002IWS811. In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command is received (step 002IWS810B). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 002IWS810B, it may be confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command has not been received, the process proceeds to step 002IWS810D. If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern command is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol (step 002IWS810C). If it is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step 002IWS811.

If it is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the result display indicating the number of prize balls paid out during the consecutive villa is started, and after the result display is completed, the player indicates that the player should hit left. Left-handed notification display is performed to notify the user (step 002IWS810D). At this time, if the first special symbol is changed, the image corresponding to the change effect is displayed in order to prevent the result display and the left-handed notification display from being difficult to see due to the change effect corresponding to the change. The result display and left-handed notification display will be performed (priority display) on the layer on the front side of the layer.

The value of the number of prize balls displayed as the result display is internally calculated by performing a process of adding a predetermined number each time a game ball passes through the large winning opening. The calculation of the value displayed as the result display is from the big hit (so-called first hit) controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state to the second in the time saving state in the state where the second hold memory is not stored. It is performed during the period until the jackpot controlled according to the fluctuation of the special symbol ends.

The result display ends when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, switches to the left-handed notification display, and ends when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses. The left-handed notification display may change its mode step by step. For example, a left-handed notification image (large) with a large display range is displayed in the first and second fluctuations after the end of the consecutive villas, and a left-handed notification image (large) with a small display range is displayed in the third and fourth fluctuations after the end of the consecutive villas. Small) may be displayed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is received (step 002IWS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 002IWS811, it may be confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 002IWS815).

Although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 also performs the process of step 002IWS810D even when the customer waiting demo display designation command is received when the result flag is set in the normal state (Y in step 002IWS810AB). It is something to do. Specifically, the result display and the left-handed notification are displayed even when the hold memory is not stored at the time when the consecutive villa is finished and controlled to the normal state.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-38 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 002IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays a decorative symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step 002IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). The symbol) is determined (step 002IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 002IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 has a chance eye symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step 002IWS802. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 002IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 002IWS802, when the received display result specification command indicates "big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 has three symbols with the same stop symbol. Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit / small hit symbol). Then, in the case of "off", a combination of decorative patterns other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

In this example, the case where the combination of the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with the same symbol is fixedly displayed in both the case of the big hit and the case of the small hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to confirm and display different combinations of decorative symbols in the case of a big hit and the case of a small hit. In this case, for example, in the case of a big hit, a combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol) in which three symbols are aligned with the same symbol is confirmed and displayed, while in the case of a small hit, a combination of decorative symbols such as "135" is displayed. (Small hit symbol) may be configured to be fixedly displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol for the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the decorative symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols with the same symbol on the left, middle, and right) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the revival flag is set (step 002IWS803). If it is set, the resurrection flag is reset (step 002IWS804) and the resurrection effect is executed (step 002IWS805). The resurrection flag is a flag indicating that the resurrection effect is executed. The revival effect is when the challenge effect of the failure pattern is performed but the state shifts to the long time reduction state, that is, when the challenge effect of the failure pattern is performed even though it is decided to shift to the long time reduction state. It is an effect to be performed, and is an effect of notifying that the state is controlled to the long time reduction state at the start of the first fluctuation in the long time reduction state. For example, it is a production in which characters such as "Resurrection! Transition to a long and short time state!" Are displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the revival effect will be performed even when the challenge effect of the failure pattern is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal process table according to the fluctuation pattern (step 002IWS813). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS814.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step 002IWS813 (step 002IWS814).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 002IWS815). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this feature unit 002IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 002IWS816).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 002IWS819).

(Variable display during production processing)
8-39 and 8-40 are flowcharts showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 002IWS841) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 002IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 002IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 002IWS844). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 002IWS845).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first symbol confirmation B designation command or the second symbol confirmation B designation command has been received (step 002IWS846). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the first confirmed B command reception flag or the second confirmed B command reception flag is set in the command analysis process. If the first symbol confirmation B designation command or the second symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the predetermined effect including the right-handed notification (step 002IWS847). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 002IWS848). Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 002IWS849). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 5 seconds in the confirmation effect period timer for measuring the symbol determination period on the effect control means side (step 002IWS850). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS862.

If neither the first symbol confirmation B designation command nor the second symbol confirmation B designation command has been received, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command. Is confirmed (step 002IWS851). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the first confirmed C command reception flag or the second confirmed C command reception flag is set in the command analysis process. If the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the specific effect including the left-handed notification (step 002IWS852). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 002IWS853). Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 002IWS854). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 60 seconds in the confirmation effect period timer for measuring the symbol determination period on the effect control means side (step 002IWS855). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS862.

If neither the first symbol confirmation C designation command nor the second symbol confirmation C designation command has been received, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command. Is confirmed (step 002IWS856). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the first confirmed A command reception flag or the second confirmed A command reception flag is set in the command analysis process. If the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 002IWS858.

If neither the first symbol confirmation A designation command nor the second symbol confirmation A designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 002IWS857). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received (Y in step 002IWS856), or when the fluctuation time timer has timed out (Y in step 002IWS857), the effect control CPU 120 is normally used. Select the process table according to the symbol confirmation display of (step 002IWS858). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 002IWS859). Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 002IWS860). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds in the confirmation effect period timer for measuring the symbol determination period on the effect control means side (step 002IWS861). Then, the process proceeds to step 002IWS862.

In this example, in addition to the case where the symbol confirmation designation command is received, even when the fluctuation time timer times out (see step 002IWS857), the process shifts to the processing after step 002IWS858 and shifts to the symbol confirmation period. However, normally, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not missed, it is determined as Y in step 002IWS857 and the process does not shift to the processing after step 002IWS858.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 002IWS862).

(Waiting processing per special figure)
8-41 and 8-42 are flowcharts showing the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed effect period timer (step 002IWS871), and confirms whether or not the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out (step 002IWS871). Step 002 IWS872). Confirmation after subtraction If the value of the effect period timer has not timed out, the value of the process timer is subtracted by 1 (step 002IWS873), and the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n, lamp control execution data n, sound number data). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed according to n) (step 002IWS874).

Further, when the process timer times out (step 002IWS875), the effect control CPU 120 switches the process data (step 002IWS876). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer and starts the process timer (step 002IWS877).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is being confirmed and displayed (step 002IWS878). Stopping the decorative symbol If the symbol is being confirmed and displayed, the process ends as it is. If the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is not being fixedly displayed, the effect control CPU 120 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, big hit symbol, small hit symbol) (step 002IWS879).

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 002IWS879 (Y in step 002IWS880), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot stop flag indicating that the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (step 002IWS881). Then, the process ends.

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 002IWS879 (Y in step 002IWS882), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit stop flag indicating that the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (step 002IWS883A). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start executing the V winning promotion effect for prompting the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening as the V winning opening (step 002IWS883B), and ends the process. do.

If the value of the fixed effect period timer after subtraction has timed out (that is, if the symbol fixed period has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot stop flag is set (step). 002IWS884). If the jackpot stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step 002IWS885A). Whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 002IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot stop flag (step 002IWS885B). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the jackpot medium effect (see FIG. 8-4) according to the jackpot type (step 002IWS887). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 002IWS888), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 002IWS889).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the jackpot (step 002IWS890).

If the big hit stop flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit stop flag is set (step 002IWS891). If the small hit stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 002IWS892). Whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by confirming in the command analysis process whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set. If the small hit start specification command has not been received, the process ends as it is.

If the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit stop flag (step 002IWS893). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit medium effect (see FIG. 8-5) according to the small hit type (step 002IWS894). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 002IWS895), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). The control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 002IWS896).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step 002IWS897).

If the small hit stop flag is not set (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the variable display start wait process (step S170) by changing the value of the effect control process flag. Update to a value (step 002IWS898).

Although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 controls the small hit type when a V prize is generated during the small hit and is controlled to the big hit game state in the small hit end effect process (step S175). The process timer is started by selecting the process table according to the jackpot effect (see Fig. 8-4) according to the above, and setting the process timer setting value in the process timer, and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and a speaker 27 as an effect component) is executed according to data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). .. Then, a process of updating the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit is performed. That is, the same process as when the jackpot symbol is stopped and the jackpot effect is started is performed. As a result, it is configured to execute a big hit effect corresponding to the small hit type.

8-43 and 8-44 are flowcharts showing the big hit middle effect process (step S176) in the effect control process process. In the big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a big prize opening display command (a command indicating that the opening of the big winning opening is started (a round is started)). It is confirmed whether or not the opening opening flag is set (that is, whether or not the large winning opening opening display command is received) (step 002IWS1901). When the flag for opening the large winning opening is not set (N in step 002IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 is assigned a command after opening the large winning opening (the opening of the large winning opening has been completed (the round has been completed)). It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set after opening the large winning opening that indicates that the command indicating that the command) has been received (step 002IWS1902).

When the flag is not set after the big winning opening is opened (N in step 002IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit is finished is set (N). Step 002 IWS 1903).

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step 002IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 002IWS1911), and the effect device (image display) according to the contents of the process data n. Control of the device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 002IWS1912).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 002IWS1913), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 002IWS1914). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory operation data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 002IWS1915).

When the big winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step 002IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the large winning opening opening flag (step 002IWS1916) and selects the process table according to the rounding effect. (Step 002 IWS1921).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 002IWS1922), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1), the effect device. Control (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, LED such as game effect lamp 9, movable body 32, etc.) is executed (step 002IWS1923).

Further, when the flag after opening the big winning opening is set in step 002IWS1902 (Y in step 002IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the big winning opening (step 002IWS1930), depending on the jackpot type. The process table corresponding to the interval effect is selected (step 002IWS1931).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 002IWS1932), and the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1). (Image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 002IWS1933).

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step 002IWS1903 (Y in step 002IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 002IWS1940). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the revival flag when executing the challenge failure pretending effect as the ending effect (when the small hit is a big hit via B1 and B2. See FIG. 8-5) (step 002IWS1940A, D). , The effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the ending effect (see FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5) according to the jackpot type (step 002IWS1941).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 002IWS1946). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory operation data 1). The control of 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 002IWS1947).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot type (see FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5) in the ending period measurement timer (step 002IWS1947A), sets a result flag (step 002IWS1947E), and produces the effect. The value of the control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect processing (step S177) (step 002IWS1948).

FIG. 8-45 is a flowchart showing an ending effect process (step S177) in the effect control process process. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the ending period measurement timer (step 002IWS971). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the ending period measurement timer has timed out (step 002IWS972).

When the ending period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step 002IWS972), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation promotion start timing (step 002IWS974A), and when it is the operation promotion start timing, , Set the validity period flag that enables the player's operation on the push button 31B (step 002IWS974B). The operation promotion start timing is the start timing of the valid period of the operation for allowing the player to select the "annihilation challenge" and the "blow challenge" in the challenge production, and is a predetermined timing. During the valid period, the option image of the "annihilation challenge" and the option image of the "blow challenge" are displayed, and the cursor points to one of the option images according to the operation of the player.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the validity period flag is set (step 002IWS974C), and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step 002IWS973. When the player's operation on the push button 31B is set and the operation is accepted, the cursor is moved and displayed to an option image different from the option image pointed by the cursor before the operation is accepted (steps 002IWS974D, S974E). ..

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation promotion end timing (step 002IWS974F), resets the validity period flag if it is the operation promotion end timing (step 002IWS974G), and selects an image pointed to by the cursor. Challenge production (“destroy challenge” or “blow challenge”) corresponding to, and challenge production corresponding to the jackpot type (high / low reliability mode and success / failure (including pretending to fail). Fig. 8-4 and Select the process table according to (see FIG. 8-5) (step 002IWS974H). The operation promotion end timing is the end timing of the valid period of the operation for allowing the player to select "annihilation challenge" and "blow challenge" in the challenge production, and is a predetermined timing.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 002IWS973), and executes a process of controlling the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step 002IWS974). .. For example, an effect of displaying the end of the jackpot or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 002IWS975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 002IWS976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 002IWS977).

If the ending period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step 002IWS972), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 002IWS980).

8-46 and 8-47 are explanatory diagrams showing timing charts when a time-saving jackpot occurs. The timing chart shown in FIGS. 8-46 shows the case where a short-time short-time jackpot occurs, and the timing chart shown in FIG. 8-47 shows a case where a long-time short-time big hit occurs. In each timing chart, the presence / absence of control of the big hit / small hit game state for each timing, the presence / absence of the time saving flag set, the presence / absence of execution of the normal symbol change, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) The presence / absence (indicated as "electric chew open" in the figure), the presence / absence of a prize (second start prize) in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), and the presence / absence of a change in the second special symbol are shown.

As shown in FIGS. 8-46, the short-time short-time flag is set at the timing A1 at which the short-time short-time jackpot control ends, and the right-handed hit is promoted. Then, the normal symbol is changed from the timing A2 to 3000 ms according to the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41. In this example, since the normal symbol is hit at a ratio of 1/1, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is open-controlled from the timing A3 immediately after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is completed. The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) released here detects whether 5800 ms has passed or one winning (second start winning) to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). The open state continues until. The change of the second special symbol is started from the timing A4 when the second start prize is generated. When the fluctuation is a small hit fluctuation, since the short time reduction flag is set, the fluctuation ends at the timing A5 after 10000 ms has elapsed, and the short time reduction flag is reset. Then, the small hit game state is started from the timing A6 after the symbol determination period of 60,000 ms has passed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state, and the first special effect is performed in the big hit game state.

Further, it is controlled from the timing A4 when the second start winning is generated to 17500 ms in the period after the end of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory. Even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 at this time, the passing is not held, and the fluctuation control of the normal symbol and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) according to the passing are performed. Not done. That is, even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 immediately after the end of the normal electric accessory operation end period, the short time reduction flag has already been reset, so that after the normal symbol change according to the passage, the normal symbol changes. The opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is performed only for 16 ms, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) during that period. Therefore, in the case of a short-time short-time jackpot, it is difficult to generate a second start prize between the start of the second special symbol change at timing A4 and the timing A6, so the second hold The small hit game state is started from the timing A6 in a state where the memory is not stored. Then, when the big hit game state shifted from the small hit game state ends, the control is performed to the normal state. At this time, since there is no second hold memory, the consecutive villa ends, the left-handed promotion image is displayed after the result image is displayed, and the left-handed promotion is promoted.

As shown in FIGS. 8-47, the long-time short-time flag is set at the timing B1 at which the long-time short-time jackpot control ends, and the right-handed hit is promoted. Then, the normal symbol is changed from the timing B2 to 3000 ms according to the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41. In this example, since the normal symbol is hit at a ratio of 1/1, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is open-controlled from the timing B3 immediately after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is completed. The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) released here detects whether 5800 ms has passed or one winning (second start winning) to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). The open state continues until. The change of the second special symbol is started from the timing B4 when the second start prize is generated. When the fluctuation is a small hit fluctuation, since the long time reduction flag is set, the fluctuation ends at the timing B5 after the lapse of 35,000 ms, and the long time reduction flag is reset. Then, the small hit game state is started from the timing B6 after the symbol determination period of 60,000 ms has passed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state, and the first special effect is performed in the big hit game state.

Further, it is controlled from the timing B4 when the second start winning is generated to 17500 ms in the period after the end of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory. Even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 at this time, the passing is not held, and the fluctuation control of the normal symbol and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) according to the passing are performed. Not done. Then, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 immediately after the period after the end of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is set, the long-time reduction flag is set, so that the variable winning ball device is immediately after the change of the ordinary symbol is completed. 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is open-controlled. The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) released here detects whether 5800 ms has passed or one winning (second start winning) to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). The open state continues until. The second hold memory will be generated at the timing B7 when the second start winning is generated.

Then, the small hit game state in which control is started at the timing B6 shifts to the big hit game state, and when the big hit game state ends, the control is performed in the normal state. At this time, since one second reserved memory is stored, the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation is a small hit variation, and the number of the second reserved memory is any of 0 to 3. In the case, the fluctuation ends after 200 ms has elapsed. Then, the small hit game state is started after a symbol determination period of 0.5 seconds. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state, the second special effect is performed in the big hit game state, and the challenge effect is performed as the ending effect. Then, when the big hit game state ends, the time saving flag corresponding to the generated small hit type is set, and the consecutive villas continue.

As shown in FIG. 8-48, a symbol confirmation period of 60,000 ms is provided in the first change of the second special symbol after the end of the long time reduction jackpot, and the time reduction flag is reset in this symbol confirmation period. Therefore, it is assumed that the left-handed notification effect is performed, and for example, four first hold memories are stored. In that case, since the four first reserved memories are stored at the start of the change of the second special symbol after the small hit game state and the big hit game state corresponding to the change are completed, the change. In, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period of 4 minutes and 22 seconds is selected. In this way, when the number of first reserved memories is 4, it is possible to suppress the number of prize balls per fixed time by performing extremely long fluctuations, and to prevent excessive improvement in gambling. Can be done.

8-49 and 8-50 are explanatory views showing a display example of the image display device 5 in the case of a long-time short-time jackpot. (A) The first special symbol is changed in the normal state, (B) the big hit symbol is stopped in the change, and (C) the big hit game is started. At this time, it is assumed that a long-time short-time big hit has occurred. Then, a challenge production is performed during the (D) ending period. A specific display example in the challenge effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8-51.

(E) Succeed in the challenge production and shift to a long time saving state. Then, when a prize is generated in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), the change of the second special symbol is started. (F) At this time, the execution of the fluctuation effect that incites whether or not the fluctuation is a small hit or a big hit is restricted, and a display prompting the start winning prize to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is made. NS. In addition, an image showing that the state has shifted to a long time saving state, that is, an image showing that the right of continuous jackpot is granted (“SNIPE” image) is displayed. (G) When the winning is generated, the display is switched to "Ready" indicating that the second reserved memory has occurred. (G) When the fluctuation is completed and the small hit symbol (“135” from the left) is stopped and displayed, the small hit game state is controlled. The small hit type controlled at this time is small hit C. (H) A normal fanfare effect is performed during the small hit fanfare period, and the "SNIPE" image is enlarged and displayed to notify that a continuous big hit is achieved. After that, in the (I) small hit game state, the first special response effect is performed. Specifically, the remaining time in the small hit game state is displayed as a gauge, and a display prompting a V prize (a display prompting a prize in the large winning opening) is performed. (J) When the V prize is generated, the game shifts to the big hit game state, and the first special effect is performed. At this time, it is notified that the continuous big hit is obtained by displaying the "SNIPE" image in the upper left portion of the display area of the image display device 5. Further, in the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5, a right-handed promotion notification image for notifying the right-handed promotion is displayed. This "SNIPE" image is continuously displayed until the end of the continuous jackpot. For example, as shown in (J), by displaying it during the next fluctuation, it is possible to make it look as if the continuous jackpot is a single jackpot for a long period of time, and to improve the interest. Can be done. In addition, the right-handed promotion notification image is continuously displayed until the continuous big hit is completed.

(K) When the jackpot game state ends, the second special symbol corresponding to the stored second hold storage is changed. In this variation, the variation pattern PC3-1 (small hit variation) having a variation time of 0.2 seconds is selected, and the effect of continuously displaying the already displayed jackpot image is performed. (L) When the fluctuation is completed and the small hit game state is started, the second special response effect is performed while the display of "1500 pt" (display of the first special effect) is continuously displayed. Specifically, the remaining time in the small hit game state is displayed as a gauge, and a display prompting a V prize (a display prompting a prize in the large winning opening) is displayed. The display is the example shown in (I). The display range is narrower than. Since this is a notification display in a situation where it is assumed that the player is already hitting right, the display is in a passive manner.

(M) When the V prize is generated, the game shifts to the big hit game state again, and the second special effect is performed. (N) When the second special effect is completed, the ending period is entered, and the display after (D) above is repeated until the end of the consecutive villas.

FIG. 8-51 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in the challenge effect. (A1) to (A3) are display examples when the player selects "annihilation challenge". (B1) to (B3) are display examples when the player selects "one-shot challenge".

When the player selects "Destroy Challenge", the challenge effect is displayed as "Kill 3 people!" As shown in (A2) for the small hit / big hit type that performs the challenge effect in a highly reliable manner. proceed. In the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to succeed by defeating 3 people, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating 3 people.

When the player selects "Destroy Challenge", the challenge effect is displayed as "Kill 3000 people!" As shown in (A3) for the small hit / big hit type that performs the challenge effect in the low reliability mode. proceed. In the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to succeed by defeating 3000 people, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating 3000 people.

When the player selects "One-shot challenge", "Power 70%" is displayed as shown in (B2) for the small hit / big hit type that performs the challenge production in a highly reliable manner, and the challenge production proceeds. do. In the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to succeed by defeating the enemy character, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating the enemy character.

When the player selects "One-shot challenge", the challenge effect progresses with a display such as "Power 40%" as shown in (B3) for the small hit / large hit type that performs the challenge effect in the low reliability mode. do. In the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to succeed by defeating the enemy character, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating the enemy character.

In this example, the count switch 23 controls the game to the big hit game state as if the V prize was generated based on the detection of the game ball in the small hit game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a first path provided with a count switch 23 and a second path provided with another switch capable of detecting a game ball are provided, and are small. When the other switch detects a game ball in the hit game state, it may be controlled to the big hit game state as a V prize is generated. In that case, the configuration may be controllable between a first state in which the game ball can pass through the second path and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the second path. For example, an opening / closing member may be provided at a position serving as a starting point of the second path, and the opening / closing member may be opened at a predetermined timing in the small hit game state to control the first state.

In addition, a special variable winning ball device different from the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the game board, and in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is allowed to play a game in which the game ball is won, while it is small. In the winning game state, the special variable winning ball device may be allowed to perform a game in which the game ball is won. In that case, when the switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device detects the game ball, it may be possible to control the big hit game state as V winning occurs.

Further, in this example, the transition control from the normal state to the time saving state is performed according to the control to the jackpot gaming state of a specific type, but the condition for controlling to the time saving state is limited to this. It's not a thing. For example, it is controlled to the time saving state on the condition that a specific missing symbol (time saving missing symbol) is displayed as a stop table or that the fluctuation is performed a specific number of times (for example, 800 times) without being controlled by a big hit or a small hit. It may be done.

Further, in this example, the occurrence of continuous jackpots due to the continuation of the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state and the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state after the end of the jackpot is ended. Although it is suggested by the challenge effect in the period, the effect suggesting the occurrence of continuous big hits may be performed during the change of the special symbol. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modified examples. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 8-52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table in the modified example. Of these, FIG. 8-52 (A) shows an example of a jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-52, the probability is about 1/319 regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is decided to make a big hit.

FIG. 8-52 (B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-52 (C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-52 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined that the small hit is made with a probability of about 1 / 1.5. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the remaining ratio is deviated.

(Big hit type judgment table, small hit type judgment table)
8-53 (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101 in the modified example. Of these, FIG. 8-53 (A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-53 (B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). Further, FIG. 8-53 (C) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-53 (D) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

8-53 (E) and 8-53 (F) are explanatory views showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 in the modified example. Of these, FIG. 8-53 (E) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-53 (F) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

As shown in FIG. 8-53 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state (low base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to be one of "2R time-saving jackpot A", "3R time-saving jackpot A", or "3R normal jackpot A" based on a random number for determination.

As shown in FIG. 8-53 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol in the time saving state (high base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to either "2R time saving jackpot B" or "3R time saving jackpot B" based on a random number for determination.

As shown in FIG. 8-53 (C), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to "10R time saving jackpot" based on a random number for determination.

As shown in FIG. 8-53 (D), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state) is of the type when it is determined that the variable display result is the jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining the type of jackpot to "10R normal jackpot" based on a random number for determination.

8-53 (E) and 8-53 (F) are explanatory views showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-53 (E) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state). FIG. 8-53 (F) shows a specific example of the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

As shown in FIG. 8-53 (E), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the normal state (low base state) is used when it is determined that the variable display result is the small hit symbol. , It is a table referred to for determining the type of small hit as "small hit D" based on the random number for determining the type.

As shown in FIG. 8-53 (F), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state) is when it is determined that the variable display result is the small hit symbol. , It is a table referred to for determining the type of small hit to "small hit E" based on the random number for determining the type.

Regardless of which type of time-saving big hit or time-saving small hit is controlled, when the time-saving state is entered, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed 100 times in total. The time saving state is maintained until the next small hit or big hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

In this way, after the big hit game state of "2R time saving big hit", "3R time saving big hit", "10R time saving big hit", or "small hit D via big hit", it is controlled to the time saving state, and "3R normal big hit", "3R normal big hit", " After the big hit game state of "10R normal big hit" or "big hit via small hit E", it is controlled to the normal state.

The "2R time-saving jackpot" includes "2R time-saving jackpot A" and "2R time-saving jackpot B", and the "3R time-saving jackpot" includes "3R time-saving jackpot A" and "3R time-saving jackpot B".

"2R time saving big hit A" and "2R time saving big hit B" are big hits that are controlled to the big hit gaming state of two rounds and shift to the time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Regardless of whether it is "2R time saving jackpot A" or "2R time saving jackpot B" in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the time saving state is entered, the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol The time saving state is maintained until the fluctuation display is completed 100 times in total or the next small hit or big hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

The "3R time-saving jackpot A" and the "3R time-saving jackpot B" are jackpots that are controlled to a jackpot gaming state of three rounds and shift to a time-saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Regardless of whether the "3R time saving jackpot A" or "3R time saving jackpot B" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the time saving state is entered, the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The time saving state is maintained until the fluctuation display is completed 100 times in total or the next small hit or big hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

The "10R time-saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of 10 rounds and shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Regardless of whether the "10R time saving jackpot" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the time saving state is entered, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed 100 times in total. Or, the time saving state is maintained until the next small hit or big hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

The "3R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of three rounds and shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game state. Regardless of whether the "3R normal jackpot" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

The "10R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 10 rounds and shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Regardless of whether the "10R normal jackpot" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

The "small hit D" is a small hit that is controlled to a 9-round big hit game state on condition that a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, and shifts to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. Regardless of whether the "small hit D" is reached in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the time saving state is entered, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are completed 100 times in total. Or, the time saving state is maintained until the next small hit or big hit occurs based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

"Small hit E" is a small hit that is controlled to a 9-round big hit game state on condition that a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, and shifts to a normal state after the end of the big hit game state. Regardless of whether the "small hit E" is obtained in either the normal state or the time saving state, when the normal state is entered, the normal state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

In addition, the control content and the effect content for each of the big hit type and the small hit type will be described.

In this example, it is possible to execute a mode selection effect that causes the player to select the effect mode during the ending period of the time saving jackpot. The effect according to the effect mode set here is performed in the controlled time saving state. In this example, in the mode selection effect, there is a "destroy mode" that aims to defeat (destroy) all enemy characters by fighting with multiple enemy characters, and a battle with a single enemy character to destroy the enemy character. You can select the "blow mode" that aims to defeat the player with a single blow. For example, in the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, it is possible to execute the look-ahead challenge effect of the effect content according to the effect mode selected here. The look-ahead challenge effect in this example is a suggestion effect for storing the second reserved memory that is a small hit or a big hit.

As the look-ahead challenge production, there are a "annihilation challenge" according to the "annihilation mode" and a "blow challenge" according to the "blow mode". In the "annihilation challenge", it is suggested that the second hold memory that becomes a small hit or a big hit if you battle with multiple enemy characters and win all the enemy characters is stored, and if you can not win all the confrontations This is an effect suggesting that the second reserved memory, which is a small hit or a big hit, is not stored. In the "one-shot challenge", it is suggested that the second hold memory that confronts the enemy character only once and wins the confrontation is a small hit or a big hit is stored, and if the confrontation cannot be won, a small hit or a big hit This is an effect that suggests that the second reserved memory is not stored. Hereinafter, it is "successful" that it is suggested that the second hold memory, which is a small hit or a big hit when the look-ahead challenge effect is performed, is stored, and the second, which is a small hit or a big hit when the look-ahead challenge effect is performed. It is sometimes called "failure" that it is suggested that the reserved memory is not stored.

Further, as the production mode of the look-ahead challenge effect, a high expectation mode in which it is suggested that the second reserved memory which is a small hit or a big hit is stored, and a second mode which is a small hit or a big hit. There is a low expectation mode in which the expectation for suggesting that the reserved memory is stored is low.

That is, in this example, as the production pattern of the look-ahead challenge production, the success / failure pattern of the "annihilation challenge" in the high expectation mode, the success / failure pattern of the "annihilation challenge" in the low expectation mode, and the high expectation mode. The success / failure pattern of the "blow challenge" and the success / failure pattern of the "blow challenge" in the low expectation mode are provided.

Specifically, in the annihilation mode, in the case of the small hit / big hit type in which the look-ahead challenge effect of the low reliability mode is performed, a display such as "Kill 3000 people!" Is displayed and the look-ahead challenge effect proceeds. Then, in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to succeed by defeating 3000 people, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating 3000 people.

Further, in the annihilation mode, in the case of the small hit / big hit type in which the look-ahead challenge effect of the high reliability mode is performed, a display such as "Kill 3 people!" Is displayed and the look-ahead challenge effect proceeds. Then, in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to succeed by defeating three people, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating three people.

Further, in the one-shot mode, the look-ahead challenge effect proceeds with a display such as "power 40%" for the small hit / big hit type that performs the look-ahead challenge effect in the low reliability mode. Then, in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to defeat the enemy character and succeed, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating the enemy character.

Further, in the one-shot mode, a display such as "power 70%" is displayed for the small hit / big hit type that performs the look-ahead challenge effect in the high reliability mode, and the look-ahead challenge effect proceeds. Then, in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the success pattern, the display is made to defeat the enemy character and succeed, and in the case of the small hit / big hit type of the failure pattern, the display is made to fail without defeating the enemy character.

The high-reliability mode and the low-reliability mode in the look-ahead challenge effect are not limited to those in which only the number of enemy characters and the power display are different. The start timing, the end timing, or the number of times the period is provided may be different, and the display mode of the motion promotion display for encouraging the player's motion (the motion promotion display image is an image imitating the stick controller 31A. Or the image imitating the push button 31B, or the size and color tone of the operation promotion display) may be different.

In the case of "2R time saving big hit A", the normal fanfare effect is performed during the fanfare period of 15 seconds, and the normal big hit effect is performed during the period of two rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and the ending period of 20 seconds. Mode selection effect is performed at.

In the case of "3R time saving big hit A", the normal fanfare effect is performed during the fanfare period of 13 seconds, and the normal big hit effect is performed during the period of three rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, and the ending period of 20 seconds. Mode selection effect is performed at.

In the case of "3R normal big hit", the normal fanfare effect is performed during the fanfare period of 13 seconds, and the normal big hit effect is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big prize opening for 27 seconds, and the ending period of 10 seconds. Normal ending production.

In the case of "2R time saving big hit B", the normal fanfare production is performed in the fanfare period of 10 seconds, the extra production is performed during the period of two rounds that open the big prize opening for 27 seconds, and the ending period of 20 seconds. Mode selection effect.

In the case of "3R time saving big hit B", the normal fanfare production is performed in the fanfare period of 10 seconds, the extra production is performed during the period of three rounds that open the big prize opening for 27 seconds, and the ending period of 20 seconds. Mode selection effect.

In the case of "10R time saving big hit", a continuous display effect is performed to continuously display the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds, and a round to open the big winning opening for 27 seconds is performed 10 times. The second special effect will be performed during the period, and the mode selection effect will be performed during the ending period of 20 seconds.

However, during the round period in the "10R time saving jackpot", the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R time saving jackpot") is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state). If this is the case, the second special effect is performed as described above, but the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R time-saving jackpot") is the second in the time-saving state (high base state). If there is no change in the special symbol, a normal jackpot effect is performed. For example, during the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening in the normal state, the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening by right-handing by the player and becomes a big hit. In such a case, since the first special effect is not performed immediately before, the normal jackpot effect is performed instead of the second special effect.

In the normal state, during the period when the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening, the game ball may win a prize in the second starting winning opening when the player strikes right. Is a case where a game that is unfavorable to the maker of the gaming machine is played, so that the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R time-saving jackpot") is in the time-saving state (high base state). ), When the "10R time-saving jackpot" occurs under the condition that the second special symbol does not fluctuate, the execution of the jackpot effect may be restricted. For example, during the jackpot period, the image at the time when the fluctuation is stopped may be continuously displayed as it is.

Regarding whether or not the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R time reduction jackpot") is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time reduction state (high base state), for example, the time reduction A specific flag is set when a big hit (including a direct hit big hit and a big hit via a small hit) occurs in the change of the second special symbol in the state (high base state), and the change is made according to the change after two times of the change. If the specific flag is reset (for example, at the start of fluctuation), if the specific flag is set when performing "10R time reduction jackpot", it corresponds to the previous fluctuation ("10R time reduction jackpot"). It can be determined that the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation) is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), and conversely, the specific flag is set when performing the "10R time saving jackpot". If not, it can be determined that the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the "10R time-saving jackpot") was not the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state (high base state).

Two patterns are assumed as the situation in which the second special symbol fluctuates in the normal state (low base state). As the first pattern, as described above, in the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first starting winning opening in the normal state, the player makes a right-handing to hit the second starting winning opening. This is a pattern in which a game ball wins a prize. The second pattern is a pattern in which the second reserved memory generated in the time saving state is digested after shifting to the normal state. In this example, the opening period of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) when the time saving flag is not set is extremely short at 16 ms, so that when the time saving flag is not set, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is opened when the time saving flag is not set. It is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). Since the time saving flag is configured to be reset when the jackpot fluctuation in the time saving state is stopped, the winning is made when the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is won during the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state. A hold memory corresponding to the above is generated, and after the transition to the normal state, the change corresponding to the hold memory is performed.

In the case of "10R normal big hit", the normal fanfare production is performed in the fanfare period of 5 seconds, and the first special production is performed during the period of 10 rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds, 0.004 seconds. A continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed during the ending period of is continuously displayed as it is.

In this way, when a big hit is made based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), the first special effect is performed as a big hit effect, and after the big hit, the normal state (low base state) is set. If a big hit is made based on the change of the second special symbol (the change corresponding to the second hold memory generated during the big hit change corresponding to the first special effect) after the transition, the second special effect is performed as a big hit effect. Is supposed to do. Both the first special effect and the second special effect are effects that notify the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game state (every time the prize balls are paid out (every time a prize is detected in the big prize opening). It is a production that counts up and displays the number of prize balls). The value displayed in the second special effect inherits the value displayed in the first special effect. Hereinafter, the first special effect and the second special effect may be collectively referred to simply as "special effect".

In the jackpot game state where the first special effect is performed, the ending period is extremely shortened to 0.004 seconds, and in the jackpot game state where the second special effect is performed, the fanfare period is extremely shortened to 0.004 seconds. There is. Further, as will be described later, since the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which the second special effect is performed is as short as 0.2 seconds, the second special effect is performed after the first special effect is completed. The period until the start of the production is extremely short, and as described above, the value displayed in the second special production inherits the value displayed in the first special production. The first special effect and the second special effect are continuous effects, and can be shown to the player as if they were a single effect.

In addition, the continuous display is performed during the ending period of the jackpot game state in which the first special effect is performed, and the hit continuous effect is performed in the jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the jackpot game state in which the second special effect is performed, and the second special effect is performed. By performing continuous display during the fanfare period in the jackpot game state, it is possible to make the player look as if the first special effect and the second special effect are a single effect without causing a sense of discomfort. It has become.

In the case of "small hit D", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed, and the 0.04 second opening of the big winning opening is opened by 15 A second special response effect is performed to notify that the second special effect is to be performed during the period of the rotation, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. .. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The second special effect is performed, and the mode selection effect is performed during the ending period of 20 seconds. After that, it is controlled to a time saving state.

However, during the round period in the big hit game state via "small hit D", the previous fluctuation (the change made immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "small hit D") is in a time saving state (high base state). In the case of the change of the second special symbol in, the second special effect is performed as described above, but the previous change (the change made immediately before the big hit change corresponding to "small hit D") is in a time-saving state (the change made immediately before the big hit change corresponding to "small hit D"). If there is no change in the second special symbol in the high base state), a normal jackpot effect is performed. For example, during the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening in the normal state, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening by right-handing by the player, and a small hit is obtained. In such a case, since the first special effect has not been performed immediately before, the normal jackpot effect is performed instead of the second special effect. Further, in such a case, even in the small hit game state, a normal small hit effect is performed instead of the second special response effect.

In the normal state, during the period when the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first start winning opening, the game ball may win a prize in the second starting winning opening when the player strikes right. Is a case where a game that is unfavorable to the maker of the gaming machine is played, so that the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to the "small hit D") is in a time-saving state (high base). When "small hit D" occurs in a situation where the second special symbol does not fluctuate in the state), the execution of the big hit effect via those small hits may be restricted. For example, during the small hit period and the big hit period, the image at the time of suspension of fluctuation may be continuously displayed as it is.

Regarding whether or not the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "small hit D") is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), for example, A specific flag is set when a big hit (including a direct hit big hit and a big hit via a small hit) occurs in the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), and the fluctuation after two times of the fluctuation is set. If the specific flag is reset accordingly (for example, at the start of fluctuation), if the specific flag is set when performing "small hit D", it corresponds to the previous fluctuation ("small hit D"). It can be determined that the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation) is the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), and conversely, the specific flag is set when performing the "small hit D". If not, it can be determined that the previous fluctuation (the fluctuation performed immediately before the small hit fluctuation corresponding to "small hit D") was not the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state).

Two patterns are assumed as the situation in which the second special symbol fluctuates in the normal state (low base state). As the first pattern, as described above, in the period in which the game ball should be launched (left-handed) aiming at the first starting winning opening in the normal state, the player makes a right-handing to hit the second starting winning opening. This is a pattern in which a game ball wins a prize. The second pattern is a pattern in which the second reserved memory generated in the time saving state is digested after shifting to the normal state. In this example, the opening period of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) when the time saving flag is not set is extremely short at 16 ms, so that when the time saving flag is not set, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is opened when the time saving flag is not set. It is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). Since the time saving flag is configured to be reset when the jackpot fluctuation in the time saving state is stopped, the winning is made when the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is won during the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state. A hold memory corresponding to the above is generated, and after the transition to the normal state, the change corresponding to the hold memory is performed.

In the case of "small hit E", a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit fanfare period of 5 seconds is continuously displayed, and the large winning opening is opened for 0.04 seconds 15 times. A first special response effect is performed to notify that the first special effect is to be performed during the period, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the small hit ending period of 2 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state (when the count switch 23 provided in the large prize opening detects a game ball), the game shifts to the big hit game state. In the jackpot game state, a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is, and during the period of nine rounds in which the big winning opening is opened for 27 seconds. The first special effect is performed, and a continuous display effect is performed in which the display already displayed in the ending period of 0.004 seconds is continuously displayed as it is. After that, it is controlled to the normal state.

In this way, when a big hit is made via a small hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (high base state), the first special effect is performed as a big hit effect, and after the big hit, the normal state (low base state) is performed. If a big hit is made via a small hit based on the change of the second special symbol (the change corresponding to the second hold memory that occurred during the big hit change corresponding to the first special effect) after the transition to the state), the big hit The second special production is to be performed as a production.

In the big hit game state where the first special effect is performed, the ending period is extremely shortened to 0.004 seconds, and in the small hit game state corresponding to the big hit where the second special effect is performed, the small hit fanfare period is set to 0. It is extremely short at 004 seconds. Further, as will be described later, since the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation corresponding to the small hit gaming state in which the second special effect is performed is as short as 0.2 seconds, the first special effect is performed after the first special effect is completed. 2 The period until the start of the special effect is extremely short, and the first special effect and the second special effect are continuous effects and are shown to the player as if they were a single effect. You can do it.

In addition, the continuous display is performed during the ending period of the big hit game state in which the first special effect is performed, and the hit continuous effect is performed in the small hit fluctuation corresponding to the big hit game state in which the second special effect is performed, and the second special effect is performed. By continuously displaying during the small hit fanfare period corresponding to the big hit game state, the player can see the first special effect and the second special effect as if they were a single effect without causing a sense of discomfort. You can do it.

Further, in this example, the configuration is not controlled to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol, but the configuration may be such that the small hit game state can be controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol. , The case of being controlled to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the time saving state is better than the case of being controlled to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state. The number of time reductions is large, and the configuration may be advantageous for the player.

Further, in this example, the upper limit of the number of winnings to the big winning opening in each round in the big hit game state is 10, and 15 based on detecting the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening once. Since the prize balls are paid out, 150 prize balls can be expected for each round. That is, 300 prize balls can be expected to be paid out for a 2R jackpot, 450 prize balls for a 3R jackpot, and 1500 prize balls for a 10R jackpot.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-54 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table in the modified example. Of these, FIGS. 8-54 (A) and (B) show specific examples of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. 8-54 (C) and (D) show specific examples of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol.

First, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-54 (A) and (B). As shown in FIG. 8-54 (A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if the variation is displayed during the normal state, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normally) is used as the variation pattern. Fluctuation), variation pattern PA1-2 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA1-3 (normal reach), variation pattern PA1-4 (super reach) are determined. In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, if a big hit occurs during the normal state, either the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 (normal reach) or the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 (super reach) is used as the fluctuation pattern. Will be decided.

As shown in FIG. 8-54 (B), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed and the deviation occurs during the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach) is used as the fluctuation pattern. ) Is determined. Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if a big hit occurs during the time saving state, the variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach) is determined as the variation pattern.

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-54 (C) and (D). As shown in FIG. 8-54 (C), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the fluctuation is displayed during the normal state, the fluctuation time is 0.2 seconds as the fluctuation pattern. And a short variation pattern PA7-1 (continuous display effect (effect of continuously displaying an already displayed image)). In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if a big hit occurs during the normal state, the fluctuation pattern has a short fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds (hit continuous effect (immediately before)). The big hit effect image that was performed is determined to be the effect)) that is continuously displayed. Further, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, if a small hit occurs in the normal state where the first reserved storage number is any of 0 to 3, the fluctuation time is 0 as the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern PC7-1 (hit continuous production) as short as 2 seconds is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-54 (D), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, if there is a deviation during the time saving state, the fluctuation time is 0.2 seconds as the fluctuation pattern. And a short variation pattern PA8-1 (continuous display effect (effect of continuously displaying an image that has already been displayed)). In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a big hit occurs during the time saving state, as the variation pattern, the variation pattern PB8-1 (the electric chew winning promotion effect is performed for 20 seconds) with the variation time of 102 seconds. Fluctuation pattern PB8-2 (variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after performing for 20 seconds) and variation pattern PB8-2 (variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after performing the electric chew winning promotion effect for 20 seconds) ) And the fluctuation pattern PB8-3 in which the fluctuation time is 129 seconds (a fluctuation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after the electric chew winning promotion effect is performed for 20 seconds).

In addition, when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if a small hit occurs during the time saving state, as the variation pattern, the variation pattern PC8-1 having a variation time of 102 seconds (electric chew winning promotion effect 20) Fluctuation pattern PC8-2 (variation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after performing for a second) and variation pattern PC8-2 in which the variation time is 117 seconds (variation in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after performing the electric chew winning promotion effect for 20 seconds). The pattern) and the fluctuation pattern PC8-3 in which the fluctuation time is 129 seconds (a fluctuation pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect is executed after the electric chew winning promotion effect is performed for 20 seconds) are determined.

FIG. 8-55 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart when a time-saving jackpot occurs in the modified example. In each timing chart, the presence / absence of control of the big hit / small hit game state for each timing, the presence / absence of the time saving flag set, the presence / absence of execution of the normal symbol change, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) The presence / absence (indicated as "electric chew open" in the figure), the presence / absence of a prize (second start prize) in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), and the presence / absence of a change in the second special symbol are shown.

As shown in FIGS. 8-55, the time saving flag is set at the timing C1 at which the control of the time saving jackpot ends, and the right-handed hit is promoted. Then, the normal symbol is changed from the timing C2 to 3000 ms according to the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41. In this example, since the normal symbol is hit at a ratio of 1/1, the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is open-controlled from the timing C3 immediately after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is completed. The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) released here detects whether 5800 ms has passed or two winnings (second start winning) to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). The open state continues until. The change of the second special symbol is started from the timing C4 when the second start prize is generated. When the fluctuation is a small hit fluctuation, since the time saving flag is set, it is assumed here that the fluctuation pattern PC8-1 having a fluctuation time of 102 seconds is selected.

From the timing C4 to the timing C5 when 20 seconds have passed, an image display of a character string such as "Aim for the electric chew" is displayed to promote the winning of the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory). The effect to be displayed on the device 5) is performed. When the second start prize occurs during the execution of this electric chew prize promotion effect, the player can switch the display character string to something such as "ready" so that the second hold memory is stored. It is designed to notify to.

Then, in the period from the timing C5 to the timing C6 at which the fluctuation ends, a look-ahead challenge effect suggesting whether or not the second reserved memory, which is a big hit or a small hit, is stored is performed. As described above, the look-ahead challenge effect performed at this time corresponds to the effect mode selected in the ending period of the jackpot game state executed until the timing C1. For example, if the "annihilation mode" is selected, the "annihilation challenge" is performed, and if the "blow mode" is selected, the "blow challenge" is performed.

Hereinafter, a control example of the effect control CPU 120 at the timing C5 will be described.

(1) First, at the timing C5, the effect control CPU 120 stores a second hold memory that is a big hit or a small hit, and a second hold memory that is a loss. It is determined whether the case is the case of the above or the third case in which the second reserved storage is not stored. Which variable display result the stored second hold storage results in can be determined based on the symbol designation command or variable category command received when the second hold storage occurs.

(2) The effect control CPU 120 selects an effect putter for a look-ahead challenge effect depending on which of the first case to the third case. For example, in the first case, after performing a success pattern in which the look-ahead challenge production succeeds and a failure pattern in which the look-ahead challenge production fails (specifically, when a V prize occurs in the small hit game state). Select whether to perform a resurrection effect (an effect of notifying that the second reserved memory that is a big hit or a small hit has been stored) or a resurrection pattern. In the second case or the third case, a failure pattern in which the look-ahead challenge effect fails is selected.

In the first case, the selection ratios of the success pattern and the resurrection pattern differ depending on which fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the second hold storage or which fluctuation pattern category. It may be that. For example, a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time may be easier to select a success pattern, a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time may be easier to select a recovery pattern, or conversely, a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time may be easier to select. The more the success pattern is, the easier it is to select the success pattern, and the more the fluctuation pattern has a long fluctuation time, the easier it is to select the resurrection pattern.

(3) It is determined which of the high expectation mode and the low expectation mode the pre-reading challenge effect is to be performed according to the selected effect pattern. For example, the rate at which it is decided to perform a look-ahead challenge effect in a high expectation mode is highest when the success pattern is selected, next highest when the resurrection pattern is selected, and the failure pattern is selected. It may be the lowest case. For specific display examples of the look-ahead challenge effect of the high expectation mode and the look-ahead challenge effect of the low expectation mode, the challenge effect of the high reliability mode and the challenge effect of the low reliability mode shown in FIGS. 8-51 are shown. It shall be the same as.

(4) Based on the selected production pattern (success pattern, failure pattern, resurrection pattern), reliability mode (high expectation mode, low expectation mode), and preselected production mode (annihilation mode, blow mode). A process table corresponding to the look-ahead challenge effect is selected, and the effect device is controlled according to the process table.

(5) If it is a resurrection pattern, set a specific flag. If the specific flag is set when the V prize is generated, the revival effect is controlled to be executed. For example, a revival effect is performed in which a character string such as "I'm still going!" Is displayed on the image display device 5. When the look-ahead challenge effect of the resurrection pattern is performed, the execution timing of the resurrection effect is not limited to the time of V prize, for example, the jackpot game state ends after the V prize is controlled and the jackpot game state is controlled. It may be between the above, the ending period of the jackpot gaming state, or the second special symbol may be changing after the jackpot gaming state is completed.

In this example, the effect pattern of the look-ahead challenge effect is determined at the timing C5 when 20 seconds have passed since the start of the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state, but the variable winning is made until the change ends. Since the starting prize is likely to occur in the ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), it is judged that the second hold memory is not stored at the time of timing C5, and the pre-reading challenge effect of the failure pattern is executed. The configuration is such that a second hold storage, which is a big hit or a small hit, can occur between the start and the end of the fluctuation. Therefore, when the second hold memory is not stored at the timing C5 and the pre-reading challenge effect of the failure pattern is performed, a predetermined flag is set, and when the small hit game state is started and the V prize is generated. If the predetermined flag is set, it is determined again whether or not the second reserved memory that is a big hit or a small hit is stored, and if the second reserved memory is stored, the revival effect is executed. To control. That is, even when the second hold memory generated after starting the look-ahead challenge effect of the failure pattern is the second hold memory which is a big hit or a small hit, the revival effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball even during the period after the look-ahead challenge effect is started. Even in that case, the execution timing of the revival effect is not limited to the time when the V prize is won, and for example, even between the time when the V prize is won and the game is controlled to the big hit game state and the time when the big hit game state ends. It may be the ending period of the jackpot gaming state, or it may be during the change of the second special symbol after the jackpot gaming state is finished.

Then, the fluctuation ends at the timing C6 102 seconds after the timing C4, and the time saving flag is reset. Then, the small hit game state is started from the timing C7 after the symbol determination period of 10 seconds has passed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state, and the first special effect is performed in the big hit game state.

Then, the small hit game state in which control is started at the timing C7 shifts to the big hit game state, and when the big hit game state ends, the control is performed in the normal state. At this time, since one second reserved memory is stored, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started, and when the fluctuation is a small hit fluctuation, the fluctuation ends after 200 ms has elapsed. Then, the small hit game state is started after a symbol determination period of 0.5 seconds. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state, the second special effect is performed in the big hit game state, and the mode selection effect is performed as the ending effect. Then, when the jackpot game state ends, the time saving flag is set and the consecutive villas continue.

8-56 to 8-58 are explanatory views showing a display example of the image display device 5 in the case of a time saving big hit in the modified example. 8-56 and 8-57 show a display example of the image display device 5 when the look-ahead challenge effect of the success pattern is performed.

(A1) For example, when a time-saving jackpot is obtained based on a change in the first special symbol in a normal state, a jackpot game is performed. Then, the mode selection effect is performed during the (A2) ending period. For example, the option images corresponding to the "annihilation mode" and the "blow mode" are displayed, and each time the operation to the push button 31B is detected, the cursor pointing to the option image is moved, and the cursor points at a predetermined timing. Performs the process of setting the effect mode corresponding to the selected image.

In addition, during the ending period, notifications such as a warning for forgetting to remove the prepaid card and a warning for preventing immersiveness may be given before the mode selection effect is performed, or the logo of the gaming machine maker may be displayed. It may be displayed, or it is notified that the game is performed for the purpose of generating two consecutive big hits (a big hit corresponding to the V prize and a big hit corresponding to the stored second hold memory). The effect (for example, displaying a character string such as "BIG SNIPE 3000 Challenge") may be performed.

Then, (A3) shifts to the time saving state, a start winning prize is generated in the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), and the small hit fluctuation of the second special symbol is started. At this time, the execution of the variation effect that incites whether or not the variation is a small hit or a big hit is restricted, and a display prompting the start winning prize to the variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is made. (A4) When the winning is generated, the display is switched to "Ready" indicating that the second reserved memory has occurred. (A5) From the time when 20 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, the look-ahead challenge production according to the production mode is started. Here, an example is shown in which the "annihilation mode" is selected. (A6) The small hit symbol (“135” from the left) is stopped and displayed as the pre-reading challenge production succeeds and the fluctuation ends.

(A7) When the small hit game state is started, the remaining time in the small hit game state is displayed as a gauge, and a display prompting a V prize (a display prompting a prize in the large winning opening) is displayed. (A8) When a V prize occurs, a display indicating that two consecutive big hits (a big hit corresponding to the V prize and a big hit corresponding to the stored second hold storage) will occur (referred to as "BIG SNIPE"). Character display) is done. If the V prize is not generated in the small hit game state, the small hit game state ends without shifting to the big hit game state as it is, and the next fluctuation is started.

(B1) The game shifts to the jackpot game state, and the first special effect is performed. At this time, the "BIG SNIPE" image is displayed in the upper left portion of the display area of the image display device 5, so that it is notified that a continuous big hit will occur. Further, in the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5, a right-handed promotion notification image for notifying the right-handed promotion is displayed. This "BIG SNIPE" image is continuously displayed until the end of the continuous jackpot. For example, as shown in (B2), by displaying it during the next fluctuation, it is possible to make it look as if the continuous jackpot is a single jackpot for a long period of time, and to improve the interest. Can be done. In addition, the right-handed promotion notification image is continuously displayed until the continuous big hit is completed.

(B2) When the jackpot game state ends, the second special symbol corresponding to the stored second hold storage is changed. In this variation, the variation pattern PC7-1 (small hit variation) having a variation time of 0.2 seconds is selected, and the effect of continuously displaying the already displayed jackpot image is performed. (B3) When the variation is completed and the small hit game state is started, the second special response effect is performed while the display of "1500 pt" (display of the first special effect) is continuously displayed. Specifically, the remaining time in the small hit game state is displayed as a gauge, and a display prompting a V prize (a display prompting a prize in the large winning opening) is displayed. The display is the example shown in (A7). The display range is narrower than. Since this is a notification display in a situation where it is assumed that the player is already hitting right, the display is in a passive manner. If the V prize is not generated in the small hit game state, the small hit game state ends without shifting to the big hit game state as it is.

(B4) When the V prize is generated, the game shifts to the big hit game state again, and the second special effect is performed. (B5) When the second special production is completed, the ending period shown in (A2) is started.

FIG. 8-58 shows a display example of the image display device 5 when the look-ahead challenge effect of the failure pattern is performed. Here, a case will be described in which the second reserved memory newly stored after the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state is started is the reserved memory that is out of order. For example, after (A5), the (C1) look-ahead challenge effect fails and the fluctuation ends, and the small hit symbol (“135” from the left) is stopped and displayed.

(C2) When the small hit game state is started, the remaining time in the small hit game state is displayed as a gauge and a display prompting a V prize (a display prompting a prize in the large winning opening) is displayed as in the success pattern. Will be done. If the V prize is not generated in the small hit game state, the small hit game state ends without shifting to the big hit game state as it is. (C3) When a V prize is generated, the game shifts to a big hit game state, and the first special effect is performed. At this time, a right-handed promotion notification image for notifying the right-handed promotion is displayed in the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5. This right-handed promotion notification image is continuously displayed until the jackpot game state ends. It is assumed that the resurrection effect is not executed here, but if the pre-reading challenge effect of the resurrection pattern is performed, the resurrection effect is performed at this timing, and the process proceeds to the process after (A8). (C4) When the jackpot game state ends, the state shifts to the normal state, and (C5) the second special symbol corresponding to the stored second hold storage is changed.

(C6) When the out-of-order fluctuation of the second special symbol is completed, the result is displayed. At this time, 300 pt for the 2R time-saving big hit generated based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal state and the small hit generated based on the fluctuation of the second symbol in the time-saving state controlled after the 2R time-saving big hit. 1800pt, which is the sum of 1500pt for the via jackpot, is displayed as the result display.

Then, (C7) all the second reserved memories are digested, and when the first reserved memory is stored, the variation corresponding to the first reserved memory is performed. At this time, the result display is continuously performed until a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses from the transition to the normal state and the start of the first fluctuation, and from the time when the predetermined period elapses, the normal state is restored. The corresponding background image is displayed, and the left-handed notification image (large) that promotes left-handedness is displayed. Then, the left-handed notification image (large) continues to be displayed until the second change of the first special symbol is completed. In this way, even when the consecutive villas are finished and the game in the normal state is started immediately, the left-handed notification image is displayed while securing the display period of the result display. (C8) In the third and fourth fluctuations of the first special symbol after the transition to the normal state, a left-handed notification image (small) that promotes left-handedness is displayed. As a result, when the consecutive villas are finished and the normal state is reached, the left-handed promotion notification is given step by step after the result display.

When performing a specific effect (for example, a highly reliable effect for a big hit such as a reach effect) based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol during the execution of the result display or the display of the left-handed notification image, By erasing the result display and the left-handed notification image at a predetermined timing (the timing of reaching the reach state, the timing of developing into super reach, or the timing of executing the predetermined effect), the specific effect is given priority to the player. It may be a configuration that can be shown.

Further, in (C6), when none of the hold storages are stored (when the customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted from the CPU 103), the result display is started and a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed. Based on this, the background corresponding to the normal state is displayed as in (C7), and the left-handed notification image (large) is displayed. After that, the left-handed notification image (large) may be continuously displayed until the fluctuation is performed twice, or based on the fact that a predetermined period has elapsed since the display of the left-handed notification image (large) was started. The display of the left-handed notification image (large) may be terminated. For example, when 30 seconds have passed since the display of the left-handed notification image (large) was started, the left-handed notification image may be deleted without switching to the left-handed notification image (small), or the left-handed notification image may be deleted. When 30 seconds have passed since the display of (Large) was started, the left-handed notification image (small) is switched to display, and the left-handed notification image is deleted after a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds later). May be. Further, after starting the display of the left-handed notification image (large) or the left-handed notification image (small), the left-handed notification image may be deleted at the timing when the customer waiting demo display is started.

As described above, the feature unit 002IW includes the inventions shown below.

Conventionally, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-149189, information on identification information can be stored as a hold memory, and variable display of identification information is more likely to occur in a normal state and than in the normal state. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a state (for example, a time saving state), a special state is controlled after the end of an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), a hold memory is stored in the special state, and control is performed after the special state ends. In the normal state to be performed, it may be controlled to an advantageous state based on the reserved memory. However, the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-149189 were not sufficiently entertaining. Therefore, in the present feature unit 002IW, the following (means 002-1) to (means 002-5), (means 003-1-1) to (means 003-1-6), and (means 003-2-1) )-(Means 003-2-4) are described.

(Means 002-1) A gaming machine capable of variablely displaying identification information and controlling an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the variation of the first special symbol) based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second based on the establishment of the second start condition. Variable display of identification information (in this example, variation of the second special symbol) and variable display execution means (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps 002IWS110-S113). ,
A second hold storage means (in this example, a second random number storage buffer) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a second hold storage, and
Controlled into a non-special state (in this example, a normal state) and a special state in which the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the non-special state (in this example, a time saving state (including a short time saving state and a long time saving state)). With possible state control means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the time saving flag is set by executing steps 002IWS537B and S538B, and the time saving flag is reset by executing steps 002IWS143 and S134). , Equipped with
The case where the second identification information is variably displayed can be controlled to an advantageous state at a higher rate than the case where the first identification information is variably displayed (in this example, the case where the first special symbol is changed). Is controllable to the jackpot game state at a rate of about 1/319, while it is possible to control the jackpot game state at a rate of about 1/319 when the second special symbol is changed, and about 318 /. It is possible to control the small hit game state at a rate of 319 (see FIG. 8-2). In the modified example, when the first special symbol is changed, it is possible to control the big hit game state at a rate of about 1/319. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is changed, it is possible to control the big hit game state at a rate of about 1/319 and the small hit game state at a rate of about 1 / 1.5 (). (See Fig. 8-52).),.
The state control means is
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, it is controlled to the non-special state after the advantageous state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the third in the time saving state. 2 Only 10R normal jackpot is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see FIG. 8-4 (D)), and the time saving flag is reset at the start of the jackpot (see FIG. 8-23). ), When a 10R normal jackpot occurs, no time saving flag is set at the end of the jackpot, so that the normal state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state (see FIG. 8-27). In addition, the second special in the time saving state. Only small hit C is provided as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the symbol (see FIG. 8-5 (F)), and the time saving flag is reset when the small hit fluctuation is stopped (Fig. 8-22). (See), when a big hit via the small hit C occurs, none of the time reduction flags is set at the end of the big hit, so that the game is controlled to the normal state after the big hit game state (see FIG. 8-27). The control microcomputer 100 is provided with only a 10R normal jackpot as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state (see FIG. 8-53 (D)), and the time saving flag is provided at the start of the jackpot. Is reset (see FIG. 8-23), and when a 10R normal jackpot occurs, the time saving flag is not set at the end of the jackpot, so that the normal state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state. 2 Only small hit E is provided as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see FIG. 8-53 (F)), and the time saving flag is reset when the small hit fluctuation is stopped (Fig. 8). (Refer to -22), when a big hit via the small hit E occurs, none of the time reduction flags is set at the end of the big hit, so that the normal state is controlled after the big hit gaming state).
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, it is controlled to the special state after the advantageous state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the third in the normal state. 2 Only 10R long time short big hit is provided as a big hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see Fig. 8-4 (C)). When a 10R long time short big hit occurs, the long time short flag is set at the end of the big hit. By being set, it is controlled to a long time and short time state after the big hit game state (see FIG. 8-27), and a small hit as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. A and B are provided (see FIG. 8-6 (E)), and when a big hit via the small hits A and B occurs, the short time reduction flag or the long time reduction flag is set at the end of the big hit, so that the big hit It is controlled to the time saving state after the game state (see FIG. 8-27). The game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example is a 10R time saving jackpot as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. (See FIG. 8-53 (C)), when a 10R time-saving jackpot occurs, a time-saving flag is set at the end of the jackpot, so that the time-saving state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state. A small hit D is provided as a small hit type that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state (see FIG. 8-53 (E)), and when a big hit via the small hit D occurs, the big hit By setting the time saving flag at the end, the time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game state),
When the end period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, the end period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. Only the 10R normal jackpot with an ending period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, which is shorter than the end period of the advantageous state. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, only the 10R long-time short jackpot with an ending period of 59 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-4 (D)). ). Further, as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, only the small hit C in which the ending period of the big hit via the small hit is 0.004 seconds is provided, and is usually provided. As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the state, small hits A and B in which the ending period of the big hit via the small hit is 100 seconds to 150 seconds are provided (FIG. 8-5). (See (E) and (F)). In the modified example, only the 10R normal jackpot with an ending period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, only the 10R time-saving jackpot with an ending period of 20 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-53 (C) and (D)). Further, as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, only the small hit E in which the ending period of the big hit via the small hit is 0.004 seconds is provided, and in the normal state, it is provided. As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol, a small hit D having an ending period of 20 seconds for the big hit via the small hit is provided (FIGS. 8-53 (E) and (F)). reference).),
When the start period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, the start period of the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state. Only the 10R long time short jackpot with a fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, which is shorter than the start period of the advantageous state. As a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, only the 10R normal jackpot with a fanfare period of 5 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-4 (D)). ). In addition, small hits A and B having a small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds are provided as small hit types controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, and the second in the time saving state. As a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol, a small hit C having a small hit fanfare period of 5 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-5 (E) and (F)). Only the 10R time-saving jackpot with a fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, and is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time-saving state. Only the 10R normal jackpot with a fanfare period of 5 seconds is provided as the jackpot type to be played (see FIGS. 8-53 (C) and (D)), and based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. As a controlled small hit type, a small hit D having a small hit fanfare period of 0.004 seconds is provided, and as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, the small hit fanfare period A small hit E with a value of 5 seconds is provided (see FIGS. 8-53 (E) and (F)).
The variable display period of the second identification state in the non-special state may be shorter than the variable display period of the second identification state in the special state (in this example, it is selected when the second special symbol changes in the normal state. While the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 and PC3-1 having a fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds are provided as the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selected when the second special symbol changes in the time saving state is 10 seconds or 35 seconds. The fluctuation patterns PB5-1, PC5-1, PB6-1, and PC6-1 having the fluctuation time of are provided. In the modified example, 0. While the fluctuation patterns PA7-1, PB7-1, and PC7-1 having a fluctuation time of 2 seconds are provided, the fluctuation pattern selected when the second special symbol changes in the time saving state is 102 seconds, 117 seconds, or 129. Fluctuation patterns PB8-1 to PB8-3 and PC8-1 to PC8-3 having a fluctuation time of seconds are provided.),
An advantageous state controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, and an advantageous state controlled after the advantageous state, which is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. By executing steps 002IWS885C, S1912, and step S175 in the effect control CPU 120, the second special symbol in the time saving state can be executed in the advantageous state. The first special effect is executed by the 10R normal jackpot controlled based on the fluctuation and the jackpot via the small hit C, and the jackpot controlled after these jackpots is based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. The part that executes the second special effect by the 10R long time saving big hit and the big hit via the small hits A and B. In the modified example, the control is performed based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state in the effect control CPU 120. A part in which the first special effect is executed by the jackpot to be performed, and the second special effect is executed by the jackpot controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state, which is the jackpot controlled after the jackpot ( (See FIG. 8-55).) Is further provided.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by giving the player a special feeling.

(Means 002-2) In the end period of the advantageous state when the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. Occurrence suggestion effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, steps 002IWS1941, S1947, S974H, S974) capable of executing the occurrence suggestion effect suggesting that the event controlled in the advantageous state occurs again. The part that executes the challenge effect in the ending period of the jackpot, which is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. The second start prize can occur twice, the first of which is the start prize corresponding to the first change in the long time saving state, and the second of which is the big hit game state based on the first change. Since it is a start prize corresponding to the fluctuation (digested) performed in the normal state after the end of, and it is controlled to be a big hit or a small hit when the second special symbol changes, it goes into a long heresy state. It can be said that the challenge effect suggesting control is "occurrence suggestion effect suggesting that an event controlled to an advantageous state occurs again based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state"). It may be a matter of fact.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 002-3) A value-giving means that can give value based on being controlled in an advantageous state (for example, when a game ball enters a large winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls The part to be paid out as a prize ball) and
It is controlled to an advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, and when it is controlled to the non-special state after the advantageous state ends, the magnitude of the value given by the value-imparting means is notified. Value notification means (in this example, by executing step 002IWS810D in the effect control CPU 120, the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, it is normal. It may be provided with a portion for displaying the result when the state is controlled (see FIG. 8-58 for a modified example).
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 002-4) A first passage area (in this example, a winning ball device 6A) provided at a position where a game medium passing through a specific route (first route (left-handed route) in this example) can pass. When,
It is provided with a second passage area (variable winning ball device 6B in this example) provided at a position where a game medium passing through a special route (second route (right-handed route) in this example) can pass.
The first starting condition is established based on the passage of the game medium through the first passing region (in this example, the variation of the first special symbol can be executed based on the winning ball winning the winning ball device 6A. Is),
The second starting condition is established based on the passage of the game medium through the second passing region (in this example, the variation of the second special symbol is executed based on the fact that the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B. Possible),
The result is displayed by executing step 002IWS810D in the effect control CPU 120 in the firing notification means (in this example, in the production control CPU 120) capable of notifying that the game medium should be launched toward the first passing region after the notification by the value notification means. It may be further provided with a portion for displaying a left-handed notification after the above (see FIG. 8-58 for a modified example).
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 002-5) A first reserved storage means (in this example, a first random number storage buffer) capable of storing information related to variable display of the first identification information as a first reserved storage, and
A selection means for selecting a variable display period of the second identification information from a plurality of variable display periods (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for selecting a variation pattern by executing steps 002IWS1701 to S1705). With
The selection ratio of the variable display period of the second identification information in the non-specific state differs depending on the number of the first reserved storages stored in the first reserved storage means (see FIG. 8-6).
It may be that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress gambling by reducing the ball ejection speed and realize sound playability.

(Means 003-1-1) A gaming machine capable of variablely displaying identification information and controlling an advantageous state (a jackpot gaming state in a modified example) that is advantageous to the player.
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information (variation of the first special symbol in the modified example) based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second based on the establishment of the second start condition. Variable display of identification information (variation of the second special symbol in the modified example) and variable display executing means (a portion of the microcomputer 100 for game control in the modified example in which steps 002IWS110 to S113 are executed) that can execute the variable display. ,
A second reserved storage means (second random number storage buffer in the modified example) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as the second reserved storage, and
State control means (game control of the modified example) that can be controlled into a non-special state (normal state in the modified example) and a special state (time saving state in the modified example) in which the second starting condition is more likely to be established than the non-special state. In the microcomputer 100 for time saving, when a big hit via a time saving big hit or a small hit D is made, the time saving flag is set to control the time saving state, and when a big hit is made via a normal big hit or a small hit E, the time saving flag is set. By resetting, it is controlled to the normal state, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are completed 100 times in total in the time saving state, or the next small hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. Or the part that controls to the normal state by resetting the time saving flag based on the occurrence of a big hit),
A decidable means (a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example for executing step 002IWS62) capable of deciding to control to an advantageous state when executing the variable display, and
A determination means (a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example for executing steps 002IWS1261 and S12266) that can determine that the determination means is controlled to an advantageous state before the determination means is provided.
The case where the second identification information is variably displayed can be controlled to an advantageous state at a higher rate than the case where the first identification information is variably displayed (when the first special symbol is changed in the modified example). Is controllable to the jackpot gaming state at a rate of about 1/319, while it can be controlled to the jackpot gaming state at a rate of about 1/319 when the second special symbol is changed. It is possible to control the small hit game state at a rate of 1.5 (see FIG. 8-52)).
The variable display executing means can display a specific result corresponding to the control of the advantageous state and a non-specific result different from the specific result not corresponding to the control of the advantageous state as the variable display result of the second identification information (modification example). The game control microcomputer 100 can display a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol as a stop symbol of a special symbol),
The state control means is
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, it is controlled to the non-special state after the advantageous state (the game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example is the second in the time saving state. Only 10R normal jackpot is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see FIG. 8-53 (D)), and the time saving flag is reset at the start of the jackpot (see FIG. 8-23). When a 10R normal big hit occurs, the time saving flag is not set at the end of the big hit, so that the normal state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. Further, the small size is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. Only the small hit E is provided as the hit type (see FIG. 8-53 (F)), the time saving flag is reset when the small hit fluctuation is stopped (see FIG. 8-22), and the big hit via the small hit E is When it occurs, none of the time reduction flags is set at the end of the big hit, so that the normal state is controlled after the big hit game state.),
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, it is controlled to the special state after the advantageous state (the game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example is the second in the normal state. Only the 10R time-saving jackpot is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see FIG. 8-53 (C)), and when a 10R time-saving jackpot occurs, the time-saving flag is set at the end of the jackpot. Therefore, the small hit D is provided as a small hit type that is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state after the big hit gaming state is controlled to the time saving state (FIG. 8-53 (FIG. 8-53 (FIG. 8-53). E)), when a big hit via the small hit D occurs, the time saving flag is set at the end of the big hit, so that the time saving state is controlled after the big hit gaming state).
The control of the special state is terminated in response to the termination of the variable display of the second identification information when the control is performed in the advantageous state. The time saving flag is reset in response to the end of the fluctuation of the second special symbol when the jackpot is controlled (see Fig. 8-55).
A suggestion effect that is a variable display when controlled to an advantageous state and suggests that the reserved storage of the second identification information stored during the variable display of the second identification information in the special state corresponds to the control of the advantageous state. Is a suggestion effect execution means that can be executed based on the judgment result of the judgment means (a change that becomes a big hit in the game control microcomputer 100 of the modified example, and is already stored during the change of the second special symbol in the time saving state. It is characterized by further having a look-ahead challenge effect (a part in which a look-ahead challenge effect can be executed) that suggests that a big hit will be made based on the second reserved memory.
According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect executed when the advantageous state is controlled can make the player expect that the stored reserved memory is the reserved memory corresponding to the control of the advantageous state. can. Further, when the hold memory is a hold memory corresponding to the control of the advantageous state, it is controlled to the special state after the end of the later advantageous state, so that the degree of attention to the suggestion effect can be increased and the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-1-2) The suggestion effect executing means has a first pattern (success pattern in the modified example) for notifying that the reserved storage of the second identification information corresponds to the control of the advantageous state, and the second identification information. It may be possible to execute the suggestion effect by either the second pattern (failure pattern in the modified example) suggesting that the hold memory does not correspond to the control of the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-1-3) The suggestion effect executing means is a variable display when controlled to an advantageous state, and is used as a determination result of the determination means after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the second identification information in the special state. Based on this, the pattern of the suggestion effect is determined, and the suggestion effect is executed according to the determination result (the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example succeeds 20 seconds after starting the big hit fluctuation or the small hit fluctuation in the time saving state. Decide whether to perform the look-ahead challenge effect in either the pattern or the failure pattern, and execute the look-ahead challenge effect according to the decision result)
It may be that.
According to such a configuration, it is a variable display when controlled to an advantageous state, and is a suggestion in consideration of the reserved memory generated from the start of the variable display of the second identification information in the special state to the elapse of a predetermined period. It is possible to produce and improve the interest.

(Means 003-1--4) A notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the hold storage of the second identification information corresponds to the control of the advantageous state after the suggestion effect is executed in the second pattern. (A portion for executing the revival effect in the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example) may be provided.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-1-5) A specific area through which the game medium can pass is provided.
The notification effect execution means can execute the notification effect based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example executes the revival effect based on the occurrence of the V prize).
It may be that.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-1-6) Mode selection means capable of selecting the effect mode during the end period of the advantageous state controlled based on the variable display of the identification information in the non-special state (normal in the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example). When a big hit is made based on the fluctuation in the state, the part where the mode selection effect can be executed during the ending period in the big hit) is provided.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect of the effect mode according to the mode selection means (the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example can execute the look-ahead challenge effect according to the selected effect mode).
It may be that.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-2-1) Variable display of identification information can be performed to control one of a plurality of types of advantageous states (in this example, a jackpot gaming state corresponding to a plurality of types of jackpot types) that are advantageous to the player. A game machine
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the variation of the first special symbol) based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second based on the establishment of the second start condition. Variable display of identification information (in this example, variation of the second special symbol) and variable display execution means (in this example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing steps 002IWS110-S113). ,
A second hold storage means (in this example, a second random number storage buffer) capable of storing information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a second hold storage, and
Controlled into a non-special state (in this example, a normal state) and a special state in which the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the non-special state (in this example, a time saving state (including a short time saving state and a long time saving state)). With possible state control means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the time saving flag is set by executing steps 002IWS537B and S538B, and the time saving flag is reset by executing steps 002IWS143 and S134). , Equipped with
The case where the second identification information is variably displayed can be controlled to an advantageous state at a higher rate than the case where the first identification information is variably displayed (in this example, the case where the first special symbol is changed). It is possible to control the jackpot game state at a rate of about 1/319, while it is possible to control the jackpot game state at a rate of about 1/319 when the second special symbol is changed, and about 318 /. It is possible to control the small hit game state at a rate of 319 (see FIG. 8-2)).
The state control means is
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, it is controlled to the non-special state after the advantageous state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the third in the time saving state. 2 Only 10R normal jackpot is provided as a jackpot type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see FIG. 8-4 (D)), and the time saving flag is reset at the start of the jackpot (see FIG. 8-23). ), When a 10R normal jackpot occurs, none of the time saving flags is set at the end of the jackpot, so that the normal state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state (see FIG. 8-27), and the second special in the time saving state. Only small hit C is provided as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the symbol (see FIG. 8-5 (F)), and the time saving flag is reset when the small hit fluctuation is stopped (Fig. 8-22). (See), when a big hit via the small hit C occurs, none of the time reduction flags is set at the end of the big hit, so that the normal state is controlled after the big hit gaming state (see FIG. 8-27).
When the second identification information is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, it is controlled to the special state after the advantageous state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the third in the normal state. 2 Only 10R long time short big hit is provided as a big hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the special symbol (see Fig. 8-4 (C)). When a 10R long time short big hit occurs, the long time short flag is set at the end of the big hit. By being set, it is controlled to a long time and short time state after the big hit game state (see FIG. 8-27), and a small hit as a small hit type controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. A and B are provided (see FIG. 8-6 (E)), and when a big hit via the small hits A and B occurs, the short time reduction flag or the long time reduction flag is set at the end of the big hit, so that the big hit It is controlled to a shorter time state after the game state (see FIG. 8-27)).
The variable display executing means includes a special variable display pattern (in this example, fluctuation patterns PB6-1 and PC6-1 having a fluctuation time of 35 seconds) in which the second start condition can be satisfied a specific number of times, and the second start condition. Any of a plurality of variable display patterns including a predetermined variable display pattern (in this example, variable patterns PB5-1 and PC5-1 having a variable time of 10 seconds) in which the number of times that can be established is smaller than that of the special variable display pattern. Then, the variable display of the second identification information in the special state is executed (see FIG. 8-6).
After the end of the advantageous state, the selection ratio of the special variable display pattern and the selection ratio of the predetermined variable display pattern differ depending on the type of the advantageous state (in this example, the variation of 35 seconds after the end of the long-time short jackpot). The fluctuation patterns PB6-1 and PC6-1 having time are selected, and the fluctuation patterns PB5-1 and PC5-1 having a fluctuation time of 10 seconds are selected after the end of the short-time short-time jackpot. See FIG. 8-20. ),
It is possible to control the advantageous state by the number of times corresponding to the number of times the second start condition is satisfied (in this example, when the second special symbol is changed, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at a rate of about 1/319. At the same time, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed at a ratio of about 318/319, and in the small hit game state, it is controlled to the big hit game state according to the V prize. It can be controlled to the jackpot game state),
In the advantageous state controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, a pattern suggestion effect suggesting which variable display pattern is selected in the special state controlled after the advantageous state is performed. Executable pattern suggestion effect execution means (in this example, by executing steps 002IWS1941, S1947, S974H, S974 in the effect control CPU 120, in a jackpot controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state. , A part in which a challenge effect suggesting control to a long heretical state can be executed) may be further provided.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the special variable display pattern is selected by the pattern suggestion effect, and to improve the interest.

(Means 003-2-2) The pattern suggestion effect execution means can execute the pattern suggestion effect during the end period of the advantageous state controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state (this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the challenge effect in the jackpot ending period controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the normal state by executing steps 002IWS1941, S1947, S974H, S974. )
It may be that.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-2-3) The pattern suggestion effect execution means can execute the pattern suggestion effect in any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns having different expectations for selecting the special variable display pattern (in this example). , The effect control CPU 120 has either a highly reliable mode of shifting to a long time saving state or a low reliability mode having a low reliability by executing steps 002IWS1941, S1947, S974H, S974. It is possible to execute a challenge effect (see Fig. 8-4 and Fig. 8-5).
It may be that.
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 003-2-4) A special notification effect executing means capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that a special variable display pattern has been selected after it is suggested by the pattern suggestion effect that the special variable display pattern is not selected. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 may be provided with a portion in which the revival effect can be executed after the challenge effect of the failure pattern is executed by executing steps 002IWS803 to S805).
According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 10… General winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 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 (1)

A gaming machine that can variably display identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
As the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the first identification information based on the satisfaction of the first start condition and the variable display of the second identification information based on the satisfaction of the second start condition can be executed. Display execution means and
A second hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display of the second identification information as a second hold storage, and
A state control means capable of controlling a non-special state and a special state in which the second starting condition is more likely to be satisfied than the non-special state is provided.
The case where the second identification information is variably displayed can be controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than the case where the first identification information is variably displayed.
The state control means
When the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, the non-special state is controlled after the advantageous state.
When the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, the special state is controlled after the advantageous state.
When the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, the end period of the advantageous state becomes the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. Shorter than the end period of the favorable state when controlled,
When the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state, the start period of the advantageous state becomes the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state. Shorter than the start period of the favorable state when controlled,
The variable display period of the second identification state in the non-special state may be shorter than the variable display period of the second identification state in the special state.
The advantageous state controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, and the advantageous state controlled after the advantageous state, and the variable display of the second identification information in the non-special state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is further provided with a special effect executing means capable of continuously executing a special effect in the advantageous state that is controlled based on the above.

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