JP5822291B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that gives a player a privilege according to the result of the determination.

  As described in Patent Document 1, when the determination of success or failure is a big hit, part of the big winning opening opening pattern implemented as a big hit game is the same as the big winning opening opening pattern of the small hit game Thus, there is a gaming machine with a so-called latent state in which the player makes it difficult to discriminate whether it has won the big win or the small win and makes it difficult to identify. In such a configuration, the small hit game itself is a hit that is not worth the player only by obtaining very few prize balls as compared to the big hit game.

  In recent years, as described in Patent Document 2, there is a gaming machine aimed at a sales effect and high operation using a famous entertainer, a movie, music, a comic, an animation, and the like. In such a gaming machine, a player can enjoy contents such as video and music together with pachinko games, and can have a gaming purpose other than winning a prize ball.

JP 2009-195392 A JP 2007-252401 A

  The small hit game is given a presence value as a game state that makes it difficult to identify whether it is a big hit or not in a gaming machine having the above-described probability variation latent state, but other than the above configuration, it is possible to simply obtain a prize ball Even in the gaming state, the existence value was only greatly inferior to the big hit.

  In addition, most of the gaming machines that provide contents such as video and music are provided in the big hit gaming state, and if the big hit is not won, not only the winning ball but also the contents cannot be obtained.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a content that prevents a player who cannot easily acquire a big hit and a player who cannot easily get a big hit by providing content based on the small hit. The purpose is to provide a machine.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to give a big hit or a small hit based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening provided in the game area;
A symbol determining means for determining a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol based on the determination of the hit / not determining means ;
When it is determined that the hit determination means grants the jackpot, the big win game is executed using the big winning opening, and when the hit determination means determines that the small win is granted, the big winning opening is used. Effect control including a main control device including a bonus game means for executing a small hit game, an effect control means for displaying an effect based on a signal received from the main control device, and an operation means operable by the player In a ball game machine equipped with a device,
The production control device
Store multiple content that is a video or image, music, text, or a combination of them,
The jackpot game executed by the bonus game means is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of winning prize opening modes according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determining means. It is a prize ball acquisition game that can acquire a prize ball by
According to the type of the small hit symbol determined by the symbol determining means , the small hit game executed by the bonus game means executes the small hit game having a common opening manner of the big prize opening, and a plurality of small hit games are executed. As a result of the start of a content privilege game that selects and grants any one of the above content ,
The production control device
When the small hit game is started, the content selected according to the type of the small hit symbol is displayed to be selectable,
When the small hit game is over, the selected content is executed .

  There may be multiple types of random numbers extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening. When entering the start opening, a random value for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (whether or not) is given, and a bonus grant. It is good also as a random value which determines the symbol (combination of a special symbol) which alert | reports, and the random value which determines the fluctuation | variation time of a special symbol. Moreover, when it determines with giving a privilege, it is good also as a structure which determines the action | operation content of the accessory arrange | positioned in the game area based on the determined symbol. The starting port may be composed of a starting port that can always enter the ball and a starting port provided in the variable prize-winning device, and it is possible to identify which starting port has entered the same type. The random number may be acquired.

  When the determination unit determines that the bonus game is to be granted, it activates the combination placed in the game area regardless of the type of bonus game (prize ball bonus game or content bonus game) determined by the bonus game determination unit. It is desirable to have a configuration that allows In addition, the bonus game has a period (start interval) from the start of the bonus game until the accessory is activated, a period from the start of the bonus to the completion of the bonus (the bonus actuating period), It is preferable that a period (end interval) from the end of the operation to the time when the correctness determination unit can be implemented is suitable.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player may be any device that can transmit a signal based on the player's operation to the effect control device, and may transmit a signal based on a mechanical operation such as pressing a button. However, it is also possible to detect a player's movement using a contact-free sensor and transmit a signal based on the movement.

  The video, images, music, and texts that serve as a privilege may be well-known works, newly produced or edited for gaming machines in connection with the works, or existing works It may be produced regardless of the object. In addition, the above-mentioned privilege cannot be viewed during the period of normal game progression.

  The prize ball bonus game is a bonus game in which a large number of prize balls (so-called general big hit balls) can be acquired by the operation of the role, and the content bonus game is related to whether or not the many prize balls can be acquired. It is good also as a privilege game in which the privilege memorize | stored in an effect control apparatus becomes appreciable. Also, in the content privilege game, a lot of prize balls cannot be acquired immediately after the symbol for informing the execution of the content privilege game is displayed. It is good also as a structure which transfers to the state where a probability is higher than a normal gaming state. In addition, since the content privilege game is executed regardless of whether or not many prize balls can be obtained, any determination result may be used as long as the winning thing is activated by the determination of the determination unit. It may be a so-called big hit determination or a small hit determination.

  The content display instruction signal may be a signal that is output from the main control device to the effect control device in order to instruct the execution of the privilege stored in the effect control device. The control device may transmit, or the winning symbol display may be transmitted when triggered (at the start of the bonus game). In addition, the main control device includes a prize ball bonus game instruction signal transmission means, and when the bonus game determination means determines the prize ball bonus game, a prize ball bonus game instruction signal is transmitted to the effect control device to inform the execution of the prize ball bonus game. It is good also as a structure which transmits.

  The bonus game determining means determines the prize ball bonus game and the content bonus game according to the determination content of the symbol determining means that is executed when it is determined that the bonus determination means grants the bonus game. The prize ball bonus game and the content bonus game may be determined according to the value of the random number determined to give the bonus game, and the symbol determining means may determine the type of symbol according to the determined content. .

The ball game machine according to claim 2
For the determination of whether or not to determine whether or not to give a big hit or a small hit based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening provided in the game area, When the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol is determined based on the symbol determination means and the winning / non-winning determination means determine that the jackpot is to be awarded, the jackpot game is executed using a big winning opening, When it is determined that a small hit is given, an effect is displayed based on a main control device including a bonus game means for executing a small hit game using the big winning opening, and a signal received from the main control device In a ball game machine comprising a control means and an effect control device comprising an operation means operable by a player,
The production control device
Store multiple content that is a video or image, music, text, or a combination of them,
The jackpot game executed by the bonus game means is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of winning prize opening modes according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determining means. It is a prize ball acquisition game that can acquire a prize ball by
The small hit game executed by the bonus game means is a time that varies depending on the start interval and / or the end interval, although the open mode of the big prize opening is common according to the type of the small hit symbol determined by the symbol determination means And selecting and executing any one of the small hit games set with the content bonus game to select and grant any one of the plurality of contents,
The production control device
When the small hit game is started, the content selected according to the type of the small hit symbol is displayed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the selected content is executed until the small hit game ends .

  The content instruction signal may be configured to include information indicating the type of winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means, or the effect control is performed on the symbol signal indicating the type of winning symbol determined by the symbol determining means, separately from the content instruction signal. It is good also as a structure which transmits to an apparatus.

  The content extracted by the selectable content extraction unit is displayed by the content selection screen display unit. The effect control device selects a plurality of contents that can be selected by the content selection means from among the plurality of contents stored in the sub-integrated control device 53 in accordance with the received content display instruction signal or other signal indicating the type of winning symbol. It is a structure provided with the selectable content extraction means to select, and it is good also as a structure which categorizes the content which this selectable content selection means selects according to the kind of received winning symbol. Therefore, in this case, “the type of content that can be selected by the content selection unit differs depending on the type of winning symbol” means “the category of content that the content selecting unit can select depending on the type of winning symbol. May be different ".

  The content selection screen is preferably configured to be displayed on the effect symbol display device controlled by the effect control device, but may be configured to be displayed on another display device controlled by the effect control device. For example, a configuration in which a display device is arranged in the vicinity of the operation means operated by the player, or the operation means is a touch panel so that selectable contents are displayed on the panel and directly touched can be considered. A reliable selection operation can be performed by simultaneously entering the field of view with the content selection screen.

  In accordance with the determination result of the determination unit, the privilege (content) stored in the effect control device is implemented as the effect mode after the content privilege game, which is one of the privilege games in which the accessory operates, is ended. . The end of the content privilege game may be at the time when the success / failure determination means can be performed, that is, after the content privilege game ends, the effect mode is started from the time when the determination of the success / failure determination means becomes possible. Also good. When the content ends, the presentation mode ends. However, the trigger for the end of the content may be when the execution time set for each content has elapsed, or may be restricted by the number of executions of the determination unit. The game state may be changed according to the determination result of the determination means.

  The implementation time of the content privilege game controlled by the main control device is configured to change depending on the type of winning symbol indicating the implementation of the content privilege game, and the selectable content extracting means provided in the effect control device is the content according to the implementation time. To extract. Accordingly, the privilege content stored and controlled by the effect control device is implemented in accordance with the content privilege game execution period controlled by the main control device.

  The interval time from the end of the operation of the accessory in the content award game until the execution of the success / failure determination means becomes the so-called end interval time, and this end interval time varies depending on the type of winning symbol It becomes. Accordingly, the privilege content that is stored and controlled by the effect control device is implemented in accordance with the change of the end interval period of the content privilege game controlled by the main control device.

  The game history is a content that changes as the game progresses, such as the number of big hits, the number of small hits, the number of fluctuations of special symbols, the number of times of high probability state in a predetermined period that can be referred to (stored) by the gaming machine itself, When the gaming machine is an enclosed gaming machine, the number of game balls fired and the like is a gaming history that can be referred to by the gaming machine itself.

  Whether the random value confirmation means confirms whether or not it is a specific value is whether or not the random number extracted due to the ball entering the start opening is a random number that is determined to be given a bonus game by the validity determination means If it is a random number to which a special game is given, it is further confirmed which special game (award ball special game or content special game) is executed by the symbol determining means, and if it is a random number to which no special game is given What is necessary is just to confirm whether the so-called super reach and the random number for performing the reach.

  The production control device is configured to be able to instruct to display the number of reserved memories in the game by receiving the reserved memory number instruction command from the main control device, and in addition to which of the reserved memories by receiving the prefetch determination signal However, it is possible to determine whether or not the pending storage is to execute the content privilege game. Accordingly, by changing the mode of the corresponding hold storage display, the player is notified of the execution of the content privilege game before the result determination result of the content privilege game is notified.

According to the ball and ball game machine according to claim 1 and 2 , when a bonus game for obtaining a prize ball or a content game for which content is obtained is given by determination of success or failure, and when a content bonus game is given, Since an image, music, text, or a combination thereof can be appreciated, the player can play a game aiming to obtain content together with a game aiming for a privilege game that can obtain a conventional prize ball. In addition, it is possible to effectively use a small hit with a low value of existence, and a pachinko gaming machine that does not bore a player who cannot win a big hit.

The front view of the pachinko machine 1. The front view of the game board 8. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main controller 50 performs. FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of a game button 14. 2 is a flowchart 1 showing a start winning process 1 executed by the main controller 50 in the first embodiment. The flowchart 1 which shows the special figure determination | availability determination processing which the main controller 50 performs. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a special figure success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 50. FIG. The flowchart 3 which shows the special figure success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 showing a special figure win / fail determination process executed by the main controller 50. FIG. The flowchart 1 which shows the privilege game process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the privilege game process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the privilege game process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. The flowchart 4 which shows the privilege game process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a change instruction command reception process 1 executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a small hitting start command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating privilege selection processing 1 executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the privilege determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 performs. In Example 1, the flowchart which shows the privilege production completion | finish process 1 which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 performs. The chart which shows the contents of privilege production according to the kind of small hits design. In Example 1, the timing chart which shows the flow from small hit game to privilege production In Example 1, the display example of the privilege video selection screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b during the small hit game. The figure which shows an example of privilege production. The chart which shows the time setting of the small hit game according to the kind of small hit symbol in Example 2. FIG. In Example 2, the flowchart which shows the privilege selection process 2 which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 performs. In Example 2, the flowchart which shows the privilege production completion | finish process 2 which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 performs. In Example 2, the timing chart which shows the privilege production | presentation in a small hit game. In Example 2, the display example of the privilege video selection screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b during the small hit game. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a change instruction command reception process 2 executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a small hitting start command reception process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the third embodiment. The table | surface which shows the content of the privilege production which increases / decreases according to a game log | history. In Example 4, it is a flowchart which shows the start winning process 2 which the main control apparatus 50 performs. 9 is a flowchart showing a hold number instruction command reception process executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the fourth embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch determination signal reception process executed by a sub integrated control device 53 in the fourth embodiment. In Example 4, it is a figure which shows the content of the prefetching effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 shows a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which each part is held by a casing that becomes a large rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3, a design frame 4a, and a design frame 4b.

  A metal fitting 5a is provided on the upper left side of the outer frame 2, and a metal fitting 5b is provided on the lower part. The metal fittings 5a and 5b form a hinge mechanism, and the front frame 3 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A front frame closing switch 38 (not shown) is mounted so as to detect the closed state of the front frame 3. A metal fitting 5c is provided in the middle of the left side of the front frame 3. The metal fitting 5a and the metal fitting 5c form a hinge mechanism, and the design frame 4a is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 3. Further, the metal fitting 5c and the metal fitting 5b form a hinge mechanism, and the design frame 4b is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 3.

  On the opposite side (here, the right side) where the hinge mechanism is formed, the outer frame 2 and the front frame 3 are locked, the front frame 3 and the design frame 4a are locked, and the front frame 3 and the design frame 4b are locked / unlocked. A slide lock 6 having a keyhole 6a for locking is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described as a so-called CR machine in which a CR prepaid card unit 7 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 2. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be a so-called cash machine in which the CR prepaid card unit 7 is not provided. There is no problem.

  The design frame 4a protects the speaker 10 on the front surface of the speaker 10 provided on the window portion 9 and the front frame 3 provided with a transparent resin plate or a glass plate so that a game board 8 to be described later can be visually recognized. A protective sound passage portion 11 for passing sound is provided. In addition, the design frame 4b has an upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 for storing game balls in the approximate center, and game buttons 14 (a, b, c, d) that can be operated by the player, CR prepaid A checkout display device 15, a ball lending button 16 and a checkout button 17 connected to the card unit 7 via a CR unit terminal board 60 described later are provided on the left side.

  On the lower right side of the front frame 3 (on the right side of the design frame 4b), a launch handle 18 for adjusting the launch strength of the game ball is provided. A touch plate 20 is provided. A speaker unit 21 including a speaker 10 is provided below the front frame 3 (below the design frame 4b).

  Next, the game board 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since the back surface structure of this pachinko gaming machine 1 is in accordance with a known technique, illustration and description are omitted. The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails 27 are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (see FIG. 3) is configured to be visible to the player, and is not shown. Warp entrance, warp passage, stage, etc. are also provided.

  Also, on the upper left of the window portion 28a, a first special symbol display device 29 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED, on the upper right, a second special symbol display device 30 of the same member as the left, and in the center Is provided with a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a composed of four light emitting members, and a first special symbol reservation number display device similarly composed of four light emitting members under the window portion 28a. 29a is provided.

  A normal symbol actuating gate 42 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28, and on the lower side is a first starting port 31 (corresponding to the starting port of the present invention) and a normal electric accessory 40 that can be won only when opened. Is provided as the second start port 32 (corresponding to the start port of the present invention). Further, the normal electric accessory 40 is provided with a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED. Below the second start port 32, a big prize opening unit 33 having an attacker-type big prize opening 33a is arranged, and below the big prize opening unit 33, an out port 34 is provided. On the left side of the big winning opening 33a, there is provided a normal symbol holding number display device 41a composed of four LEDs. Further, a winning port unit 35 having a left general winning port 35a is provided on the left side of the big winning port unit 33, and a winning port unit 35 having a right general winning port 35a is also provided on the right side of the large winning port unit 33. It has been.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 42 (the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball and determines that it is a win), a normal symbol display is displayed. The normal symbol starts to be displayed on the device 41, and the blade member of the normal electric accessory 40 is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time, so that it is possible to enter the normal electric accessory 40. It is comprised so that it may become.

  The opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven is normally 5. after opening for 0.100 seconds (short opening) or once for 0.100 seconds. One of the two types of opening patterns for releasing 400 seconds once (long opening) is performed, and one of the opening patterns is performed according to the type of symbol of the normal symbol. In the short-time state (open extended state), 1.880 seconds are released three times per normal symbol.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 31 (when the first start port switch 31a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball and determines that it is a win), the first special symbol display device 29 changes the first special symbol. Start and stop after a predetermined time. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 40 that is the second start port 32 (the second start port switch 32a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball and determines that it is a winning combination), the second special symbol display device At 30, the second special symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect pattern display device 54b arranged in the window 28a displays the effect pattern of the pseudo symbol linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are preferentially implemented to stop the change of the second special symbol (whether or not) regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol is started on the condition that the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and the second special symbol is not stored. To do. The door member of the grand prize winning unit 33 is driven according to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, so that it is possible to enter the special prize winning port 33a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is more advantageous when entering the second starting port 32 than when entering the first starting port 31. Specifically, if the winning / failing determination based on the ball entering the second starting port 32 is a big hit, the big winning port 33a can acquire a big hit game in which the opening operation is performed 15 times each time. In the case of a big hit based on the winning / no-go decision based on the entrance to the mouth 31, the probability of winning a big hit game with 15 opening actions is 50%, and the remaining 50% is a smaller number of opening times (six times) ) In addition, when one game ball is won, the number of prize balls to be acquired is three for the first start opening 31 and the ordinary electric accessory 40 (second start opening 32), 14 for the large winning opening 33a, left and right general Ten winning openings 35a are set.

  Next, FIG. 3 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. Although the complicated power supply system is not described in FIG. 3, it is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing. Note that the parts relating to the pachinko machine body on which the game board 8 is mounted are not shown.

  At the input end of the main controller 50, a first special figure start switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via the game board relay terminal plate 62, and a second start port 32 are provided. A second special figure start switch 32a for detecting a game ball that has entered the electric accessory 40, a normal symbol operation switch 42a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 42, and a prize winning opening 33a. A count switch 33b for detecting the played game ball and a general winning port switch 35b for detecting the game ball that has entered the left and right general winning ports 35a are connected.

  Also, a front frame closing switch for detecting that the front frame is closed and a design frame closing switch for detecting that the design frame is closed are connected via the back wiring relay terminal plate. Various winning detection switches connected to the input terminal of the main controller 50 (first special figure start switch 31a, second special figure start switch 32a, normal symbol operation switch 42a, count switch 33b, general prize opening switch 35b). Uses a normally closed type (a type that is affected by radio waves only when a game ball is detected) as an effective switch for radio waves (electromagnetic waves).

  At the output end of the main controller 50, a large winning opening solenoid 33 c that drives the door member of the large winning opening 33 a through the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a normal electric combination that drives the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40. A first special symbol display device 29 that is connected to the solenoid 42c and displays the first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board 64, and a first special symbol reservation that displays the number of the first special symbol on hold. A number display device 29a, a second special symbol display device 30 for displaying a second special symbol, a second special figure reservation number display device 30a for displaying the number of reserved second special symbols, and a normal symbol for displaying a normal symbol. A display device 41 is connected to a universal figure reservation number display device 41a for displaying the number of reserved symbols, and a hall computer (not shown) is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate and an external connection terminal plate. Yes.

  The main controller 50 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and progresses the game based on various input detection signals. Various related commands are generated and output to the payout control device 51 and the sub integrated control device 53. Here, the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 are configured as bidirectional communication circuits, and the main control device 50 and the sub integrated control device 53 are one-way communication circuits from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53. It is configured as.

  At the input end of the payout control device 51, a ball break switch that detects the lack of game balls in the ball tank or tank rail via the back wiring relay terminal plate, a back wiring relay terminal plate, and a payout relay terminal A payout switch for detecting a game ball paid out through the board and a full switch for detecting that there are a large number of game balls in the path to the lower plate without through various terminal boards are connected. A payout motor for paying out the game ball to the upper plate is connected to the output end of the payout control device 51 via the back wiring relay terminal plate and the payout relay terminal plate.

  The payout control device 51 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control device 51 performs processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and is input from various detection signals that are input and from the main control device 50. Based on the command, various commands relating to game ball payout are generated and output to the main controller 50 and the launch controller. Here, the payout control device 51 and the main control device 50 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control device 51 and the launch control device are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 51 to the launch control device. Yes.

  Further, the payout control device 51 transmits information relating to the prize ball to the hall computer via the external connection terminal board, and transmits a firing stop signal to the firing control device 52. The launch control device 52 controls the launch motor to launch the game ball into the game area 26. In addition to the payout control device 51, the launch control device 52 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch, and a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch. Is done. Note that if the touch signal is not input to the launch control device, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

  Game switches 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d that can be operated by the player are connected to the input terminal of the sub integrated control device 53 (corresponding to the effect control means of the present invention). These correspond to the operation means that can be operated by the player in the present invention. The output terminal of the sub integrated control device 53 is connected to a design frame (not shown) and various LEDs / lamps 37 provided in the game board 8 and the speaker 10 provided in the front frame and the speaker unit. The sub integrated control device 53 and the main control device 50 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53, and the sub integrated control device 53 and the effect symbol control device 54a are sub integrated control. This is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the device 53 to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  The sub-integrated control device 53 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub-integrated control device 53 executes processing by the CPU in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the input of game switches and the main control device 50. Various commands related to effects are generated based on the input command, and are output to the effect symbol control device 54 a of the effect symbol unit 54. The sub integrated control device 53 is provided with a volume control switch 10a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 10a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 10, The sound volume output from the speaker 10 is controlled by software.

  The effect symbol control device 54a displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both those transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). The device 54b is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols and privilege videos (corresponding to the content of the present invention) on the window 28a.

  FIG. 4 is a view of the game button 14 as viewed from above. The game button 14 has a substantially horizontal seating surface and four push buttons 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d arranged in a cross shape on the upper, lower, left, and right sides. The player can press any button individually.

  Next, the start winning process 1 performed by the main controller 50 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The start winning process 1 includes various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42. Then, a process of storing in the main control device 50 as a hold storage is performed. Thereafter, the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the first starting port 31 is the first holding memory, and the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the second starting port 32 is the second holding. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 42 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  Note that the numbers of reserved storages of the first, second, and universal reserved storage stored in the main controller 50 are the first special symbol reserved number display device 29a and the second special symbol reserved number shown in FIG. 2, respectively. The player can recognize by lighting the display device 30a and the normal symbol hold number display device 41a. Further, the number of reserved memories in the first and second reserved memories is also displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. In this embodiment, the maximum number of each lighting number by the normal symbol hold number display device 41a, the first special symbol hold number display device 29a, and the second special symbol hold number display device 30a is four. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main controller 50 in the same manner as when there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first special figure start switch 31a has detected a game ball (S10). If a negative determination is made (S10: no), the process proceeds to S30. If an affirmative determination is made (S10: yes), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit value (= 4) ( S15). If the determination is negative (S15: no), the process proceeds to S30. If the determination is affirmative (S15: yes), the extracted jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number 1, the jackpot symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, fluctuation The pattern determination random number is stored as the first reserved storage (special drawing storage means), 1 is added to the first reserved storage counter indicating the first reserved storage number (S20), and the added value of the first reserved storage counter is added. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S25) (special figure reserved memory number transmitting means).

  When S10 and S15 are negative (S10: no, S15: no), or when the processing of S25 is completed, it is determined whether the second special figure start switch 32a has detected a game ball (S30). If the determination is negative (S30: no), the process proceeds to S50. If the determination is affirmative (S30: yes), it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S35). If the determination is negative (S35: no), the process proceeds to S50. If the determination is affirmative (S35: yes), the extracted jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number 1, the jackpot symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation A random number for pattern determination is stored as the second reserved memory (special figure reserved memory means), 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S40), and the value of the added second reserved memory counter Is sent to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S45) (special figure pending memory number transmitting means).

  When S30 and S35 are negative (S30: no, S35: no), or when the processing of S45 is completed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 42a has detected a game ball (S50). If the determination is negative (S50: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S50: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S55). If the determination is negative (S55: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S55: yes), the extracted hit determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general figure hold memory (normal figure hold storage means). ), 1 is added to the general-purpose reserved memory counter indicating the general-purpose reserved memory counter (S60), and a general-purpose reserved memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general-purpose reserved memory counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53. (S65) (ordinary reserved memory number transmission means) Return. When the sub integrated control device 53 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 53 performs control to change each reserved memory number display displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. Do.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9, the special figure determination process performed by the main controller 50 will be described. The special figure success / failure determination process is a process including a success / failure determination means, a symbol determination means, a privilege game determination means, and a content display instruction signal transmission means in the present invention.

  When the special figure success / failure determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the process returns. If the determination is negative (S100: no), it is determined whether the special symbol is changing (S105). If S105 is negative (S105: no), it is determined whether or not the display period of the fixed symbol is in effect (S110), and if negative (S110: no), it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory is stored (S115). ). If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), the process proceeds to S125. If the determination is negative (S115: no), it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory is stored (S120). If S120 is negative (S120: no), the process returns. If affirmative (S120: yes), the process proceeds to S125. According to the determination order of S115 and S120, the determination of whether or not the second reserved memory is appropriate is performed with priority over the first reserved memory.

  In S125, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S125). If the determination is negative (S125: no), the process proceeds to the time-shortening state, but since this process is not different from a known process, the description is omitted. If S125 is affirmative (S125: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 7 to perform the hold memory shift process, thereby making the oldest hold memory to be the object of the determination, and the first or second target. 1 is subtracted from the reserved storage counter (first or second reserved storage counter) indicating the number of reserved memories (S150), and a reserved number instruction command (first reserved number instruction command or 2 pending number instruction command) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S155).

  Following the processing of S155, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S160). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. When the probability variation flag value is "0", the gaming state is the normal gaming state (normal probability), and the probability variation flag value is When “1”, the main controller 50 determines that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability).

  If S160 is an affirmative determination (S160: yes), a comparison is made between the value of the random number for determining the big hit of the reserved memory to be determined and the normal probability determination table (S170), and if S160 is a negative determination (S160: no), A comparison is made between the value of the random number for jackpot determination in the hold storage as the determination target and the high probability determination table (S175).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the comparison result of S170 or S175 is a big hit (S180). If it is affirmation determination (S180: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S185). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the jackpot game is determined based on the type of the hold memory (first hold memory or the second hold memory) that is the target of the success / failure determination and the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the determination target. And a symbol mode for determining the game state after the big hit game ends. Next, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol to be determined (S190). This is because the jackpot type determined by the setting of the symbol mode (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game) is notified by the jackpot symbol from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode This is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed.

  Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S185 (S195). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the gaming state (the probability change flag and the short time flag that set the gaming state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (activities of the probability change function and the release extension function (time-shortening function) and the number of operations), and the symbol mode is selected from a table storing a plurality of types of specific game contents. The game content selected by the value is stored as a value corresponding to the game content.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S185, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process which is the content of the big win game is performed (S200), and the random number for determining the reach of the reserved memory and the variation pattern which are the targets of the special symbol success / failure determination Based on the random number for determination, a variation pattern to be a variation time of a symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 and the effect symbol display device 54b is selected from the variation pattern selection table ( S205).

  Next, the information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 as a variation instruction command (S225), and the process returns. On the basis of an instruction from the sub integrated control device 53 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b, and starts the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the information of the big hit symbol and the variation pattern. . At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S180 is negative, i.e., lost (S180: no), it is determined whether or not the comparison result of the big hit determination random number is a small hit (S210). If it is affirmative (S210: yes), multiple types of small hit symbols A small hit symbol is selected from among them (S215), then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S200), and a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S205). A variation instruction command serving as pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S225), and the process returns.

  The effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 53 that has received this information, and starts the variation display of the effect symbols corresponding to the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  If S210 is negative (S210: no), a lost symbol is selected (S220), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S205), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S225), and the process returns. The effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, and starts the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the change of the special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 53 is configured to perform a bonus effect (corresponding to the effect mode of the present invention) triggered by the small hit game, and therefore, the change instruction command transmitted according to the small hit determination is the main instruction. This corresponds to the content display instruction signal of the invention, and the change instruction command transmission (S225) according to the small hit determination corresponds to the content display instruction signal transmission means. Therefore, the big hit game corresponds to the prize ball bonus game, and the small hit game corresponds to the content bonus game. Further, from S180 affirmative determination to S190 and from S180 negative determination to S215 are processing configurations corresponding to the privilege game determining means of the present invention.

  Returning to FIG. 6, if the determination in S105 is negative (S105: no), that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to the flowchart in FIG. 8 and the change time based on the change pattern selected in S205. It is determined whether or not elapses (S250). If S250 is negative (S250: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), a variable stop command transmission process for outputting a variable stop command to the sub-integrated control device 53 is performed, and the first special symbol display device 29 or The second special symbol display device 30 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol determined in S190, S215, or S220 (S255). Receiving the symbol stop command, the sub integrated control device 53 outputs an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the predetermined effect symbol on the effect symbol control device 54a, and the effect symbol control device 54a uses the signal to produce the effect symbol display device 54b. Is controlled to display the effect design. Thereby, the start and end of the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol are the same (synchronized).

  Following S225, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed indicates a big hit (S260). If S260 is affirmative (S260: yes), a confirmed symbol display setting process (setting time to be displayed in a confirmed symbol) is performed (S265), a condition device operation starting process for setting a big hit flag is performed (S270), It is determined whether or not the flag is 1 (whether or not the current state is a high probability gaming state) (S275). If S275 is affirmative (S275: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S280), the hourly flag is set to 0 (S285), and the process returns. If S275 is negative (S275: no), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is 1 (S290). If a negative determination is made (S290: no), the process returns as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made (S290: yes), the time flag is set to 0 (S295) and the process returns.

  In this embodiment, the time-short state is always set in the case of a high-probability gaming state. Therefore, if the determination in S275 is affirmative, both the probability variation flag and the time-short flag are dropped (set to 0). It has become. In this embodiment, the opening / extension function is activated when the hour / hour flag is raised, and the opening / extending function is terminated when the hour / hour flag is lowered. Therefore, the open extension function is also terminated by the processing of S285 and S295. Further, in this embodiment, during the big hit, the normal probability state is set and the special symbol variation display is not performed.

  On the other hand, if S260 is negative (S260: no), that is, if the confirmed special symbol does not indicate a big hit, a confirmed symbol display setting process (determined symbol display time setting) is performed (S300). Is determined to be 1 (S305), and if affirmative determination is made (S305: yes), the decrement process is decremented by -1 from the stored short time count (S310), and it is determined whether the remaining short time count is 0 or not. (S315). If S315 is affirmative (S315: yes), 0 is set in the hourly flag. Note that whether or not only the time-short flag is set is a determination process in which a negative determination is made if the probability variation flag and the time-short flag are set, and an affirmative determination is made only when only the time-short flag is set. After the process of S320 and if S305 or S315 is negative (S305: no, S315: no), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed indicates a small hit symbol (S325). In the present embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of small hit symbols: small hit symbol 1, small hit symbol 2, and small hit symbol 3. If S325 is a negative determination (S325: no), the process returns, and if an affirmative determination is made (S325: yes), a small hitting start interval start process is performed (S330), and a small hitting start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 ( S335) Return. Note that the small hitting start command is also a signal that instructs the sub integrated control device 53 (production control device) to display content.

  Subsequently, if S110 in FIG. 6 is a negative determination (S110: no), that is, if the special symbol is being confirmed, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9 and the confirmed display time set in S265 or S300 is completed. It is determined whether or not (S350). If S350 is a negative determination (S350: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S350: yes), the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 is controlled to end the special symbol fixed display. An instruction signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 to perform a finalized symbol display end process for terminating the finalized symbol display (S355).

  Next, the privilege game process performed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. The special game process is a process for controlling the operation of the special winning opening 33a, and the main control device 50 is a process for controlling the special ball game and the content special game that are special games of the present invention. When the special game process is started as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S400). If S400 is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 33a is closed (S405). If it is affirmative (S405: yes), it is determined whether or not it is during the big hit start interval (S410). If S410 is affirmative (S410: yes), it is determined whether it is the end time of the big hit start interval (S415), if it is negative (S415: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S415: yes), the big prize opening is opened. Processing is performed (S420) and the process returns.

  If S410 is negative, that is, if it is not during the big hit start interval (S410: no), it is determined whether it is during the round interval (S425). This inter-round interval is the time from when the big winning opening 33a during the big hit operation is closed until it is released. If S425 is affirmative (S425: yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the interval between rounds (S430). If the determination is negative (S430: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S430: yes), a special winning opening release process for opening the special winning opening 33a is performed (S435), and the process returns.

  If S425 is negative (S425: no), it is determined whether the big hit end interval is in effect (S440). If negative (S440: no), the big hit symbol is stored (S445), and the big hit start interval is started. (S450), a big hit start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S455), and the process returns.

  If S440 is affirmative (S440), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the time of the big hit end interval has ended (S650). If the determination is negative (S650: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S650: yes), the accessory continuous apparatus stop process (S655) is performed, the conditional apparatus operation stop process (S660) is performed, and the mode buffer set in S195 at the time of the big hit determination. Referring to (S665), hour / hour flag setting processing (S670), hour / hour counter setting processing (S675), probability variation flag setting processing (S680), probability variation counter setting processing (S685) is performed, and the mode buffer is cleared (S690). ), A big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S695), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if S400 is negative (S400: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the small hit game is being executed (S500). If S500 is a negative determination (S500: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), it is determined whether the small hit start interval is in effect (S505). If the determination is positive (S505: yes), the small hit start interval. Is determined (S510), and if a negative determination is made (S510: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S510: yes), a special winning opening release process is performed to open the special winning opening 33a (S515). To do.

  If S505 is negative (S505: no), it is determined whether or not the small winning game big winning opening 33a is in operation (S525). If the determination is affirmative (S525: yes), it is determined whether or not the count switch 33b has detected 10 game balls (S530). If S530 is negative (S530: no), the big winning opening 33a is released in the small hit game. It is determined whether or not the time (6.0 seconds) has ended (S535). If S535 is negative (S535: no), the process returns. If S530 or S535 is positive (S530: yes, S535: yes), a big prize opening closing process for closing the big prize opening 33a is performed (S540). A small hitting end interval start process is performed (S545), a small hitting end interval start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S550), and the process returns.

  If S525 is negative (S525: no), it is determined whether it is the end time of the small hit end interval (S555). If a negative determination is made (S555: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S555: yes), a small hit game end process is performed (S560), and a small hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S565). To do.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if S405 is negative, that is, if the special winning opening 33a is open (S405: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 12, and it is determined whether the count switch 33b has detected 10 game balls (S600). ). If a negative determination is made (S600: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the big hit has ended (S605). If S605 is negative (S605: no), the process returns, and if S600 or S605 is positive (S600: yes, S605: yes), the big prize opening closing process for closing the big prize opening 33a is performed (S610). It is determined whether or not the last round of (S615) has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S615: yes), a big hit end interval start process is performed (S620), and if it is negative (S615: no), an inter-round interval start process is performed (S625) and the process returns.

  Next, the variation instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the variation instruction command receiving process 1, the sub integrated control device 53 receives the variation instruction command transmitted by the main control device 50 in S225, and thereby selects the display pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. In addition, it is a process for instructing display to the effect symbol control device 54a. In addition, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination is a small hit based on the contents of the change instruction command, and if it is a small hit, the type of the symbol that is a small hit is stored. I do.

  When the fluctuation instruction command reception process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation instruction command has been received (S700). If a negative determination is made (S700: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S700: yes), a distributed random number is extracted (S705), and the received variation instruction command (a symbol type and a variation pattern according to a special symbol lottery result ( (Variation time) information) and the effect symbols to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b from among a plurality of types of effect symbols and variation modes stored in the sub-integrated control device 53 according to the value of the distribution random number extracted in S705. The variation mode and the type of effect design to be displayed are selected (S710). An instruction signal for displaying the variation mode selected by the above process on the effect symbol display device 54b is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S715).

  Subsequent to S715, it is determined whether or not the content of the received change instruction command indicates a small hit (S720). If the determination is negative (S720: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S720: yes), the type of the small hit symbol indicated by the change instruction command is stored (S725), and the process returns.

  By this processing, the sub integrated control device 53 stores the type of the small hit symbol, and extracts a plurality of contents corresponding to the type with reference to the type of the small hit symbol stored at the time of starting the small hit game. It has a configuration.

  Next, the small hitting start command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the small hitting start command reception processing 1, the sub integrated control device 53 receives the small hitting start command transmitted by the main control device 50 in S338 (FIG. 8), so that the type of the small hitting symbol stored is stored. In response, the category of the bonus effect (corresponding to the effect mode (content) of the present invention) to be implemented after the end of the small hit game is selected, and the bonus of the category that can be selected by the player is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b (privilege Selection screen display) This is a process of transmitting an instruction signal to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  When the small hitting start command reception process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not a small hitting start command is received (S750). If a negative determination is made (S750: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S750: yes), the type of the small hit symbol stored in the processing of S725 is referred to (S755). The category (type) of privilege content that can be selected by the user is selected (S760). Subsequently, an instruction to display a privilege video selection screen (see FIG. 21) configured in the category selected in S760 on the effect symbol display device 54b is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S765), and 1 is selected in the selectable flag. set.

  The selectable flag is a value stored in the sub-integrated control device 53. When the value is “0”, it is a period during which the player cannot select the bonus video, and when the value is “1”. Is a value for the sub-integrated control device 53 to determine that it is a period during which a player can select a bonus video. Subsequent to S770, the type of the small hit symbol stored in S725 is deleted (S775), and the process returns. Therefore, when the small hit game starts (specifically, the small hit start interval starts), the player can select a bonus video.

  Next, privilege selection processing 1 executed by the sub-integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the privilege selection process 1, the sub integrated control device 53 responds to reception of operation signals of the game buttons 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d operated by the player during the privilege video selectable period (selectable flag = 1). Thus, the process is to select a privilege video to be executed.

  When the privilege selection process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the selectable flag is 1 (S800). If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), one of the game switches 14a, b, c, according to the player's operation of the game button 14 (a, b, c, d). It is determined whether the d signal has been received (S805). If the determination is negative (S805: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S805: yes), the selection display position of the privilege selection screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b is changed according to the type of the received game switch signal. The instruction signal to be transmitted is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S810), and the process returns. With this process, during the period in which the selectable flag is 1, the player is allowed to accept the operation of the game buttons 14 (a, b, c, d) as needed.

  Next, the privilege determination process executed by the sub integrated control device 53 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This privilege determination process is a process of starting the display of the selected privilege video when triggered by the end of the small hit game (specifically, triggered by the end of the small hit end command).

  When the privilege determination process is started, it is determined whether or not a small hit game end command (transmitted in FIG. 11, S565) has been received (S850). If the determination is negative (S850: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S850: yes), the type of privilege video (with a ★ mark) selected at the end of the small hit game is confirmed (S855). An instruction signal for ending the display of the selection screen is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S860), a selectable flag is set to 0 (S865), and an effect effect start instruction signal for displaying the privilege image confirmed in S855 is displayed. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 54a (S870), the privilege flag is set to 1 (S875), and a timer set for each privilege video to be executed (timer counter for regulating the time for continuously displaying the privilege video) Is set (S880) and the process returns. By this process, the privilege video selected at the time when the small hit game ends is executed as the privilege effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the type of the small bonus symbol determined by the main control device 50 in the present embodiment and the contents of the bonus effect selected by the sub integrated control device 53 according to the type of the small bonus symbol will be described. . As shown in FIG. 19 (1), the types of the small hit symbols determined by the main control device 50 when determining the small hits are "small hit symbol 1", "small hit symbol 2", and "small hit symbol 3". Depending on the type of each symbol, the category of the bonus video performed after the small hit game is different.

  Specifically, when the small hit symbol 1 is a small hit, the category of the video that is implemented as the bonus presentation (direction mode) is promotion video, and on the bonus selection screen, the promotion video 1 and the promotion video 2 are displayed. , Promotion video 3 and promotion video 4 are displayed as selectable privilege videos. When the small hit symbol 2 is a small hit, the category of the video that is implemented as a bonus presentation (directing mode) is the name scene, and on the privilege selection screen, the name scene 1, the name scene 2, the name scene 3, Four types of name scenes 4 are displayed as selectable privilege videos. When the small hit symbol 3 is a small hit, the video category that is implemented as a bonus production (directing mode) is “making video”, and on the privilege selection screen, the making video 1, the making video 2, the making video 3, Four types of making video 4 are displayed as selectable privilege videos.

  Next, the contents of the privilege video selection screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b will be described with reference to FIG. When the small hit game is started, the sub integrated control device 53 starts displaying the contents shown in FIG. 21 on the effect symbol display device 54b by the small hit start command receiving process described with reference to FIG.

  Specifically, when the small hit game is started, an effect design indicating the type of the small hit is displayed at the center of the screen, and the surrounding screen is divided into four (divided into the number corresponding to the selectable number) and divided into four. In addition, for each screen, the type of privilege video that can be selected in a category corresponding to the type of small hit symbol is displayed. At the start of the selection screen display, a ★ mark indicating that the selection has been made is displayed on the privilege video displayed at the upper left. In the present embodiment, the title of each privilege video is displayed on the divided screen, but an actual privilege video (moving image) may be displayed. The position of the ★ mark at the start of the selection screen display may be random.

  The display position of the ★ mark indicating selection is changed by operating the game button 14 (game switches 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) (privilege selection process 1, FIG. 16). This change operation is effective until the small hit game ends (the small hit end interval ends). The shape of the game button 14 is displayed at the bottom of the screen as “Select PV to be viewed with a button” to prompt the player to operate the button.

  Next, privilege effect end processing 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The privilege effect end process 1 is a process for ending the privilege effect being executed in the first embodiment, and is ended by the player's operation or when the time set for each privilege video elapses.

When the privilege effect end process 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is 1 (S900). If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), it is determined whether an end operation signal indicating that the player has operated the game button 14 in order to end the benefit effect is received. (S905). If the determination is affirmative (S905: yes), the timer counter set in S880 is cleared by setting 0 (S910), and the process proceeds to S925. If S905 is negative (S905: no), a decrement process to decrement by 1 from the timer counter set in S880 is performed (S915), and it is determined whether the timer counter is 0 (S920). If S920 is negative (S920: no), the process returns. If positive (S920: yes), the process proceeds to S925. In S925, an instruction signal for ending the display of the privilege effect being executed is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S925), the privilege flag is set to 0 (S930), and the process returns .

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 20, the flow of the bonus effect from the start of the small hit game will be described. When the small hit game is started under the control of the main controller 50, a small hit start command (S335) is output from the main controller 50, and the sub integrated control device 53 that has received the small hit start command receives the small hit start command. The process 1 (FIG. 15) starts displaying the privilege selection screen on the effect symbol display device 54b. The privilege effect selection period for displaying this privilege selection screen continues until the small hit game ends (until the small hit game end interval ends), and the sub-integrated control device 53 receives the small hit game end command. The bonus production selection period ends.

  The small hit game time in the present embodiment controlled by the main controller 50 is a common set time for any symbol regardless of the type of the small hit symbol. Specifically, regardless of the type of the small hit symbol, the small hit start interval time is 2.0 seconds, the operation time of the big winning opening 33a is 6.0 seconds or 10 counts, and the small hit end interval time is 3 seconds. It is set to 0 seconds.

  Also, the privilege video selected at the time of receiving the small hit game end command becomes the final selected bonus video, and the bonus video selected at the same time as the end of the bonus selection screen, that is, the end of the small hit game Starts as a bonus production.

  After the small hit game ends, that is, from the start of the display of the bonus video, it is a period in which the determination of whether or not the special symbol is possible can be performed, and whether or not the winning determination is performed according to the first or second start opening, On the symbol display device 54b, a privilege image taking FIG. 22 as an example is displayed.

  Specifically, when the display of the bonus video (production mode) is started, the bonus video is displayed in almost the entire area of the screen (PV1 showdown scene in the example in the figure), and the production design corresponding to the special design in the lower left of the screen. The change display and finalization display are implemented. In the lower right of the screen, as an explanation display for the player to arbitrarily terminate the display of the privilege video, an image of the game button 14a and a button position that requires an operation to be terminated are shown.

  The display of the privilege video ends when the player performs the above-described privilege end operation or when a privilege timer set for each privilege video (set in FIG. 17, S880) elapses.

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the so-called small hit game corresponds to the content bonus game of the present invention, and the video content that becomes the bonus from the end is displayed when the small hit game is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively use a small hit with a low value of existence, and the pachinko gaming machine does not get tired of a player who cannot win a big hit.

  The opportunity for granting the content bonus game is not limited to small hits, but can be set according to the symbol selection based on the determination result, for example, even if the determination result is a big win. When the big hit symbol is selected, a configuration is also possible in which video content serving as a privilege is displayed when the big hit game is triggered.

  In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which a bonus video is given along with the acquisition of a prize ball by the jackpot game, or in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a bonus ball is given but a bonus video is given. A configuration is also conceivable in which the number of winning balls is changed (for example, the number of operations of the special winning opening 33a is reduced). With this configuration, the value of the big hit can be further increased as compared with the conventional machine.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the electrical connection is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the parts constituting the gaming machine are also the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that in the first embodiment, the bonus video is displayed from the end of the small hit game, whereas in the present embodiment, the bonus video is displayed during the small hit game period. It is the point which is set as the structure to do. In this configuration, parts different from the first embodiment will be described below.

In the first embodiment, the time setting of the small hit game controlled by the main controller 50 is common regardless of the type of the small hit symbol, but in this embodiment, the time of the small hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol. The configuration is different .

  Specifically, as shown in the chart of FIG. 23, when winning with the small hit symbol 1, the small hit game start interval is 4.0000 seconds, and the opening time (operation time) of the big winning opening 33a is 6.00. Up to 2 seconds or 10 counts, the small hit game end interval is 30.00 seconds. If you win in the small hit symbol 2, the small hit game start interval time and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a are the same as the small hit symbol 1 Then, the small hit game end interval is 70.00 seconds, and when the small hit symbol 3 is won, the small hit game start interval time and the opening time of the big prize opening 33a are the same as the small hit symbol 1 and 2, The small hit game end interval is 230.00 seconds.

In this way, unlike the set time of Koatari game end interval depending on the type of Koatari pattern, in the present embodiment that has become a production mode period in which the period of Koatari game end interval to display the privilege video. Therefore, the period of the effect mode becomes longer in the order of small hit symbol 1 <small hit symbol 2 <small hit symbol 3. Further, the bonus production selection period in the present embodiment is from the start of the small hit start interval to the end of the operation of the big winning opening 33a.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a privilege video selection screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b from the small hit game start interval to the opening period of the big winning opening 33 will be described. The configuration itself of the privilege video selection screen is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the difference is the method for selecting the privilege video. In the first embodiment, the ★ mark is moved to the position of the desired privilege video by operating the game buttons 14 (a, b, c, d), whereas in this embodiment, the ★ mark is displayed at the start of the selection screen display. It is displayed on the privilege displayed on the upper left as in the first embodiment, but thereafter the ★ mark is (PV) 1 → (PV) 2 → (PV) 3 → (PV) 4 → (PV) every 2 seconds. It moves automatically in the order of 1. The player determines a privilege video to be executed by operating the game button 14 (any one of a, b, c, and d) when the ★ mark moves to the desired privilege video.

Further, in this embodiment, when the privilege video is determined by the operation of the game button 14, the privilege video selection screen is ended and the display of the selected privilege video is started. Note that if the player does not operate the game button 14 during the selection period, a bonus video in which the ★ mark is stopped at the end of the selection period is displayed.

  Next, the privilege selection process 2 is demonstrated using FIG. This process is a process that replaces the privilege selection process 1 described with reference to FIG. 16 in Example 1 and the privilege determination process described with reference to FIG. The selection process changes accordingly, and a privilege video to be displayed is determined and a display instruction is given to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  When the privilege selection process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not the selectable flag is 1 (S950). If the determination is negative (S950: no), the process returns, and if the determination is affirmative (S950: yes), whether or not a game switch 14 (a, b, c, d) signal corresponding to the player's operation of the game button 14 is received. If it is determined (S955), if it is negative (S955: no), it is determined whether or not a small hit game end interval start command (FIG. 11, S550) has been received (S958), and if S958 is negative (S958: no) return To do. If S955 or S958 is an affirmative determination (S955: yes, S958: yes), it is determined as a privilege for displaying the selected privilege video (with a ★ mark) (S960), and an instruction signal for terminating the display of the privilege selection screen Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S965), the selectable flag is set to 0 (S970), and a privilege effect start instruction signal for displaying the privilege image determined in S960 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S975). ), 1 is set in the privilege flag (S980), and the process returns.

  Next, the privilege effect end process 2 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this embodiment, this process is an alternative to the bonus effect ending process 1 described with reference to FIG. 18 in the first embodiment, and the bonus video is displayed simultaneously with the end of the small hit game or according to the player's operation. Is the process of ending.

  When the privilege effect end process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is 1 (S1000). If the determination is negative (S1000: no), the process returns. If the determination is positive (S1000: yes), it is determined whether a small hit game end command is received (S1005). If the determination is negative (S1005: no), the player benefits. It is determined whether or not an end operation signal indicating that the game button 14 has been operated in order to end the effect is received (S1010), and if S1010 is negative (S1010: no), the process returns. If S1005 or S1010 is an affirmative determination (S1005: yes, S1010: yes), an instruction signal for ending the display of the currently executed benefit effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S1015), and the process returns.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 27, the privilege effect period during the small hit game in the present embodiment will be described. Until the bonus symbol selection screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b in response to the start of the small hit game, the content is the same as in the first embodiment. Specifically, when the small hit game is started under the control of the main controller 50, The sub-integrated control device 53 that has received the small hitting start command (S335) is output from the main control device 50, and the privilege selection screen is displayed by the small hitting start command reception processing 1 (FIG. 15). Start.

  The bonus effect selection period for displaying the privilege selection screen in this embodiment is a game switch 14 (abcd) due to the game button 14 being operated by the player from the start of the small hit game (reception of the small hit game start command). Until the signal is received or until the opening period of the big winning opening 33a ends (reception of the small hit game end interval start command). In addition, after the bonus effect selection period ends, the bonus effect display period is reached until the small hit game ends (receives a small hit game end command).

The above is the description of the second embodiment. The plurality of privilege videos displayed on the privilege video selection screen are displayed by the process (S765) of the small hit start command reception process 1 described in the first embodiment, but in this case, the selection is made according to the type of the small hit symbol Category is is a content corresponding to the set time of Koatari game end interval for each Koatari symbol has been described with reference to FIG.

In addition, the player benefits video has been determined to be carried out by operating the game button 14 during the award presentation selection period, but benefits director selection screen Ru a drop-in replacement for switching to privilege the video you choose, the end of the operation of the special winning opening 33a If the type of the bonus video is determined by operating the game button 14 before the game is performed, the bonus video can be viewed for a longer period of time.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. In this embodiment, the electrical connection is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the parts constituting the gaming machine are also the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

This embodiment differs from the first or second embodiment in that the number of privilege videos displayed on the privilege effect selection screen changes according to the game history stored in the gaming machine. Specifically, depending on the number of changes in the special symbol from the end of the big hit game (or after the power is turned on) to the small hit, or from the end of the small hit game to the small hit again, the number of selectable benefits video has become a configuration change. In the following, parts different from those in the first and second embodiments will be described in the configuration.

  In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 53 counts and stores the number of fluctuations of the special symbol described above, and the specific processing contents will be described using the fluctuation instruction command reception process 2 shown in FIG. To do. This variation instruction command receiving process 2 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b by receiving the variation instruction command transmitted by the main controller 50 in S225, similarly to the variation instruction command receiving process 1 described in the first embodiment. The display mode of the effect symbol to be selected is selected, and the display is instructed to be displayed on the effect symbol control device 54a. In addition, until the big hit game ends and the small hit game ends or the small hit game ends, A process of counting and storing the number of fluctuations in the special symbol (the number of determinations of success / failure) up to the point is performed.

  The process from the start of the change instruction command reception process 2 to the effect symbol change instruction at S1065 is the same as the process from the start of the change instruction command reception process 1 to S715, so that the description will be helpful, and the process following S1065 will be described. Subsequent to S1065, it is determined whether or not the content of the received change instruction command is a non-hit (S1070). If the determination is affirmative (S1070: yes), it is determined whether or not the content of the received change instruction command is a small hit (S1075). If the determination is affirmative (S1075: yes), the type of the small hit symbol indicated by the content of the received variation instruction command is stored (S1080), and if S1075 is negative determination, that is, if the variation is off (S1075: no), the sub integrated control device Increment processing is added to the variation counter provided in 53 (S1090), and the process returns. Subsequent to S1080 or if S1070 is negative, that is, if the change is a big hit (S1070: no), the change is cleared by setting 0 (S1085), and the process returns.

  Next, the small hitting start command receiving process 2 will be described with reference to FIG. This small hit start command receiving process 2 can be selected according to the type of the small hit symbol stored when the small hit start command is received, as in the small hit start command receiving process 1 described in the first embodiment. In addition to this, a process for determining the number of selectable privilege videos is performed according to the stored value of the variation counter.

  The process from the start of the small hitting start command reception process 2 to the privilege category selection in S1110 is the same as the process from the start of the small hitting start command reception process 1 to S760. (S1115), and the number of privilege videos selectable by the player is set according to the value (S1120). Subsequently, an instruction signal to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b as a privilege video capable of selecting the number set in S1120 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S1125), and 1 is set to the selectable flag (S1130). The stored contents of the small hit symbol are deleted (S1135) and the process returns.

  Next, the relationship between the number of fluctuations between hit determinations (number of success / failure determinations) set in the present embodiment and the number (type) of privilege videos that can be selected will be described with reference to the diagram of FIG. When the number of hit determinations for hitting, that is, when the value of the variation counter at the time of receiving the small hit start command is any of 1 to 499, the contents described in the first embodiment with reference to FIG. The player can select from four types of privilege videos.

  When the value of the fluctuation counter at the time of receiving the small hit start command is between 500 and 599, the content of the chart shown in FIG. 30 (1) is obtained, and the player selects from among five types of privilege videos. Is possible. Further, when the value of the variation counter at the time of receiving the small hitting start command is any of 600 to 699, the content shown in FIG. 30 (2) is obtained, and the player can select one of the six types of privilege videos. It becomes possible to select from. Furthermore, if the value of the fluctuation counter at the time of receiving the small hit start command is between 700 and 799, the content shown in FIG. 30 (3) is obtained, and the player can select one of the seven types of privilege video. It becomes possible to select from.

  The above is the description of the third embodiment. In this embodiment, the number of types of privilege video that can be selected increases as the number of fluctuations between hits increases. The time selection range becomes wider. This makes it possible for the player to have an intention to continue the game even in a disadvantageous situation.

  Next, Example 4 will be described. In this embodiment, the electrical connection is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the parts constituting the gaming machine are also the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a confirmation effect according to the result of the pre-reading determination is performed before the determination of the success / failure by performing confirmation (pre-reading determination) of the random number stored in the start winning process. It is a point to carry out. In the following, parts different from those in the first embodiment in the configuration will be described.

  The start winning process 2 shown in FIG. 31 is a process including a holding storage unit, a random number value checking unit, a holding storage number transmission unit, and a prefetch determination signal transmission unit according to the present invention, and has been described with reference to FIG. This is a processing configuration in which a configuration for transmitting a prefetch determination and a prefetch determination result is added to the start winning process 1. The specific processing configuration is the same from the start of the start winning process 1 to S20 from the start of the start winning process 2 to the extracted random number hold storage process of S1210 (corresponding to the hold storage means in the present invention), so the explanation is as follows. As an aid, following S1210, a prefetch determination is made on the random value stored as the first reserved memory (S1215) (corresponding to the random value confirmation means in the present invention).

  Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the big hit determination random number is a big hit value, a small hit value, or a loss value, and if the determination result is out of order, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number value Confirm. Subsequently, a prefetch command as a confirmation result of S1215 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S1220) (corresponding to the prefetch determination signal transmitting means in the present invention), and the first hold number instruction corresponding to S25 of the start winning process 1 The signal command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S1225) (corresponding to the reserved memory number transmitting means in the present invention).

  The subsequent S1230 to S1240 (corresponding to the holding storage means in the present invention) are the same as S30 to S40 of the start winning process 1, and are used. Following S1240, the disturbance stored as the second holding memory is used. A prefetch determination of a numerical value is performed (S1245) (corresponding to the random value confirmation means in the present invention), and a prefetch determination command as a determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S1250) (prefetch determination signal transmission in the present invention) Applicable to means). The subsequent processing after S1255 (corresponding to the reserved memory number transmitting means in the present invention) is the same as the processing after S45 of the start winning process 1 and is therefore incorporated.

  Next, the hold number instruction command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. This number-of-holds command reception process is based on the first or second number-of-holds command received from main controller 50 (S1225, S1255 in FIG. 31 and S155 in FIG. 7). This is processing for transmitting a hold number display instruction signal for display to the effect symbol control device 54a. When the number-of-holds instruction command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not a number-of-holds instruction command is received from the main controller 50 (S1300). If the determination is negative (S1300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1300: yes), the sub-integrated control unit 53 includes the hold number counter (for the first hold storage and the second hold) that indicates the value indicated by the received hold number instruction command. (S1305), a signal designating a display mode corresponding to the set value (holding number display instruction signal) is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S1310), and the process returns.

  The number-of-holds counter is a counter that indicates the number of stored memories displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. With this process, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means included in the main control device 50 can be displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b in a timely manner. In the case where the sub integrated control device 53 and the effect symbol control device 54a are integrated, S1310 (holding number display signal transmission process) may be used as it is as the holding ball number display process.

  Next, the prefetch determination signal reception process will be described with reference to FIG. This process stores the prefetch command received from the main control device 50 and changes the display mode of the hold storage display displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b according to the command content and the extracted random number value. The instruction signal for executing the pre-reading effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and the process corresponds to the pre-reading effect executing means in the present invention.

  When the prefetch command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command is received (S1350). If the determination is negative (S1350: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S1350: yes), a prefetch determination content storage process is performed (S1355). In this prefetch determination content storage process, the determination result indicated by the received prefetch command is stored in each storage area so that the order of reception can be specified. When a command is received, the prefetch command is deleted, and when there is another prefetch determination content stored (remains), the storage area is shifted.

  Subsequently, a random number for execution determination is extracted (S1360), and the display mode indicating the number of reserved memories is changed on the effect symbol display device 54b according to the determination content stored in S1355 and the random value extracted in S1360. It is determined whether or not a prefetch effect is executed (S1365). Subsequently, based on the determination result of S1365, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed (S1370). If the determination is negative (S1370: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1370: yes), the effect symbol control device 54a. An instruction signal for performing a pre-reading effect (changing the display mode of the corresponding reserved storage display based on the determination content indicated by the pre-read determination command) is transmitted (S1375), and the process returns.

  Next, the contents of the pre-reading effect performed on the effect symbol display device 54b will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect symbol display device 54b shown in FIG. 34, an effect symbol (left / middle / right) corresponding to a special symbol is arranged in the approximate center of the screen, and a character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) is arranged in the upper right of the screen. The lower left part of the screen is the first reserved memory number display area, and the lower right part of the screen is the second reserved memory number display area.

  In the figure, a reserved symbol serving as a pre-reading effect is displayed as an example in the first reserved memory number display area. The circle shown at the left is a normal reserved symbol, the second symbol from the left is the “★” symbol, and the third symbol from the left is the “♪” symbol. The reserved symbol that suggests the possibility of a small hit, the “?” Mark shown at the right end is a reserved symbol that indicates the possibility of a big hit or a small hit. A similar reserved symbol is also displayed in the second reserved memory number display area.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In any of the embodiments, the player selects a privilege video that the player desires to view using the game button 14 from among the plurality of privilege videos displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. A configuration is also possible in which it is possible to select not to perform the privilege video. Specifically, you may add the screen which selects not implementing a privilege to a privilege selection screen. As a result, it is possible to satisfy a player who does not want to appreciate the privilege.

  In the second embodiment, the time setting (more specifically, the end interval time) of the small hit game is different depending on the type of the small hit symbol, but this time setting is determined in S200 of the special figure success / failure determination process of FIG. Is set in accordance with the type of the small hit symbol, and it is determined whether or not the time set in S555 of FIG. 11 has elapsed.

  In the third embodiment, the sub integrated control device 53 counts and stores the number of fluctuations between hit determinations. However, the main control device 50 may count and store the number, and in this case, the variation instruction command transmitted in S225 is hit. By generating with a configuration including information on the number of changes between judgments, it is possible to change the privilege video that can be selected by the received sub-integrated control device 53 based on the command content.

  In addition, a configuration is also conceivable in which the number of privilege videos that can be selected is changed according to the combination of the value of the variation counter and the type of the small hit symbol without being determined only by the value of the variation counter. In this configuration, as the value of the variation counter increases, in other words, when the hit is difficult, the benefits can be selected from many types, and more types can be selected depending on the types of winning symbols. As a result, it becomes possible to improve the gameability in the stuck state. In addition, in the first, second, and third embodiments, a configuration in which the contents and number of privilege videos that can be selected according to the combination of the symbol type and the gaming state are also conceivable. In this configuration, even with the same design, it is possible to give a different privilege video or change the number in the probability variation state and the short time state compared with the normal game, and it is possible to give more choices.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, as a result of the determination as to whether or not the prize ball corresponding to the so-called conventional big hit is obtained, the hit that can be enjoyed by the stage device can be appreciated. By providing, it is configured so that even a player who cannot obtain a prize ball will not get bored. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with an effect control device that can give a player a privilege different from a prize ball.

8 Game board 14a Game button (above)
14b Game button (bottom)
14c Game button (left)
14d Game button (right)
31 1st start port 31a 1st start port switch 32 2nd start port 32a 2nd start port switch 33a Big prize opening 33b Count switch 40 Normal electric accessory 42 Normal symbol operation gate 42a Normal symbol operation switch 50 Main controller 53 Sub Integrated control device 54a Production symbol control device 54b Production symbol display device

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A determination unit for determining whether or not to give a big hit or a small hit based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening provided in the game area;
A symbol determining means for determining a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol based on the determination of the hit / not determining means ;
When it is determined that the hit determination means grants the jackpot, the big win game is executed using the big winning opening, and when the hit determination means determines that the small win is granted, the big winning opening is used. Effect control including a main control device including a bonus game means for executing a small hit game, an effect control means for displaying an effect based on a signal received from the main control device, and an operation means operable by the player In a ball game machine equipped with a device,
The production control device
Store multiple content that is a video or image, music, text, or a combination of them,
The jackpot game executed by the bonus game means is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of winning prize opening modes according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determining means. It is a prize ball acquisition game that can acquire a prize ball by
According to the type of the small hit symbol determined by the symbol determining means , the small hit game executed by the bonus game means executes the small hit game having a common opening manner of the big prize opening, and a plurality of small hit games are executed. As a result of the start of a content privilege game that selects and grants any one of the above content ,
The production control device
When the small hit game is started, the content selected according to the type of the small hit symbol is displayed to be selectable,
A gaming machine, wherein the selected content is executed when the small hit game ends .
A determination unit for determining whether or not to give a big hit or a small hit based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening provided in the game area;
A symbol determining means for determining a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol based on the determination of the hit / not determining means;
When it is determined that the hit determination means grants the jackpot, the big win game is executed using the big winning opening, and when the hit determination means determines that the small win is granted, the big winning opening is used. Effect control including a main control device including a bonus game means for executing a small hit game, an effect control means for displaying an effect based on a signal received from the main control device, and an operation means operable by the player In a ball game machine equipped with a device,
The production control device
Store multiple content that is a video or image, music, text, or a combination of them,
The jackpot game executed by the bonus game means is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of winning prize opening modes according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determining means. It is a prize ball acquisition game that can acquire a prize ball by
The small hit game executed by the bonus game means is a time that varies depending on the start interval and / or the end interval, although the open mode of the big prize opening is common according to the type of the small hit symbol determined by the symbol determination means And selecting and executing any one of the small hit games set with the content bonus game to select and grant any one of the plurality of contents,
The production control device
When the small hit game is started, the content selected according to the type of the small hit symbol is displayed,
A gaming machine , wherein the selected content is executed until the small hit game ends .

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