JP6225309B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a symbol for notifying a result of a lottery performed due to a game ball entering a start opening.

  Currently, the gaming machine determines whether or not to generate a special game based on a random number extracted due to the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and then confirms the display after changing the symbol for a predetermined time. The special game state is executed after the special game state is executed by notifying the occurrence of the special game state by confirming that the symbol that has been determined and displayed is in a predetermined mode, and then opening the special winning opening. Those that cause a privileged gaming state (so-called probabilistic state, short-time state) that make it easy to occur are becoming mainstream.

  Whether or not this special gaming state is to be generated includes a type that is notified when the symbol that is confirmed and displayed is in a predetermined mode, a type that is not notified at all, and a type that is notified by an effect during the special gaming state. Here, in the case of a type that is notified by an effect or the like in the special game state, an effect (so-called promotion effect) is performed so that the player is not aware of the occurrence of the privilege game state until the notification timing in the special game state. .

  In recent years, in gaming machines equipped with this promotion effect, an invention has been made to enhance the interest of the promotion effect based on the operation of the player's effect button <Patent Document 1>.

JP 2012-120929 A

  However, in such promotion effects, the player needs to operate the effect button with the other hand while continuing to operate the launch handle with one hand during the special game state, but both hands are blocked. There is a situation where the production buttons cannot be operated in a timely manner. Generally, in a special gaming state, a large number of game balls can be obtained, and if the game balls cannot be stored in the ball plates (upper plate, lower plate) provided in the gaming machine, Furthermore, when the special game state occurs again in a short period after the special game state ends (when a so-called consecutive resort occurs), it is necessary to replace the ball box. For this reason, there is a concern that the player cannot be focused on the promotion effect because he / she is distracted by the movement of the game ball from the ball tray to the ball box, the exchange of the ball box, and the like.

  In view of the above, in the gaming machine capable of executing the promotion effect according to the player's operation during the special game state, the player determines whether or not the operation of the promotion effect is performed when a situation where the user cannot concentrate on the operation can be assumed. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be selected.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Special determination means for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port;
A privilege for determining whether or not a privilege gaming state occurs after the end of the special gaming state or for determining a period for granting the privilege gaming state on condition that the special determination means determines that the special gaming state will occur. A determination means;
A symbol display control means for confirming and displaying a symbol in a mode that suggests whether or not to cause a special gaming state based on the determination result by the special determination means and / or the privilege determination means;
Special game control means for executing a special game after the fixed display of the symbol by the symbol display control means, on the condition that it is determined that the special game state occurs.
In a gaming machine comprising: a bonus game control means for executing a bonus game after completion of a special game by the special game control means when giving the bonus game state;
A variable counter that is added or subtracted every time the symbol display control means suggests whether or not to cause the special gaming state during the privilege gaming state;
First state notification execution means for suggesting during the special gaming state whether or not to generate the privilege gaming state based on an operation of a production button;
Second state notification execution means for suggesting during the special gaming state whether or not to generate the privilege gaming state without requiring an operation of a production button;
A notification mode selection unit that selects which of the first and second state notification execution units performs the suggestion, and
When the special game is executed when the variation counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined range, the notification mode selection unit is based on either the first or second state notification execution unit based on the operation of the effect button. It is a gaming machine characterized by being able to select whether to execute the suggestion.

  There may be a plurality of random numbers to be acquired (extracted) due to one game ball entering the starting port. In addition to a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (whether or not) In addition, it is preferable to use a random number used to determine at least the type of symbol to be determined and displayed according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not, and the variation content (variable display time) of the symbol. It may be a random number for determination, a random number for reach determination, or a random number for change pattern determination. In addition, the type of the fixed symbol for notifying the result of the determination of the success / failure and the timing for extracting the random number for determining the variable display time (variation time) of the symbol are not limited to the time when the game ball enters the start opening, It is good also as the time of the special determination means performed (at the time of an appropriateness determination process implementation) performed.

  A plurality of start openings may be provided. In this case, a first start opening where the winning rate does not change and a second start opening formed by a variable winning device are provided, and the game balls are caused to enter the first start opening. Based on the random number acquired in this way, the special determination means is implemented, the determination result of the special determination means is fixedly displayed on the first special symbol, and the random number acquired due to the game ball entering the second starting port Based on the special determination means, the determination result of the special determination means may be fixedly displayed on the second special symbol. The variable winning device serving as the second starting port may be configured so that the size of the ball opening is opened, closed, or enlarged, and may be an ordinary electric accessory. The ordinary electric accessory may have a configuration in which no game ball enters at the time of closing or a configuration in which it is difficult to enter.

  The privilege gaming state may be any state in which the player is more advantageous than the normal gaming state in the gaming state in which the obtained random number is determined. For example, the probability that a big hit will occur is set higher than the normal gaming state State (also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state), or a state in which the number of special judgment means per unit time is frequently implemented (short-time state), a game in which a high-probability state and a short-time state are simultaneously performed It is good also as a state. If the start opening is a variable winning device, the short time state is set so that the operating time of the variable winning device is set longer, and the number of times of execution of the special determination means increases due to an increase in the number of balls entered into the variable winning device, It is good also as a state in which how to decrease is less than a normal state.

The privilege determining means determines whether or not the privilege gaming state is generated after the special gaming state is ended on the condition that the special determining means determines that the special gaming state (big hit) is generated. It is good also as a structure which determines occurrence of a privilege game state according to the kind of the symbol which is determined and displayed which shows occurrence of. The symbol display device that is directly controlled by the main control device that controls the progress of the game is displayed small in the corner of the game area or outside the game area, and an effect display according to a command such as a change instruction received from the main control device. It is preferable that the effect symbol display device controlled by the sub-control device that controls the device is arranged in the center of the game area and performs a pseudo effect of the symbol.

The effect button operated by the player when the first state notification execution means is performed and the effect button operated by the player when the notification mode selection means are performed may be the same device due to different operation times. However, different devices may be used.

  Both the first state notification execution means and the second state notification execution means may be so-called promotion effects performed during the big hit game, and the special game is executed after the special game is ended depending on the kind of symbol indicating the execution of the special game. A configuration implemented in a situation where it is not possible to recognize (or difficult) is preferable. In this case, the type of symbol indicating the occurrence of the special gaming state may be unrecognizable as to whether or not all symbols execute the bonus game, or a predetermined number of symbols can be recognized and the remaining symbols are recognized. It may be impossible.

  If the type of the symbol indicating the occurrence of the special game state is such that the game state after the end of the special game cannot be discriminated, the first state notification executing means performed during the execution of the special game (in the special game state) or The second state notification execution means may be configured to always notify the gaming state after the end of the special game, or the notification may not be performed even during the special gaming state. The game progresses in a state where the game state after the end cannot be determined (so-called latent state), and the effect button is not operated even though the first state notification execution means is implemented. It is good also as a structure which transfers to a latent state in the case of.

Gaming machine of claim 2, in claim 1 gaming machine, wherein the notification manner selection means, the prior SL variation counter the special game is executed when not the predetermined value or the predetermined range, the performance button The game machine is characterized in that the execution of the suggestion by the first state notification execution means is selected regardless of the operation.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a extended game counter that is incremented or decremented each time the special gaming state occurs during the privilege gaming state. When the special game is executed when the value of the extended game counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined range, and the variation counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined range, the mode selection means can operate the effect button. The gaming machine is characterized in that it can be selected which of the first and second state notification execution means is to be used to execute the suggestion.
The notification mode selection means has both predetermined values for a villa counter that counts the number of times that the special gaming state has been continued across the special gaming state and a variable counter that counts the number of fixed display times of the symbol during the special game. If the condition is satisfied, it is possible to select the first state notification execution means or the second state notification execution means using the effect button. If any one of the conditions is not satisfied, the first state notification execution means is selected. The state notification execution means is selected.

According to ball-shooting game machine according to claim 1, in the gaming machine to perform promotion effect corresponding to the player's performance button operation during the jackpot gaming, a large contact has occurred again jackpot quickly from the end of in this case, it is necessary to replace the movement and ball boxes payout has been game balls, such but in a situation there is a fear that missed the timing of button operation to implement the promotion effect, a large contact ends Since the promotion effect that does not require the operation of the effect button can be selected on the condition that the big hit has occurred again in a short period of time, the game status notification after the big hit game is not missed. Further, in any situation, a player who wants to proceed with the promotion effect by himself, in other words, a player who wants to acquire the certainty by himself can perform the promotion effect that requires the operation of the effect button.
In addition, when the first state notification executing means during the big hit game is performed, the effect button operation is not performed, so that during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to the latent state without being notified. If the big hit occurs again in a short period of time after the big hit, the game state after the big hit game is clarified by the promotion production that does not require the operation of the production button, so it is called a latent state You won't be forced to play in anxious situations.

According to the second aspect of the ball game machine according to the second aspect, in the situation where there is no need to replace the ball box or the like, the promotion effect can be advanced by one's own will while having the same effect as the first aspect. It becomes.

According to the ball game machine according to claim 3, in the gaming machine that performs the promotion effect according to the player's effect button operation during the big hit game while achieving the same effect as the claim 1 or claim 2, When a big hit occurs again in a short period of time after the big hit ends in a so-called consecutive resort state, it is necessary to move the game balls that have been paid out or replace the ball box. There is a risk that the timing of the button operation will be missed, but it is possible to select a promotion effect that does not require operation of the effect button on the condition that the big hit occurs again in a short period of time after the big hit ends in the villa state Therefore, the game state notification after the big hit game is not missed. Further, in any situation, a player who wants to proceed with the promotion effect by himself, in other words, a player who wants to acquire the certainty by himself can perform the promotion effect that requires the operation of the effect button . In addition, when the first state notification executing means during the big hit game is performed, the effect button operation is not performed, so that during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to the latent state without being notified. If a big hit occurs again in a short period after the big hit ends in the so-called consecutive resort state, the gaming state after the big hit game is clarified by the promotion effect that does not require the operation of the effect button Therefore, the player is not forced to play in an uneasy situation such as a latent state.

Front view of pachinko machine 50 The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The back view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 showing an appropriateness determination process executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the probability variation continuation count process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the promotion effect setting process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the promotion effect selection process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the promotion production start process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the 1st promotion effect button signal reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The figure which shows the example of a display of the big hit start interval implemented with the production symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. The figure which shows the example 1 of a display which shows the display content of the 1st promotion effect which performs operation of the effect button 67 implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. The figure which shows the example 2 of a display which shows the display content of the 1st promotion effect which performs operation of the effect button 67 implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display which shows the display content of the 2nd promotion effect which does not perform operation of the effect button 67 implemented with an effect symbol display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective embodiments can be appropriately combined. It goes without saying that this is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of a ball game machine, has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1. In addition, an effect button 67 (corresponding to the effect button of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is arranged in the upper center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display. A CR settlement display device having a device 59 is provided. In addition, this machine is configured to pay out prize balls outside the machine, but a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the released game balls are collected in the game machine and used in a circulating manner. The effects of the present invention are exhibited without any problems as an enclosed game machine that performs the above.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for displaying a screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays the effect symbol), and the like, as in the known case. Below the center case 5, a first start port 11 (corresponding to the start port of the present invention) and a second start port 12 (corresponding to the start port of the present invention) are arranged. , A gate 17 is arranged. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  In the lower right part of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are provided. And the 1st special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd special symbol display device 10 which consist of 7 segment display devices are arrange | positioned. Although the 1st special symbol reservation number display device 18 and the 2nd special symbol reservation number display device 19 are equivalent to the device which displays "the symbol which suggests whether special game state will occur" in the present invention, It is difficult to reliably recognize the display contents of the display device at this position, and the player who is playing the game displays the effect symbol display device 6 (the symbol indicating whether or not a special gaming state is to occur in the present invention). The game is played with a focus on the displayed content.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. The first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not change.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 The normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that has started to change display and has stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination opens almost synchronously, and the ball entering the second start port 12 (detection of the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)) is performed. It is configured to be possible. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state), 1.8 seconds (2 Times). Further, in this embodiment, the second starting port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot be entered unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven, but it can be entered only by difficulty in entering the ball. It is good also as a simple structure.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects a game ball), the first special symbol starts changing in the first special symbol display device 9, and the predetermined ball Stop after hours. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory which is the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 performs the second operation. The special symbol starts changing display and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the fluctuation of the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second special symbol), the production symbol display device 6 produces an effect linked to the fluctuation of each special symbol. The mode is displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are implemented with priority on the variation of the second special symbol 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 second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation of the first special symbol reserved memory To start.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost in synchronism, and the game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  In addition, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 are stored as reserved memory. While storing (storing) in the main control device 50, a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 to the sub integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 4) is performed. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball has passed through the memory and normal symbol operating gate 17 will be described as the normal figure reserved memory.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is 4). Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. 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.

  If the first special figure start switch 11a or the second special figure start switch 12a detects a game ball and the number of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory in that case is less than 4, the extracted jackpot determination random number The big hit symbol determining random number 1, the big hit symbol determining random number 2, the small hit symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are stored in the storage area as the first or second reserved memory.

  The various stored random numbers are compared with a preset value by a success / failure determination process, which will be described later, and if the success / failure determination result of the big hit determination random number is a big hit, it is based on the value of the big hit symbol determination random number The jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6.

  In addition, the pachinko machine in this embodiment is comprised as a probability fluctuation machine. More specifically, the games by the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment are roughly classified into a game in which the big prize opening 14 is closed and a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 14 is opened. In a broad classification, the normal gaming state and the probability variation state (high probability gaming state) that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state (the probability of being a big hit is easy and easy to hit), the short-time state ( Open extended state).

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. However, as described above, since the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are arranged outside the game area 3, it is difficult to visually recognize, and the mode of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol is distinguished. Since it is not easy, it is difficult for the player to determine the game state after the big hit game is finished according to the fixed display mode of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10. It has become.

  The probability variation state is set so that it can be transferred after the jackpot game with the probability variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal gaming state or the probability variation state is a bonus game with the probability variation symbol, it shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. . Similarly, the normal gaming state is set to be able to transition after the jackpot game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if the big game hits with the non-stochastic variation symbol in any of the normal gaming state or the probability variation state, after the jackpot game ends , Transition to the normal gaming state.

  After the transition to the normal gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the normal electric accessory is released when the opening extension function is activated. If the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the short time state of the present embodiment, the special symbol display time is shortened along with the special symbol variation time, but the normal symbol variation display is shortened. Thus, the fixed display of the normal symbol is performed many times within a predetermined time. Therefore, the number of times that the normal symbol hits within a certain time increases, and the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory also increases. In the short time state, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to be long (open extended state in which the open extension function operates), so that it becomes easy for a large number of game balls to win. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of display of the second special symbol variation is further increased, and the player's possession balls are less likely to be reduced by the award balls obtained by winning the ordinary electric game winnings. , Can play an advantageous game.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened similarly to the time-short state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function to open and extend the normal electric utility are the same as the short-time state, but in addition to the probability variation state, the probability of hitting a special symbol is high (a state where it is easy to hit a big hit). It becomes an advantageous gaming state (corresponding to the privilege gaming state of the present invention).

  As described above, it is difficult to discriminate the game state after the big hit game is ended according to the special symbol mode at the time of the big hit, and also in the big win in the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 Whether or not to shift to the probability variation can not be determined depending on the type of symbol, the player knows the gaming state after the end of the big hit game by a promotion effect performed during the big hit game described later.

  FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 50, and an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The power base 85 includes a backup device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device is not drawn, but the launch control device is provided below (on the back side) of the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50, and is configured around the main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special symbol display device 9 (first special symbol display device in the figure) and a second special symbol display device 10 (first figure in the drawing) connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. 2 special symbol display device) and normal symbol display device 7, first special symbol hold number display device 18 (first special figure hold number display device in the figure), second special symbol hold number display device 19 (first figure in the figure) 2 special figure hold number display device), the normal symbol hold number display device 8 (in the figure, the general figure hold number display device) is controlled to turn on.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 perform two-way communication. The payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. 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 generated when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, 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.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and operations of the effect buttons 67). And an effect image such as an effect symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82. Therefore, the effect control by the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 does not affect the result of the determination as to whether or not the main control device 80 performs.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written into the work area (S15), etc.) (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3966”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3966", the next process starts. Is returned to “0”, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. For example, if this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3966” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated once (3967 times), the initial random number value at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determining random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “249” “87” “88”... “3966” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value.

  The big hit symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0". The big hit symbol determination random number 2 update process (S31) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 50 integers from “0” to “49”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0". The small-hit symbol determination random number update process (S33) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 150 integers from “0” to “149”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

  The hit-decision random number update process (S35) following S33 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. The winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determining random numbers, big hit symbol determining random numbers 1, big hit symbol determining random numbers 2, small hit symbol determining random numbers, The random numbers for reach determination and fluctuation pattern determination are used for drawing special symbols.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number 1, a big hit symbol determination random number 2, a variation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination A plurality of random numbers such as random numbers are acquired, but the number that can be reserved is limited to 4 at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, respectively, and when the reserved memory is full, the game ball However, even if the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 wins, only the winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball at each winning port on the game board 1, winning ball data is sent to the payout control device 81 to pay out the playing ball as a winning ball. When the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal, the process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify the fact that an error is occurring. Each process to be output is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3967 from 0 to 3966) when the big hit determination random number is made one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The start winning process includes various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17. This is a process of storing (storing) in the main control device 80 as a reserved storage. Further, in this process, a process for confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value is performed before performing the determination of whether or not to be described later, resulting from the balls entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 The process which transmits the various commands to perform to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 is performed. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special figure hold number display device 18, and the second special figure hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number Then, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect to win a jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S120), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the second reserved memory, and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S140), and the second reserved memory stored in the same manner as S110. Is determined in advance (S145).

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S145 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140 is sub The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory (second starter 12) to open.

  Next, the success / failure determination process performed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process determines whether or not to execute the big hit game (special game) based on the random number value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a. Based on the result of the determination, the process of instructing the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is performed, and the process corresponds to the special determination unit and the privilege determination unit of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit game is being performed by confirming the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S200). If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the process proceeds to a special game process described later. If a negative determination, that is, if the game is not a big hit game (S200: no), it is confirmed whether any of the special symbols of the first special figure or the second special figure is changing (S205). If not (S205: no), it is checked whether or not the confirmed symbol of any special figure is being confirmed (S210). If not confirmed (S210: no), there is a second reserved memory. (S215: no), it is determined whether or not there is the first reserved memory (S220), and if S215 or S220 is affirmative (S215: yes, S220: yes), S225 is determined. Proceed to

  According to the determination order of S215 and S220, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special symbols (a first special symbol and a second special symbol). However, the effect of the invention is not changed even with a single special symbol.

  In S225, the number of pending storages to be determined is subtracted, and the pending storage shift process is performed (S225). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the special figure is the target of the determination of success / failure.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S230). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the high probability gaming state is determined, and if the value is 0, the normal gaming state is determined. If S230 is negative, that is, if the game state is high probability (S225: no), the decision is made by comparing the random number value for determining the big hit of the reserved memory that is the object of the success / failure determination and the probability change table used at the time of the high probability set in advance. It is compared whether the target random number value matches the determination value in the probability variation table (S240). If S230 is an affirmative determination (S230: yes), the random number value for determining the big hit in the reserved memory that is the target of the determination is compared with a normal table having a preset normal probability (low probability), and the random number value to be determined is It is compared whether or not it matches the judgment value in the normal table (S235). In this embodiment, the probability variation table has a jackpot probability of 1/30, and the normal table has a setting of 1/300.

  In subsequent S245, it is determined whether or not the result of S235 or S240 is a big hit (same as the determination value) (corresponding to the special determination means of the present invention). If it is affirmation determination (S245: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S250). 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 gaming state after the end of the big hit game (corresponding to the privilege judging means of the present invention).

  The specific setting contents of the symbol mode are 10 round games at a rate of 1/3 and 15 rounds at a rate of 2/3 if the determination target is the first reserved memory. When 10 round games are set, the probability variation state (high probability) is set as the gaming state after the big hit game is ended, and 10000 is set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter. When the 15 round game is set, the normal state (low probability) is set as the game state after the end of the big hit game, and 100 is set in the hourly time counter.

  If the determination target is the second reserved memory, the contents of the jackpot game are all 15 round games. After the big hit game, the gaming state becomes a probability variation state (high probability) at a rate of 2/3, 10000 is set in the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter, and becomes a normal state (low probability) at a rate of 1/3. 100 is set in the counter.

  According to the setting contents of the symbol mode, in the present embodiment, the game ball to the second start port 12 is more than the case where a big hit is generated from the determination process of winning or fail based on the game ball entering the first start port 11. The big hit that arises from the winning / failing determination based on the entry is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, the short time state (including the probability variation state) in which the number of game balls entering the second starting port 12 increases can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in the sense that a large number of game balls can be acquired.

  Subsequent to S250, the jackpot symbol selection processing is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol as the determination target (S255). This is a jackpot that displays on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 the type of jackpot determined by the setting of the symbol mode (the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished). In order to notify according to the type of symbol, this is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed from among symbol groups set for each symbol mode.

  However, as described above, in this embodiment, the type of special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 is difficult to distinguish, and the promotion performed during the jackpot game Since the game state after the end of the big hit game is notified by the production, the type of the big hit game and the type of the big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 are associated with each other. However, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of the big hit game (the game state after the big hit game) based on the type of the special symbol (and the type of the big hit symbol of the effect design).

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S250 (S260). 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 is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S250, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process which is the content of the big win game is performed (S265), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory as the object of the determination of success / failure Based on the random number, a variation pattern that becomes a variation time of the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 (second special symbol display device 10) and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S270). ).

  Next, information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is generated as a variation instruction command and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S275). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change instruction command transmits an instruction signal to the effect symbol control device 82 based on the information indicated by the command, and the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 to make a big hit symbol. The variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation pattern information is started. The main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 almost simultaneously with the transmission of the change instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83 to start the special symbol change.

  If S245 is negative, that is, if it is a loss (S245: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison process of S235 or S240 is a small hit (S280). If it is affirmative (S280: yes), a small hit symbol is selected. (S285) Subsequently, a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S265), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S270), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S275). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and starts the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. Also in this case, the main control device 80 controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 directly to control the special symbol variation almost simultaneously with the transmission of the variation instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83. Start.

  If S280 is negative (S280: no), a lost symbol is selected (S290), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S270). Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S275). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 on the basis of the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 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 the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  Following the negative determination (S220: no) in S275 or S220, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 8, and it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1, that is, whether or not the processing time is a high-probability gaming state (probability change state). (S300). If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), decrement is performed from the probability variation counter for regulating the transition period to the high probability gaming state (S305), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (S310). If the determination is affirmative (S310: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S315). By this process, the high-probability gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (the determination of success / failure is performed with a low probability).

  Following the negative determination in S315, or S300, S310 (S300: no, S310: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1, that is, whether or not the processing time is in the time reduction state (including the open extension state). (S320). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, it is determined that the time reduction state and the open extension state are established, and if the value is 0, it is determined that the time reduction state and the open extension state are not established. If the determination is affirmative (S320: yes), decrement is performed from the time-counter for limiting the period of time-short state (and open extended state) (S325), and it is determined whether the value of the time-counter is 0 (S330). If the determination is affirmative (S330: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S315). By this process, the time-short state and the open extended state are completed.

  Subsequent to the negative determination in S335 or S320, S330 (S320: no, S330: no), a state designation command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. (S340), the process proceeds to “special game processing” to be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S205 is affirmative, that is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9 to determine whether or not the symbol change time has ended. (S350) If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), control is performed to end the symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10, and the sub-integrated control device 83 varies the effect symbol. A confirmed symbol display process (corresponding to the symbol display control means of the present invention) for transmitting a symbol confirmation command for terminating the display is performed (S355). Subsequent to the negative determination (S350: no) in S355 or S350, the process proceeds to special game processing.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S210 is affirmative, that is, if the final symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether or not (S400). If it is affirmation determination (S400: yes), the process which complete | finishes the fixed symbol display of a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol will be performed, and the fixed symbol which transmits the command which complete | finishes the fixed display of an effect symbol to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 will be transmitted. A display end process is performed (S405).

  Following the negative determination in S405 or S400 (S400: no), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol for which the confirmed symbol display has been performed is a big hit symbol (S410). If the determination is negative (S410: no), the process proceeds to special game processing. If the determination is affirmative (S410: yes), it is determined whether the probability change flag is 1 (S420). If the determination is affirmative (S420: yes), the probability change flag is set. 0 is set (S425). Following the negative determination in S425 or S420 (S420: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S430). If the determination is affirmative (S430: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S435). By these processes, the gaming state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequent to the negative determination of S435 or S430 (S430: no), a process for starting the operation of the condition device is performed (S440), and a process for starting the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is performed (S445). A command for instructing the big hit start effect is transmitted to the control device 83 (S450), and the process proceeds to the special game process. The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the continuous action device for winning game in the big hit game, and the continuous accessory operation device is a device for continuously operating the special electric accessory of the big prize opening 14.

  Next, the special game process will be described with reference to FIGS. This process corresponds to the special game control means of the present invention, and includes a special game control means executed at the end of the special game. When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500). If the determination is negative (S500: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S505). If the determination is negative (S505: no), it is determined whether or not the interval is in effect (S510). If not in the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect is being performed (S515). (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has ended (S520). If the jackpot start effect time has not ended (S520: no), the process returns and if it has ended (S520: yes) ), A process of opening the special winning opening 14 is performed (S525), and the process returns.

  If the determination in S505 is affirmative, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is open (S505: yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 12, and it is determined whether or not the predetermined winning number (9) has been won in the special winning opening 14 (S550). If the determination is negative (S550: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended (S555), and if S555 is negative (S555: no), the process returns. If S550 or S555 is an affirmative determination (S550: yes, S555, yes), a process for closing the big prize opening 14 is performed (S560), and a command for instructing the start of the big hit interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. A big hit interval process is performed (S565) and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 11, if S510 is affirmative, that is, if the interval is in progress (S510: yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 12 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has ended (S570), and if negative (S570: no). ) Return. If the determination is affirmative (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the final round of the jackpot game has ended (S575). If the determination is affirmative (S575: yes), a command for instructing the jackpot end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the big hit game is finished (S580) and the process returns. If the determination is negative (S575: no), a round production start instruction command to be started is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S585), the special winning opening 14 is opened (S590), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 11, if S515 is affirmative, that is, if the big hit end effect is being performed (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the time of the big hit end effect has ended (S600). If the determination is negative (S600: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation apparatus is performed (S605), and the process of stopping the operation of the condition apparatus is performed (S610). .

  Subsequently, the mode buffer set in S260 of the success / failure determination process causing the big hit during the processing is referred to (S615), and the hour / hour flag, hour / hour counter, probability variation flag, and probability variation counter are set (S625, S630, S635). S640), a mode buffer clear process is performed (S645) (corresponding to the privilege game control means of the present invention). Subsequently, a state designation command indicating the game state after the big hit game determined by setting the big hit end command, the time reduction flag in S625 and the probability variation flag in S635 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S650, 655). The big hit flag is cleared (S660) and the process returns.

  Next, the probability variation continuation counting process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. This process counts the number of times the probability variation state continues across the jackpot gaming state, and on the condition that the counted value reaches a predetermined value, a variation counter ( (Corresponding to the variation counter of the present invention) is set. Therefore, this processing is processing including addition (subtraction) of the extended game counter of the present invention and setting of the fluctuation counter.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a state instruction command at the end of the big hit game has been received. If the determination is negative (S700: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the received state designation command is changed. It is determined whether or not the state is indicated (S705). If the determination is further affirmative (S705: yes), it is determined whether or not the extended game flag is 0 (S710). The consecutive flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it means that the probability variation state continues for a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, a range of 5 times or more) across the big hit game. If 0 is 0, it is determined that the number of times the probability variation state continues is less than 5.

  If the determination in S710 is affirmative, that is, if the number of continuations of the probability change state is less than 5 (S710: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 0 (S715). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that the gaming state is a probability variation state, and if the value is 0, it is determined that the normal state. Note that the probability variation flag stored in the sub-integrated control device 83 is not cleared even during the big hit game, and retains the stored state. Therefore, the value of the probability variation flag indicated at this point (at the time of the big hit game) is the value at the time of occurrence of the finished big hit game. Indicates the gaming state. Therefore, if the probability variation flag is 1 at this time, the probability variation state has continued across the big hit game.

  If the determination at S715 is affirmative, that is, if the occurrence of the finished jackpot game is in the normal state (S715: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S720). Subsequent to the negative determination in S720 or S715 (S715: no), the probability variation continuation counter is incremented by one (S725), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation continuation counter has reached a predetermined value (5 in this embodiment). If the determination is negative (S730: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S730: yes), 1 is set to the extended flag (S735). In this embodiment, the probability variation continuation counter (corresponding to the extended game counter of the present invention) is incremented to reach a predetermined value, and 1 is set in the extended game counter. However, when the probability change flag is set to 1, A predetermined value (5) may be set in the continuation counter, the probability variation continuation counter may be decremented every time the probability variation continues, and 1 may be set in the extended game flag when the value becomes zero.

  Following negative determination (S710: no) in S735 or S710, 1 is set in the fluctuation flag (S740), and a fluctuation counter (corresponding to the fluctuation counter of the present invention) is set (in this embodiment, 5 is set). (S745) and return. The variation flag is a value stored in the sub-integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, a special flag after the end of the big hit game in a state where the extended game flag is set (a state in which the probability variation state has continued five times or more). Is determined to be less than a predetermined number (5 in the present embodiment) (range from 1 to 4). The fluctuation counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol holding the fluctuation flag. In this embodiment, the fluctuation counter is set to 5 in S745 and decremented according to the fluctuation of the special symbol. It is good also as a structure which sets whether 0 is set to and the counter is incremented according to the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol and it has reached the predetermined number of times.

  If S705 is negative, that is, if the received state designation command indicates a normal state (low probability state) (S705: no), it is determined whether or not the consecutive flag is 1 (S750), and if it is affirmative (S750: yes) ), 0 is set in the Renso flag (S755). If S750 is negative (S750: no), it is determined whether the probability variation flag is 0 (S770), and if affirmative (S770: yes), the process returns. Subsequent to the negative determination in S755 or S770 (S770: no), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S760), the probability variation continuation counter is cleared (cleared when a predetermined condition is satisfied) (S765), and the process returns.

  Next, the change instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, in response to the reception of the change instruction command from the main control measure 80, the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected, and the effect symbol control device 6 is instructed to start displaying the selected effect aspect. When the variation flag is set, the variation counter is decremented, and the variation flag is lowered according to the changed variation counter value (cleared when a predetermined condition is satisfied).

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a change instruction command has been received (S800). If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), a distributed random number is extracted (S805). Based on the content of the received change instruction command and the value of the distributed random number extracted in S805, the effect display for starting the change display on the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the special symbol for starting a new change. A process of selecting the variation pattern and the effect symbol to be displayed from the plurality of types of variation modes and effect symbols stored in the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed (S815), and the selected variation pattern and the effect symbol are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The instruction signal to be displayed is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S825).

  Following S825, it is determined whether or not the variation flag is 0 (S830). If the determination is affirmative (S830: yes), the process returns. If the determination is negative (S830: no), the variation counter is decremented by 1 (S835). It is determined whether or not the counter value is 0 (S840). If the determination is negative (S840: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S840: yes), the variation flag is set to 0 (S845) and the process returns. As a result, the variation flag is held until the fifth variation instruction command is received from the time when the variation counter is set (5 is set in S745) after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the variation flag = 1 is held until the fourth variation display result is obtained. In this embodiment, 5 is set in S745, but it is not limited to this number, and may be more or less.

  Next, a promotion effect setting process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is activated when a big hit start command is received from the main control device 80, and if a fluctuation flag is set at the time of reception, that is, the probability variation state continues over a predetermined number of times (five times) across the big hit game, and The first promotion that requires the operation of the production button 67 if a big hit occurs in a state where the variation of the special symbol has been within 4 times since the end of the previous big hit game (because the change flag goes down at the start of the fifth change) An effect (corresponding to the first state notification executing means of the present invention) or a second promotion effect (corresponding to the second state notification executing means of the present invention) that does not require the operation of the effect button 67 can be selected. If the change flag is not set, the process of setting the first promotion effect that requires the operation of the effect button 67 (the “notification mode selection means of the present invention is that the value of the extended game counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined value) Not a range, This corresponds to a configuration in which, if the special game is executed when the variation counter is not a predetermined value or a predetermined range, the execution of the suggestion by the first state notification execution means is selected regardless of the operation of the effect button). Become.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit start effect instruction command (transmitted in S450) is received from the main controller 80 (S900). If a negative determination is made (S900: no), a return is made; if a positive determination is made (S900: yes), a signal instructing execution of the jackpot start interval effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S905).

  Following S905, it is determined whether or not the variation flag is 0 (S910). If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), the effect flag is set to 0 (S915) and the process returns. The effect flag is a value stored in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the type of promotion effect to be executed in a predetermined round during the jackpot game (three rounds in this embodiment, but not limited to this round) from the value. Judging. If the value is 0, it is necessary to execute the first promotion effect in which the effect is advanced in accordance with the operation of the effect button 67. If the value is 1, the operation of the effect button 67 is unnecessary (the effect is advanced even if no operation is performed). ) Is determined to implement the second promotion effect.

  S910 is negative (S910: no), that is, the probability variation state continues for a predetermined number of times (five times) across the jackpot game, and the variation of the special symbol is within four times from the end of the previous jackpot game If a situation where it is not possible to concentrate on the promotion button 67 operation of the promotion effect performed during the big hit game due to the movement of the game ball to be paid out and the exchange of the ball box due to the occurrence of the big hit, 1 is set in the effect selection flag. Is set (S920). The effect selection flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that one of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect can be selected.

  Subsequent to S920, an instruction signal for performing the promotion effect selection display on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S925), and the process returns. The promotion effect selection display is performed during the jackpot start interval, and it is possible to select whether to perform the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect depending on whether or not the operation button 67 is operated. Inform the player.

  The above is the description of the promotion effect setting process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. If the variation flag is lowered by this processing (variation flag = 0), that is, if it can be predicted that the player can concentrate on the operation of the effect button 67 while operating the launch handle even during the big hit game, the big hit start effect The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the instruction command sets the first promotion effect that advances the effect by operating the effect button 67 as the promotion effect to be performed during the big hit game, and the change flag is set (the change flag = 1) That is, an effect necessary for a normal promotion effect (first promotion effect) by moving a game ball continuously paid out from a gaming machine or exchanging a ball box storing game balls. When it is possible to predict a situation where it is difficult to operate the button 67 in a timely manner, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the jackpot start effect instruction command is executed during the jackpot game. As the case effect, a first promotion effect that is a normal promotion effect that advances the effect by operating the effect button 67 and a second promotion effect that advances the effect without operating the effect button 67 are selectable. It is the composition to do.

  Next, a promotion effect selection process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process corresponding to the notification mode selection means of the present invention. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the effect selection flag is 1, that is, whether or not the promotion effect can be selected (S950). If the determination is negative (S950: no), the process returns, and if the determination is affirmative. (S950: yes), it is determined whether or not a signal from the effect button switch 67a has been received (S955).

  If S955 makes an affirmative determination, that is, if the player can operate the effect button 67 even immediately after the start of the big hit in which the payout of the game ball continues (S955: yes), by setting the effect flag to 0, the big hit game is in progress ( In this embodiment, as the promotion effect to be implemented in the third round), the first promotion effect in which the effect progresses according to the operation of the effect button 67 is executed (S960), and the effect selection display is ended on the effect symbol control device 82. The instruction signal to be transmitted is transmitted, the effect selection flag is set to 0 (S965), and the process returns.

  If S955 is negative (S955: no), it is determined whether or not the time during which the promotion effect can be selected (the jackpot start interval time in this embodiment) has ended (S970). If the determination is negative (S970: no), the process returns. If the determination is positive, that is, if the player does not operate the effect button 67 during the jackpot start interval (S970: yes), the effect flag is set to 1 by As a promotion effect to be implemented during the game (3 rounds in this embodiment), a second promotion effect in which the effect progresses without operation of the effect button 67 is performed (S975), and the process proceeds to S965 and returns.

  The above is the description of the promotion effect selection process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. The fact that the effect button 67 is not operated during the jackpot start interval, which is the selection period for the promotion effect, is considered to be a situation where there is no room for operating the effect button 67 due to movement of the ball or the like. In the situation, it is preferable that the promotion progress even without performing the operation of the effect button 67 in the promotion effect performed during the big hit game, so that the player can afford to operate the effect button 67 by moving the ball or the like. Even in situations where there is no game, it is possible to know the game state after the end of the big hit game in a timely manner.

  Next, a promotion effect start process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is activated when a signal for instructing the start of a predetermined round (three rounds in this embodiment) is received from the main control device 80, and is a process for starting a promotion effect according to the value of the effect flag.

  When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not a command for instructing the start of a predetermined round (3 rounds) effect is received from the main control device 80 (S585, round effect start instruction command transmission) (S1000). S1000: no) Return and if an affirmative determination is made (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not the effect flag is 0 (S1005). If the determination is affirmative (S1005: yes), a signal instructing the start of the first promotion effect (corresponding to the first state notification execution means of the present invention) is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1010), and the operation of the effect button 67 is performed. An instruction signal for displaying the display mode for prompting the effect on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1015), the button operation flag is set to 1 (S1020), and the process returns. If S1005 is negative (S1005: no), a signal instructing the start of the second promotion effect (corresponding to the second state notification execution means of the present invention) is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1025) and the process returns.

  The button operation flag set in S1020 is a value stored by the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that the operation of the effect button 67 is valid during the first promotion effect.

  Next, the first promotion effect button signal reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process of giving an instruction to change the effect mode of the promotion effect (progress the effect) based on the operation of the effect button 67 during the execution of the first promotion effect.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the button operation flag is 1 (S1050). If the determination is negative (S1050: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1050: yes), whether the operation period of the effect button has ended. (S1055). If the determination is affirmative (S1055: yes), a signal instructing the end of the button operation display is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, the effect button flag is set to 0 (S1060), and the process returns. If S1055 is negative (S1055: no), it is determined whether or not a signal from the effect button switch 67a has been received (S1065). If it is negative (S1065: no), the process returns. If it is positive (S1065: yes), An instruction signal for changing the display mode of the first pre-reading effect being performed on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1070), and the process returns to S1060.

  The above is the description of the first promotion effect button signal reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. In this embodiment, even when “normal probability” is notified as the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended during the promotion effect implemented in the third round, the re-promotion effect is notified of “probability fluctuation” during the jackpot game end interval. May be performed (common to the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect).

  In addition, if the effect button 67 is not operated during the first promotion effect of three rounds, the game state after the jackpot game is not notified during the promotion effect, and the notification is made during the jackpot game end interval, and the jackpot game The game state is not notified until the game ends, and the game progresses as a game state in which it is difficult to identify whether the game state is a high probability state or a normal probability (low probability) state even if the big hit game ends. There is a case of shifting to a so-called latent state.

  For the risk of shifting to the latent state, if the big hit occurs with the fluctuation flag and the extended game flag standing, that is, the effect button is operated by moving the game ball that has been paid out or replacing the ball box, etc. In the situation where there is no room to perform, by selecting the second promotion effect that can be selected (the operation of the effect button 67 is unnecessary), the promotion effect is being performed even if the operation button 67 is not operated during the promotion effect ( In addition, since the game state after the big hit game is always clear during the big hit end interval), the player is not forced to play in an uneasy situation such as a latent state.

  Next, the promotion effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 shows a display example of the big hit start interval performed by the effect symbol display device 6. (1) is the display content of the jackpot start interval when the probability variation continuation count is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (5 times) and the jackpot is hit within four times after the jackpot ends. A character string “big hit” is displayed, and a character string “Push if you participate in chance time”, a downward arrow, and a schematic diagram of the effect button 67 are displayed in the promotion effect selection display section below it. (2) is the display content of the normal jackpot start interval when the jackpot is made in a state other than (1), and is the display content obtained by deleting the promotion effect selection display section from (1).

  It is possible to recognize that it is necessary to operate the effect button 67 when participating in the chance time (promotion effect 67 operation) by the display content of the promotion effect selection display section of (1).

  21 and 22 are display examples showing display contents of the first promotion effect in which the effect button 67 is operated. When the sub integrated control device 83 receives an effect start command for 3 rounds from the main control device 80 and executes S1010 of the promotion effect start processing of FIG. 18, the display of (1) is started. Specifically, the character string of “chance time” indicating the promotion effect is displayed in the upper left part of the screen, and the front (evil) and rear (justice) fighter aircraft effects start. The figure and the character string (button operation display by S1015) of “missile launch with push, change probability when hit” are displayed. The “chance time” is continuously displayed until the promotion effect ends.

  (2) is a display content that is implemented based on the player operating the effect button 67. Specifically, the player operates the effect button 67, and the sub-integrated control device 83 performs the first promotion effect. When S1070 of the button signal reception process is performed, the character string displayed in (1) disappears, and an effect display for launching a missile from the back fighter is performed.

  (3) in FIG. 22 shows a case where the missile launched in (2) hits an evil fighter, and in this case, the enemy fighter is destroyed and at the same time a character string “probability” is displayed on the screen. Display and notify that the gaming state after the end of the big hit game shifts to a high probability state.

  (4) shows the case where the missile fired in (2) did not hit an evil fighter. In this case, the “MISS normal probability” appears on the screen at the same time that the enemy fighter escapes from the back fighter. Is displayed to notify that the game state after the big hit game is shifted to the normal probability state.

  FIG. 23 is a display example showing the display content of the second promotion effect that does not require the operation of the effect button 67. What is different from the display content of the first promotion effect is that the display in the middle part of the screen of (1) is only the character string “probably changed if the missile hits”, and the display for prompting the operation of the effect button 67 is not performed. (2) is the same as the display content of (2) in FIG. 22, and in this case, the timing of launching the missile is random. The display content after the missile launch is the same as (3) and (4) in FIG. 22 including the notification content.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In this embodiment, the period when the variation flag is set to 1 is a state in which the game balls that have been in the probability variation state for five times or more and can no longer be accommodated in the game dish provided in the gaming machine are moved to the ball box, and It can be inferred that the game machine is still paying out the game balls immediately after the big hit game is over. When a big hit game is started in such a state (fluctuation flag = 1), the game balls that have been paid out are transferred to the ball box, or the replacement work of a new ball box is distracted. In the promotion effect that requires the operation of the effect button 67 to be performed, there is a risk that the operation timing of the effect button 67 may be missed, but in this embodiment, the operation of the effect button 67 is not performed only in such a state. The second promotion effect that progresses the promotion effect can be selected during the big hit start interval.

  In any situation, a player who wants to proceed with promotion promotion by himself, in other words, a player who wishes to gain a certainty by himself under any circumstances, can operate the production button 67 by operating the production button 67 during the jackpot start interval. A necessary first promotion effect can be selected. In addition, during the jackpot start interval, a player who is already busy with moving game balls, etc., may miss the operation of the effect button 67 during the jackpot start interval. In consideration of the above, since the second promotion effect is selected by not operating the effect button 67 when selecting the promotion effect, the game can proceed with peace of mind.

  In addition, for example, when a big hit occurs within 4 rotations after the big hit ends in a situation where the number of consecutive games (the number of continuations across the big hit gaming state in the probability variation state) is further increased than the predetermined number, When the promotion button 67 is not operated during the first promotion effect even though the promotion effect is selected, a configuration may be adopted in which a transition to the latent state is made with a higher probability than usual. With this configuration, it is possible to create a game property that the risk increases in proportion to the increase in the number of consecutive games, and the player accompanies the game progress accompanying the increase in the number of acquired game balls in a short time It is also possible to intentionally select a game with increased thrill.

  Specifically, the intentional selection is performed by operating the effect button 67 when selecting the promotion effect while predetermining that the effect button is not intentionally operated during the first promotion effect of the predetermined round. It means selecting a promotion effect.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, in the case where a busy situation such as the movement of the big hit ball is assumed, the operation of the effect button is unnecessary in the promotion effect performed during the big hit game. The promotion effect can be selected, and the game state after the big hit game can be known before the big hit ends even in a situation where the hand is occupied by moving the ball or the like. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that performs a promotion effect using an effect button during a big hit game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st start port 11a 1st start port switch 12 2nd start port 12a 2nd start port switch 67 Production button 67a Production button switch 80 Main control device 82 Production symbol control device 83 Sub integrated control apparatus

Claims (3)

Special determination means for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port;
A privilege for determining whether or not a privilege gaming state occurs after the end of the special gaming state or for determining a period for granting the privilege gaming state on condition that the special determination means determines that the special gaming state will occur. A determination means;
A symbol display control means for confirming and displaying a symbol in a mode that suggests whether or not to cause a special gaming state based on the determination result by the special determination means and / or the privilege determination means;
Special game control means for executing a special game after the fixed display of the symbol by the symbol display control means, on the condition that it is determined that the special game state occurs.
In a gaming machine comprising: a bonus game control means for executing a bonus game after completion of a special game by the special game control means when giving the bonus game state;
A variable counter that is added or subtracted every time the symbol display control means suggests whether or not to cause the special gaming state during the privilege gaming state;
First state notification execution means for suggesting during the special gaming state whether or not to generate the privilege gaming state based on an operation of a production button;
Second state notification execution means for suggesting during the special gaming state whether or not to generate the privilege gaming state without requiring an operation of a production button;
A notification mode selection unit that selects which of the first and second state notification execution units performs the suggestion, and
When the special game is executed when the variation counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined range, the notification mode selection unit is based on either the first or second state notification execution unit based on the operation of the effect button. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to select whether to execute the suggestion. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the special game is executed when the variation counter is not a predetermined value or a predetermined range, the notification mode selection unit selects execution of the suggestion by the first state notification execution unit regardless of the operation of the effect button. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A villa counter added or subtracted every time the special gaming state occurs during the privilege gaming state,
When the special game is executed when the value of the extended game counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined range and the variation counter is a predetermined value or a predetermined range, the notification mode selection means A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to select which of the first and second state notification execution means is to be executed based on an operation.

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