JP6266867B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, game media first start region (e.g., the first start winning hole) executes the first - variable display based on entering the (e.g., variable display of the first special symbol), game media first 2 start region (e.g., second start winning hole) second - variable display based on entering the (e.g., variable display of the second special symbol) running, both the first variable display and the second variable display specific display resulting Kano display result (e.g., big hit symbol) advantageous especially steady-state for the player when the derived display (e.g., jackpot gaming state) by controlling the first variable display and the second variable display predetermined display result (e.g., Koatari symbols) as one of the display results advantageous where steady-state for the player (e.g., Koatari gaming state) game machine that controls the is known when the derived displayed ing.

Then, as such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1, the occurrence of a predetermined event (e.g., it has become probability variation state) before the period of the second - variable display a predetermined event occurs after (e.g., usually A gaming machine that is shorter than (state) is disclosed.

JP 2010-046294 A

In the game machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, although the period of the second - variable display is longer before a predetermined event occurs, the second - variable display performed when there is the occurrence of a predetermined event If it is middle, until the second variable display is finished, there is such a disadvantage that can not initiate the second - variable display of the next (second variable display short for a period by the occurrence of the predetermined event), the interest There were cases where improvement could not be achieved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has improved the fun of gaming.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A first variable display (for example, a first special game) is executed based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) has entered a first start area (for example, a first start prize opening), and the game medium The second variable display (for example, the second special game) is executed based on the fact that the player has entered the second start area (for example, the second start winning award etc.), and the first variable display and the second variable display are displayed. A specific state that can be executed in parallel and is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as one of the first variable display and the second variable display (for example, , A big hit gaming state, etc.), and when a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol etc.) is derived and displayed as a display result of at least the second variable display, it is advantageous for the player and has an advantage over the specific state. Low predetermined state (example If, a gaming machine to control the Koatari like playing state) (e.g., such as a pachinko game machine 1),
Period determining means for determining the period of the second variable display (for example, the part where the CPU 103 determines the second variation pattern in step S2203, etc.)
The ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second variable display is higher than the ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first variable display (for example, The determination ratio that the variable display result of the second special figure is “small hit” is higher than the variable display result is “small hit” (see FIG. 15A and FIG. 24A), etc.
The period determining means is triggered by the fact that a predetermined display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of either the first variable display or the second variable display. The period can be determined to be shorter than before the predetermined display result is derived and displayed (e.g., KT state),
The ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first variable display is different from the ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second variable display (for example, the first variable display 2 The variable display of the special figure can also determine the “big hit” of “big hit D”, so the decision rate of both is different)
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first variable display during the execution of the second variable display, the second variable display is stopped (for example, the CPU 103 performs processing in step S203, etc. Etc.)
The execution of the first variable display based on the game medium entering the first start area can be suspended, but the execution of the second variable display based on the game medium entering the second start area is suspended. not (e.g., the first special symbol game is suspended, the second special symbol games like not hold),
Before SL period determining means, after the display result said predetermined as one of the display results of the first variable display and the second variable display is derived displayed, the first predetermined time period (e.g., period of latent state ), A special period (for example, 5 seconds) shorter than that before the predetermined display result is derived and displayed is determined as the second variable display period, and the special period is included in the second predetermined period. A shorter specific period (eg, 1 second) is determined as the second variable display period,
The first predetermined period and the second predetermined period come alternately (for example, FIG. 51, etc.)
It is characterized by that .
According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special figure) is started based on the fact that the game medium (for example, the game ball) has entered the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening). Based on the first variable display section (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for deriving and displaying the display result, and the fact that the game medium has entered the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening, etc.) And a second variable display unit (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) that starts variable display of the identification information (for example, the second special figure) and derives and displays the display result. When the variable display of the second identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit Specific gaming states that are advantageous to the player (e.g., A predetermined game state (for example, advantageous for the player) when a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) to be transferred to
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result (for example, the part where the CPU 103 predetermines the variable display result of the first special figure game in step S1104) etc,
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 predetermines the variable display result of the second special figure game in step S2104) etc,
A period determining means for determining a variable display period of the second identification information (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 determines the second variation pattern in step S2203);
Variable display executing means for controlling the second variable display section to execute variable display of the second identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the second predetermined determining means. (For example, the CPU 103 sets the second special figure variation time in step S2209 and executes the variable display of the second special figure by executing the process of step S212).
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result (for example, the determination ratio of the variable display result of the second special figure as “small hit” is higher than the variable display result of the first special figure as “small hit”. (See FIG. 15 (A) and FIG. 24 (A)), etc.)
The period determining means may display the predetermined display result (for example, “big hit” of a predetermined big hit type) in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed. A period shorter than a time when a predetermined display result is not derived and displayed (for example, non-latent / non-KT state) is determined as a variable display period of the second identification information (for example, KT state);
The ratio at which the first predetermining means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result and the display result of the variable display of the second identification information by the second predetermination means. The predetermined display result is different from the ratio to be determined (for example, in the variable display of the second special figure, the “big hit” of “big hit D” can be determined, so that the determined ratio of both is different),
The variable display executing means is configured to display the first identification information or the predetermined display result in the variable display of the second identification information during the variable display of the second identification information. 2 The variable display of the identification information is stopped (for example, the part where the CPU 103 performs the process of step S203, etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The period determining means sets a determination period for determining the short period as a variable display period of the second identification information (for example, the CPU 103 sets the length of the KT period as in a modification). Part)
The determination period setting means determines the timing at which the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and / or the variable display of the second identification information executed after the start timing of the determination period reaches a predetermined number of times. Set as the end timing of the determination period, and when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed during the determination period, set the determination period again,
The display result of the variable display of the second identification information by the second predetermination means is higher than the ratio at which the first predetermination means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. Is higher than the predetermined display result (see the modification),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the player can expect the determination period to come repeatedly, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The period determining means sets a determination period for determining the short period as a variable display period of the second identification information (for example, the CPU 103 sets the length of the KT period as in a modification). Part)
The determination period setting means includes
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information, the variable display of the first identification information and / or the second identification executed after the start timing of the determination period A timing at which the number of executions of variable display of information reaches the first predetermined number of times is set as an end timing of the predetermined determination period;
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second identification information during the determination period, the first identification information and / or the first execution executed after the start timing of the determination period 2 The timing at which the number of variable display of the identification information reaches a second predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times is set as an end timing of the predetermined determination period,
The display result of the variable display of the second identification information by the second predetermination means is higher than the ratio at which the first predetermination means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. Is higher than the predetermined display result (see the modification),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the player can expect a long determination period to be set by executing the variable display of the second identification information, and the interest of the game is improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR6. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows an example of relationships, such as jackpot classification, the presence or absence of a probability change, and the transition conditions to a KT state. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a mode of a big hit game state and a small hit game state. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between the 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game in a non-latent / non-KT state, a latent state, and a KT state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an out ball | bowl number / prize ball number notification process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a 1st special figure display result determination table and a 1st jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special figure big hit time fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table at the time of the 1st special figure small hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table at the time of the 1st special figure loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a 2nd special figure display result determination table and a 2nd big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the 2nd big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the on / off state of the flag of the main board | substrate side and the production control board side. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during the first variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd variable display effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows an example of the production image in a latent period. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in KT period. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image displayed corresponding to a 2nd special figure game. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in a small hit game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in a big hit game state. It is a figure which is an effect image in the big hit game state, Comprising: It is a figure which shows an example of the image which alert | reports that execution of the 2nd special figure game was stopped. It is an example figure which shows the relationship between the 1st special figure game and the 2nd special figure game when execution of a 2nd special figure game is stopped. It is a figure which shows an example of the small hit classification in a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the small hit classification determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot type in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit classification and the small hit classification in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit classification and the big hit classification determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the latent period and KT period in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot type in a modification, and an example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot type in a modification, and an example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot type in a modification. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern in a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special figure in a modification, and the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special figure.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, respectively, on the right side and the left side of the game area). . Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”) that are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified are displayed variably (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. indicate. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as “first special symbols” and “first special symbols”, and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are “ Also referred to as “second special symbol” and “second special symbol”. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special figure (here, the first special figure game) and the variable display of the second special figure (here, the second special figure game) are simultaneously performed in parallel. Sometimes done.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5 (mainly, the area 5A serving as the main screen), each of them is displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display sections such as three corresponding to the first special game. A decorative pattern which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified is variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of the change in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A in the first special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the decorative pattern change (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the first fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the first special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C in the image display device 5 are displayed. At 5R, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, in correspondence with the first special game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply “ Also referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the area 5B provided at the lower right of the display area of the image display device 5, for example, an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed in correspondence with the second special figure game, or the second special figure game An image for notifying the variable display result at is displayed. In the region 5B, similarly to the first special symbol, variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the second special symbol game (a type of variable display game) may be performed.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the hold number of the first special figure game (first special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed (details will be described later, but the second special figure game is held). Not.) Here, the suspension of the first special figure game occurs based on the start winning due to the game ball entering (for example, passing) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the first special figure based on the start condition established earlier is established. Due to the fact that the variable display game is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, a start condition that allows the start of the variable display game of the first special figure is established. If not, the first special figure game (variable display game of the first special figure) corresponding to the established start condition is put on hold. In this embodiment, the same number of symbols as in the first special figure game being held (in this embodiment, such as a circle, etc., hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol) is displayed as the hold memory display. By doing. One hold display symbol corresponds to one holded first special figure game. The entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening is referred to as winning as appropriate (the same applies to other winning openings).

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which a game ball enters the first start prize opening, the first start condition is satisfied. If the first start condition for starting the first special figure game is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the variable display game of the first special figure (first special figure game) Is suspended.

  In addition, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, If the second start condition for starting the second special figure game based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied (for example, the second special figure game based on the start condition established first is being executed) And the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state), the execution of the second special figure game is not suspended. On the other hand, if the second start condition for starting the second special figure game based on the establishment of the second start condition is satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure game is determined. Executed. Thus, the second special figure game in which the second start condition is not established is not held, and the second special figure game is not executed unless the second start condition is established when the second start condition is established ( Disabled).

  A display for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 25 </ b> A for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is provided on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A together with the start winning memory display area 5 </ b> H. ing. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in the first special figure reserved storage number. Here, the number of the first special figure reservation storage is displayed by the number of lighting LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A is provided. A normal winning ball device 6 </ b> B is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 5. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal winning ball device 6B forms a second start winning opening as a start area (second start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.

  A game ball that enters (wins) a first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered (wins) a second start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If (for example, “4”) or less, the establishment of the first start condition is detected. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the establishment of the second start condition is detected.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal winning ball apparatus 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered (wins) the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the special prize winning port, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the game ball enter the special prize winning port. Becomes a second state which is disadvantageous to the player. The first state may be a state in which a game ball can enter, and the second state may be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter than in the first state.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered (wins) one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. That's fine. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port 19 into which a game ball that has not entered any winning port is taken.

  In addition, a game ball taken in from the out port 19, a game ball that entered (wins) the first start winning port, a game ball that entered (winned) the second start winning port, and entered (winned) the big winning port All of the game balls that are driven into a game area such as a game ball and a game ball that has entered (wins) the winning opening different from the above, are each a predetermined path inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, each winning prize) 2 and passes through all the passages through which the game balls that have entered the mouth and out mouth 19 pass, and are detected by the out ball switch 10 in FIG. 2 as out balls. In other words, game balls that have been driven into the game area are counted as out balls using the out ball switch 10.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a first area 2A and a second area 2B. The first area 2A includes a left area and a lower area of the image display device 5 and is provided with a normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The second area 2B includes a right area and a lower right area of the image display device 5, and a normal winning ball apparatus 6B and a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are provided. The first region 2A and the second region 2B are only required to be separated by a failure nail or the like (including a case where the first region 2A and the second region 2B are completely partitioned by the failure nail or the like). A game ball that has been driven into 2A is unlikely to enter the second region 2B (including cases where it cannot enter), and a game ball that has been driven into the second region 2B is difficult to enter into the first region 2A. (Including cases where entry is not possible).

  With such a configuration, when a game ball is driven into the first region 2A (when the game ball is driven toward the left side of the image display device 5, so-called left-handed is performed), the game ball is It is easier to enter the first start winning opening than the 2 starting winning opening or the big winning opening (including the case where the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening or the large winning opening), and the game ball is in the second area 2B. In the case where the game ball is struck to the right side of the image display device 5 (so-called right strike is performed), the game ball is not connected to the first start prize opening or the like. It is easy to enter a big winning opening (including the case where a game ball cannot enter the first starting winning opening). For this reason, the player may divide the game ball according to whether he wants to win the game ball in the second start prize opening or the big prize opening, or wants to win the game ball in the first start prize opening. it can. The one-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 1 shows an example of the trajectory of the game ball when the game ball is hit in the first area (when left hit). A two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 1 shows an example of the trajectory of the game ball when the game ball is hit in the second area (when it is hit right).

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a payout control board (when a prize is awarded to various winning holes, the control of the payout of the winning ball is controlled under the control of the main board 11. Various substrates such as an information terminal substrate, a firing control substrate, an interface substrate, and a touch sensor substrate.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, a payout control board, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display (execution of the first special game or the second special game). The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A and displaying the first special figure hold memory number on the first hold indicator 25A so as to be specified.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 has detected detection signals (game media entry) from various switches for detecting a game ball (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the out ball switch 10 and the like). The on-signals of various switches indicating the above are taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100, and the solenoid 82 for the prize winning door. Transmit to.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of performing control with the determined control content.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), count switch 23, and out ball switch 10 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring to be connected is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15 as a control command. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board is a control command such as a payout control command indicating the number of game media (prize balls) to be paid out to the player in accordance with winning in each winning opening. . When there is a winning at each winning opening, a payout control command indicating the number of game media (prize balls) to be paid out according to the winning opening is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board. In the payout control board, on the basis of a payout control command from the main board 11, paying out the number of prize balls indicated by the command, by controlling a device for paying out the prize balls such as a ball payout apparatus, etc. Do. As a result, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning at the winning opening is paid out. Note that each of the commands has a 2-byte configuration, for example, like the effect control command, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 includes, for example, an input port for taking in a detection signal transmitted from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 such as the switch circuit 110, and various types of the game control microcomputer 100 outside the game control microcomputer 100. Signals (control commands transmitted to the production control board 12 and the payout control board, solenoid drive signals, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the first hold indicator 25A, etc.) And an output port for transmitting a driving signal to be controlled).

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines and executes the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. The display is turned on / off, or an effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, thereby exciting the game such as various effects (details will be described later, reach effect, etc.). For the production).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game value (here, a game ball which is an example of a game medium) is used to perform a predetermined game performed by launching the game ball, and a predetermined game is performed based on the game result. (In this case, a game medium as a prize ball) can be given (paid out here). As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. The launched game ball flows down the game area, and when the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first start condition is satisfied. (In particular, during the first special symbol process described later, this establishment is detected by detecting the game ball by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. 2). Thereafter, the first special figure game is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous first special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, the second start condition is satisfied. If the second start condition is satisfied because the previous second special figure game or the big hit gaming state has been completed at the time of establishment, the second special figure game is started. In this embodiment, when the second start condition is satisfied, the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 (particularly, detection during the second special symbol process described later). Is detected and the second special game is started, but the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. 2, and the establishment of the second start condition is detected first. If the second start condition is satisfied at the time of this detection, the second special game may be started.

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, a special symbol variable display result (variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game) is determined in advance. Before the derived display of the variable display result, it is determined whether or not to make a “big hit” as the specified display result and whether to make a “small hit” as the predetermined display result different from the specified display result. (Pre-determined). Then, the variation pattern (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is displayed on the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control board 12.

  After the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result or the fluctuation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the variable display is performed. The resulting confirmed special symbol (the first confirmed special symbol or the second confirmed special symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, regions A and C, see FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the first special figure game. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. In the first special symbol game, when the first fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the first special symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device is synchronized with the derived display (at substantially the same timing as this derived display). In the area 5A in the display area 5 and the like, a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. Further, for example, in the area 5B in the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 41, an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed corresponding to the second special figure game ("second" The special image is changing ”is displayed. In the second special symbol game, when the second fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device is synchronized with the derived display (at substantially the same timing as this derived display). In an area 5B of 5, an image (“big hit”, “small hit”, “losing”) notifying the variable display result in the second special figure game is displayed (derived display).

  In the first special figure game or the second special figure game, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result) It is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit game state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “big hit”, and the variable display result is derived. Determined (predetermined) before display. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” (predetermined display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a predetermined gaming state. That is, whether or not the small hit game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “small hit”. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating numbers “0” to “4” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating “5” is a small symbol, and a special symbol indicating “6” is a lost symbol. (See FIG. 5 and the like). In addition, each symbol such as the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol in the first special symbol game may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the second special symbol game, as in this embodiment. A special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in the first predetermined period (here, 29 seconds) or the period until the first predetermined number (here, 9) of game balls enters the big winning opening and a winning is generated, A round game that keeps the mouth open (also simply called “round”) is executed (normally open round). During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big prize opening is closed, and it becomes difficult or impossible to win. When a game ball enters the big winning opening, a win is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection (for each win). The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (here, “15”) is reached (see FIG. 8A).

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is any one of "big hit A", "big hit B", "big hit C", "big hit D", "big hit E" is included Yes. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), when a big hit symbol indicating “0” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “big hit A” and the number “1” When the big hit symbol indicating is displayed and derived, the big hit type is “big hit B”, and when the big hit symbol indicating “2” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “big hit C” and indicates the number “3”. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “big hit D”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “4” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “big hit E” (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the control content of the jackpot gaming state is common to each jackpot type, but the control content of the jackpot gaming state may be changed according to the jackpot type.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the predetermined gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the big hit game state, the big prize opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state that is advantageous to the player. Then, in the second predetermined period (here, 4 seconds) or in the period until the second predetermined number (here, 9) of game balls enters the big winning opening and a prize is generated, Short-term opening control that keeps the mouth open is performed once (see FIG. 8B). In the small hit game state, during a period other than the execution period of the short-term opening control, the big prize opening is closed and the winning is difficult or impossible. When a game ball enters the big winning opening, a win is detected by the count switch 23 as in the big hit gaming state, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection (for every win). It is. Note that the second predetermined number may be different from the first predetermined number. Moreover, the short-term opening control may be performed a plurality of times.

  The small hit gaming state has a lower advantage to the player than the big hit gaming state (for example, the amount of game value that can be given to the player (here, the number of prize balls) is the big hit gaming state. If it is easier to be smaller than when it is). For example, the maximum total time (in this case, 4 seconds) during which the big winning opening is released in the small hit gaming state is the maximum total time (here, 29 seconds × 15 times) during which the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state. = 435 seconds), the winning ball obtained in the small hit gaming state is likely to be smaller than the winning ball obtained in the big hit gaming state, and / or the second in each short-term release control. The total value of the predetermined number (if the short-term opening control is one time, it is a second predetermined number of one time, and here, 9 × 1 = 9) is the first predetermined number of times in each round game. It may be less than the total value (here, 9 × 15 times = 135). In the small hit gaming state, the advantage for the player may be equal to or less than the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to a probability change state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. Here, the normal state refers to a state in which the gaming state is not any of a probability change state, a KT state described later, and a latent state described later. The probability change state is one of the fact that a predetermined number of times (here, 30 times) variable display (first special figure game and second special figure game) is executed and the next big hit game state is started. Control is performed so as to continue until one of the probability change termination conditions is satisfied first (so-called number-of-times cut). Note that, for example, a gaming state that is not in a probability variation state may be referred to as a non-probability variation state.

  Further, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the KT (small hit time) state or the latent state may be controlled. Hereinafter, these gaming states will be described. For example, a gaming state that is not in the KT state may be referred to as a non-KT state. In addition, the period controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a KT period. In addition, a gaming state that is not in a latent state may be referred to as a non-latent state. In addition, the period controlled in the latent state may be referred to as a KT period.

  First, the KT state will be described. Variable display time of the second special figure game in the non-latent / non-KT state (when the game state is the normal state or the probability change state but neither the latent state nor the KT state) The period from the start of the 2 special figure game until the variable display result is derived and displayed (hereinafter also referred to as the second special figure fluctuation time) is set very long (here, 30 to 31 minutes). However, the second special figure variation time in the KT state is set short (here, 1 second). For this reason, in the KT state, when the winning in the second winning opening continues, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is significantly higher than that in the non-latent / non-KT state (see FIG. 9). In the second special figure game, “small hit” is easily derived and displayed as a variable display result. In particular, compared with the first special figure game, the variable display result is very likely to be “small hit” in the second special figure game. In the KT state, as described above, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved, and as a result, the “small hit” in the second special figure game is likely to occur, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 It becomes easy to be controlled to the small hit gaming state (the frequency of being controlled to the small hit gaming state is improved). In this way, in the KT state, the frequency at which the player shifts to the small hit gaming state by driving the game ball into the second region 2B (right hitting) is improved compared to the non-latent / non-KT state. It becomes an advantageous state for the person.

  Next, the latent state will be described. This latent state is a state in the connection period from immediately after the end of the big hit gaming state until it is controlled to the KT state. In this embodiment, the player's sense of expectation that the KT state will be started thereafter (after the end of the incubation period) is given during the incubation period (see FIG. 39). In this period, the second special figure fluctuation time is set longer than that in the KT state, but shorter than in the non-latent / non-KT state so that the transition timing to the KT state arrives earlier (here (5 seconds) For this reason, even in the latent state, although not as much as the KT state, when the second winning opening continues, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is higher than that in the non-latent / non-KT state (see FIG. 9). When the player hits the game ball into the second area 2B (right-handed), the frequency of shifting to the small hit gaming state is improved compared to the non-latent / non-KT state, which is advantageous to the player. .

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, whether or not to shift to the KT state or the latent state, the timing of the transition, etc., are displayed in the “big hit” variable display of the first special chart or the second special chart that triggered the transition to the jackpot gaming state. ”Depends on the jackpot type.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state controlled by deriving and displaying “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit A”, the variable display count of the first special figure and the variable of the second special figure are changed. It will be in a latent state until the total number of times of display reaches 10 times, and will be in a KT state after the 11th time (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state controlled by deriving and displaying the “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit B”, the variable display count of the first special figure and the variable of the second special figure are changed. It will be in a latent state until the total number of display times reaches 20, and the total will be in a KT state after the 21st time (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state controlled by deriving and displaying “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit C”, the variable display count of the first special figure and the variable of the second special figure are changed. It will be in a latent state until the total number of display times reaches 30, and the total will be in a KT state after the 31st time (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state controlled by deriving and displaying “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit D”, the variable display count of the first special figure and the variable of the second special figure are changed. The latent state is maintained until the total number of display times reaches 30, and after the 31st time, the KT state is not reached and the non-latent / non-KT state is entered (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state controlled by deriving and displaying “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit E”, the KT state is entered immediately after that (see FIG. 5).

  The KT state is controlled so as to continue until the KT end condition that the next big hit gaming state is started is satisfied. In the latent state, one of the latent end conditions is established first, that is, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the number according to the type of the big hit) and the next big hit gaming state is started. Until it is controlled.

  After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state and / or the latent state has reached the predetermined number of the end conditions when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, After the gaming state ends, the probability change state and / or the latent state may end.

  Note that the probability variation state in which probability variation control (control that makes the variable display result “big hit” probability (big hit probability) higher than the normal state) is also called “high accuracy state”, “high accuracy”, etc. A non-probability change state in which control is not performed (that is, non-probability change control) is also referred to as “low-accuracy state”, “low-accuracy”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the region 5A of the image display device 5 and the like, The variable display of the decorative design is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In (variable display period), the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (particularly the region 5A) constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ( (Also referred to as “reach variation symbol”), or a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination That is. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset (see FIG. 6). Supermarkets A to B are the so-called super reach reach production. Hereinafter, Super A reach production is sometimes referred to as Super Reach A, and Super B reach production is sometimes referred to as Super Reach B. Normal reach production is sometimes referred to as normal reach. Super reach A and super reach B are started after execution of normal reach (or during execution). That is, Super Reach A and Super Reach B are developed from normal reach.

  When the first special figure display result, which is the variable display result in the first special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decoration that is a predetermined big hit combination on the screen of the image display device 5 (in the region 5A or the like). A symbol is derived and displayed. As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7” on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this embodiment, In the first special figure game, the big hit type of “big hit” is only “big hit E”, so there can be only one type of confirmed decorative symbols. It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol to be combined is derived and displayed. When the first special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the short-term opening chance (for example, “7” for “left” and “6” for “medium”). ”And“ 8 ”on the right are determined decorative symbols) are stopped and displayed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined display result is derived and displayed. When the first special figure display result is “small hit”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. You may make it do. The reach combination is a reach mode, but a combination in which the same decorative pattern is not aligned on a predetermined effective line (for example, “7” for “left”, “6” for “middle”, right Is a confirmed decorative pattern of a combination such as “7”.

  When the display result of the first special figure is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, but a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, a combination of all different decorative patterns, and short-term release) It may be a combination different from the chance eye.) When the decorative symbols constituting the) are stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the first special figure display result is “losing”, a predetermined reach combination (a reach combination different from the “small hit” above) is selected after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In other words, the decorative symbols constituting the non-specific display result may be derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the above.

  In the area 5B in the display area of the image display device 5, in response to the start of the second special figure game, an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed (for example, “second special figure variation”). Display of the “character string of“ medium ”” is started, and this image is displayed during variable display of the second special figure. Then, when the second special figure display result, which is the variable display result in the second special figure game, is “big hit”, an image (for example, “big hit” character informing the “big hit” in the area 5B of the image display device 5). Column image) is displayed (derived display). When the second special figure display result, which is a variable display result in the second special figure game, is “small hit”, an image (for example, “small hit” in the area 5B of the image display device 5 is notified. Is displayed (derived display). Further, when the second special figure display result, which is a variable display result in the second special figure game, is “losing”, an image (for example, a character “losing”) that notifies “losing” in the region 5B of the image display device 5 is displayed. Column image) is displayed (derived display).

  In this embodiment, when a “big hit” occurs in the first special figure game during execution of the second special figure game, the second special figure game currently being executed is canceled (see FIG. 45). . Since the variable display time in the second special figure game is very long, if the second special figure game is not stopped, the KT period does not arrive until at least the second special figure game executed when the big hit occurs is finished. Therefore, the waiting time until the arrival of the KT period may become long. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the “big hit” occurs in the first special figure game, the second special figure game is stopped to prevent the waiting time from becoming long, and the KT period arrives as soon as possible. Realize that.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. Game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, prize ball processing, out ball number / prize ball number notification processing, command control A process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as a process, is included.

  The switch process is a process for determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 10 via the switch circuit 110. . The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the first special figure display result for the first special figure game, and a random value MR2 for determining the first jackpot type. And the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern may be included (see FIG. 3). Further, the game random numbers include a random number value MR4 for determining the second special figure display result for the second special figure game, a random value MR5 for determining the second jackpot type, and a random value for determining the second variation pattern. The numerical value MR6 may be included (see FIG. 3).

  The random number value MR1 for determining the first special figure display result and the random value MR4 for determining the second special figure display result are respectively the variable display results such as special symbols in the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Random numbers used to determine whether to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” or to determine whether to control the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as “small hit”. It can take any value of 65535 ".

  The random number value MR2 for determining the first jackpot type and the random value MR5 for determining the second jackpot type are respectively jackpots when the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit". This is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types such as “big hit A” to “big hit E”, and can take any value from “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern and the random number value MR6 for determining the second variation pattern are respectively the variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the first special figure game or the second special figure game. It is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and can take any value from “1” to “251”.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure (details will be described later).

  In the prize ball process included in the game control timer interrupt process, a detection signal is transmitted from any of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 ( A payout indicating the number of award balls (for example, 14 when a detection signal is transmitted from the count switch 23) according to which switch the detection signal is transmitted to (when the entry of a game ball is detected) A control command is set to be transmitted (details will be described later). The payout control command set for transmission is sent to the payout control board in a later command control process. Based on a payout control command from the main board 11, the payout control board pays out the number of prize balls indicated by the command, and controls a device for paying out the prize balls such as a ball payout apparatus. Do. As a result, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning at the winning opening is paid out.

  In the out ball number / prize ball number notification process included in the game control timer interruption process, a process for notifying the effect control board 12 of the number of out balls and prize balls is performed. FIG. 10 is an example of a flowchart of the out ball number / prize ball number notification process. In the process of notifying the number of out balls / prize balls, the CPU 103 first transmits a detection signal from the out ball switch 10 via the switch circuit 110 (detection of an entry of a game ball), etc. It is determined whether or not is on (step S911). When the out ball switch 10 is on (when the detection signal is transmitted) (step S911; Yes), the transmission setting of the out ball detection notification command to the effect control board 12 (details will be described later). This is performed (step S912). The out ball detection notification command that has been set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in a later command control process. The out ball detection notification command is a control command for notifying that an out ball has been detected by the out ball switch 10. That is, the transmission of this command notifies the effect control board 12 that the number of out balls has increased by one.

  When the out ball switch 10 is off (when the detection signal is not transmitted) (step S911; No), or after the process of step S912, the CPU 103 determines whether or not there is a payout of a prize ball. Determination is made (step S913). For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the payout control command transmission setting has been performed in the prize ball processing executed immediately before. When the payout control command transmission setting is performed, it is determined that there is a payout of the prize ball since the payout process of the prize ball is performed on the payout control board (step S913; Yes). In this case, transmission setting (details will be described later) of a prize ball number notification command corresponding to the number of prize balls indicated by the payout control command set for transmission is made (details will be described later) (step S914). The prize ball number notification command is a control command indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out. The award ball number notification command set to be transmitted is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in a later command control process (details will be described later). By this command transmission, the effect control board 12 is notified of the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  After the process of step S914 or when there is no payout of prize balls (step S913; No), the CPU 103 ends the number of out balls / award ball number notification process.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the payout control board. As an example, in special symbol process processing, prize ball processing, out ball number / prize ball number notification processing, and the like, the transmission setting of a control command (such as an effect control command) is set in a command transmission table (ROM 101 in advance) according to the control command to be transmitted. The command is executed by designating a storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 (for example, storing the value of the storage address in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102). In the control processing, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102 (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101). Of these, it is suitable for the production control board 12 and the payout control board. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the control INT signal, and the control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The control command based on the setting in the command transmission table (control command set for transmission) can be transmitted.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes the first special symbol process (process for the first special symbol) (step S921), and then the second special symbol process (for the second special symbol). ) Is executed (step S922). Thereafter, it is determined whether to perform a demonstration display (step S923). For example, the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (which can be specified by the first reserved memory number count value described later), the probability change flag, the latent flag, the KT flag, etc. described later are all in the OFF state, 2 The special figure is not changing (for example, the value of the second special figure process flag described later is not “0”) and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (for example, described later) The first big hit flag, the first big hit flag, the second big hit flag, the second big hit flag, etc. are all off), etc. Determines that a demonstration display is to be performed (step S923; Yes).

  When performing demo display (step S923; Yes), after performing predetermined demo display setting (step S924), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted. When the demonstration display is not performed (step S923; No), the special symbol process process ends.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the first start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the first start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a detection signal is transmitted from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S1001). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (detection signal is transmitted) (step S1001; Yes), the entry of the game ball is detected, so the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game It is determined whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S1002). At this time, the CPU 103 stores a first reserved memory that is a stored value of a first reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the first reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the number count value. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S1002; No), the first reserved memory number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S1003). Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition of the first special figure game is satisfied. . The CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to cause the first hold indicator 25A to perform a display that can specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one (for example, the number of LED lights). May be increased by one).

  After step S1003, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the first start prize at the first start prize opening (step S1004). As an example, in the process of step S1004, the first special feature shown in FIG. 3 is selected from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the first jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S1005). For example, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 4 is a first special that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first starting winning has occurred. The pending data of the figure game is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like as the pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this manner indicates that the execution (variable display) of the first special figure game is held, and the variable display result (first special figure game) in the first special figure game. It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state based on the figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach mode, etc.) Is stored storage information.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1005, transmission setting of the first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command is performed (step S1006). For example, the CPU 103 is an effect control command that notifies the effect control board 12 that the first start condition for executing the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Configure settings for sending the winning prize designation command. Further, the CPU 103 transmits to the effect control board 12 a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified from the first reserved memory number count value or the like). Set up. The command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  When the first start port switch 22A is off (no detection signal transmission) (step S1001; No), when the first special figure reservation storage number is an upper limit (step S1002; Yes), or at step S1006 Then, the first start winning determination process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after step 101, the CPU 103 determines the value of the second special figure process flag (flag used in the second special symbol process) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Is “4” to “10” (step S102). During the period when the value of the second special figure process flag is “4” to “10”, the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit” as will be described later. Is a period during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  When the value of the second special figure process flag is “4” to “10” (step S102; Yes), that is, the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. If it is a period in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state correspondingly, whether or not the first interruption designation command has not been transmitted since this period was started is determined. Determination is made (step S105).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state in response to the variable display result in the second special figure game being “big hit” or “small hit”, in this embodiment, Part of the first special symbol process (particularly, the processes in steps S110 to S113 related to the execution of the first special symbol game) is temporarily interrupted and resumed at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Is done. The first interruption designation command is a command for designating this interruption to the effect control board 12. In this embodiment, whether or not the first interrupt designation command has not been transmitted is determined by determining whether or not the first interrupt designation command transmission flag (the first interrupt designation command is present) in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. A flag that is turned on when transmitted and turned off when the process is resumed) is provided, and is determined by determining whether or not this flag is turned on.

  If the first interruption designation command has not been transmitted because the first interruption designation command transmission flag is off (step S105; Yes), the first interruption designation command needs to be transmitted. The designated command transmission flag is turned on and the transmission setting of the first interruption designation command is performed (step S106), and the first special symbol process process is terminated. The command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed. If the first interruption designation command transmission flag has already been transmitted in one interruption because the first interruption designation command transmission flag is on (step S105; No), the first special symbol process process is terminated as it is. .

  When the value of the second special figure process flag is not “4” to “10” (step S102; No), that is, the current variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state in response to this, whether or not the first interruption designation command is transmitted (the first interruption designation command transmission flag is ON) It is determined whether it is in a state (step S103). If the first interruption designation command transmission flag is in an ON state or the like and the first interruption designation command is transmitted (step S103; Yes), interruption of a part of the first special symbol process is executed. Therefore, the CPU 103 performs transmission processing of a first resume designation command that is an effect control command that designates resumption of part of the first special symbol process (step S104). In step S104, the first interruption designation command transmission flag is also reset to an off state. The command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed. After the process of step S104, or when it is determined that the first interruption designation command transmission flag is off and the first interruption designation command is not transmitted (step S103; No, that is, the interruption is not immediately before) ), Any one of steps S110 to S120 is executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state in response to the variable display result in the second special figure game being “big hit” or “small hit” by the processing of the above steps S102 to S106. During this period, part of the first special symbol process is suspended, and the suspended process is resumed after the period ends. Further, at the time of interruption and resumption, control commands (a first interruption designation command and a first resumption designation command) notifying that are transmitted, and the production control board 12 is notified of interruption or resumption.

  In step S106, when the value of the first special figure process flag is “2” (within the period during execution of the first special figure game), the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is displayed. Transmission of a drive signal for updating the display (details will be described later) is interrupted, and thereafter, nothing is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A until the first special figure game is resumed. You may alert | report that execution of the 1st special figure game was interrupted. Further, when the CPU 103 determines No in step S105 and the value of the first special figure process flag is “2” (within the period during execution of the first special figure game), the predetermined drive signal The first special symbol display device 4A displays the first special symbol, such as a lost symbol (or may be a predetermined symbol for interruption), for a predetermined period of time. You may alert | report that execution of a figure game was interrupted.

  The CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the first special figure process flag (initial value is “0”) provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102. And run.

  The first special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0”. The first special symbol normal process is a process executed before the execution of the first special figure game, and the variable display result (first special figure display result) in the first special figure game is expressed as “big hit” or “small hit”. Whether or not, and the type of jackpot when the first special figure display result is “big hit” is determined in advance. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the first special symbol normal process. In the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 1101). The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S1101 (step S1101; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) As the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, numerical data (random numbers MR1 to MR3) indicating predetermined random values are read (step S1102). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S1004 shown in FIG. 13 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a first random number buffer for variation provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Following the processing of step S1102, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the section are shifted (step S1103). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift.

  After executing one of the processes of step S1103, the first special figure display result which is the variable display result of the first special symbol (variable display result in the first special figure game) is expressed as “big hit” and “small hit”. And “losing” are determined (step S1104). As an example, in the process of step S1104, a first special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the first special figure display result. To do. In the first special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the first special figure display result is displayed in the first special figure display. The result of determining whether the result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is assigned according to the presence / absence of probability change control in the probability change state (whether or not the game state is the probability change state). Just do it.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the first special figure display result from the first random number buffer for variation, and determines whether the gaming state is a probable change state and the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Based on the first special figure display result determination table set in the usage table, the “big hit” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR1 according to whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic change state. ”,“ Small hit ”, and“ losing ”may be determined as the first special figure display result. The CPU 103 performs probability variation control (probability variation control) when a probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state. It is sufficient to determine that it is in a state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 sets the first special figure display result to “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in the on state (probability variation state) (when the probability variation control is present). When the probability variation flag is in an off state (a state that is not the probability variation state) (when there is no probability variation control), the first special figure display result is determined to be “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the first special figure display result is “at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the non-probability variation state”. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 12 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, and the like. When the current state is the probability variation state, the first special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the non-probability variation state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure display result determined by the process of step S1104 is “big hit” (step S1105). When the first special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S1105; Yes), the first big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the ON state. (Step S1106).

  Also, the first big hit type when the display result of the first special figure game is “big hit” is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S1107). As an example, in the process of step S1107, a first jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the first jackpot type. In the first jackpot type determination table, all numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the first jackpot type need only be assigned to “big hit E” as the determination result of the jackpot type (FIG. 15 (B)). The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the first jackpot type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the first random number buffer in step S1102 from the first random number buffer, and reads the random number value By referring to the first jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating MR2, “big hit E” assigned to all the determined values corresponding to the random value MR2 is determined as the jackpot type. That's fine.

  In this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display of the first special figure is “big hit”, the big hit type is always “big hit E”. Therefore, the KT period comes immediately after the end of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the display result of the variable display of the first special figure being “big hit” (see FIG. 5).

  After executing the process of step S1107, the big hit type is stored (step S1108). The CPU 103 stores the big hit type buffer setting value (see FIG. 5) indicating the determination result of the big hit type in the first big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby The type may be stored.

  If the first special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S1105 (step S1105; No), it is determined whether or not the first special figure display result is “small hit” (step S1109). . At this time, if the first special figure display result is “small hit” (step S1109; Yes), the first small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. (Step S1110).

  If the first special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S1109 (step S1109; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S1108 and S1110, the special symbol in the first special figure game is displayed. A first fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is determined (step S1111). As an example, when it is determined that the first special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as the first confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1105 that the first special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types according to the big hit type determination result in step S1105 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any of the special symbols predetermined as the jackpot symbol may be determined as the first confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S1109 that the first special symbol display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the first confirmed special symbol.

  After the process of step S1111 is executed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S1112), and then the first special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S1111 and the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0” in step S1101 (step S1101; Yes), the first special symbol normal process is terminated.

  The first variation pattern setting process in step S111 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In the first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of first variation patterns are set based on a predetermined determination result (decision result in step S110) as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing to determine one of the types is included.

  Since the first variation pattern designates the variable display content (variable display mode) of the decorative design corresponding to the variable display of the first special graphic, the variable display content of the decorative design is determined by this determination. It is determined. The variable display time for the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is set in advance corresponding to the first variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the first variation pattern in the first variation pattern setting process, the first fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result after starting the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special diagram game is derived. The variable display time (first special figure variation time) until the time is determined.

  FIG. 6 shows a first variation pattern used in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, among the cases where the first special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, and corresponding to the case where the first special figure display result is “big hit” or the first special figure display result is “small hit”. A variation pattern is prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern PA1-1 without shortening and the variation patterns PA1-2 and PA1-3 with shortening are designated as variation patterns in which the variable display result is “losing” and “non-reach” is designated. It is prepared. In the variation patterns PA1-2 and PA1-3, the first special diagram variation time (variable display time of the first special diagram) is shorter, and the variation time is shortened.

  As a variation pattern that specifies “reach establishment” when the variable display result is “losing”, a variation pattern PA2-1 that specifies execution of normal reach after reach establishment, and a change that specifies development from normal reach to super reach A after reach establishment. A pattern PA2-2 and a variation pattern PA2-3 for designating the development from the normal reach to the super reach B after the reach is established are prepared.

  As a variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit”, a variation pattern PA 3-1 that specifies execution of normal reach after reach establishment, a change pattern PA 3-2 that specifies development from normal reach to super reach A after reach establishment, A fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is specified which designates development from normal reach to super reach B after the reach is established.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern PA4-1 is prepared as a variation pattern (variation pattern designating that the short-term opening chance eye is derived and displayed) designating that the variable display result is “small hit” and “non-reach”. Has been.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 12 as the first variation pattern setting process. In the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S1201).

  When the first big hit flag is in the off state (step S1201; Yes), the first special feature corresponding to the state of the latent flag and the KT flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used. The big hit hour variation pattern determination table is set as a use table (step S1202). Thereafter, the fluctuation pattern (first special figure big hit fluctuation pattern) is decided with reference to the first special figure big hit fluctuation pattern determination table set in the use table (step S1203).

  The latent flag is a flag that is turned on in the latent state. The KT flag is a flag that is turned on in the KT state. However, even if the KT flag is on, if the latent flag is on, the period is a latent period. That is, regardless of the state of the KT flag, when the latent flag is on, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the latent state. On the other hand, when the KT flag is on, if the latent flag is off, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters the KT state.

  In this embodiment, when both the latent flag and the KT flag are in the off state (that is, in the non-latent / non-KT state), the first special chart shown in FIG. The big hit hour variation pattern determination table is set as the usage table. When the latent flag is in the on state (that is, in the latent state), the first special figure big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the latent flag is in the off state and the KT flag is in the on state (that is, in the KT state), the first special figure big hit time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Set to Each first special figure big hit variation pattern determination table is prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101.

  In the first special figure big hit time variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure big hit variation pattern determination table set as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern read from the first variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  When the first big hit flag is off (step S1201; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S1204). If the first small hit flag is in the ON state, the first special figure small hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is set in the use table (step S1205). Thereafter, referring to the first special figure small hit fluctuation pattern determination table set in the use table, the fluctuation pattern (first special figure small hit fluctuation pattern) is determined (step S1206).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, in the first special figure small hit variation pattern determination table, all the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern are converted into the variation pattern PA4-1. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure small hit variation pattern determination table set as the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern read from the first variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern PA4-1 assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  If the first small hit flag is in the off state (step S1204; No), the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the states of the latent flag and the KT flag is set in the use table (step S1207). . Thereafter, the fluctuation pattern (first special figure loss variation pattern) is determined with reference to the first special figure loss fluctuation pattern determination table set in the use table (step S1208).

  In this embodiment, when both the latent flag and the KT flag are in the off state (that is, in the non-latent / non-KT state), the first special chart shown in FIG. The loss variation pattern determination table is set as the use table. When the latent flag is in the on state (that is, in the latent state), the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19B is set in the use table. When the latent flag is in the off state and the KT flag is in the on state (that is, in the KT state), the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Set to Each first special figure loss variation pattern determination table is prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101.

  In the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table set as the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the first variation pattern read from the first variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 17 and 19, when the first special figure display result is “big hit” during the non-latent / non-KT state, the ratios (decision ratios) for selecting the variation pattern are the variation patterns PA3-3 and PA3. -2, followed by PA3-1 in this order (PA3-3 is the highest). On the other hand, when the first special figure display result becomes “lost” during the non-latent / non-KT state, the ratios (decision ratios) for selecting the variation pattern are the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2-3. In order (PA2-1 is the highest). From this, the big hit expectation degree in the non-latent / non-KT state (the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” when the performance is executed) is the highest when the super reach B is executed, Next, the time when super reach A is executed is high, and the time when only normal reach is executed is next high.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, in the latent state and the KT state, the variation pattern PA2-1 that designates only the normal reach is more easily selected than in the non-latent / KT state. Variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, etc. that specify the execution of reach B are difficult to select. When a non-reach variation pattern is selected, the variation patterns PA1-2 and PA1-3 are selected in the latent state and the KT state, and the variation patterns PA1-2 and PA1 are selected in the non-latent / KT state. A variation pattern PA1-1 having a first special figure variation time longer than -3 is selected. In addition, the non-reach variation pattern is more easily selected in the latent state and the KT state than in the non-latent / KT state. From these, it can be seen that in the latent state and the KT state, the first special figure variation time tends to be shorter than in the non-latent / KT state. Similarly, in the KT state, it can be seen that the first special figure variation time is likely to be shorter than in the latent state.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S1203, S1206, and S1208 shown in FIG. 16, the first special figure variation time is set (step S1209). The first special figure variation time is the period from the start of the first special symbol change in the first special figure game until the first fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (first special figure display result) is derived and displayed. Time required. As shown in FIG. 6, the first special figure variation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of first variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 sets the first special figure variation time corresponding to the first variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S1203, S1206, and S1208, thereby determining the timing at which the variable display result of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived. Can be set. For example, the first special figure change time is set by setting a timer value corresponding to the first special figure change time in a first game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control timer setting unit). It is done by things. Other time settings may be appropriately performed by setting a timer value or the like.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1209, a setting for starting the variation of the first special symbol is performed so as to start the first special symbol game that is the special symbol game in which the start condition is satisfied (step S1210). As an example, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. As a result, a drive signal is transmitted and variable display (variation) of the first special figure is started. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the processing of step S1210, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S1211). For example, the CPU 103 sequentially transmits a first variation start command, a first variation pattern designation command, a first variable display result notification command, and a first reserved storage number notification command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. Set the transmission settings. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  The first change start command is an effect control command that specifies the start of change in the first special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The first variation pattern designation command corresponds to variable display of special symbols in the first special symbol game, and the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S1203, S1206, and S1208) such as a decorative design variably displayed in. The first variable display result notification command is a variable display result of the first special symbol (“big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the first confirmed special symbol determined in step S1111. This is an effect control command for designating the type of jackpot. The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count.

  After executing the process of step S1211, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S1212), and then the first variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “2” in step S1212, the first special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 12 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  The first special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. In the first special symbol variation process, a process for varying the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A (transmission of a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A). Processing for setting and changing the first special symbol at every predetermined timing) and processing for specifying the current elapsed time since the first special symbol started to change (for example, the first game) The process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the control process timer, and the same applies to other elapsed times as well). And when the elapsed time from the start of the first special symbol variation reaches the first special symbol variation time (for example, when the timer value of the first game control process timer becomes 0, other elapsed time The same applies to the first special symbol display device 4A to stop the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol (the confirmation determined in step S110) that becomes the variable display result of the first special symbol game. When the special symbol) is stopped and displayed (derived display), and when the special symbol is stopped, the first symbol confirmation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the special symbol is stopped (derived and displayed), is transmitted. Setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. The first symbol determination command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the first special symbol process process is completed, for example. . By repeatedly executing step S112, execution of the first special symbol game (variable display of the first special symbol, derivation display of the first fixed special symbol) and the like are realized.

  The first special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “3”. The first special symbol stop process is a process performed in conjunction with the stop of the first special symbol (that is, the end of the first special symbol game). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 12 as the first special symbol stop process.

  In the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is in an ON state (step S1301). When the first big hit flag is in the on state (step S1301; Yes), the probability variation flag, the latent flag, and the KT flag are turned off (mainly in the off state, the off state is maintained). Reset the count value of a latent number counter (counter for counting the number of times of variable display to be in a latent state) provided in a game control counter setting unit, etc. to a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control) The count value of the probability variation counter (counter for counting the number of variable displays (the total number of times of execution of the first special figure game and the second special figure game)) that is in the probability variation state provided in the counter setting unit or the like is “ It is reset to “0” (step S1302).

  After that, the first jackpot start production waiting time (the waiting time until the execution of the production corresponding to the start of the big jackpot gaming state is started, which is a predetermined time) is set (step S1303), The upper limit number of normal open rounds (here, 15 rounds) in the big hit gaming state is a first grand prize opening number counter (large prize opening release) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. A count initial value of a count (here, a counter for counting the number of rounds) is set (step S1304).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the first hit start designation command and the gaming state designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S1305). The first hit start designation command transmitted and set here is an effect control command for designating the start of a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the first special figure display result is “big hit”. The gaming state designation command is an effect control command that designates the current gaming state, and includes, for example, commands that designate ON / OFF states of the probability variation flag, the latent flag, and the KT flag. After step S1305, the first special symbol process flag is updated to “4” (step S1306), and the first special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the first big hit flag is in the off state (step S1301; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is in the on state (step S1307). If the probability variation flag is on (step S1307; Yes), the count value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S1308), and it is determined whether the count value after the subtraction is “0” (step S1309). . When the count value is “0” (step S1309; Yes), the probability variation flag is turned off (step S1310), and the transmission setting of the game state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S1311).

  When the probability variation flag is in the off state (step S1307; No), when the count value after the subtraction is not “0” (step S1309; No), or after step S1311, the CPU 103 has the latent flag on. Is determined (step S1312). If the latent flag is on (step S1312; Yes), the count value of the latent number counter is decremented by 1 (step S1313), and it is determined whether the count value after the subtraction is “0” (step S1314). . When the count value is “0” (step S1314; Yes), the latent flag is turned off (step S1315), and the transmission setting of the game state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S1316).

  If the latent flag is off (step S1312; No), the count value after the subtraction is not “0” (step S1314; No), or after step S1316, the CPU 103 turns on the first small hit flag. It is determined whether it is in a state (step S1317).

  When the first small hit flag is on (step S1317; Yes), the first small hit start stage waiting time (the waiting time until the execution of the stage corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state is started) Is a predetermined time) (step S1318), and the transmission setting of the first hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S1319). The first hit start designation command transmitted and set here is an effect control command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the first special figure display result is “small hit”. After step S1319, the first special symbol process flag is updated to “8” (step S1320), and the first special symbol stop process is terminated. When the first small hit flag is in the off state (step S1317; No), the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S1321), and the first special symbol stop process is ended.

  Note that step S1311 and step S1316 may be collectively executed before the process of step S1317. In other words, the fact that the on / off state of the latent flag has changed, the on / off state of the probability variation flag has changed, or no change has been specified collectively to the effect control board 12 by the gaming state designation command. Also good.

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Through these series of processing, at the time of big hit, the one corresponding to the current gaming state among the probable change state, KT state, and latent state is terminated, and at the time of losing or small hit, the remaining executable actions can be performed during the period of the probability change state. The variable display is reduced “once”. When the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed during the period of the probability variation state (the total number of executions of the first special figure game and the second special figure game) becomes “0”, the probability variation flag is turned off and the probability variation state ends. To do. In other words, the probability variation state (probability variation control) is variably displayed (first initial count value described below, here 30 times) a predetermined number of times before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start (first variation). When the special game and the second special game are executed, the process ends. When the number of remaining variable displays that can be executed during the period of the latent state (the total number of executions of the first special figure game and the second special figure game) becomes "0", the latent flag is turned off and the latent state ends. To do. That is, in the latent state, the variable display (the first special game and the second special game) is performed for a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Exit if executed. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The first big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the first jackpot is based on the fact that it is the start timing of the round game (for example, the fact that the first jackpot start performance waiting time set above has elapsed) is used. The process of setting the upper limit of the period for setting the open state before the open state, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening, the elapsed time since the open state Includes processing to start measurement. In the process of setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” so that the normal opening round is executed. You can do it. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The first big hit release process of step S115 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “5”. In the first big hit opening process, a process for specifying the current elapsed time (elapsed time when the measurement is started above) after the big winning opening is opened, and the specified elapsed time and the count switch 23 are used for detection. Based on the number of game balls played, etc., a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), The timing at which the game ball is returned from the open state to the closed state (when the number of the game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) and The process includes a process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when the determination is made, and a process of starting measurement of an elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the measurement of the elapsed time since the return of the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the return is started, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained, and then the big prize opening is closed.

  The first big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “6”. This post-hit opening process is a round game in which the first winning prize opening number counter is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the reduced count value is “0”, thereby opening the winning prize opening. The process of determining whether or not the number of executions has reached a predetermined upper limit number (15 in this case), or closes the big prize opening when the upper limit number is not reached because the count value is not “0”, etc. This includes a process for identifying the current elapsed time since returning to the state. Then, when the next round game is started, such as when the specified elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started (for example, set when the game is returned to the closed state in step S115), the first round game is started. While the value of the 1 special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case, for example, in the process of step S114, the big winning opening is immediately opened), the number of round games executed is the upper limit. When the number of times is reached (when the count value becomes “0”), the big hit gaming state controlled corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game becomes “big hit” ends. The first jackpot gaming state end command, which is a control command for notifying that it has been sent, is set to be transmitted, and the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the first special symbol process process is completed. By repeatedly performing step S116, it is possible to wait until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, 15 round games as shown in FIG. 8A are realized.

  The first big hit end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “7”. The first jackpot end process is a process performed when the jackpot gaming state ends. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 12 as the first big hit end process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has ended (step S1401). The big hit end stage waiting time is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a big hit end stage presentation (ending stage), which will be described later, is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the big hit gaming state, and is a preset time. . As an example, when the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “7” in step S116, a timer initial value corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set to a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting) of the RAM 102. In step S1401, the timer value of this process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the decremented timer value is “0”. It is determined whether the presentation waiting time at the end of the big hit has ended.

  If the process wait time at the end of the big hit has not ended because the timer value of the process timer reduced by 1 is not “0” (step S1401; No), the CPU 103 ends the first big hit end process. When the big hit end presentation waiting time is over (step S1401; Yes), the big hit type at this time is only “big hit E” (see FIG. 15B), so the CPU 103 determines that the big hit type is “big hit E”. (See FIG. 5), the probability variation flag and the KT flag are turned on (step S1402). At this time, the first big hit flag is reset to the off state (step S1402). Further, “30” (see FIG. 5) is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter (step S1403). Thereafter, the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command is performed (step S1404), the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S1405), and the first jackpot ending process ends. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the first special symbol process process is completed.

  By executing steps S114 to S117 (repeatedly executing predetermined steps as necessary), the big win gaming state corresponding to the variable display result in the first special figure game becomes “big hit”. Realized.

  The first small hit release pre-processing in step S118 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for the first small hit is based on the timing for opening the big prize opening (for example, the fact that the waiting time for the start of the small hit start set above has elapsed). , A process for opening the grand prize opening, a process for starting the measurement of the elapsed time since the open state is opened, and the like. Also, in the small hit release pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “4 seconds” or the like, so that the small hit game state is set. When a process for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S118, waiting until the special winning opening is opened, the special winning opening is opened, and the like are performed.

  The first small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “9”. In the first small hit opening process, a process for specifying the current elapsed time (the elapsed time at which the measurement was started above) after the big winning opening is opened, the specified elapsed time, and the count switch 23 are used. Based on the number of detected game balls and the like, a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), Timing for returning the mouth from the open state to the closed state (a timing when the number of the game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) In the case where it is determined that the winning prize opening is closed, the process of returning the winning prize opening to the closed state is included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the control for notifying that the small hit gaming state controlled corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit” has ended. A setting is made to transmit a first small hit gaming state end command as a command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed, thereby realizing one-time short-term release control (see FIG. 8B) during the small hit gaming state.

  The first small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “10”. In the first small hit end process, an effect operation (the effect at the end of the small hit) is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. For example, a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period to be set (preliminarily set) elapses (ending the first small hitting end process until the waiting time elapses) is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of various flags such as the probability change flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the first small hit flag is reset to the off state, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit game corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit” by executing steps S118 to S120 (repeatedly executing predetermined steps as necessary). A state is realized.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the second special symbol process. In the second special symbol process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the value of the first special symbol process flag is “4” to “10” (step S201). During the period in which the value of the first special figure process flag is “4” to “10”, the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit” as described above. Is a period during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  When the value of the first special figure process flag is “4” to “10” (step S202; Yes), that is, the current variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a period for which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state correspondingly, the value of the first special figure process flag is “4” to “7” and Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure process flag is “1” to “2” (step S202).

  The period when the value of the first special figure process flag is “4” to “7” is controlled to the big hit gaming state in response to the variable display result in the first special figure game being “big hit”. It is a period. The period when the value of the second special figure process flag is “1” to “2” is a period during which the second special figure game is executed (period during variable display). That is, in step S202, the present time is within the big hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result of the first special figure being “big hit”, and the second special figure game is being executed ( It is determined whether it is within the period during which variable display of the second special figure is being variablely displayed and the variable display result is not derived and displayed.

  When the value of the first special figure process flag is “4” to “7” and the value of the second special figure process flag is “1” to “2” (step S202; Yes), the second The special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S203), the transmission setting of the second stop designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S204), and the second special symbol process process is terminated.

  By updating the second special symbol process flag to “0” in step S203, the second special symbol normal process (details will be described later) is executed from the next second special symbol process (that is, the first special symbol process). 2) Since the process is performed again from the detection of the occurrence of a prize at the start winning opening), when the variable display result in the first special figure game becomes “big hit” during the fluctuation of the second special figure, The change in the second special figure is canceled (see FIG. 42). In step S203 and the like, if the second big hit flag or the second big hit flag is on, the CPU 103 may turn off these flags. In addition, in step S203 and the like, it is preferable to reset the processing (counter setting, flag state change, etc.) performed in step S210.

  As described above, when a “big hit” occurs in the first special figure game during the execution of the second special figure game, the second special figure game currently being executed is canceled (see FIG. 45). As a result, the waiting time until the arrival of the KT period is prevented from becoming longer, and the arrival of the KT period as soon as possible is realized.

  The second stop designation command is an effect control command for designating to the effect control board 12 that the execution (or execution in the future) of the second special figure game has been stopped. The command set to be transmitted in step S204 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  In steps S203 and S024, transmission of a drive signal (details will be described later) for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is also stopped (the second special figure game is being executed). If a drive signal is transmitted), nothing may be displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B to notify that the execution of the second special symbol game has been stopped. In step S203 or S024, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a predetermined drive signal, and the second special symbol display device 4B has a second special symbol such as a lost symbol (or a predetermined symbol for cancellation). May be displayed for a predetermined period to notify that the execution of the second special figure game has been stopped.

  When the value of the first special figure process flag is not “4” to “7” or the value of the second special figure process flag is not “1” to “2” (step S202; No), the second interruption designation command is It is determined whether it has not been transmitted (step S205).

  When the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” or “small win”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, as described above. When the second special figure game is not canceled (the current special game is executed within the period of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the first special figure is “big hit”) In this embodiment, a part of the second special symbol process (especially the processes from step S210 to S213 related to the execution of the second special game) is performed in this embodiment. , Once interrupted and resumed at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The second interruption designation command is a command for designating this interruption to the effect control board 12. In this embodiment, whether or not the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted is determined by determining whether or not the second interruption designation command transmission flag (second interruption designation command is set in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. A flag that is turned on when transmitted and turned off when the process is resumed) is provided, and is determined by determining whether or not this flag is turned on.

  If the second interrupt designation command has not been transmitted because, for example, the second interrupt designation command transmission flag is in an off state (step S205; Yes), the second interrupt designation command needs to be transmitted. The designated command transmission flag is turned on and the transmission setting of the second interruption designation command is performed (step S206), and the second special symbol process process is terminated. The command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed. If the second interruption designation command transmission flag has already been transmitted in one interruption because the second interruption designation command transmission flag is in an ON state (step S205; No), the second special symbol process process is terminated as it is. .

  When the value of the first special figure process flag is not “4” to “10” (step S201; No), that is, the current variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the second interruption designation command is transmitted (the second interruption designation command transmission flag is on). It is determined whether it is in a state (step S203). When the second interruption designation command transmission flag is in an ON state or the like and the second interruption designation command is transmitted (step S207; Yes), a part of the second special symbol process process is suspended. Therefore, the CPU 103 performs transmission processing of a second restart designation command for designating resumption of part of the second special symbol process (step S208). In step S208, the second interruption designation command transmission flag is reset to an off state. The command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed. After the process of step S208, or when it is determined that the second interruption designation command transmission flag is off and the second interruption designation command is not transmitted (step S207; No, that is, the interruption was not immediately before) ), Any one of steps S210 to S220 is executed.

  In the above process, even if the second start winning opening is won during the jackpot gaming state, the process in step S210 is not performed, so that the winning at the second starting winning opening becomes invalid. . For this reason, the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 having a long variation time during the jackpot gaming state period is prevented, so that when the second starting prize opening is won during the jackpot gaming state period, The waiting time until the figure game is executed and the KT period arrives is prevented from increasing, and the KT period arrives as soon as possible.

  By the processing in steps S201 to S208, first, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state in response to the variable display result in the first special figure game being “big hit” during the execution of the second special figure game. During the controlled period, the second special figure game is canceled. In addition, during the period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state in response to the variable display result in the first special figure game being “big hit”, there is a win at the second start winning opening. However, the second special figure game does not start (that is, the winning is invalidated). At the time of cancellation, a control command (second stop designation command) notifying that is transmitted, and the effect control board 12 is notified of the stop. Even if there is no such cancellation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state in response to the variable display result in the first special figure game being “big hit” or “small hit”. During the controlled period, part of the second special symbol process is suspended, and the suspended process is resumed after the period ends. Further, at the time of interruption and resumption, control commands (second interruption designation command and second resumption designation command) notifying that are transmitted, and the production control board 12 is notified of interruption or resumption.

  The CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S210 to S220 according to the value of the second special figure process flag (initial value is “0”) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And run.

  The second special symbol normal process of step S210 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0”. The second special symbol normal process is a process executed before the execution of the second special figure game, whether or not the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, 2 Includes processing for pre-determining the type of jackpot when the result of special figure display is “big hit”. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S210 of FIG. 22 as the second special symbol normal process. In the second special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first transmits a detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B. Based on the presence or absence, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (step S2001). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (detection signal is transmitted) (step S2001; Yes), a winning to the second start port (ingress of game medium) is detected. The CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the second start prize at the second start prize opening (step S2002). As an example, in the process of step S2002, the second special feature shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result, the random value MR5 for determining the second jackpot type, and the random value MR6 for determining the second variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating the random number values extracted in this manner may be stored, for example, in a second variation random number buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and temporarily stored (not recorded as the reserved data).

  Subsequent to the process of step S2002, transmission setting of the second start opening winning designation command is performed (step S2003). For example, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 that the second start condition and the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B are satisfied. Is set to transmit the second start opening winning designation command. The command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  If the second start port switch 22B is OFF (no detection signal transmission) (step S2001; No), the second start winning determination process ends.

  After the process of step S2003, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure display result, which is the variable display result in the second special figure game, as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step). S2104). As an example, in the process of step S2104, a second special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set as a use table for determining the second special figure display result. To do. In the second special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the second special figure display result determination random number MR4 is displayed in the second special figure display. The result of determining whether the result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is assigned according to the presence / absence of probability change control in the probability change state (whether or not the game state is the probability change state). Just do it.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the second special figure display result from the second random number buffer for variation, and determines whether the gaming state is a probable change state and the numerical data indicating the random value MR4. Based on the second special figure display result determination table set in the usage table, the “big hit” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR4 according to whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic change state. ”,“ Small hit ”, and“ losing ”may be determined as the second special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random value MR4 is “9000”, the CPU 103 sets the second special figure display result to “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (probability variation state) (when probability variation control is present). When the probability variation flag is in an off state (a state not in the probability variation state) (when there is no probability variation control), the second special figure display result is determined to be “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “big hit” at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the non-probability variation state. To be determined. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S217 shown in FIG. 22 (details will be described later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”. When the current state is the probability variation state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a big hit game state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the non-probability variation state (when the probability variation control is not performed). .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24A, in the second special figure game, the determination ratio for determining “small hit” as the display result is very high, particularly higher than that in the first special figure game ( (See also FIG. 15A). In addition, the determination ratio of “small hit” is not changed according to the presence / absence of the probability variation state (the same applies to the first special figure game). The determination ratio of “small hit” may be changed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure display result determined by the process of step S2104 is “big hit” (step S2105). When the second special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S2105; Yes), the second big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the ON state. (Step S2106).

  Further, the second big hit type when the display result of the second special figure game is “big hit” is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S2107). As an example, in the process of step S2107, a second jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the second jackpot type. In the second jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for determining the second jackpot type is assigned to any one of the jackpot types “big hit A” to “big hit E”. (See FIG. 24B). The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the second jackpot type determination random number value MR5 included in the game random number temporarily stored in the second variation random number buffer from the second variation random number buffer, and indicates the read random number value MR5. Based on the numerical data, by referring to the second jackpot type determination table set in the use table, any one of “big hit A” to “big hit E” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR5 is a big hit. What is necessary is just to determine as a classification.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”, the big hit type determination ratio is the highest in “big hit D”, the highest in “big hit B”, and the “big hit A” ", Big hit C" and "big hit E" are the next highest. That is, in the second special figure, it is easy to become a “big hit” that does not enter the KT state after the incubation period ends (see FIG. 5, “big hit D”). For this reason, for example, when a “big hit” occurs during the KT state, the KT state does not continue and the non-KT state is likely to occur. Further, in the second special figure, it is easy to shift to the KT state when the variable display (first special figure game and second special figure game) is executed a specific number of times (here, 20 times) in the latent state. (Refer to FIG. 5, “Big hit B”).

  After executing the processing of step S2107, the big hit type is stored (step S2108). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value (see FIG. 5 or FIG. 24B) indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a second jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). By storing, the jackpot type may be stored.

  When the second special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S2105 (step S2105; No), it is determined whether or not the second special figure display result is “small hit” (step S2109). . At this time, if the second special figure display result is “small hit” (step S2109; Yes), the second small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. (Step S2110).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S2109 (step S2109; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S2108 and S2110, the variable display result in the second special figure game is obtained. A second confirmed special symbol is determined (step S2111). As an example, when it is determined that the second special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as the second confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2105 that the second special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types according to the big hit type determination result in step S2105 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value) Any of the special symbols determined in advance as the jackpot symbol may be determined as the second confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S2109 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the second special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the second confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S2111, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S2112), and then the second special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S2111, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S211 shown in FIG. 22 is executed.

  The second variation pattern setting process in step S211 of FIG. 22 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “1”. In the second variation pattern setting process, a plurality of second variation patterns are set based on a predetermined determination result (decision result in step S210) as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing to determine one of the types is included.

  Since the second variation pattern specifies the content of variable display of the second special figure (particularly the second special figure fluctuation time), by determining the second fluctuation pattern in the second fluctuation pattern setting process, A variable display time (second special figure variation time) from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol (second special figure game) to the derivation of the second fixed special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined.

  FIG. 7 shows a second variation pattern used in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as the second variation pattern selected in the non-latent / non-KT state, variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3 having different second special figure variation times are prepared. ing. In addition, a variation pattern PB2-1 is prepared as a second variation pattern selected in the latent state. Further, a variation pattern PB3-1 is prepared as a second variation pattern selected in the KT state.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 22 as the second variation pattern setting process. In the second variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 25, first, the CPU 103 sets a second special figure variation pattern determination table corresponding to the states of the latent flag and the KT flag in the use table (step S2202). Thereafter, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the second special chart big hit variation pattern determination table set in the use table (step S2203).

  In this embodiment, when both the latent flag and the KT flag are in the off state (that is, in the non-latent / non-KT state), in step S2202, the second special chart shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table is set as the usage table. When the latent flag is on (that is, in the latent state), the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26B is set in the usage table. When the latent flag is in the off state and the KT flag is in the on state (that is, in the KT state), the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Is done. Each second special figure variation pattern determination table is prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101.

  In the second special figure variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR6 for determining the second variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure big hit variation pattern determination table set as the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR6 for determining the second variation pattern read from the second variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR6 may be determined (selected) as the second variation pattern used this time.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 26 and 7, during the non-latent / non-KT state, any one of the fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to 1-3 having a very long (30 to 32 minutes) second special figure fluctuation time is present. Since the variation pattern is determined, the variation of the second special figure during the non-latent / non-KT state is very long. In addition, during the KT state, the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 having a very short second special figure fluctuation time (1 second) is determined as the fluctuation pattern, so that the fluctuation of the second special figure during the KT state is very short. It will be a thing. That is, if the winning in the second winning opening continues during the KT state, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved. On the other hand, since the probability that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit” during the KT state is not different from that during the non-KT state, the second special figure game results in the second special figure game. The variable display result in the figure game is “small hit”, and the chances of being controlled to the small hit gaming state are greatly increased. Also, during the latent state, the short (5 seconds) fluctuation pattern PB2-1 is determined as the fluctuation pattern, but not as much as the KT state of the second special figure fluctuation time, so the fluctuation of the second special figure during the latent state is determined. Is relatively short. That is, even if the winning state continues in the second winning opening even in the latent state, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved as compared with the non-latent / non-KT state. On the other hand, since the probability that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit” during the latent state is not different from that during the non-latent state, the second special figure game results in the second special figure game. The variable display result in the figure game is “small hit”, and the chance of being controlled to the small hit gaming state is increased if not as much as in the KT state. In the KT state and the latent state, the frequency that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit” is better than the non-latent / non-KT state (for realizing this) The form is not limited to this embodiment.)

  After executing the process of step S2203 shown in FIG. 25, the second special figure variation time is set (step S2209). The second special figure variation time is the period from the start of the variation of the second special symbol in the second special graphic game until the second fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (second special graphic display result) is derived and displayed. Time required. As shown in FIG. 7, the second special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of second fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the second special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the second special symbol variation time corresponding to the second variation pattern selected in the process of step S2203. For example, the second special figure change time is set by setting a timer value corresponding to the second special figure change time in a second game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control timer setting unit). It is done by things.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S2209, a setting for starting the variation of the second special symbol is performed so as to start the second special symbol game which is the special symbol game in which the start condition is satisfied (step S2210). As an example, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4A is performed. Thereby, a drive signal is transmitted and variable display (fluctuation) in the second special figure game is started.

  After executing the process of step S2210, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S2211). For example, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the second variation start command, the second variation pattern designation command, and the second variable display result notification command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  The second change start command is an effect control command for designating the start of change in the second special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4A. The second variation pattern designation command is an effect control command that designates the second variation pattern selected in the process of step S2203. The second variable display result notification command is a variable display result of the second special symbol (“big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the second confirmed special symbol determined in step S2111. This is an effect control command for designating the type of jackpot.

  After executing the process of step S2211, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S2212), and then the second variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “2” in step S2212, the second special symbol variation process in step S212 shown in FIG. 22 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  The second special symbol variation process of step S212 in FIG. 22 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. In this second special symbol variation process, a process for varying the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4A (transmission of a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4A) Processing for setting and changing the second special symbol at every predetermined timing) and processing for specifying the current elapsed time since the second special symbol started to change (for example, the second game) The process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the control process timer, and the same applies to other elapsed times as well). Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the second special symbol variation reaches the second special symbol variation time (for example, when the timer value of the second game control process timer becomes 0, other elapsed time The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4A stops the variation of the special symbol, and the second special symbol (the confirmation determined in step S210) that becomes a variable display result in the second special symbol game. The second symbol confirmation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the special symbol is stopped (displayed) and that the special symbol is stopped (displayed) when it is stopped, is transmitted. Setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. The second symbol confirmation command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the second special symbol process is completed. . By repeatedly executing step S212, execution of the first special symbol game (variable display of the first special symbol, derivation display of the first fixed special symbol), and the like are realized.

  The second special symbol stop process in step S213 in FIG. 22 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”. The second special symbol stop process is a process performed when the second special symbol is stopped. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S213 of FIG. 22 as the second special symbol stop process.

  In the second special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second big hit flag is in an on state (step S2301). When the second big hit flag is in the on state (step S2301; Yes), the probability variation flag, the latent flag, and the KT flag are turned off (mainly in the off state, the off state is maintained), and the latent number counter is counted. The value is reset to “0”, and the count value of the probability variation counter is reset to “0” (step S2302).

  Thereafter, the second jackpot start stage production waiting time (the waiting time until the execution of the production corresponding to the start of the big jackpot gaming state is started is a predetermined time) is set (step S2303), The upper limit number of normal open rounds (here, 15 rounds) in the big hit game state is a second big winning opening opening number counter (large winning opening releasing) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. A count initial value of a count (here, a counter for counting the number of rounds) is set (step S2304).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the second hit start designation command and the gaming state designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S2305). The second hit start designation command transmitted and set here is an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the second special figure display result being “big hit”. After step S2305, the second special symbol process flag is updated to “4” (step S2306), and the second special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the second big hit flag is in the off state (step S2301; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is in the on state (step S2307). If the probability variation flag is on (step S2307; Yes), the count value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S2308), and it is determined whether the count value after the subtraction is “0” (step S2309). . When the count value is “0” (step S2309; Yes), the probability variation flag is turned off (step S2310), and the transmission setting of the game state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S2311).

  When the probability variation flag is in the off state (step S2307; No), when the count value after the subtraction is not “0” (step S2309; No), or after step S2311, the CPU 103 has the latent flag on. Is determined (step S2312). If the latent flag is on (step S2312; Yes), the count value of the latent number counter is decremented by 1 (step S2313), and it is determined whether the count value after the subtraction is “0” (step S2314). . When the count value is “0” (step S2314; Yes), the latent flag is turned off (step S2315), and the transmission setting of the game state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S2316).

  If the latent flag is off (step S2312; No), the count value after subtraction is not “0” (step S2314; No), or after step S2316, the CPU 103 sets the second small hit flag on. It is determined whether it is in a state (step S2317).

  When the second small hit flag is in the on state (step S2317; Yes), the second small hit start production waiting time (the waiting time until the execution of the production corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state is started) , A predetermined time) is set (step S2318), and transmission setting of the second hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S2319). The second hit start designation command transmitted and set here is an effect control command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the result of the second special figure display being “small hit”. After step S2319, the second special symbol process flag is updated to “8” (step S2320), and the second special symbol stop process is terminated. If the second small hit flag is in the off state (step S2317; No), the second special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S2321), and the second special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Note that step S2311 and step S2316 may be collectively executed before the process of step S2317. In other words, the fact that the on / off state of the latent flag has changed, the on / off state of the probability variation flag has changed, or no change has been specified collectively to the effect control board 12 by the gaming state designation command. Also good.

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the second special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Through these series of processing, at the time of big hit, the one corresponding to the current gaming state among the probable change state, KT state, and latent state is terminated, and at the time of losing or small hit, the remaining feasible state can be executed during the period of the probability change state. The variable display (total number of executions of the first special figure game and the second special figure game) is reduced by “one time”. When the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed during the period of the probability variation state is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned off and the probability variation state ends. In other words, the probability variation state (probability variation control) is variably displayed (first initial count value described below, here 30 times) a predetermined number of times before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start (first variation). When the special game and the second special game are executed, the process ends. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the latent state becomes “0” times, the latent flag is turned off and the latent state is terminated. That is, in the latent state, when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start (the first special game and the second game). The special game ends. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The second big hit release pre-processing in step S214 of FIG. 22 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the second jackpot is based on the fact that it is the start timing of the round game (for example, the fact that the waiting time for the second jackpot start effect set above has elapsed) is used. The process of setting the upper limit of the period for setting the open state before the open state, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening, the elapsed time since the open state Includes processing to start measurement. In the process of setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” so that the normal opening round is executed. You can do it. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeatedly performing step S214, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The process for releasing the second big hit in step S215 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “5”. In the second big hit opening process, a process for specifying the current elapsed time (the elapsed time at which the measurement is started above) after the big winning opening is opened, and the specified elapsed time and the count switch 23 are used for detection. Based on the number of game balls played, etc., a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), The timing at which the game ball is returned from the open state to the closed state (when the number of the game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S214) and The process includes a process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when the determination is made, and a process of starting measurement of an elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the measurement of the elapsed time since the return of the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the return is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S215, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained, and then the big prize opening is closed.

  The second big hit release post-processing in step S216 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened by decrementing the count value of the second big prize opening number-of-times counter by 1 and determining whether the reduced count value is “0”. The process of determining whether or not the number of executions has reached a predetermined upper limit number (15 in this case), or closes the big prize opening when the upper limit number is not reached because the count value is not “0”, etc. This includes a process for identifying the current elapsed time since returning to the state. When the next round game is started, for example, when the specified elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started (for example, set when the game is returned to the closed state in step S215). While the value of the figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case, for example, in the process of step S214, the big winning opening is immediately opened), the round game execution count is set to the upper limit count. When it reaches (when the count value becomes “0”), the big hit gaming state controlled corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the second special figure game becomes “big hit” Is set to transmit a second jackpot gaming state end command, which is a control command for notifying, and the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the second special symbol process process is completed. By repeatedly performing step S216, it is possible to wait until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S214 to S216, 15 round games as shown in FIG. 8A are realized.

  The second big hit end process in step S217 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “7”. The second jackpot end process is a process performed when the jackpot gaming state ends. FIG. 28A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S217 of FIG. 22 as the second jackpot end process. In the second jackpot end process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has ended (step S2401). The big hit end stage waiting time is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a big hit end stage presentation (ending stage), which will be described later, is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the big hit gaming state, and is a preset time. . As an example, when the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “7” in step S216, an initial timer value corresponding to the big hit end stage waiting time is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control timer setting). In step S2401, the timer value of this process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the decremented timer value is “0”. It is determined whether the presentation waiting time at the end of the big hit has ended.

  If the process waiting time at the end of the big hit has not ended because the timer value of the process timer reduced by 1 is not “0” (step S2401; No), the CPU 103 ends the second big hit end process. When the big hit end production waiting time is over (step S2401; Yes), in this embodiment, the big hit game state is controlled after the big hit gaming state regardless of the big hit type (see FIG. 5). Then, the probability variation flag is turned on (step S2402). At this time, the second big hit flag is reset to the off state (step S2402). Further, “30” (see FIG. 5) is set as the initial count value in the probability variation counter (step S2403).

  Thereafter, the KT flag and the latent flag are turned on according to the big hit type corresponding to the big hit game state (identified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the second big hit type buffer in step S2108. See FIG. 5). When the latent flag is turned on, a count initial value is set in the latent counter (step S2404).

  As shown in FIG. 28B, when the big hit type is “big hit A” (when the big hit type buffer setting value is “0”), the latent flag and the KT flag are turned on and counted by the latent counter. “10” is set as an initial value. When the big hit type is “big hit B” (when the big hit type buffer setting value is “1”), the latent flag and the KT flag are turned on, and “20” is set as the initial count value in the latent counter. When the big hit type is “hit C” (when the big hit type buffer setting value is “2”), the latent flag and the KT flag are turned on, and “30” is set as the initial count value in the latent counter. When the big hit type is “big hit D” (when the big hit type buffer set value is “3”), only the latent flag is turned on, and “30” is set as the initial count value in the latent counter. When the big hit type is “big hit E” (when the big hit type buffer setting value is “4”), only the KT flag is turned on.

  Thereafter, the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command is performed (step S2405), the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S2406), and the second jackpot ending process ends. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the second special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  By executing steps S214 to S217 (repeatedly executing predetermined steps as necessary), the big win gaming state corresponding to the variable display result in the second special figure game becomes “big hit”. Realized.

  The second small hit release pre-processing in step S218 of FIG. 22 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for the second small hit is based on the fact that it is time to open the big winning opening (for example, the waiting time at the start of the small hit starting time has elapsed). , A process for opening the grand prize opening, a process for starting the measurement of the elapsed time since the open state is opened, and the like. Also, in the small hit release pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “4 seconds” or the like, so that the small hit game state is set. When the process for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S218, the process waits until the special winning opening is opened, opens the special winning opening, and the like.

  The second small hit releasing process in step S219 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the second small hit opening process, a process for specifying the current elapsed time (the elapsed time at which the measurement was started above) after the big winning opening is opened, the specified elapsed time, and the count switch 23 are used. Based on the number of detected game balls and the like, a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), Timing to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (the timing when the number of the game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S218) In the case where it is determined that the winning prize opening is closed, the process of returning the winning prize opening to the closed state is included. Then, when the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state controlled corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the second special figure is “small hit” has ended. The second small hit gaming state end command is set to be transmitted, and the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “10”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S218 is repeatedly performed, and step S219 is repeatedly performed, thereby realizing one-time short-term opening control (see FIG. 8B) during the small hit gaming state.

  The second small hit end process in step S220 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “10”. In the second small hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until the time (set in advance) elapses (the second small hitting end process is terminated until the waiting time elapses) is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of various flags such as the probability change flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the second small hit flag is reset to the off state, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit game corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the second special game is “small hit” by executing steps S218 to S220 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary). A state is realized.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S801). When a game state designation command is received (step S801; Yes), on / off states of a high-accuracy flag, a latent period flag, and a KT period flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (eg, an effect control flag setting unit) Is changed or maintained based on the content indicated by the game state designation command (step S802).

  The high-accuracy flag is a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state. The incubation period flag is a flag that is turned on when in the incubation state (that is, during the incubation period). The KT period flag is a flag that is turned on when in the KT state (that is, during the KT period). The effect control CPU 120 changes or maintains these flags so as to correspond to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command.

  For example, when the gaming state designation command indicates that the probability change flag is on, the high probability flag is turned on. For example, when the game state designation command indicates that the latent flag is on, the latent flag is turned on. For example, if the gaming state designation command indicates that the KT flag is on and the latent flag indicates that it is off, the KT flag is turned on. As described above, in this embodiment, the state of the probability variation flag, the latent flag, and the KT flag that are the flags on the main board 11 side, and the high probability flag, the latent period flag, and the KT period flag that are the flags on the effect control board 12 side. This state corresponds to a predetermined relationship (see FIG. 30).

  When the game state designation command has not been received (step S801; No), or after step S802, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the latent period flag is on (step S803). If the incubation period flag is in the on state (step S804), since the current period is within the incubation period, the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By performing the display operation control (step S804), an image for informing the region 5A of the image display device 5 that the present is in the latent period (in this case, an image indicating that it may enter the KT period) is displayed. It is displayed (refer to the image of “Possibility of entering the KT period!” In FIG. 39). At this time, it is assumed that the decorative design variable display image, the reach effect image, and the like that should originally be displayed in the region 5A are displayed in the region 5C (see FIG. 39).

  When the incubation period flag is in the off state (step S803; No), or after step S804, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the KT period flag is in the on state (step S805). When the KT period flag is in the off state (step S805; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the count value of the acquired ball counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) to “0”. Reset (step S818). The acquired ball number counter is a counter for counting the number of balls acquired by the player in one KT period (number of prize balls-number of out balls). When the KT period flag is in the off state, the current value is not the KT period, so the count value of the acquired ball counter is reset in step S818. Note that when the count value of the acquired ball counter is already “0”, step S818 may be skipped.

  When the KT period flag is in the on state (step S804), since the present is within the KT period, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the out-ball detection notification command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S804). S806) When the out ball detection notification command is received (step S806; Yes), it means that an out ball has been generated, and thus the count value of the acquired ball counter is decremented by 1 (step S807).

  When the out ball detection notification command has not been received (step S806; No), or after step S807, the effect control CPU 120 has received the prize ball number notification command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined (step S808) and a prize ball number notification command is received (step S808; Yes), it means that a prize ball has been paid out, and the count value of the obtained ball counter is notified of the prize ball number. Only the value corresponding to the number of prize balls indicated by the command is added (step S809).

  By the processes in steps S807 and S809, the count value of the acquired ball counter is increased or decreased, and the current acquired ball number (the number of balls acquired by the player) is indicated by this count value.

  When the award ball number notification command has not been received (step S808; No), or after step S809, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to, for example, the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. By performing the display operation control (step S810), an image notifying that the current KT period is in progress is displayed in the area 5A of the image display device 5 (see “Aim to the right! During the KT period” in FIG. 40). ”), An image indicating the count value of the acquired ball counter (ie, an image indicating the acquired ball count, see FIG. 40) is displayed in the lower right area 5D of the image display device 5. At this time, it is assumed that the decorative display variable display image is displayed in the region 5B (see FIG. 40).

  After step S810 or step S818, it is determined whether or not the first pending storage number notification command is received (step S811), and if received (step S811; Yes), for example, the display control unit 123 By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like, the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed, and the first reserved storage number notification The number corresponding to the first reserved memory number is displayed, for example, by displaying the number of held display symbols corresponding to the first reserved memory number indicated by the command (step S812).

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is not received (step S811; No), or after step S812, the CPU 120 for effect control transmits the first interruption designation command or the second interruption designation transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether any of the commands has been received (step S813), and when either the first interruption designation command or the second interruption designation command is received (step S813; Yes), a predetermined area (for example, production) of the RAM 122 is determined. The first interruption flag or the second interruption flag provided in the control flag setting unit) is turned on (step S814).

  The first interruption flag is a flag that is turned on when a part of the first special symbol process is temporarily suspended as described above and turned off when the interruption is completed. As described above, the second interruption flag is a flag that is turned on when a part of the second special symbol process is temporarily suspended, and is turned off when the interruption is finished. The effect control CPU 120 turns the first interruption flag on when receiving the first interruption designation command, and turns the second interruption flag on when receiving the second interruption designation command.

  When neither the first interruption designation command or the second interruption designation command has been received (step S813; No), or after step S814, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the first resume designation transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether either the command or the second restart designation command has been received (step S815). If either the first resume designation command or the second resume designation command is received (step S815; Yes), the first The 1 interruption flag or the 2nd interruption flag is turned off (step S816). The effect control CPU 120 turns the first interruption flag off when receiving the first resume designation command, and turns the second interruption flag off when receiving the second resume designation command.

  When neither the first resume designation command nor the second resume designation command has been received (step S815; No), or after step S816, the effect control CPU 120 executes other command analysis processing, The command analysis process ends.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. In the production control process, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, the first production control process corresponding to the first special figure is executed (step S821), and then the second production control process corresponding to the second special figure. Processing is executed (step S822). These processes will be described later. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on is executed again.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first effect control process. In the first effect control process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first interruption flag is on (step S301). When the first interruption flag is in the on state, since part of the first special symbol process is temporarily interrupted as described above, display operation control for displaying the interruption is performed ( Step S302), the first effect control process is terminated. In step S302, for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs display operation control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and displays the decorative symbol variable display in the region 5C. The “suspended” image is displayed (see FIG. 42). Although details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state during the interruption, so that the region 5A corresponds to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. An image (for example, an image of “big hit!” Or “small hit!”) Is displayed.

  When the first interruption flag is in the off state (step S301; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the value (first, In response to “0”), one of the following processes in steps S370 to S377 is selected and executed.

  The first variable display start waiting process in step S370 is a process executed when the value of the first effect process flag is “0”. This first variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. Etc. When the first variation start command or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The first variable display start setting process in step S371 is a process executed when the value of the first effect process flag is “1”. The first variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 and other various effects operations. In order to perform the process, the process includes a process of determining a fixed decorative pattern and various first effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The first variable display start setting process ends after the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The first variable display effect process in step S372 is a process executed when the value of the first effect process flag is “2”. In the first variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S371 corresponding to the timer value in the first effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Various production control execution data (control data corresponding to the production control process timer determination value having the same value as the timer value in the production control process timer) is read from the first production control pattern thus obtained, and various types of decorative designs are variably displayed. Perform production control. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the first effect control pattern, or the first symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the confirmed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per first special figure in step S373 is a process executed when the value of the first effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process for the first special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a first hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the first hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the first effect control process timer times out without receiving the first hit start designation command (when the first hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses), the first special figure in the first special figure game. It is determined that the display result is “lost”, and the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The first big prize opening opening process in step S374 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the first big winning opening opening process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the first hit start designation command received in step S373 designates the start of the big hit gaming state or the start of the small hit gaming state, for example. Depending on whether or not to specify the effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area (for example, , Display in the area 5A), output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 The first special game such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by output is “big hit” or “small hit” It became (that is the big hit and Koatari occur, for example, also effect control for notifying the image display device 5 includes.) Jackpot various effect control in the gaming state or Koatari game state corresponding to the execution. Also, in the big winning opening opening process, for example, in response to receiving a first big hit gaming state end command or a first small hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the first effect control process flag is set. The value is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the first ending effect process.

  The first ending effect (the effect at the end of the small hit when in the small hit gaming state) processing in step S376 is a process executed when the value of the first effect process flag is “5”. In the first ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a first effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents. 5 and display the sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of (electric decoration signal), is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S371 of FIG. 32 as the first variable display start setting process. In the first variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the first special figure display result to “lost” based on, for example, the first variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S3021). When it is determined that the first special figure display result is “losing” (step S3021; Yes), for example, the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1 to PA1-3) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode (step S3022).

  If it is determined in step S3022 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S3022; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S3023). As an example, in the process of step S <b> 3023, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S3022 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S3022; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S3024). As an example, in the process of step S3024, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S3021 that the first special figure display result is not “losing” (step S3021; No), it is determined whether the first special figure display result is “small hit” (step S3021). S3025). When it is determined to be “small hit” (step S3025; Yes), for example, a combination of fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols corresponding to the case of “small hit” such as short-term opening chance eyes are determined. (Step S3026). In step S3023, the combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “small hit” such as a short-term opening chance may be determined (for example, such a combination). Is determined (selected) as a definitive decorative pattern, which does not correspond to these combinations and constitutes a previously prepared non-reach combination.

  As an example of the process in step S3026, when the first variation pattern PA4-1 is designated by the first variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term release opportunities is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that constitute any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  In the case of “small hit”, a final decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a predetermined reach combination may be derived. In this case, a first variation pattern designation that designates such a first variation pattern As another example of the processing in step S3026, a command is prepared, and when such a first variation pattern is designated by the first variation pattern designation command, it is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Corresponding to the case of “small hit” by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined reach combination and referring to a predetermined reach combination determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite decoration symbol used as the last stop symbol which comprises a predetermined reach combination (in this case, step S302). In, such as predetermined reach combination, it may not be determined a combination of deterministic decoration pattern to be variable display results of decorative pattern corresponding to the case of "Koatari".). Alternatively, when such a first variation pattern is designated, the same processing as in step S3024 is executed, and the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are all stopped and displayed. While determining the same decorative design, by executing processing different from step S524, a special decorative design (short term) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative design in the normal state in the “medium” decorative design display area 5C. You may decide to stop displaying (open chance symbol). The determined decorative design of the reach combination including the short-term opening chance symbol may be included in a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the case of the short-term opening chance or “small hit”.

  In addition, the first variation pattern for deriving the definite decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol constituting the predetermined reach combination corresponding to the case of “small hit” is designated, and the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. Even in this case, for example, after the same decorative design is aligned and temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the reach mode is set, and then the “right” decorative symbol variable display is performed. A variable display effect of “slip” is performed by changing the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in the area 5R, and a predetermined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. By doing so, a combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be derived and displayed. In this case, in the process of step S3026, even when such a variation pattern is designated, it is only necessary to determine a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that constitute one of the short-term opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S3025 that it is not “small hit” (step S3025; No), the final decorative symbol combination constituting the big hit combination is determined to be a combination of numbers “7” (step S3027). ). When a plurality of finalized decorative symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination are prepared, in the process of step S3027, first, the jackpot fixed symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is performed. Numeric data indicating a random value is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S3023, S3024, S3026, and S3027, the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command and the on / off state of the KT period flag and the latent period flag The corresponding first effect control pattern is determined from among a plurality of patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 as a use pattern to be used later (step S3030). When the KT period flag or the incubation period flag is in the on state, an effect image (decorative image variation image or the like) corresponding to the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command is prepared in advance. ) Is selected as a use pattern for displaying in the region 5C of the image display device 5. When the KT period flag and the incubation period flag are in the off state, an effect image (decorative image variation image or the like) corresponding to the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command is prepared in advance. ) Is selected as a use pattern for displaying in the area 5 </ b> A of the image display device 5.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, a first effect control process provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the first change pattern specified by the first change pattern specifying command. An initial value of the timer (initial value corresponding to the first special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set (step S3031).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S3032). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the first effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S3030 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area 5A or 5C of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the first variable display (step S3033), and then the first variable display start setting processing is ended.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S372 of FIG. 32 as the first variable display effect processing. In the first variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display time corresponding to the first variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the first effect control process timer, for example. It is determined whether or not (step S3051). As an example, in the process of step S3051, the timer value of the first effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the process ends from the first effect control pattern corresponding to the updated timer value of the first effect control process timer. What is necessary is just to determine with the variable display time (1st special figure fluctuation time) having passed, such as when a code is read.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S3051 (step S3051; No), it is determined whether or not the current time is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S3054). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in the first effect control pattern selected by the process of step S3030 shown in FIG. When it is the reach effect execution period (step S3054; Yes), operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S3055). Effect control execution data corresponding to the timer value of the current first effect control process timer is read from the first effect control pattern determined (set) by the process of step S3030. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen (area A or area C) of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. It is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on, blinking, or turning off or combining a part or all of these.

  After step S3055 or when it is determined in step S3054 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S3054; No), for example, based on the setting in the first effect control pattern selected by the process of step S3030, etc. In addition, after performing the rendering operation control including the decorative display variable display operation (step S3056), the variable display rendering processing ends.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S3051 (step S3051; Yes), it is determined whether or not a first symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S3065). At this time, if the first symbol confirmation command is not received (step S3065; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the first symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error has occurred in response to the failure to receive the first symbol confirmation command normally. Processing may be executed.

  If the first symbol confirmation command is received in step S3065 (step S3065; Yes), for example, the decorative symbol can be changed such that a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) (determined decorative symbol determined in step S371), which is a display result in the display, is performed (step S3066). At this time, a predetermined time as the first start start command reception waiting time is set to a first effect control process timer (may be another timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) or the like (step S3067). . Then, the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per first special figure (step S3068), and the first variable display effect processing is ended.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second effect control process. In the second effect control process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a second stop designation command has been received (step S401). When the second stop designation command has been received (step S401), the change in the second special figure has been stopped, and display operation control for informing that is performed (step S402), and then the second effect process flag. Is reset to “0” (step S403), and the second effect control process is terminated. As a result, in the next second presentation control process, a second display start waiting process described later is executed, and an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed (here, “ The display of the characters “2nd special figure change”, etc.) is determined, and the image display (see FIG. 39 etc.) in the area 5B corresponding to the second special figure is also canceled. Will be.

  In step S402, display operation control such as transmission of a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 is performed, and a predetermined image (here, the characters “during the second special figure change”) is displayed. The “stop” image is displayed in the area 5B (FIG. 41).

  If no second stop designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the second stop flag is on (step S404). When the second interruption flag is in the on state, since part of the second special symbol process is temporarily interrupted as described above, display operation control for displaying the interruption is performed ( Step S405), the second effect control process is terminated. In step S405, for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs display operation control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 and displays “decorative symbol display” in the region 5B where the display of the decorative symbols is displayed. The “suspended” image is displayed (see FIG. 43). Although details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state during the interruption, so that the region 5A corresponds to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. An image (for example, an image of “big hit!” Or “small hit!”) Is displayed.

  When the second interruption flag is in the off state (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the second effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 (initially, In response to "0"), one of the following processes in steps S470 to S477 is selected and executed.

  The second display start waiting process in step S470 is a process executed when the value of the second effect process flag is “0”. This second display start waiting process indicates that the second special game for the region 5B in the image display device 5 is being executed based on whether or not the second change start command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start displaying the image to be displayed. When the second variation start command or the like is received and it is determined that the display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The second display start setting process in step S471 is a process executed when the value of the second effect process flag is “1”. This second display start setting process corresponds to the second special symbol display on the region 5B in the image display device 5 corresponding to the start of the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4A. Variable display in the second special figure game according to the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the type of display result, etc. in order to display an image indicating that the special figure game is being executed and other various effects operations This includes processing for determining the type of image for notifying the result and various second effect control patterns. The second display start setting process ends after the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The second display effect process in step S472 is a process executed when the value of the second effect process flag is “2”. In the second display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 is determined in step S471 in accordance with the timer value in the second effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Various effect control execution data (control data corresponding to the effect control process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value in the effect control process timer) is read out from the second effect control pattern, and various effect controls during display of the decorative design I do. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of display of an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed is read from the second effect control pattern, or the main board 11 In response to the reception of the second symbol confirmation command transmitted from, an image for informing the variable display result in the second special game is displayed. When this image is displayed, the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per second special figure in step S473 is a process executed when the value of the second effect process flag is “3”. In this second special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a second hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the second hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the second effect control process timer has timed out without receiving the second hit start designation command (when the second hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), the second special figure in the second special figure game. It is determined that the display result is “losing”, and the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The second big prize opening opening process in step S474 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the second big winning opening opening process, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines whether the second hit start specifying command received in step S473 specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, or starts the small hit gaming state. Depending on whether or not to specify the effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area (for example, the display area of the image display device 5) , Display in the area 5A), output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 The second special game, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output, is “big hit” or “small hit” It became (that is the big hit and Koatari occur, for example, also effect control for notifying the image display device 5 includes.) Jackpot various effect control in the gaming state or Koatari game state corresponding to the execution. Further, in the process when the big winning opening is opened, for example, in response to receiving the second big hit gaming state end command or the second small hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the second effect control process flag is The value is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the second ending effect process.

  The second ending effect (the effect at the end of the small hit when in the small hit gaming state) processing in step S476 is a process executed when the value of the second effect process flag is “5”. In the second ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a second effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents. 5 and display the sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of (electric decoration signal), is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S471 in FIG. 35 as the second display start setting process. In the second display start setting process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a variable display result in the second special game based on, for example, a second display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. The image that displays the variable display result in the second special figure game (display image of the variable display result) that is displayed in the area 5B when the image is displayed is determined as an image that indicates the variable display result indicated by the second display result notification command. (Step S4029). For example, if the variable display result indicated by the second display result notification command is “big hit”, the image is “big hit”, if “small hit”, the image is “small hit”, and if “lost”, “lost” Is determined as an image to be displayed in the region 5B when the variable display result in the second special figure game is displayed.

  After performing the process of step S4029, the second effect control pattern (the second corresponding to the second variation pattern) corresponding to the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and received. A second effect control pattern for displaying “an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed” with a length corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time is stored in advance in the ROM 121 as a usage pattern to be used thereafter. Determination is made from among a plurality of patterns stored and prepared (step S4030).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, a second effect control process provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the second change pattern specified by the second change pattern specifying command. An initial value of the timer (an initial value corresponding to the second special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set (step S4031).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S4032). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the second effect control pattern determined (set) as the usage pattern in step S4030 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The display of the image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed may be started in the display area 5B of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the second display effect process (step S4033), and then the second display start setting process is ended.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S472 of FIG. 35 as the second display effect process. In the second display effect process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the display time corresponding to the second variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the second effect control process timer. Is determined (step S4051). As an example, in the process of step S4051, the timer value of the second effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the process ends from the second effect control pattern corresponding to the updated timer value of the second effect control process timer. What is necessary is just to determine with the display time (2nd special figure fluctuation time) having passed, when a code is read.

  If the display time has not elapsed in step S4051 (step S4051; No), operation control such as displaying an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed is performed (step S4056). . The effect control execution data corresponding to the timer value of the current second effect control process timer is read from the second effect control pattern determined (set) by the process of step S4030. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, a predetermined effect image (an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed) is displayed on the screen (area B) of the image display device 5, or predetermined sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED may be turned on, blinked, or turned off, or a part or all of these may be combined to produce an effect on a predetermined effect device. After step S4056, the display effect process ends.

  If the display time has elapsed in step S4051 (step S4051; Yes), it is determined whether or not a second symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S4065). At this time, if the second symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S4065; No), the second displaying effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the second symbol confirmation command after the display time has elapsed, a predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the second symbol confirmation command normally. May be executed.

  When the second symbol confirmation command is received in step S4065 (step S4065; Yes), for example, a second special figure such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to display an image for informing the variable display result in the game (step S4066). At this time, a predetermined time predetermined as the second waiting start designation command reception waiting time is set in a second effect control process timer (or another timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) or the like (step S4067). . Then, the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per second special figure (step S4068), and the second display effect process is ended.

  An example of the game performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that performs the above operation will be described. The second special figure variation time, which is the period of the second special figure game, is very long in the non-latent / non-KT state. Therefore, in the non-latent / non-KT state, the player must In order to frequently play the first special figure game shorter than the figure game, the game ball is left-handed, and the game ball is to be awarded to the first start winning opening (note that it is intentionally or accidentally right-handed) In addition, there is a possibility that the second special game based on winning in the second starting winning opening is also executed). Based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “big hit E”), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Since the big winning opening is located in the area 2B, the player makes a right turn to aim at the big winning opening. Further, since the big hit type is “hit E”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability changing state and the KT state immediately after the big hit gaming state (see FIG. 5). In the KT state, the second special figure variation time is shortened, so by making a right turn and improving the frequency of winning the second prize opening, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved. The frequency with which the variable display result in the second special figure game becomes “small hit” increases (as described above, there is a high possibility of “small hit” in the second special figure game, see FIG. 24A). In other words, in order to increase the frequency of entering the small hit gaming state in the KT state (which allows the player to win many prize balls), the player makes a right-hand hit in this KT state (for example, As shown in FIG. 40 to be described later, the player is informed to make a right strike during the KT period.) In addition, since the big winning opening is located in the area 2B, the start of the second special figure game and the winning at the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state occur both by right-handed. become.

  As a result of right-handing during the KT period, the frequency of execution of the second special figure game increases, so the frequency at which the variable display result in the second special figure game becomes a “big hit” is also improved (particularly, the probability variation state is in effect). During the period). Here, "big hit A" to "big hit E" are prepared as the big hit types when the variable display result in the second special figure game is "big hit" (see FIG. 5). As the big hit type, the ratio of selecting “big hit D” is high (see FIG. 24). Since “big hit D” is a big hit type with no transition to the KT state thereafter (see FIG. 5), when “big hit” is reached in the second special game, the big hit type becomes “big hit D”. There is a high possibility that the KT state will end after the state ends. Therefore, depending on the way of thinking, if there is a possibility that the “big hit” is derived and displayed in the second special figure game and the KT state is terminated, the “big hit” is not derived and displayed in the second special figure game and the KT state is changed. It is better to continue and be frequently controlled to the small hit gaming state (especially because the KT state continues until the next “big hit”). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the non-KT state (particularly, the non-latent / non-KT state), the player desires that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”. In this state, the player does not want the variable display result in the special game to be “big hit”, and the gaming machine has high gaming characteristics. In particular, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of variable displays (the upper limit number of special figure games) in which the probability variation state continues is determined, and a “big hit” is likely to occur in the special figure game until the upper limit number is reached. In particular, during this period, the player pays attention to whether or not the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Even in the latent state, the second special figure variation time is shorter than that in the non-latent / non-KT state, so the player makes a right turn in the latent period as well as in the KT period. 2 The execution frequency of special figure games increases. In the incubation period, there is a case where the player does not shift to the KT state after that, and the player also expects that the variable display result in the second special game is “big hit”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, left-handed is preferably performed in the non-latent / non-KT period, and right-handed is performed in the latent and KT periods. It is also preferable to make a right-hand hit in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. In other words, in this embodiment, first left-handed, right-handed in the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state, the incubation period and the KT period, and when the gaming state returns to the non-latent / non-KT state, It is better to make a left strike. In addition, since the game method of the pachinko gaming machine 1 depends on the player, the player may naturally play the game in other ways.

  Next, a display screen displayed on the image display device 5 by the series of processes will be described. A variable display of decorative symbols (including reach effects) corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed in the area 5A in the non-latent / KT state (see FIG. 38). On the other hand, in the latent state, as shown in FIG. 39, in the area 5A, an image for informing that the current state is the latent state (that is, there is a possibility of shifting to the KT state). The image of “Sexually!” Is displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 40, when in the KT state, an image for informing that the current state is the KT state (an image of “targeting right and during KT period !!”) is displayed in the region 5A. For this reason, in the latent state or the KT state, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the variable display of decorative symbols (including the reach effect) is displayed in the region 5C (the display content at this time is the region 5A). The one displayed on the screen may be simply reduced or may be displayed differently).

  The display of the image displayed in correspondence with the execution of the second special figure game (the image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed such as “the second special figure is changing”) is performed in the area 5B. . Further, an image for informing the variable display result in the second special figure game is also displayed in the region 5B (see FIGS. 38 to 40). That is, in the area 5B, during execution of the second special figure game, an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed ("2nd special figure is changing") is displayed. An image ("big hit", "small hit", "lack") for notifying the variable display result at the time of derivation display of the variable display result is displayed (see FIG. 41).

  On the other hand, during the period controlled to the big hit gaming state or the period controlled to the small hit gaming state, an image corresponding to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is displayed in the area A (see FIGS. 42 and 43). . Whether the displayed image is controlled based on whether the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is the “big hit” or “small hit” variable display result in the first special figure game. , Regardless of whether the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, it may be the same or different ( That is, the first effect control pattern and the second effect control pattern for the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state may be the same or different). For example, nothing is displayed in the area 5B during the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the second special figure game being “big hit” or “small hit”. (See FIG. 42). For example, the area 5C may not be provided in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit” (FIG. 43).

  In addition, when the small hit game state is controlled during the incubation period or the KT period, an image for informing that the current state is the latent state or an image for informing that the current state is the KT state is displayed in the area 5A. You can leave it. In this case, during the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit”, an image for informing that the small hit game state is being displayed in the area 5B. Also good. Further, during the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the first special figure game being “small hit”, an image informing that the small hit gaming state is being displayed is displayed in the area 5C. May be.

  Further, during the KT period, the number of acquired balls is displayed in the area 5D (+ indicates that the player's game balls are increasing, − indicates that the player's game balls are decreasing).

  When the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” during the execution of the second special figure game, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as described above. Is stopped (see FIG. 45). In this case, a “stop” image, which is an image indicating that the change has been stopped, is displayed in the area 5B (see FIGS. 41 and 44).

  In addition, as described above, when the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Part of the symbol process is temporarily interrupted. When the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” or “small win”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state under a predetermined condition ( During the execution of the second special figure game, the variable display result in the first special figure game becomes “big hit” or “small hit”, and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. ), Part of the second special symbol process is temporarily interrupted. When a part of the second special symbol process is temporarily interrupted, an “suspended” image, which is an image indicating the suspension, is displayed in the area 5B (see FIG. 43). When a part of the first special symbol process is temporarily interrupted, an “suspended” image, which is an image indicating the suspension, is displayed in the area 5C (see FIG. 42).

  A configuration taking the above embodiment as an example will be described below. Note that at least some of the components described below can be combined with at least some of the other components as appropriate. In addition, at least a part of the configurations described below can be omitted as appropriate. Further, the following description is not intended to limit the invention described in the claims.

(1) First identification information (in the above embodiment, based on the fact that a game medium (in the above embodiment, a game ball) has entered the first start area (in the above embodiment, the first start winning opening). , A first variable display section (first special symbol display device 4A in the above embodiment) for starting variable display of the first special figure and deriving and displaying the display result; In the second embodiment, the second variable display unit that starts the variable display of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the second special figure) based on having entered the second start winning opening and derives and displays the display result. (In the above embodiment, the second special symbol display device 4B), the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and the first variable display Specific display result (in the above embodiment, jackpot) When the design) is derived and displayed, the game state is shifted to a specific gaming state (in the above embodiment, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a predetermined display result (the above implementation) In this embodiment, when a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed, a gaming machine (in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine) that shifts to a predetermined gaming state (in the above embodiment, a small hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. 1) First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the first special drawing in step S1104). A part for predetermining the variable display result of the game) and second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result (in the above embodiment, C U103 is a part for predetermining the variable display result of the second special figure game in step S2104) and period determining means for determining the variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the step A portion for determining a second variation pattern in S2203) and controlling the second variable display unit to execute variable display of the second identification information in the period determined by the period determining means, and the second pre-deciding means Variable display execution means for deriving and displaying a predetermined display result (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 sets the second special figure variation time in step S2209 and executes the process of step S212 to execute the second special figure. A portion for executing variable display), and the second pre-determining means includes a display result of the variable display of the first identification information. The display result of the variable display of the second identification information is determined as the predetermined display result at a rate higher than the rate determined as the predetermined display result (in the above embodiment, the variable display result of the first special figure is determined as “small hits”). ”Is higher than the determination result that the variable display result of the second special figure is“ small hit ”(see FIG. 15A and FIG. 24A)), the period determining means is a predetermined event. After the occurrence of the event (in the above embodiment, transition to the jackpot gaming state), when the predetermined event does not occur (in the above embodiment, non-latent / non-KT state (or normal state)) A short period is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the KT state), and the variable display execution means is configured to execute the predetermined event during the execution of the variable display of the second identification information. If it occurs, a variable display of the second identification information is displayed. To stop (in the above embodiment, CPU 103 is the portion performing the processing in step S203).

  In the above embodiment, “big hit” can be derived and displayed in both the first special figure game and the second special figure game, but “big hit” means that the first special figure game and the second special figure game are displayed. It may be derived and displayed only in either one. In the above embodiment, “small hit” is derived and displayed in both the first special figure game and the second special figure game, but “small hit” is derived and displayed only in the second special figure game. You may make it do. In the above embodiment, the advantage of the specific game state as the big hit game state (for example, the expectation of the magnitude of the game value (for example, a prize ball, etc.) given to the player) is the small hit game. Although it is higher than the advantage of the predetermined gaming state as the state, both of the advantages may be the same, or the advantage of the predetermined gaming state may be increased. Further, the predetermined game state and the specific game state may be other than the small hit game state or the big hit game state (for example, a probability change state). Further, as in the above-described embodiment, after a predetermined event occurs, the period is shorter than when the predetermined event does not occur, and is shorter than the variable display period of the first identification information. By determining the period for the variable display of the second identification information, the player aims for the variable display of the second identification information, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  With such a configuration, when a predetermined event occurs (in the above embodiment, when the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state), if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed, until the variable display ends. The inconvenience that the period of variable display of the second identification information cannot be shortened can be solved.

  In particular, in the above embodiment, the variable display in the second special figure game is being executed when the transition to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game has become “big hit”. If there is, the variable display in the second special figure game being executed is stopped (resumption is not resumed), so that the KT period or the latent period comes immediately after the end of the jackpot gaming state. As a result, the inconvenience of having to wait for a long time until the variable display in the second special figure game is finished before the transition to the KT state or the latent state can be solved.

  When the variable display of the second identification information is stopped, the derivation display of the variable display result may be performed after the stop. For example, in the embodiment described above, the CPU 103 holds the variable display result in the second special figure game to be stopped in the RAM 102 or the like, and the first special symbol process flag is changed from “7” or “10” to “ When returning to “0”, a process of deriving and displaying the variable display result in the second special figure game held in the RAM 102 may be performed. If the variable display result at this time is “small hit” or “big hit”, it may be controlled to the small hit gaming state or controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the derivation display of the variable display. Thus, when the variable display result in the second special figure game becomes “small hit” or “big hit”, it is prevented from becoming invalid. Thus, the cancellation of the variable display of the second identification information includes the cancellation of only the change of the second identification information other than the derivation display of the variable display result.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a game ball is placed in the second start winning opening during the big hit gaming state (that is, during occurrence of a predetermined event) based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit”. Even if there is a prize for entering, a part of the second special symbol process is temporarily interrupted, so the start of the special figure 2 game based on this prize is invalidated. For this reason, during the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result in the first special figure game being “big hit”, the variable display in the second special figure game is started, and the variable display in the second special figure game is started. It is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of having to wait for a long time to shift to the KT state or the latent state until the end. As in this example, when a predetermined event occurs when the game medium enters the second start area (for example, when it is occurring), the variable display of the second identification information is not started. By doing so, when the game medium enters the second start area during the occurrence of the predetermined event, the variable display of the second identification information starts and the variable display of the variable display of the second identification information ends. The inconvenience that the period of variable display of the second identification information cannot be shortened can be solved.

(2) Particularly in the configuration of (1) above, the first start area is provided in a first area (in the above embodiment, the first area 2A) of the areas into which game media are to be placed, and the second The start area is provided in a second area (in the above embodiment, the second area 2B) among the areas into which game media are to be driven, and the game medium that has been driven into the first area is the second start area. It is easier to enter the first starting area (FIG. 1 in the above embodiment), and the game medium driven into the second area is easier to enter the second starting area than the first starting area. (In the above embodiment, FIG. 1).

  With such a configuration, it is easy to intentionally execute variable display of the second identification information, and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, in the above embodiment, in the above embodiment, the left-handed game ball is easier to enter the first start winning port than the second start winning port, the big winning port, etc. It is easier to enter the second start winning opening or the big winning opening than the first starting winning opening. For this reason, the player may divide the game ball according to whether he wants to win the game ball in the second start prize opening or the big prize opening, or wants to win the game ball in the first start prize opening. it can. Furthermore, it is difficult for the left-handed game ball to enter the second start winning opening (including no winning). Here, when the gaming state is the normal state, left-handed is performed, so that it is difficult to win the second start winning opening, and it is difficult to execute the second special game. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above, the second special figure game is difficult to be executed in the normal state, and thereby, the second special figure game is executed in the normal state to enter the small hit gaming state. Therefore, it is not necessary to consider the base up (increase in the payout rate) for adjusting the payout when designing the pachinko machine.

(3) Especially in the configuration of (1) or (2), the gaming machine is extracted based on the fact that a gaming medium has entered the first starting area, and the prior determination by the first prior determination means. The storage unit for storing the first determination information for which the variable display of the first identification information has not yet started among the first determination information used for the storage is a storage unit (in the above embodiment, the first special figure A holding storage unit), wherein the holding storage means is extracted based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second starting area and is used for pre-decision by the pre-decision means. Of these, the second determination information for which variable display of the second identification information has not yet started is not stored as the reserved storage (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 extracts the game random number and displays the special figure in step S2003). result Immediately determined in step S2104, no pending store these random numbers. In other words, the second special symbol game is not on hold).

  In the above embodiment, the game medium enters the second start area when the variable identification start condition of the second identification information is not satisfied, such as when the variable display of the second identification information is started. Since the second determination information is not extracted based on the fact that the second determination information is not stored as the reserved storage, the second determination information is stored based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second start area. The second determination information may be extracted once, and the second determination information may not be stored as the reserved storage when the variable identification start condition of the second identification information is not satisfied.

  With such a configuration, when a predetermined event does not occur, it is possible to prevent a predetermined display result from being derived and displayed in a variable display that is held after the variable display of the second identification information currently being executed. it can. In particular, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to prevent a big hit or a small hit from occurring in the second special figure game being held.

(4) In particular, in any one of the configurations of (1) to (3), the period determining unit determines any one of a plurality of periods as the second identification information when the predetermined event has not occurred. (In the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure variation time as any of 30 minutes, 31 minutes, and 32 minutes in the non-latent / non-KT state).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to stop when the derived display result of the variable display of the second identification information is displayed. In particular, as in the above-described embodiment, even if the variable display of the second identification information (second special game) is executed in any of a plurality of periods, for example, a similar effect (for example, “second special graphic” The second identification information can be changed by preventing the player from recognizing at which period the variable display of the second identification information was executed during the variable display of the second identification information. It is possible to make it difficult to stop when the display result of the display is derived and displayed.

(5) Particularly in the configuration of (1) above, the period determining means establishes a predetermined start condition after a predetermined event occurs (in the above embodiment, the game has shifted to the big hit gaming state) (the above embodiment). Then, after the elapse of an incubation period corresponding to the type of jackpot such as jackpots A to C and E (in the above embodiment, it is defined by the number of times of variable display executed during the latent state), the predetermined period is reached. When an event does not occur (in the above embodiment, a non-latent / non-KT state), a period shorter than the second identification information is determined as a variable display period (in the above embodiment, the KT state), The variable display execution means stops the variable display of the second identification information when the predetermined event occurs during execution of the variable display of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 S203 Cormorant part).

  According to such a configuration, as described above, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when the predetermined event has occurred, the second identification information is kept until the variable display ends. The inconvenience that the variable display period cannot be shortened can be solved. Further, by not determining the short period as the variable display period of the second identification information until a predetermined start condition is satisfied, for example, by providing an incubation period, the short period can be changed to the variable display of the second identification information. You can ask whether or not to decide the period, and the fun of the game will improve.

(6) Particularly in the configuration of (5) above, the period determining means has a plurality of types of start conditions (in the above embodiment, the latent periods are different) that are easily established (in the above embodiment, the jackpot type) Start condition determining means for determining one of the latent periods A to C and E as the predetermined start condition (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 executes step S1107 or step S2107). Part to do.)

  With such a configuration, the player pays attention to the type of start condition, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In particular, in the configuration of (6), the start condition determining means is configured to specify a specific start condition among the plurality of types of start conditions (in the above embodiment, 20 variable displays corresponding to the big hit B). (The incubation period elapses by being executed) is determined as the predetermined start condition at a higher rate than the other start conditions (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines “big hit C” as big hit in step S2107. Easy to determine as a type.)

  With such a configuration, the player can easily pay attention to whether or not a specific start condition is established, so that the interest of the game is improved. In particular, in the above embodiment, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed 20 times during the latent period, the player pays attention to whether or not there is a transition to the KT state. And the fun of gaming is improved.

(8) In particular, in any one of the configurations of (5) to (7), the period determination unit is a period from when the predetermined event occurs until the predetermined start condition is satisfied (in the above embodiment, In the incubation period, a period shorter than when the predetermined event has not occurred and longer than when the predetermined start condition is satisfied is determined as a variable display period of the second identification information (the above embodiment). Then, the latent state).

  With such a configuration, the period of the variable display of the second identification information can be shortened from when the predetermined event occurs until the predetermined start condition is satisfied, compared to when the predetermined event does not occur. Prolonging is prevented. In particular, in the above embodiment, by setting the incubation period, a sense of expectation for the transition to the KT state can be obtained, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) Especially in the configuration of (1) above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of determination ratios that the first predetermining means and / or the second predetermining means determine that the display result is the specific display result. Determination ratio setting means to be set to any one of the types (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs probability variation control or non-probability variation control by turning the probability variation flag on or off. And the period determining means variably displays the first identification information or the second identification information after a predetermined event has occurred (in the above embodiment, the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state). Until the specific display result is derived (see, for example, FIG. 5), the period shorter than when the predetermined event does not occur (in the above embodiment, the non-latent / non-KT state) Is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the KT state), and the variable display execution means generates the predetermined event during execution of the variable display of the second identification information. In such a case, the variable display of the second identification information is stopped (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the processing in step S203).

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination ratio setting means sets the determination ratio to be determined as the specific display result by switching between probability variation / non-accuracy variation for both the first special game and the second special game. Although it was set to any one of a plurality of types, the specific display result and the one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game are switched by switching between probability variation and non-probability variation. Then, the determination ratio to be determined may be set to any one of a plurality of types.

  With this configuration, as described above, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when the predetermined event occurs, the variable display of the second identification information is continued until the variable display is completed. The inconvenience that the period cannot be shortened can be solved. Further, the period determining means determines a period shorter than the time when the predetermined event has not occurred until the specific display result is derived as the variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, “ Since the KT period ends when the “big hit” is derived and displayed), for example, the player ends the determination period in which the specific display result is derived and the short period is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information. Pay attention to whether or not. Here, the decision rate setting means sets the decision rate to be determined as the specific display result as the display result, so it is set to any one of a plurality of types. In this mode, the possibility that the determination period will end depends on whether the probability change state or the non-probability change state), so the player can determine which determination ratio is currently set. Attention will increase the interest of the game. For example, as described above, in the above embodiment, since the player does not want the variable display result in the special figure game to be “big hit” in the KT state, the current probability that the KT state is likely to end is high. The player pays attention to whether or not it is in a state, and it has become a gaming machine with high gaming characteristics.

(10) Particularly in the configuration of (9) above, the determination ratio setting means sets the determination ratio to the first determination ratio (in the above embodiment, the probability variation state), and then changes the first identification information. The number of executions of the display and / or the variable display of the second identification information has reached a predetermined number (for example, the total number of the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure is 30). As a trigger, the determination ratio is set to a second determination ratio that is lower than the first determination ratio (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the non-probability variation state, for example, by turning the probability variation flag off). The number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and / or the variable display of the second identification information is the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in the above embodiment. The number of executions may be the number of executions of either the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information. In other words, the number of times of the probability variation state in the above embodiment may be the number of times of execution of the first special figure game or the number of times of execution of the second special figure game (in this case) The CPU 103 may reduce the count value of the probability variation counter by “1” only at the end of either the first special figure game or the second special figure game.

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the number of variable displays, and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, since the possibility of the end of the determination period changes as described above, the player determines whether the current determination ratio is set to the first determination ratio or the second determination ratio. The player pays attention to whether or not the second determination ratio is set (for example, expects to become the second ratio), and the interest of the game increases.

(11) The game value (game ball in the above embodiment) is used to launch a game medium (game ball in the above embodiment) into the game area, and the fired game medium is in the first start area (above implementation). In the first embodiment, the first variable display section for starting the variable display of the first identification information (in the above embodiment, the first special figure) based on having entered the first start winning opening and deriving and displaying the display result. (In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A) and the second identification information based on the fact that the launched game medium has entered the second starting area (in the above-described embodiment, the second starting winning opening). A second variable display section (in the above embodiment, the second special symbol display device 4B) that starts variable display of the second special figure and derives and displays the display result, and the game medium that has been launched Is in the first state where winning is easy (in the above embodiment, A variable prize device (in the above embodiment, a special prize winning that constitutes a big prize opening) that changes to a second state where the game medium is difficult to win (in the above embodiment, the closed state of the big prize opening). Sphere device 7), and the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and the specific display is performed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. When the result (in the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, the game is shifted to a specific game state (in the above embodiment, the jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and the first variable display unit or the second variable A predetermined gaming state in which a predetermined display result (small winning symbol in the above embodiment) is derived and displayed on the display unit, which is advantageous for the player and the variable winning device is changed to the first state a predetermined number of times. (In the above embodiment, Prize opening once to open Koatari gaming state) to the gaming machine to transition (in the above embodiment, a pachinko game machine 1),
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the variable display result of the first special figure game in step S1104). Pre-determined part)
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the variable display result of the second special figure game in step S2104). Pre-determined part)
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the part where the CPU 103 determines the second variation pattern in step S2203),
Variable display executing means for controlling the second variable display section to execute variable display of the second identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the second predetermined determining means. (In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 sets the second special figure variation time in step S2209 and executes the process of step S212 to execute the variable display of the second special figure),
Based on the fact that a game medium has won a predetermined area including the variable winning device provided in the game area, a game value giving means for giving a game value of a size corresponding to the predetermined area won to the player ( In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 outputs a payout control command to the payout control board according to the winning of the game ball, and the payout control board pays out the prize ball)
By notifying means (in the above embodiment, the production control CPU 120 executes steps S806 to S810, informing the magnitude of the gaming value given to the player (in the above embodiment, the number of balls acquired), A portion for counting the number of acquired balls based on an out-ball detection notification command and a prize ball number notification command output by the CPU 103 and displaying them in the area 5D).
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result (in the above embodiment, the determination ratio that the variable display result of the second special figure is “small hit” rather than the variable display result of the first special figure is “small hit”) Is higher (see FIG. 15 (A) and FIG. 24 (A))),
The period determining means does not generate the predetermined event during a determination period (KT period in the above embodiment) after a predetermined event has occurred (in the above embodiment, the game has shifted to the big hit gaming state). Time (in the above embodiment, non-latent / non-KT state) is determined as a variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, KT state),
The variable display execution means stops the variable display of the second identification information when the predetermined event occurs during execution of the variable display of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 Part for performing the process of S203),
The notification means counts and notifies the game value value given by the period determination means during the determination period (in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the KT period flag in step S805). Counting and displaying the number of balls acquired when
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved. In particular, since the magnitude of the game value given during the determination period is notified, the interest of the game is improved. In the above embodiment, the number of balls acquired as an example of the size of the game value to be notified is the number of prize balls-out balls, and the amount of game value given to the player by the game value giving means The size of the game value used for launching the game medium may be the size of the game value given to the player = the size of the game value to be notified. In this case, the process related to the detection of out balls may be omitted. In addition, the magnitude of the game value given to the player included in the notified game value magnitude is the magnitude of the game value given when the game medium wins the variable prize winning device (large prize opening). It is good only as well. In this case, the winning ball number notification command may be transmitted only when there is a winning at the big winning opening. For other explanations, see (1) above.

  The game value may be recorded information of a score given in correspondence with the number of game balls in addition to the game balls. Alternatively, it may be information on the number of game balls. The game value only needs to have a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the size (for example, the number or privilege). Alternatively, the gaming value may not be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize, but may have a valuable value that can be used for another game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, for example, the game value is controlled to a big hit game state, to a special game state such as a probability change state, and the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the second round number (for example, “7 )) More than the first number (for example, “15”), and the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time state is greater than the second number (for example, “50”). 100 ”), the jackpot probability in the probability variation state becomes a first probability (eg, 1/20) higher than the second probability (eg, 1/50), and the jackpot gaming state is controlled without being controlled to the normal state. More or less for the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control, becoming the first consecutive number of chunks (eg, “10”) greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Be a benefit gaming situation may also be included.

(12) In particular, in the above (11), the gaming machine may use a plurality of types of determination ratios determined by the first predetermining unit and / or the second predetermining unit as the specific display result. Determination ratio setting means to be set to any one (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs probability variation control or non-probability variation control when the probability variation flag is turned on or turned off). The period determining means is configured to perform the predetermined display in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information from a predetermined timing after a predetermined event occurs (in the above-described embodiment, transition to the big hit gaming state). When the predetermined event does not occur in the determination period until the specific display result is derived and displayed (in the above embodiment, the KT period) Then, by determining a period shorter than the non-latent / non-KT state) as the variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the KT state), the determination ratio setting means determines the determination ratio. The rate at which the determination period ends differs depending on which of the multiple types is set (in the above embodiment, the number of executions of variable display of the same special figure is different between the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. However, the probability that the KT period ends with a certain variable display depends on whether the variable display is executed during the probability change state or the non-probability change state. The variable display execution means stops the variable display of the second identification information when the predetermined event occurs during execution of the variable display of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, CPU 103 The part that performs the process of step S203), the notifying means counts and notifies the game value value given by the period determining means during the determination period (in the above embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control). In step S805, when the KT period flag is on, the number of acquired balls is displayed and displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved. For other explanations, see (1), (9), (11) and the like. In particular, the ratio at which the determination period ends depending on which of the multiple types the determination ratio is set by the determination ratio setting means (the variable display result is “big hit” in the current variable display and the determination period ends. Therefore, the player pays attention to the determined ratio, and the interest of the game increases. For example, as described above, in the above embodiment, since the player does not want the variable display result in the special figure game to be “big hit” in the KT state, the current probability that the KT state is likely to end is high. The player pays attention to whether or not it is in a state, and it has become a gaming machine with high gaming characteristics.

(13) First identification information (in the above embodiment, based on the fact that the game medium (in the above embodiment, a game ball) has entered the first start area (in the above embodiment, the first start winning opening). , A first variable display section (first special symbol display device 4A in the above embodiment) for starting variable display of the first special figure and deriving and displaying the display result; In the second embodiment, the second variable display unit that starts the variable display of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the second special figure) based on having entered the second start winning opening and derives and displays the display result. (In the above embodiment, the second special symbol display device 4B), the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and the first variable display Specific display results (in the above embodiment, When a symbol is derived and displayed, the game is shifted to a specific game state (in the above embodiment, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and a predetermined display result (the above-mentioned implementation) is displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. In this embodiment, when a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed, a gaming machine (in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine) that shifts to a predetermined gaming state (in the above embodiment, a small hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. 1)
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the variable display result of the first special figure game in step S1104). Pre-determined part)
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the variable display result of the second special figure game in step S2104). Pre-determined part)
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the second identification information (in the above embodiment, the part where the CPU 103 determines the second variation pattern in step S2203),
Variable display executing means for controlling the second variable display section to execute variable display of the second identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the second predetermined determining means. (In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 sets the second special figure variation time in step S2209 and executes the process of step S212 to execute the variable display of the second special figure).
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result (in the above embodiment, the determination ratio that the variable display result of the second special figure is “small hit” rather than the variable display result of the first special figure is “small hit”) Is higher (see FIG. 15 (A) and FIG. 24 (A))),
The period determining means is configured to display after a predetermined display result (in the above embodiment, a “big hit” of a predetermined big hit type) in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. A period shorter than the time when the predetermined display result is not derived and displayed (in the above embodiment, non-latent / non-KT state) is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (see above implementation). In the form of KT state),
The ratio at which the first predetermining means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result and the display result of the variable display of the second identification information by the second predetermination means. Unlike the predetermined display result and the ratio to be determined (in the above-described embodiment, the “big hit D” of the “big hit D” can be determined in the variable display of the second special figure, so Different),
The variable display executing means is configured to display the first identification information or the predetermined display result in the variable display of the second identification information during the variable display of the second identification information. 2 The variable display of the identification information is stopped (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S203),
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. For example, as in (1) above, if a variable display of the second identification information is being executed when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed, the second identification information is displayed until the variable display ends. The inconvenience that the variable display period cannot be shortened can be solved. This can improve the interest of the game. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the period shorter than the time when the said predetermined display result is not derived-displayed according to the kind of display result of the said variable display is determined as a variable display period of the said 2nd identification information. Since it may be influenced by whether or not, the player comes to pay attention to the display result, and for example, the interest of the game is improved. For other explanations, see (1) above, for example.

(14) In particular, in the above (13), the gaming machine may include a plurality of types of determination ratios determined by the first predetermining unit and / or the second predetermining unit as the specific display result. Determination ratio setting means to be set to any one (in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs probability variation control or non-probability variation control by turning the probability variation flag on or off), and The determination period until the predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information from the predetermined timing after the predetermined event occurs. Determining the setting ratio setting means by determining a period shorter than the time when the predetermined event does not occur as the variable display period of the second identification information. The ratio at which the determination period ends differs depending on which of the plurality of determination ratios is set (in the above embodiment, the variable display of the same special figure is different between the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. Since the probability of being a big hit is different even with the number of executions, the rate at which the KT period ends in a certain variable display is executed when the variable display is either in the probability variation state or in the non-probability variation state. The determination ratio setting means, after the occurrence of the predetermined event, until the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and / or the variable display of the second identification information reaches a predetermined number of times During the period, a first ratio is set as the determination ratio, and after the number of executions of the variable display reaches the predetermined number, a second ratio lower than the first ratio is set as the determination ratio. Set (the above implementation In the state, the variable display execution means stops the variable display of the second identification information when the predetermined event occurs during the execution of the variable display of the second identification information (the probability change state of the number cut). In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S203).

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. For other explanations, see (1), (9), (13), (11) and the like. In particular, the ratio at which the determination period ends depending on which of the multiple types the determination ratio is set by the determination ratio setting means (the variable display result is “big hit” in the current variable display and the determination period ends. Therefore, the player determines whether the current decision ratio is set to the first ratio or the second ratio, when to set the second ratio, etc. Pay attention (for example, expect to become the second ratio), and the interest of the game will increase.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications can be made to the configuration described above. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. A modification is shown below. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
The KT state is controlled after a predetermined event occurs (for example, after the condition of occurrence of the predetermined event is satisfied) (for example, there is a possibility of being controlled to the KT state after the predetermined event occurs) (For example, big hits A to C, D)). In the above embodiment, the occurrence of the predetermined event is a transition to the big hit gaming state (“big hit” is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the first or second special game). The occurrence of may be other than this. For example, the occurrence of the predetermined event may be that the probability variation state has ended or has shifted to the probability variation state. In this case, the KT state may be started from the end of the probability change state, or the KT state may be set at the time of the probability change entry.

  The occurrence of the predetermined event may be a transition to the small hit gaming state ("small hit" is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the first or second special figure game). In this case, for example, the occurrence of the big hit may not be triggered by the KT period entry (including the entry through the incubation period), or the KT period entry (through the incubation period) as in the above embodiment. It may be an opportunity to include entry). For example, as the type of “small hit”, a small hit type may be prepared in the same manner as “big hit”, and the KT period may be entered in response to the fact that “small hit” of a predetermined small hit type is derived and displayed. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46, “small hit A” to “small hit C” may be prepared as the small hit types, and the transition condition to the KT state may be set according to the presence / absence of the small hit types. In this case, for example, for the first special figure game, after the first small hit flag is set to the on state (step S1110), the first small hit type may be determined and stored in the same manner as the big hit type. . For determining the first small hit type, for example, a random value is extracted by the same method as the random value MR2, and the first small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 47A is referred to based on the extracted random value. To do so. For the second special game, after setting the second small hit flag to the on state (step S2110), the second small hit type may be determined and stored in the same manner as the big hit type. For determining the second small hit type, for example, a random value is extracted by the same method as the random number MR5, and the second small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 47B is referred to based on the extracted random value. To do so. For example, if the KT flag or the latent flag is on in the first special symbol stop process in step S113 (or the second special symbol stop process in step S213), these flags are turned off. In the first small hit end process of S120 and the second small hit end process of step S220, the initial value is set to the latent counter according to the stored small hit type as in the case of “big hit”. The KT flag and the latent flag may be turned on or off.

  For example, if the small hit type is “small hit A”, the KT flag and the latent flag are turned on, and “5” is set as an initial value in the latent counter. For example, if the small hit type is “small hit B”, the KT flag and the latent flag are kept off, and “0” is set as an initial value in the latent counter. For example, if the small hit type is “small hit C”, the KT flag is turned on, the latent flag is kept off, and “0” is set as the initial value in the latent counter.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, in the first special figure game, “small hit B” is easily determined as the small hit type, and therefore it is difficult to shift to the KT state in the first special figure game. It has become. On the other hand, in the second special figure game, “small hit A” and “small hit C” are easily determined as the small hit types, so in the second special figure game, it is easy to shift to the KT state. As a result, even if the execution frequency of the second special figure game increases in the KT state and the display result in the second special figure game is “small hit”, the possibility of becoming the KT state again increases. Since the KT state is easily maintained, the interest of the game is improved.

  In this way, the period determining means may determine whether the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information is the predetermined display result (all types of “small hits”). It is also possible to determine a shorter period of time than when the display result is not the predetermined display result as the variable display period of the second identification information. Thereby, the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, when the display result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the predetermined display result, the display result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the predetermined display result. By making the predetermined display result easy, it is possible to expect the arrival of the determination period determined in the short period as described above, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 2)
Further, for example, when a predetermined event does not occur for a long period from a predetermined timing (for example, the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and / or the variable display of the second identification information is 100 times or more) The period determining means may determine a period shorter than when the display result is not the predetermined display result as the variable display period of the second identification information.

  Specifically, when the variable display result in the special figure game does not become “big hit” for a long time from a predetermined timing (for example, when “demo screen display” is displayed when “big hit” occurs) You may make it transfer to KT state.

  When the predetermined timing is when a “big hit” occurs, for example, as a big hit type, “big hit F” other than “big hit A” to “big hit E” similar to the above embodiment may be prepared (step FIG. 48). . The “hit” with the big hit type “hit F” is, for example, derived and displayed as a variable display result in the first special figure game (instead of or in addition, it may be derived and displayed in the second special figure game). ). After the transition to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the fact that “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit F” is derived and displayed, for example, in the first or second big hit end processing in step S117 or step S217, the CPU 103 For example, when the big hit type is “big hit F”, “100” is set as the count initial value in the KT state waiting counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and the first special symbol stop process (step S113) or the first 2 Every time the special symbol stop process (step S213) is executed, if the first or second big hit flag is in the OFF state, the count value of the KT state waiting counter is decremented by 1, and the count value becomes 0. The KT flag is turned on (if the first or second big hit flag is on, the KT state waiting counter counts Reset.). By such control, if “big hit” is not derived and displayed as a variable display result in the first or second special game until the number of variable displays reaches 100, the transition to the KT state is realized. This improves the fun of gaming.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, the KT state continues until the next big hit gaming state, but it may be a so-called number-of-times cut. Then, when a transition to the big hit gaming state occurs before the number of times is cut off, the transition to the KT state may be performed again according to the big hit type at that time. And / or when the transition to the small hit gaming state occurs before the number of times is cut, the transition to the KT state may be performed again according to the small hit type at that time. For example, as shown in FIG. 49A, the same big hit types “hit A” to “hit E” are prepared as in the above embodiment, but the KT state is the upper limit of 100 times for the first and second special game. It ends by the number of executions. As a result, if the interval at which the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” is short, the KT state arrives continuously. For example, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the same small hit types “small hit A” to “small hit C” as in the first modification are prepared, but the KT state is the first and second special drawings having an upper limit of 100 times. Make it finish with the number of game runs. As a result, if the interval at which the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” is short, the KT state arrives continuously.

  For example, a KT state number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the same manner as the probability variation state number cut, for example, the first or second big hit end process in step S117 or step S217, or the first or second step in step S120 or step S220. In the two small hit end processing, the CPU 103 sets “100” as the count initial value in the KT state number counter when the KT flag is turned on according to the big hit type or the small hit type. Each time the symbol stop process (step S113) or the second special symbol stop process (step S213) is executed, the KT flag is on and the latent flag is off, and the first or second big hit flag is off. If there is, when the count value of this KT state count counter is decremented by 1 and this count value becomes 0 To turn OFF the KT flag (the first or second big hit flag, the first or second Koatari flag is turned on, it resets the count value of KT state waiting counter.). By such processing, the KT state is cut off, and when a big hit or a small hit occurs during the KT period, a KT period is further set. It should be noted that the special figure game to be counted for the KT period may be either the first special figure game or the second special figure game.

  When such a cut is performed, the player pays attention to the continuation of the KT state, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In this way, the period determining means determines a predetermined period for determining, after a predetermined event has occurred, a period shorter than when the predetermined event has not occurred as the variable display period of the second identification information. Period (for example, either one of the predetermined number of variable displays and the next transition to the specific gaming state and / or the transition to the predetermined gaming state is satisfied first. May be set so as to continue for a period of time (so-called number of cuts). When a specific predetermined display result such as a small hit A or C is derived and displayed before a predetermined period elapses, or when a specific specific display result such as a big hit A to C or E is derived and displayed. The determination period is set again. Thereby, since the player pays attention to the continuation of the determination period and the resetting, the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the probability variation state has been cut several times, but each time at least one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is terminated (so-called If it is decided to end (falling lottery) (in the case of falling winning), the probability variation state may be terminated, and if it is determined not to terminate, the probability variation state may not be terminated. For example, every time the first special symbol stop process (step S113) and / or the second special symbol stop process (step S213) is executed, if the first big hit flag or the second big hit flag is in the OFF state and the probability variation flag is set. If it is in the on state, a lottery for falling is performed. In this lottery, for example, the random number value for falling lottery that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 is extracted by the CPU 103, Whether or not to make a fall by referring to the fall lottery table (the table in which the decision value compared with the random value for the fall lottery is assigned to either “fall down” or “do not fall”) based on the numerical value You just have to decide. When the CPU 103 determines to drop the CPU 103, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the OFF state and does not perform the probability variation control thereafter.

  In this way, the period determining unit determines a predetermined period from the predetermined timing after the predetermined event occurs until the predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. Determining a period shorter than the time when the predetermined event does not occur as the variable display period of the second identification information, so that the determination ratio setting means sets the determination ratio to any one of a plurality of types. The rate at which the determination period ends differs depending on whether or not (in this variation, the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state are different in the probability of being a big hit even if the number of executions of variable display of the same special figure is different, The rate at which the KT period ends at a certain variable display differs depending on whether the variable display is executed during the probability change state or the non-probability change state). The ratio setting means sets a first ratio as the determined ratio after the occurrence of the predetermined event, and variably displays the first identification information and / or sets the first ratio as the determined ratio. Each time the variable display of the second identification information is executed, it is determined whether or not the determination ratio is changed from the first ratio to a second ratio lower than the first ratio, and the determination ratio is When it is determined to be the second ratio, the second ratio is set as the determination ratio (the falling lottery), and the variable display execution means is configured to execute the predetermined display during the variable display of the second identification information. When an event occurs, the variable display of the second identification information may be stopped (in this modification, the CPU 103 performs the processing in step S203).

  The determination ratio setting means sets a first ratio as the determination ratio after the occurrence of the predetermined event, and when the first ratio is set as the determination ratio, the variable display of the first identification information and Each time the variable display of the second identification information is executed, it is determined whether or not the determination ratio is changed from the first ratio to a second ratio lower than the first ratio, and the determination ratio If it is determined that the second ratio is to be set, the second ratio may be set as the determined ratio (the above-mentioned falling lottery).

  According to this modification, the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, since the determination ratio may change from the first ratio to the second ratio every time the variable display is executed, the gameability is improved and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when a predetermined event occurs, the inconvenience that the variable display period of the second identification information cannot be shortened until the variable display ends. It can be solved and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, the ratio at which the determination period ends depending on which of the multiple types the determination ratio is set by the determination ratio setting means (the variable display result is “big hit” in the current variable display and the determination period ends. Since the player pays attention to each variable display that the determination ratio changes from the first ratio to the second ratio (for example, expects to be the second ratio). ), The fun of gaming will go up.

(Modification 5)
Contrary to the falling lottery in the fourth modification, whether or not to change the gaming state from the non-probability change state to the probability change state may be determined for each variable display by lottery. In this case, for example, when the first special symbol stop process (step S113) and / or the second special symbol stop process (step S213) is executed, the first big hit flag or the second big hit flag is in the OFF state and When the probability change flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not to change the gaming state from the non-probability change state to the probability change state. In this determination, for example, the CPU 103 extracts a random number value for probability change promotion updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and the extracted random number Based on the numerical value, refer to the probability change promotion table (the table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value for probability change promotion is assigned to either “change to probability” or “not to change”). Whether or not to change from the non-probability change state to the probability change state may be determined. When the CPU 103 determines to change the probability, the CPU 103 turns on the probability change flag and performs the probability change control thereafter.

  As described above, the determination ratio setting means sets the first ratio as the determination ratio after the occurrence of the predetermined event, and sets the first identification information when the first ratio is set as the determination ratio. Each time the variable display and / or the variable display of the second identification information is executed, it is determined whether or not the determination ratio is changed from the first ratio to a second ratio higher than the first ratio. When the determination ratio is determined to be the second ratio, the second ratio may be set as the determination ratio.

  According to this modification, the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, since the determination ratio may change from the first ratio to the second ratio every time the variable display is executed, the gameability is improved and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when a predetermined event occurs, the inconvenience that the variable display period of the second identification information cannot be shortened until the variable display ends. It can be solved and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, the ratio at which the determination period ends depending on which of the multiple types the determination ratio is set by the determination ratio setting means (the variable display result is “big hit” in the current variable display and the determination period ends. Since the player pays attention to each variable display that the determination ratio changes from the first ratio to the second ratio (for example, does not expect to be the second ratio). ), The fun of gaming will go up.

(Modification 6)
As in the third modification, the KT state may be so-called number-of-times cut. Then, depending on whether the state of the gaming machine at the occurrence of the predetermined event is in the KT state, whether it is in the probable variation state, the subsequent KT period (number of fluctuations) and the rush rate to the KT state are different. You may make it do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 50A, big hit types “big hit A” to “big hit E” having different variable display counts controlled to the KT state are prepared. When “hit” with the big hit type “hit A” is derived and displayed, after the corresponding big hit gaming state, the incubation period of 10 variable display times has arrived, and then the variable display number of 50 times. The KT period has arrived. When the “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit B” is derived and displayed, after the corresponding big hit gaming state, the latent period of 20 variable display times has arrived, and then the variable display number of 50 times. The KT period has arrived. When the “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit C” is derived and displayed, after the corresponding big hit gaming state, the latent period of 30 variable display times has arrived, and then the variable display number of 100 times The KT period has arrived. When the “big hit” with the big hit type “big hit D” is derived and displayed, after the corresponding big hit gaming state, a latent period of 30 times of the variable display time has arrived, and then the non-latent / non-KT state Become. When the “big hit” of the big hit type “big hit E” is derived and displayed, a KT period of 50 variable display times comes immediately after the corresponding big hit gaming state ends. In this way, the KT period may be different depending on the jackpot type.

  At the time of determining the big hit type (step S1107 or step S2107), the big hit type is determined with reference to different big hit type determination tables depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, whether or not the current gaming state is a highly probable state (whether or not it is a probable variation state, and may be determined according to the state of the probability variation flag), and the current gaming state is a KT state. Whether or not there is a determination (it may be determined according to the state of the KT flag), or whether or not the current non-KT state is changed to the non-KT state after being turned off (after the state of the KT flag is on) It may be determined based on whether or not the game machine has been turned off.). If the current gaming state is a probable change state, a KT state, or a non-KT state with a number of cuts, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the non-probability state is determined. The predetermined condition is not satisfied, for example, in the KT state or in a non-KT state in which the number of times is cut off.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot type determination table of FIG. 50B is referred to, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the jackpot type determination table of FIG. 50C is referred to. Here, a common table is prepared for the first special figure and the second special figure, but different tables may be prepared. As shown in FIG. 50, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, big hits A, B, and E are selected as the big hit types (all KT periods are upper limit periods of 50 variable displays). When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the big hit types C and D are selected as the big hit types (the KT period is the upper limit period of 100 variable displays or may not enter the KT period). It should be noted that the upper limit number of times of KT period cut may be the number of executions of the special figure game of either the first special figure or the second special figure. After the big hit, the count initial value may be set in the KT state number counter or the latent flag or KT flag may be turned on according to the big hit type.

  As described above, the period determining means is configured so that a predetermined event has not occurred (in this modified example, the game has shifted to the big hit gaming state) among the plurality of types of periods (in this modified example, the non-latent / non-KT state). ) Includes a first period (in this modified example, any one of 30 minutes, 31 minutes, and 32 minutes as the second special figure change time corresponding to the change patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3). (In this modification, the CPU 103 selects any one of the variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3 in step S2203 during the non-latent / non-KT state), and the predetermined event. After the occurrence of the second identification information, the second period shorter than the first period (in this modified example, 1 second as the second special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PB3-1) is variably displayed. Decidable as period (The KT state in this modified example), and the second period is set according to the state of the gaming machine when the predetermined event occurs (in this modified example, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied). The ratio of shifting to the determination period determined as the variable display period of the second identification information and / or the length of the determination period are varied. According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved. In particular, attention is paid to the state of the gaming machine when a predetermined event occurs, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Ratio of transition to the determination period in which the second period is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information according to the state of the gaming machine (in this modification, whether the predetermined condition is satisfied) And / or differentiating the length of the determination period may be that part of the ratio or length determined according to the state of the gaming machine is the same (at least partly different). Just fine). In this specification, expressions such as different depending on to are the same as this, and a part of different parts may be the same (at least part may be different).

  In addition, as described above, the period determining means does not generate a predetermined event (in this modified example, has shifted to a big hit gaming state) among a plurality of types of periods (in this modified example, non-latent / non-latent). In the KT state, the first period (in this modified example, any one of 30 minutes, 31 minutes, and 32 minutes as the second special figure change time corresponding to the change patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3) is the second time. The period of variable display of the identification information is determined (in this modification, the CPU 103 selects any of the variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3 in step S2203 during the non-latent / non-KT state), After the predetermined event occurs, a second period shorter than the first period (in this modified example, 1 second as the second special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern PB3-1) is changed in the second identification information. As the display period (In this variation, the KT state), depending on which period of the plurality of types is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information when the predetermined event occurs ( In this modification, the second period is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information, depending on whether the gaming state when the variable display result is “big hit” is the KT state or the non-KT state). Different determination periods are used (in this modification, as in the modification, the CPU 103 changes the upper limit period of the KT period (upper limit number of executions of variable display that can be executed)). According to such a configuration, when a predetermined event occurs, the player pays attention to which of the first period and the second period is the variable display period of the second identification information, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, the period determination means is a first determination means for determining the first period as a variable display period of the second identification information when the predetermined event has not occurred (in this modification, the CPU 103 In the latent / non-KT state, the portion for selecting one of the fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3 in step S2203) and the second period after the occurrence of the predetermined event, the variable of the second identification information Second determining means for determining as a display period (in this modification, the part in which the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PB3-1 in step S2203 during the KT state), and the second determining means Depending on which of the second determination means and the first determination means has determined the variable display period of the second identification information when a predetermined event occurs (in this modification, The determination period for determining the second period as the variable display period of the second identification information is varied depending on whether the game state when the odd display result is “big hit” is the KT state or the non-KT state) (In this modified example, as in the modified example, the CPU 103 may be configured to vary the upper limit period of the KT period (the upper limit number of execution times of variable display that can be executed). According to such a configuration, when a predetermined event occurs, the player pays attention to which of the first period and the second period is the variable display period of the second identification information, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 7)
Alternatively, the latent state and the KT state may alternately come. For example, as shown in FIG. 51, a latent state where the upper limit number of variable displays is 10 times and a KT state where the upper limit number of variable displays is 100 times may alternately appear. If a new predetermined event occurs on the way, it is preferable that the latent state and the KT state come alternately. In such a case, a KT state number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. For example, each time the first special symbol stop process (step S113) or the second special symbol stop process (step S213) is executed (first or second big hit) When the KT flag and the latency flag are on, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the latency count counter by 1 and turns the latency flag off when the count value becomes 0. At the same time, the count initial value (100 in this case) is set in the KT state number counter, and from the next time, the count value of the KT state number counter is decremented by 1, and the latent flag is turned on when the count value becomes zero. At the same time, by repeating the setting of the initial count value (here, 10) in the latent number counter, the latent state, the KT state, and It is realized that arrives alternately.

  As described above, the period determining unit is configured to execute the predetermined event during the first determination period (KT period in this modification) after a predetermined event occurs (in this modification, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state). Is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (in this modification, the KT state), the first period is shorter than that in the non-latent / non-KT state in this modification. During the two determination period (latent period in this modification), a second period shorter than the first period is determined as a variable display period of the second identification information (latent state in this modification), The variable display period of the second identification information is determined so that the first determination period and the second determination period come alternately (as in the modified example, the CPU 103 alternates the incubation period and the KT period. The part that controls to arrive) In so diverse state is realized, interest for games can be improved. The notification means counts and notifies the game value value given by the period determination means during at least the first determination period (in this modification, the effect control CPU 120 performs KT in step S805). (The portion that counts and displays the number of balls acquired when the period flag is on) may be used, and in this case, since the value of the assigned game value is known, the interest of the game is improved. Note that the counting may be performed in the first determination period and the second determination period.

(Modification 8)
In the same manner as described above, if the KT state is cut and the “big hit” of a predetermined big hit type is derived and displayed in the special game before being cut, the upper limit period of the maximum number of cuts is further reduced. Further, the special figure 2 may be more likely to have a predetermined big hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), a jackpot type similar to that of the modified example 6 is prepared, but the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game becomes “big hit” during the KT state. Sometimes, when the big hit type is “big hit C”, when the big hit gaming state ends, the upper limit variable display count becomes KT state of 100 times, but when the other big hit type is “big hit”, the big hit gaming state ends It does not shift to the later KT state. In the first special figure game, the first big hit type determination table of FIG. 52 (B) is referred to when determining the big hit type, and in the second special figure game, the second big hit type shown in FIG. 52 (C) is referred to. The big hit type determination table is referred to. As a result, the determination ratio of big hit C is low in the first special figure game, and the determination ratio of big hit C is higher in the second special figure game than in the second special figure game.

  With such a configuration, the period determination unit sets a determination period for determining the short period as a variable display period of the second identification information (in this modification, the CPU 103 is a modification example). The determination period setting means is a variable display of the first identification information and / or a variable of the second identification information which is executed after the start timing of the determination period. The timing at which the number of display executions reaches the predetermined number of times is set as the end timing of the predetermined determination period, and the predetermined display result ("big hit" of "big hit C") is derived and displayed during the determination period. If it is determined, the determination period is set again, and the first predetermination means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. Who rate at which the second pre-determination means determines that the display result of the display result of the variable display said predetermined of said second identification information is higher than the case.

  According to such a configuration, the player can expect the determination period to come repeatedly, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the variable display of the second identification information is performed during the determination period such as the KT state, the determination period is likely to come repeatedly, so the player can execute the variable display of the second identification information. Since it is possible to squeeze and hit a game medium, the interest of the game is improved. And since the possibility that the decision period continues is increased by this, the interest of the game is improved (this is particularly a region where the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are different as in the above embodiment). ).

(Modification 9)
Similarly to the above, when the KT state is cut off a number of times and the variable display result of the first special figure game becomes a predetermined display result set in advance, the upper limit number of KT states is reached. Thus, when the variable display result of the first special figure game becomes a predetermined display result set in advance during the KT state, the KT state may be set to a predetermined number of times or more. For example, as shown in FIG. 53A, a jackpot type similar to that of Modification 6 is prepared, but the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game becomes “big hit” during the KT state. Sometimes, when the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit variable display count is KT state of 100 times, but when the other big hit type is “big hit” After the big hit gaming state, it does not shift to the KT state. In the first special figure game, the first big hit type determination table of FIG. 53 (B) is referred to when determining the big hit type, and in the second special figure game, the second big hit type of FIG. 53 (C) is determined. The big hit type determination table is referred to. Thereby, the determination ratio of big hit A or B is low in the first special figure game, and the determination ratio of big hit A or B is higher in the second special figure game than in the second special figure game. Further, the big hit A or B is larger when the number of times of cutting (upper limit number) is in the KT state than in the non-KT state.

  With such a configuration, the period determination unit sets a determination period for determining the short period as a variable display period of the second identification information (in this modification, the CPU 103 is a modification example). The determination period setting means starts the determination period when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information. A timing at which the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and / or the variable display of the second identification information executed after the timing reaches the first predetermined number is set as the end timing of the predetermined determination period; When the predetermined display result ("big hit" of big hit A or B) is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second identification information during the decision period, the decision is made The timing at which the number of variable displays of the first identification information and / or the second identification information executed after the start timing is reached a second predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times in the predetermined determination period It is set as an end timing, and the second predetermination means sets the second identification information to a ratio that the first predetermination means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The ratio of determining the display result of the variable display as the predetermined display result is higher.

  According to such a configuration, the player can expect a long determination period to be set by executing the variable display of the second identification information, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the variable display of the second identification information is performed during the determination period such as the KT state, it is easy to set a long determination period, so the player can execute the variable display of the second identification information. Since the game medium can be squeezed, the interest of the game is improved (this is particularly because the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided in different areas as in the above embodiment). ).

(Modification 10)
The production may be different between the probability variation state (including before the fall in the falling lottery) and the non-probability variation state (including after the fall). For example, when the high-accuracy flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or displays the character being changed. It may be notified that the current state is a certain change state (see FIG. 54). In addition, when the high-accuracy flag is changed from the on state to the off state, the effect control CPU 120 displays a character of the probability change end for a certain period of time in the display area of the image display device 5 to notify that the probability change state has ended. You may do it (refer FIG. 55).

  As described above, when the first ratio is set as the determination ratio, the first effect is executed, and after the determination ratio is changed from the first ratio to the second ratio, the first effect is performed. By providing an effect execution means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, different effects are executed in the first effect and the second effect, so that the interest of the game is improved. In particular, since the player can recognize which ratio is determined (whether or not it is probable), the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 11)
In the above embodiment, only “big hit” of “probability change” that becomes probabilistic after the big hit gaming state is prepared, but “non-probable” “big hit” that does not become probable after the big hit gaming state is prepared. Good. For example, as shown in FIG. 56, as a jackpot type, in addition to “big hit A” to “big hit E”, there may be a big hit type “big hit F” that has no certain variation control after the big hit gaming state. As described above, the determination ratio setting means sets the second ratio as the determination ratio after the occurrence of a predetermined type of the predetermined event, so that the occurrence of a plurality of types of predetermined events is prepared. The interest of will improve. In particular, as described above, the player may expect the determination ratio to be the second ratio, so by providing a case where the determination ratio becomes the second ratio after the occurrence of the predetermined event. , The fun of gaming is improved. In addition, during the KT period, it becomes easier to make a big hit of A to C and D that become the KT period later than during the non-KT period, and the transition to the KT period is easier during the non-KT period. Instead, the KT period may arrive continuously during the KT period.

(Modification 12)
Note that a plurality of types of second special figure change times (for example, the first period and the second period) during the KT period and the latent period are prepared, and the second special figure game is executed in any one of them. (For example, as in the above embodiment, a random number value may be extracted and the second special figure variation time may be determined with reference to a table). As described above, a plurality of types of the second special figure fluctuation time and the first special figure fluctuation time in each gaming state are prepared, and one of them is selected as the actual fluctuation time, and the special game is played with the selected fluctuation time. You may make it perform. Thus, a plurality of variable display periods of the first identification information and the second identification information are prepared for each, selected for each variable display, and the first identification information and the second identification in the selected execution period. You may make it perform variable display of information. In addition, when there are a plurality of variable display periods, the comparison of the periods (for example, the comparison between the second special figure fluctuation time in the KT period and the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT period), for example, the variable display period It may be a comparison of average times or a comparison of all types of periods. The comparison of the average time of the variable display period is, for example, the average time of the second special figure fluctuation time of the second special figure game executed for a predetermined number of times in the KT period (or each second special figure fluctuation time and the fluctuation time. The average time of the theoretical value calculated by the determination ratio) and the second special figure variation time of the second special figure game executed a predetermined number of times in the non-latent / KT period (or each It may be carried out by comparison with the second special figure fluctuation time and the average time of the theoretical value calculated by the determination ratio of the fluctuation time. For example, the second special figure variation time in the KT period (or the latent period) (such as the variable display period of the second identification information after the occurrence of the predetermined event) is the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT period / non-latent period ( Shorter than the period of variable display of the second identification information when a predetermined event has not occurred includes that the average time is short. The comparison of all types of periods is, for example, all periods that can be selected (determined) as the second special figure variation time of the second special figure game in the KT period and the second special figure game in the KT period. It may be performed by comparison with all periods that can be selected (determined) as two special figure fluctuation times. At this time, for example, the short and long periods may be compared by comparing the shortest period among all the periods that can be selected on the one hand with the longest period among all the periods that can be selected on the other hand. For example, the second special figure variation time in the KT period (or the latent period) (such as the variable display period of the second identification information after the occurrence of the predetermined event) is the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT period / non-latent period ( Shorter than the period of variable display of the second identification information when the predetermined event does not occur) is the longest period among the periods that can be selected as the second special figure variation time in the latent period, It also includes a period shorter than the shortest period among the periods that can be selected as the second special figure variation time in the non-KT / non-latent period.

(Modification 13)
The magnitude of the game value given to the player is the magnitude of the game value used when the game medium is launched into the game area from the magnitude that the game value giving means gives the game value. In the case of the reduced size, the notification means may be configured as follows.

  The informing means starts counting the value of the game value when the game medium is won first after the variable winning device changes to the first state for the first time in the determination period.

  Alternatively, the notifying unit starts counting the game value when the variable winning device is first changed to the first state in the determination period.

  Alternatively, the notifying means is triggered by the execution of the variable display that is determined by the prior determination means to first use the variable display display result of the second identification information as the predetermined display result during the determination period. Start size counting.

  For example, a count flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When the CPU 103 detects that the game medium has won first after the variable winning device changes to the first state in the first small hit gaming state after entering the KT state, the CPU 103 enters the KT state. When the variable winning device is changed to the first state for the first time in the small hit game state, or after entering the KT state, the variable display result in the second special figure game is first set as “small hit”. When determining and starting the variable display, a command indicating that is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side. When receiving the command, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the counting flag. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the counting flag is in the on state before step S806. If the count flag is on, the processing of step S806 is performed. If not, the processing of step S810 is performed. Like that. In step S818, the count flag may be reset to an off state. By such processing, counting of the game value magnitude (the number of balls acquired) is started at each timing described above.

  Immediately after the determination period (such as the KT period) starts, the second start winning opening does not occur immediately, so an out ball is inevitably generated, and the game value increases from the start of the KT period. If the number (the number of balls acquired) is counted, there is a high possibility that the counting result displayed in the area 5D will be a value of-(minus). If the count result becomes a negative value, the player recognizes that the game value has been lost regardless of the KT period, and the interest of the game is reduced. Therefore, by adopting the above configuration, it is possible to prevent or reduce the magnitude of the game value given to the player from becoming negative at the start of counting.

(Modification 13)
Note that the basic configuration of the configurations described above (including embodiments and modifications) can be replaced by the following configurations.

The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special figure) is started based on the fact that the game medium (for example, the game ball) has entered the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening). Based on the first variable display section (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for deriving and displaying the display result, and the fact that the game medium has entered the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening, etc.) And a second variable display unit (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) that starts variable display of the identification information (for example, the second special figure) and derives and displays the display result. Even if the game medium enters the second start area during execution of the variable display, the variable display of the second identification information is not started, and the specific display result (for example, on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit) For a player when a jackpot symbol is displayed When the player makes a transition to an advantageous specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) and a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is shifted to an advantageous predetermined gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state),
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before derivation of the display result (for example, the part where the CPU 103 predetermines the variable display result of the first special figure game); ,
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before derivation of the display result (for example, the part where the CPU 103 predetermines the variable display result of the second special figure game); ,
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the first identification information (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 determines the first variation pattern, etc.);
Variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute variable display of the first identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the first predetermined determining means. (For example, the CPU 103 sets the first special figure variation time and executes the variable display of the first special figure).
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result (for example, the determination ratio of the variable display result of the second special figure as “small hit” is higher than the variable display result of the first special figure as “small hit”. Such),
The period determination means lengthens the variable display period by determining the first period as the variable display period of the first identification information when a predetermined event does not occur (for example, a non-KT state). After the predetermined event occurs (for example, non-KT state, etc.) (for example, transition to jackpot gaming state, etc.), the second period shorter than the first period is changed to the variable of the first identification information. By determining the display period, the variable display period is shortened, so that when the predetermined event occurs, the variable display of the first identification information is executed more than when the predetermined event does not occur. Making it easier to start variable display of the second identification information by making the game medium enter the second start-up area by lengthening the non-period
It is characterized by that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of such a configuration, the normal winning ball device 6A (first starting winning port), the normal winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port), the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning port) ) Is formed below the center of the game area 2 (see FIG. 57), and the player cannot adjust to which winning opening the game ball is entered by the game ball being struck. Further, the second start winning opening is provided below the first starting winning opening, and the first starting winning opening is more likely to win than the second starting winning opening. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special figure game is stored on hold, but the second special figure game is not stored on hold. Further, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not executed in parallel. Therefore, even if the second special prize game is won during the execution of the first special figure game (including the transition period to the big hit game state or the small hit game state as appropriate), etc. The winning is not performed and the winning is invalidated (see FIG. 60).

  Also in this modification, a KT state is prepared. The generation condition of the KT state may be the same as that in the above embodiment. In this modification, the first special figure and the second special figure are interchanged and considered appropriately. As will be described later, when the application of this modification is considered, the variation time of the first special figure of this modification is mainly shortened in the KT state similarly to the variation time of the second special figure of the above embodiment. This is because that. In the KT state, the first special figure variation time is shorter than in the non-KT state. In the non-KT state, since the first special figure variation time is long (and there is also a holding memory), the first special figure game is executed almost continuously when the winning to the first winning opening occurs smoothly. For this reason, even if there is a winning at the second start winning opening, the first special figure game is being executed and the execution of the second special figure game is invalidated (see FIG. 60). On the other hand, in the KT state, since the first special figure variation time is short (even if there is a holding memory), there is a period in which the first special figure game is not executed, and if there is a win to the second start winning opening in the meantime The second special figure game will be executed. Furthermore, since the second special figure variation time is set short in the KT state, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved in the KT state (see FIG. 60). The possibility that the variable display result in the second special game is “small hit” is very high (higher than the first special game) as in the above-described embodiment. For this reason, in the KT state, the occurrence frequency of the small hit gaming state is improved similarly to the above-described embodiment, and eventually becomes a state advantageous for the player. As described above, the KT state in this modified example is similar to the above embodiment in that the frequency of execution of the second special figure game is improved and the occurrence frequency of the small hit gaming state is improved. For example, the configuration described above can be applied. Although the latent state is omitted here, there may be a latent state (a state in which the first special figure variation time is shorter than the non-KT state but longer than the KT state). Even in the latent state, the occurrence frequency of the small hit gaming state is improved as in the above embodiment, although not as much as the KT state.

  The variation patterns used in this modification are PD1-1 to PD1-5 as shown in FIG. In determining the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern PD1- designating the reach effect is referred by referring to the big hit time variation pattern determination table (common to the first special figure game and the second special figure game) shown in FIG. 3 or PD1-4 is determined as a variation pattern that is actually used. In determining the variation pattern at the time of losing the first special figure game, the first special figure losing variation pattern determining table of FIGS. 59 (B) to 59 (D) is referred to. The first special figure losing variation pattern determination table in FIG. 59 (B) is when the KT flag is in the off state (that is, in the non-KT state), and the first special figure game hold is 0-2. To be referenced. The first special figure losing variation pattern determination table in FIG. 59C is when the KT flag is in an off state (that is, in a non-KT state) and the first special figure game is held 3-4. To be referenced. The first special figure loss variation pattern determination table in FIG. 59D is referred to when the KT flag is in the on state (that is, in the KT state). In determining the variation pattern at the time of losing in the second special figure game, the second special figure losing variation pattern determining table of FIGS. 59E to 59D is referred to. The second special figure loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 59 (E) is referred to when the KT flag is in the OFF state. The second special figure loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 59 (F) is referred to when the KT flag is in the ON state. As can be seen from FIG. 59, when the KT state is lost, the fluctuation pattern PD1-5 having a short special fluctuation time is easily selected in the first special figure and the second special figure, and in the non-KT state or the big hit. Then, since the variation patterns PD1-1 to PD1-4 having a long special variation time are selected in the first special diagram and the second special diagram, the configuration described in FIG. 60 and the above is realized.

  An example of a configuration in which the configuration of this modified example is combined with the above-described embodiment, configuration, and modified example will be described below, but the combination is not limited to the following combination. In addition, the effect acquired is substantially the same as the said embodiment, a structure, and a modification.

(A) The game value is launched into the game area using the game value, and the variable display of the first identification information is started based on the fact that the launched game medium has entered the first start area, and the display result is derived and displayed. A first variable display section; a second variable display section that starts variable display of the second identification information based on the fact that the fired game medium has entered the second starting area and derives and displays the display result; and the fired game medium And a variable winning device that changes between a first state in which the winning is easy and a second state in which the gaming medium is difficult to win, and the game medium enters the second starting area during execution of the variable display of the first identification information. Even when the variable display of the second identification information is not started, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the player shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player, Predetermined display on the first variable display or the second variable display A gaming machine result is to shift the variable winning device A favorable condition for the player when derived displayed in a predetermined gaming state in which a predetermined number of times changes to the first state,
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result;
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result;
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the first identification information;
Variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute variable display of the first identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the first predetermined determining means. When,
Game value giving means for giving a player a game value having a size corresponding to the predetermined area, based on the fact that the game medium has won a predetermined area including the variable winning device provided in the game area. ,
Informing means for informing the magnitude of the gaming value given to the player,
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result,
The period determining means lengthens the variable display period by determining the first period as the variable display period of the first identification information when the predetermined event has not occurred, and after the predetermined event has occurred When the predetermined event occurs, the variable display period is shortened by determining the second period shorter than the first period as the variable display period of the first identification information. The variable display of the second identification information by making the game medium enter the second start area by extending the period during which the variable display of the first identification information is not executed, compared to when the predetermined event has not occurred. Make it easier to start
The notification means counts and notifies the game value given by the period determination means during the determination period;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(B) a first variable display unit that starts variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first start area and derives and displays the display result; and the game medium has entered the second start area. And a second variable display unit for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the game medium enters the second start area during execution of the variable display of the first identification information. Even when the variable display of the second identification information is not started, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the player shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player, A gaming machine that shifts to a predetermined gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result;
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result;
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the first identification information;
Variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute variable display of the first identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the first predetermined determining means. And comprising
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result,
The period determination means sets the first period as the variable display period of the first identification information when a predetermined display result is not derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. The variable display period of the first identification information is set to a second period shorter than the first period after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed by deciding to extend the variable display period. The period of the variable display is shortened by determining as the period of time, so that when the predetermined event occurs, the variable display of the first identification information is not executed more than when the predetermined event does not occur Making it easier to start variable display of the second identification information by extending the period and entering the second start-up area,
The ratio at which the first predetermining means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result and the display result of the variable display of the second identification information by the second predetermination means. The predetermined display result is different from the determined ratio.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(C) a first variable display section that starts variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first start area and derives and displays the display result; and the game medium has entered the second start area. And a second variable display unit for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the game medium enters the second start area during execution of the variable display of the first identification information. Even when the variable display of the second identification information is not started, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the player shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player, A gaming machine that shifts to a predetermined gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result;
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result;
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the first identification information;
Variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute variable display of the first identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the first predetermined determining means. When,
A determination ratio setting means for setting a determination ratio to be determined as one of a plurality of types, when the first predetermination means and / or the second predetermination means determines that the display result is the specific display result,
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result,
The period determining means lengthens the variable display period by determining the first period as the variable display period of the first identification information when the predetermined event has not occurred, and after the predetermined event has occurred In the determination period from the predetermined timing until the predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, the second period shorter than the first period is By determining the variable display period of the first identification information, the variable display period is shortened, so that when the predetermined event occurs, the first identification information is displayed more than when the predetermined event does not occur. By making the period during which the variable display is not executed longer to facilitate the start of variable display of the second identification information when the game medium enters the second start area, the determination is made. Different proportions the determination period ends depending on whether ratio setting means is set to any of a plurality of types of the determination ratio,
The determination ratio setting means is configured to provide a first ratio until the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information and / or the variable display of the second identification information reaches a predetermined number after the occurrence of the predetermined event. Is set as the determination ratio, and after the number of executions of the variable display reaches the predetermined number of times, a second ratio lower than the first ratio is set as the determination ratio.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(D) a first variable display unit that starts variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first start area and derives and displays the display result; and the game medium has entered the second start area. And a second variable display unit for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the game medium enters the second start area during execution of the variable display of the first identification information. Even when the variable display of the second identification information is not started, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the player shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player, A gaming machine that shifts to a predetermined gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result;
Second predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result;
Period determining means for determining a variable display period of the first identification information;
Variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute variable display of the first identification information in a period determined by the period determining means, and for derivation and display of a display result predetermined by the first predetermined determining means. When,
A determination ratio setting means for setting a determination ratio to be determined as one of a plurality of types, when the first predetermination means and / or the second predetermination means determines that the display result is the specific display result,
The second pre-determining unit displays the variable identification display of the second identification information at a rate higher than the ratio at which the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The result is determined as the predetermined display result,
The period determining means lengthens the variable display period by determining the first period as the variable display period of the first identification information when the predetermined event has not occurred, and after the predetermined event has occurred In the determination period from the predetermined timing until the predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, the second period shorter than the first period is By determining the variable display period of the first identification information, the variable display period is shortened, so that when the predetermined event occurs, the first identification information is displayed more than when the predetermined event does not occur. By making the period during which the variable display is not executed longer to facilitate the start of variable display of the second identification information when the game medium enters the second start area, the determination is made. Different proportions the determination period ends depending on whether ratio setting means is set to any of a plurality of types of the determination ratio,
The determination ratio setting means sets a first ratio as the determination ratio after the occurrence of the predetermined event, and when the first ratio is set as the determination ratio, the variable display of the first identification information and Each time the variable display of the second identification information is executed, it is determined whether or not the determination ratio is changed from the first ratio to a second ratio lower than the first ratio, and the determination ratio Is determined as the second ratio, the second ratio is set as the determination ratio.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to each said structure, the interest of a game improves. In particular, the player pays attention to whether the current decision ratio is set to the first ratio or the second ratio, when the second ratio is set (for example, the above-mentioned I expect that it will be the second ratio in the same manner as in the above).

(Modification 14)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball serving as a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the played game ball (which may be a rented ball) is launched into a game area. Even if it is a gaming machine in which a score for use in a game is given and a game ball enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is driven into the gaming area using this score is played. Good. In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving the display result is specified in advance. In the gaming machine (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also an example of such a configuration) that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived, the score used for a predetermined game is 0. If not, the game medium enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area using this score, the score is subtracted in accordance with the game medium drive, and the winning area provided in the game area is The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds points in accordance with the passage (entering) of game media. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot There may be provided a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information of the game recording medium inserted into the game recording medium.

(Modification 15)
In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern indicating the variation mode such as variation type and reach production type to the production control microcomputer. However, the effect control microcomputer may be notified of the variation pattern by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 16)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count Switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

The first variable display is executed based on the game medium entering the first start area, the second variable display is executed based on the game medium entering the second start area, and the first variable display and the first variable display are executed. 2 variable display can be executed in parallel, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of either the first variable display or the second variable display, it is controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player, A gaming machine that controls to a predetermined state that is advantageous to the player and less advantageous than the specific state when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed as a display result of at least the second variable display,
A period determining means for determining a period of the second variable display;
The ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second variable display is higher than the ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first variable display,
The period determining means sets the predetermined period of the second variable display when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as one of the first variable display and the second variable display. The display result can be determined to be shorter than before it was derived and displayed,
The ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first variable display is different from the ratio at which the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second variable display,
When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first variable display during the execution of the second variable display, the second variable display is stopped,
The execution of the first variable display based on the game medium entering the first start area can be suspended, but the execution of the second variable display based on the game medium entering the second start area is suspended. Without
The period determining means is configured to display the predetermined display during a first predetermined period after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as one of the first variable display and the second variable display. A special period shorter than before the result is derived and displayed is determined as the second variable display period, and during the second predetermined period, a specific period shorter than the special period is determined as the second variable display period,
The first predetermined period and the second predetermined period come alternately.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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