JP6277226B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine is known that can execute a first variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special figure) and a second variable display (for example, a variable display of a second special figure ) in parallel .

Then, as such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1, after the occurrence of a predetermined event (e.g., after the transition to the probability variation state) when the period of the second - variable displays predetermined event does not occur (e.g. In other words, a gaming machine is disclosed that is controlled to be in a predetermined advantageous state that is advantageous to the player by making it shorter than the normal state.

JP 2010-046294 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when it is controlled to a predetermined advantageous state, it simply notifies that it is controlled to the predetermined advantageous state, so the production is monotonous and the interest of the game is improved. In some cases, it could not be obtained.

  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 improves the fun of the game by preventing the production from becoming monotonous.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) capable of executing a first variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special symbol) and a second variable display (for example, a variable display of a second special symbol) in parallel. 1)
A specification that controls a specific game (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of either the first variable display or the second variable display. Control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes steps S114 to S117 or steps S214 to S217);
It is advantageous for the player when a predetermined display result different from the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of at least the second variable display of the first variable display and the second variable display, but it is more advantageous than the specific game. low advantageous degree predetermined game (for example, Koatari such gaming state) and Josei control means where run control to allow (for example, a portion CPU103 executes the steps S118~S120 or step S218～S220),
Advantageous state control means (for example, a portion that the CPU 103 controls to the KT state) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the KT state) that is advantageous to the player after the predetermined game ;
Start suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start suggestion effect in step S375 or step S475, etc.) for executing a start suggestion effect (for example, a start suggestion effect or the like) that suggests whether or not the advantageous state starts. ) And
Ratio of the second variable display of the display results to Jo Tokoro display result are derived displayed is higher than the percentage of the first variable display of the display results to Jo Tokoro display result is derived displayed (e.g., FIG. 14 (A ) And the determination ratio in FIG.
The preferred state control means, the first predetermined display result as a constant display result Tokoro (e.g., Koatari type and Koatari symbol "Koatari A") constant game at the time that is derived displayed (e.g., Koatari controlling the advantageous state after the game state a, etc.), a second predetermined display result as a constant display result Tokoro (e.g., Koatari type and Koatari symbol "Koatari B") is the time derived displayed Jo Tokoro game (e.g., Koatari such gaming state B) without controlling the advantageous state after the (e.g., without KT flag turned on like do not KT state),
The advantageous state is a state in which the period of the second variable display is made shorter than when the advantageous state is not controlled (for example, when the second special figure variable display time is short in the case of the KT state in step S211). Selecting a pattern and setting a second special figure variable display time portion shorter than that in the non-KT state),
Said start suggesting demonstration execution unit for the duration of at constant game when one is derived displayed among the first predetermined display result and the second predetermined display result in when not controlled to the preferred state ( For example, when the control of the small hit game state is started, the start suggestion effect is executed during the period when the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B is controlled in the non-KT state. and (for example, effect control CPU120 and executes the start suggested effect in step S375 and step S475),
During the predetermined game period when one of the first predetermined display result and the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed when the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the control of the small hit gaming state is performed). An effect in a mode different from the start suggestion effect (for example, a continuous suggestion effect, etc.) during the period controlled by the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B when the start time is the KT state. ) Is further provided (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a continuation suggestion effect in step S375 or S475).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(1) The gaming machine according to the reference example is
The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) 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 symbol) and derives and displays the display result. A game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that can execute the variable display of the second identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel.
First predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes step S1104);
First variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute variable display of the first identification information and derive and display the display result determined in advance by the first predetermined determining means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S112). Etc.)
Second pre-determining means for pre-determining 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 executes step S2104);
Second variable display execution means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S212) that controls the second variable display section to execute variable display of the second identification information and derives and displays the display result predetermined by the second predetermined determination means. Etc.)
Predetermined gaming state control means for controlling to a predetermined gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. For example, the CPU 103 executes steps S118 to S120 or steps S218 to S220)
Advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103 controls to the KT state) that can be controlled to a predetermined advantageous state (for example, KT state) that is advantageous for the player after the predetermined gaming state control means has controlled to the predetermined gaming state. Part), and
Start suggestion effect execution means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the start suggestion effect in step S375 or S475) for executing a start suggestion effect (for example, a start suggestion effect or the like) that suggests whether or not the predetermined advantageous state starts. Part), and
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 (see, for example, the determination ratios in FIGS. 14A and 22A),
The advantageous state control means includes a first predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol having a small hit type of “small hit A”) on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. ) Is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state A), the variable display period of the second identification information is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. Shortening (for example, selecting a variation pattern with a short second special figure variable display time in the case of the KT state in step S211, and setting a second special figure variable display time portion shorter than in the non-KT state. Etc.), the second predetermined display result (for example, the small hit type is “small hit B”) of the predetermined display results on the first variable display portion or the second variable display portion. Small hits design etc. Is displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state B), the control is not performed to the predetermined advantageous state (for example, the KT flag is set to the KT state without turning on). Not)
When the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the predetermined game state control means The third predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol with a small hit type of “small hit C”, etc.) out of the predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display section. Control is made to a predetermined gaming state having a long control period (for example, the execution period of the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B is the execution period of the small hit gaming state C when the small hit type is “small hit C”. Etc.)
The start suggestion effect execution means derives and displays the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. During the period of being controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B when the control of the small hit gaming state is started is a non-KT state). The start suggestion effect is executed during the period (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the start suggestion effect in step S375 or step S475).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, it can prevent that an effect becomes monotonous by execution of a start suggestion effect, and the interest of a game improves.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When being controlled to the predetermined advantageous state, the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit and controlled to the predetermined game state. (E.g., during the period when the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B is controlled when the control of the small hit gaming state is in the KT state) A continuation suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the continuation suggestion effect in step S375 or step S475) executes a continuation suggestion effect (for example, a continuation suggestion effect or the like) that suggests whether or not a predetermined advantageous state continues. Etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous due to the continuous suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The second variable display executing means, when the first predetermined display result is derived by variable display of the first identification information during execution of variable display of the second identification information, The variable display is canceled (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes steps S202 and S203).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, when the first predetermined display result is derived in the variable display of the first identification information during execution of the variable display of the second identification information, the predetermined display is performed until the variable display ends. The inconvenience that the controlled state does not start can be solved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The first start area is provided in a first area (for example, the area 2A) of areas into which game media is to be driven,
The second starting area is provided in a second area (for example, the area 2B) of the area into which the game medium is to be placed,
A game medium (for example, a left-handed game ball) that is driven into the first area is easier to enter the first start area than the second start area,
A game medium (for example, a right-handed game ball) that is driven into the second area is more likely to enter the second start area than the first start area.
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily execute variable display of the second identification information intentionally, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The advantageous state control means is configured to display the third predetermined display result (for example, the small hit type is “small hit C” on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when the predetermined advantageous state is controlled. ) Is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state C), the control is performed to the predetermined advantageous state,
The second pre-determining means displays the display result of the variable display of the second identification information rather than the ratio at which the first pre-determination means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the third predetermined display result. The third predetermined display result and the ratio to be determined are higher (for example, see the determination ratios in FIGS. 14C and 22C).
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, for example, when the predetermined display result is derived in the variable display of the second identification information executed in the predetermined advantageous state, the predetermined advantageous state is likely to arrive early, so that the interest of the game is improved. .

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in 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-MR8. 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 a small hit game state, KT period, and suggestion effect. 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 mode of the 2nd special figure game in a non-KT state and a KT state. 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, a 1st big hit type determination table, and a 1st small hit type 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 fluctuation pattern determination table. 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 1st small 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, a 2nd big hit type determination table, and a 2nd small hit type 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 which shows an example of a 2nd big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd small hit | end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. 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 1st completion | finish effect process. 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 flowchart which shows an example of 2nd completion | finish effect processing. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows an example of the production image of a start suggestion production. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of a continuation suggestion effect. 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 big 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 at the time of small hit occurrence, and shows an example of an image which 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 production image which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the aspect of the small hit game state which concerns on 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. For example, the player may perform left-handed when he wants to execute the first special figure game, and right-handed when he wants to execute the second special-figure game. 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, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of 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 includes detection signals (a variety of switches indicating that the entry of a game medium has been detected) from various switches for detecting game balls (the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, etc.). On-signal etc.) is captured 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, wiring for transmitting 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) and a count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. ing. 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 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 toward the production control board 12, etc., solenoid drive signals, drive signals for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the first hold indicator 25A, etc. Etc.) and an output port for transmitting.

  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 the data, 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 tables, 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 it will be “big hit” as the specified display result, and whether or not “small hit” as the special display result different from the specified display result. (Pre-determined) Then, a variation pattern (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is determined at a predetermined rate, and an effect control command for designating a variable display result and a variation pattern is displayed on the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. 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, region A or region C, see FIG. 39 or FIG. 42) 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. 38, 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 predetermined small hit symbol, which is different from the big hit symbol, is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result) and is specified. It is controlled to a small hit game state as a special game state different from the game 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 the numbers “5” and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating each of the numbers “1” to “3” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is shown. Is a lost pattern. 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 “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when a big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. 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.

  In the small hit game state, similarly to the big hit game state, the big 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, until the second predetermined period (here, 1.5 seconds or 0.1 second) or the second predetermined number (here, 9) of game balls enters the big winning opening and a winning occurs. During this period, the short-term opening control for continuously opening the grand prize opening is performed twice (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). In this embodiment, the short-term opening control with the second predetermined period of 1.5 seconds is performed once, and then the short-term opening control with the second predetermined period of 0.1 seconds is performed once. 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. The short-term opening control and the round game may be performed only once.

  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, 1.6 seconds) during which the big winning opening is released in the small hit gaming state is the maximum total time (in this case, 29 seconds × (15 times = 435 seconds), the winning ball obtained in the small hit gaming state may be less than the winning ball obtained in the big hit gaming state. In addition to or instead of this, the total value of the second predetermined number in each short-term opening control (here, 9 × 2 = 18) is the total value of the first predetermined number in each round game ( Here, the number may be less than 9 × 15 = 135). In the small hit gaming state, the advantage for the player may be equal to or less than the big hit gaming state.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the case where the small hit type is any one of “small hit A”, “small hit B”, and “small hit C” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a small hit symbol indicating “1” is derived and displayed, the small hit type is “small hit A”, and a small hit symbol indicating “2” is derived. When displayed, the small hit type is “small hit B”, and when the small hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the small hit type is “small hit C”. In this embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state is common for each small hit type, but may be changed according to the small hit type.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. Here, the normal state means a state in which the gaming state is neither a probability change state nor a KT 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. The probability variation state may be a state in which the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (hit probability) is higher than the non-probability variation state.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the game state does not become a probable change state (becomes a non-probable change state) after the big hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state before the small hit gaming state is continued. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, the probability variation state is reached after the end of the small hit gaming state. May end and enter an indeterminate state.

  In this embodiment, after the small hit gaming state ends, the KT (small hit time) state may be controlled. 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 period not controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a non-KT period.

  The variable display time of the second special figure game in the non-KT state (the period from the start of the second special figure game until the variable display result is derived and displayed, hereinafter also referred to as the second special figure fluctuation time). Although it is set very long (here, 30 minutes to 31 minutes), the second special figure fluctuation 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 much higher than that in the 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 to the first special figure game, the variable special display result is very likely to be “small hit” in the second special figure game (see FIGS. 14 and 22). In the KT state, as described above, since the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved, as a result, “small hit” is easily derived and displayed in the second special figure game, 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). Thus, in the KT state, when the player hits the game ball into the second region 2B (right hit), the frequency of shifting to the small hit gaming state is improved compared to the non-KT state, which is advantageous for the player. This is an advantageous state. The KT state is controlled to continue until a KT end condition such that the next small hit gaming state is started. Since the KT period may come after the end of the small hit gaming state, when the variable display result becomes “small hit” during the KT period, the KT state is once ended, and after the subsequent small hit gaming state, the KT period May come again. That is, the KT period may come repeatedly, and the KT state may be continuously changed.

  Whether or not to shift to the KT state after the end of the small hit gaming state is the "small hit" which is the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game that triggered the transition to the small hit gaming state. It depends on the type of small hit.

  In this embodiment, the small hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “small hit gaming state A” as appropriate) is controlled by derivation and display of “small hit” having a small hit type of “small hit A”. After the end, the KT state is entered immediately after the end (that is, the next special game is executed in the KT state) (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, the small hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “small hit gaming state B” as appropriate) controlled by deriving and displaying “small hit” having the small hit type “small hit B”. After the end, the non-KT state is entered immediately after the end (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, the small hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “small hit gaming state C” as appropriate) controlled by deriving and displaying “small hit” having the small hit type “small hit C”. After the end, the KT state is entered immediately after the end (see FIG. 5).

  The period of the small hit gaming state A is longer than the period of the small hit gaming state C. The period of the small hit gaming state B is longer than the period of the small hit gaming state C. The period of the small hit gaming state A and the period of the small hit gaming state B have the same length. In the small hit game state A and the small hit game state B, a suggestion effect that is not executed in the small hit game state C is executed. In order to secure a period for executing the suggestion effect, the period of the small hit gaming state A and the period of the small hit gaming state B are longer than the period of the small hit gaming state C.

  The suggestion effect is included in the effect at the end of the small hit to notify the end of the small hit gaming state. The effect at the end of the small hit is an effect executed during the small hit gaming state, and is executed after the two short-term opening controls in the small hit gaming state (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). In other words, in the small hitting end effect executed in the small hit gaming state A and the small hit gaming state B, the suggestion effect is executed, and in the small hitting end effect executed in the small hit game state C, the suggested effect is executed. Not. For this reason, the execution time of the small hitting end effect executed in the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B is longer than the execution time of the small hitting end effect executed in the small hit gaming state C, As a result, the period of the small hit gaming state A and the period of the small hit gaming state B are longer than the period of the small hit gaming state C. The suggestion effect executed in the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B includes a start suggestion effect or a continuous suggestion effect.

  The start suggestion effect indicates that the KT period may arrive by suggesting whether or not the KT state is controlled after the end of the small hit gaming state (whether or not the KT state is started). This is an effect of encouraging the expectation that it may change from the KT state to the KT state. For this reason, the start suggestion effect is executed in the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B controlled in response to the variable display result being “small hit” during the non-KT period. The start suggestion effect is, for example, an effect that notifies whether or not the KT state starts as a result of the effect, and the effect before the notification timing in the start suggestion effect is in the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B By making the same production, the expectation that the KT period may arrive is effectively obtained.

  The continuation suggesting effect is an effect that gives a sense of crisis that the KT period may end by suggesting whether or not the KT period continues after the end of the small hit gaming state. Therefore, the continuation suggestion effect is executed in the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B controlled in response to the variable display result being “small hit” during the KT period. The continuation suggestion effect is, for example, an effect that notifies whether or not the KT state continues as a result of the effect, and the effect before the notification timing in the continuation suggestion effect is in the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B. By making the same production, the KT period may be ended effectively.

  In addition, in the small hit gaming state A and the small hit gaming state B, by making the production mode other than the suggestive effect the same, the current small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B. Since it is difficult for the player to recognize whether it is or not, the expectation and the sense of crisis in the suggestive production are more praised.

  After the small hit gaming state is finished, if the state immediately before the small hit gaming state is changed to the probability change state, the probability change state continues. However, when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state reaches the predetermined number of the probability change end conditions, the end of the small hit game state Later, the probability variation state may have ended. After the big hit gaming state is completed, if the state immediately before the big hit gaming state is the KT state, the KT state is continued.

  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, in response to the start of the first special figure game, 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 pattern (for example, “5” when the big hit type is “non-probable change”) on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. ”,“ 7 ”when the jackpot type is“ non-probable change ”), and the stop decorations are displayed together, it is only necessary to derive and display a confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. 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 the right decorative symbol (“ 8 ”), the decorative symbol constituting the special display result is derived and displayed. When the display result of the first special figure 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”). The middle character) image is displayed, 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).

  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 that has executed 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. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, prize ball processing, command control processing, and the like of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing to control progress etc. is included.

  The switch process is a process of determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 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. The random number value MR3 for determining the first small hit type and the random value MR4 for determining the first variation pattern need only be included (see FIG. 3). Further, the game random numbers include a random value MR5 for determining the second special figure display result, a random value MR6 for determining the second big hit type, and a second small hit type determining for the second special figure game. It suffices if the random value MR7 and the random value MR8 for determining the second variation pattern are included (see FIG. 3).

  The random number value MR1 for determining the first special figure display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the second special figure display result are respectively 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 MR6 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 to determine one of a plurality of types such as “big hit A” to “big hit E”, and can take any value from “1” to “100”.

  When the random display value MR3 for determining the first small hit type and the random value MR7 for determining the second small hit type are respectively “small hit” as the variable display result in the first special figure game or the second special figure game. And a random number value used to determine one of a plurality of types such as “small hit A” to “small hit C”, and any one of “1” to “30”. Can take a value.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the first variation pattern and the random value MR8 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) Set transmission of control commands. As will be described in detail later, the payout control command set for transmission is transmitted 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.

  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, etc., transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set in command transmission tables corresponding to the control commands to be transmitted (previously set in the ROM 101 for each command). This is performed by designating a storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 (for example, storing a value of the storage address in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102). In the command control processing, transmission provided in the RAM 102 is performed. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 and the payout control board Send a production control command to In the command transmission table, the control data is set in the output port for the control INT signal, 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. It is possible to transmit a control command based on the setting of (control command set to transmit).

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

  FIG. 10 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 hold memory number is “0” (which can be specified by a first hold memory number count value, which will be described later), the probability variation flag, the KT flag, etc., which will be described later, are all in an OFF state, and the second special figure Is not fluctuating (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, the first to be described below, the first The big hit flag, the first small hit flag, the second big hit flag, the second small hit flag, etc. are all off), etc. It is determined that 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 processing is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a 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. 11 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. 12 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 count value is the first special figure game first when the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number does not reach the predetermined upper limit value. When the start condition is satisfied, it is updated so as to increase (increment) by one. 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. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the first jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the first jackpot type, and the random value MR4 for determining the first variation pattern are extracted. The 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 of 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, as reserved data, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like until the storage 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. 11, after step 101, the CPU 103 determines the value of the second special figure process flag (a 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. 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 the determination is made as to 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 notify 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”. Including a process of pre-determining whether or not, a big hit type when the first special figure display result is “big hit”, a small hit type when the first special figure display result is “small hit”, and the like . FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 11 as the first special symbol normal process. In the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 13, 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 MR4) 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. 12 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 the process 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”, “small hit” and “losing”. ] (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. 14A, 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 the off state (non-probability variation state) (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the first special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (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. 11 (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 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 which is the 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, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the first jackpot type may be assigned to “probability change” or “non-probability change” as the determination result of the jackpot type. (See FIG. 14B). 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 One of “probability change” and “non-probability change” assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 by referring to the first jackpot type decision table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating MR2. May be determined as the first big hit type.

  After executing the process of step S1107, the first big hit type is stored (step S1108). The CPU 103 stores in the first jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) a big hit type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the first big hit type (if it is “probable change”, the big hit type buffer) If the set value is “0” or “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer set value is “1” (see FIG. 14B)), and the first big hit 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).

  Also, the first small hit type, which is the small hit type when the display result of the first special figure game is “small hit”, is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S1111). As an example, in the processing of step S1111, a first small hit 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 first small hit type. In the first small hitting type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the first small hitting type is changed from “small hit A” to “small hit C” as the determination result of the small hitting type. It is only necessary to be assigned (see FIG. 14C). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the first small hit type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the first variation random number buffer in Step S1102 from the first variation random number buffer, and reads the read random number buffer. By referring to the first small hit type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3, the “small hit A” to “small hits” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR3. Any one of “C” may be determined as the small hit type.

  After the process of step S1111 is executed, the first small hit type is stored (step S1112). The CPU 103 stores a small hit type buffer setting value (“small hit A”) indicating a determination result of the first small hit type in a first small hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. If there is, the small hit type buffer setting value is “0”, if “small hit B”, the small hit type buffer setting value is “1”, and if “small hit C”, the small hit type buffer setting value is “2”. 14C), the first small hit type may be stored.

  When 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 S1112, 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 S1113). 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”, the big hit type buffer setting stored in step S1108 is set according to the determination result of the first big hit type in step S1107. Depending on the value, any one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols may be determined as the first confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S1109 that the first special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit type buffer stored in step S1112 is determined according to the determination result of the first small hit type in step S1111. Depending on the setting value, any one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of small hit symbols may be determined as the first determined special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S1113, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S1114), 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 S1114, when the next timer interruption occurs, the first variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 11 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 in FIG. 11 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In the first variation pattern setting process, the first change pattern used this time is based on a pre-determined result (decision result in step S110) as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  Since the first variation pattern designates the variable display contents (variable display mode) and the like corresponding to the first special figure game, this determination determines the variable display variable display contents and the like. The 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 plurality of first variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern PA1-1 is prepared as a first variation pattern in which the variable display result is “losing” and “non-reach” is designated.

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 11 as the first variation pattern setting process. In the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S1201).

  If the first big hit flag is in the ON state (step S1201; Yes), the first special figure big hit variation pattern determination table is set in the use table (step S1202). Thereafter, referring to the first special figure big hit fluctuation pattern determination table set in the use table, the first fluctuation pattern (first special figure big hit fluctuation pattern) to be used this time is decided (step S1203). The first special figure big hit time variation pattern determination table is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance.

  In the first special figure big hit time variation pattern determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to be allocated to PA3-3. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure big hit variation pattern determination table set as the use table based on the numerical data indicating the first variation pattern determination random value MR4 read from the first variation random number buffer. Thus, any one of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR4 may be determined (selected) as the first 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 first fluctuation pattern (first special figure small hit fluctuation pattern) to be used this time is decided (step S1206).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the first special figure small hit variation pattern determination table, all numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the first variation pattern are the variation pattern PA4. It is sufficient that it is assigned to -1. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure small hit variation pattern determination table set as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the first variation pattern determination random value MR4 read from the first variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern PA4-1 assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR4 may be determined (selected) as the first variation pattern used this time.

  When the first small hit flag is in the off state (step S1204; No), the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is set in the use table. (Step S1207). Thereafter, referring to the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table set in the use table, the first variation pattern (first special figure loss variation pattern) to be used this time is determined (step S1208).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16C, in the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the first variation pattern is the first variation pattern determination. It only has to be assigned to the 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 first variation pattern determination random value MR4 read from the first variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR4 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  As can be seen from FIG. 16 (A), when the first special figure display result is “big hit”, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3-3, PA3-2, PA3-1. High in order (PA3-3 is the highest). On the other hand, as can be seen from FIG. 16C, when the first special figure display result is “lost”, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2. -3 in order (PA2-1 is the highest). Therefore, the big hit expectation degree (the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” when the effect is executed) is the highest when the super reach B is executed, and then the super reach A is executed. When the normal reach only is executed, the next highest.

  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).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S1203, S1206, and S1208 shown in FIG. 15, 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, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  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 a big hit type and a small hit type. 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 and the next timer interrupt occurs, the first special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 11 is executed.

  The first special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 11 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. 11 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. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 11 as the first special symbol stop process.

  In the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 17, 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 is turned off (mainly in the off state, the off state is maintained), and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) ) Is reset to “0” in the probability variation counter (counter for counting the number of variable displays (the total number of executions of the first special figure game and the second special figure game)) in which the probability variation state is established. (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 the number of times (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 the on / off states of the probability variation 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. The KT flag is an on state during the KT period and an off state during the non-KT period. The KT flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit).

  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 an off state (step S1307; No), when the count value after subtraction is not “0” (step S1309; No), or after step S1311, the CPU 103 sets the first small hit flag on. It is determined whether it is in a state (step S1317).

  When the first small hit flag is in the on state (step S1317; Yes), the first KT flag information corresponding to the state of the KT flag is stored in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer) of the RAM 102, and the KT flag is in the off state. (In the case of the off state, the off state is maintained originally) (step S1318). The first KT flag information is information indicating the state of the KT flag, that is, information indicating whether the KT flag is on or off. For example, the CPU 103 stores a value of “0” in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 as the first KT flag information when the KT flag is off and the value of “1” when the KT flag is on. When the small hit occurs in the first special figure game according to the first KT flag information (when “small hit” is derived and displayed or controlled to the small hit gaming state, in particular, the control of the small hit gaming state is started here. It is possible to grasp later whether the gaming state at the time of the KT state was a KT state or a non-KT state.

  After that, the CPU 103 sets the first small hitting 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, which is a predetermined time). (Step S1319) The upper limit number of short-term opening controls (here, two short-term opening times) in the small hit gaming state is set as the initial count value of the first big prize opening number counter (Step S1320).

  Thereafter, transmission setting of the first hit start designation command and the gaming state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S1321). 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 first special figure display result being “small hit”. The first hit start designation command is also a command for designating whether the small hit type of “small hit” this time is any one of “small hit A” to “small hit C”. That is, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the first hit start designation command having contents corresponding to the first hit type stored in step S1112 (the value of the small hit type buffer setting value stored in the first small hit type buffer). Thus, by transmitting this command, the “small hit type” is also notified to the effect control board 12 side. After step S1321, the first special symbol process flag is updated to “8” (step S1322), and the first special symbol stop process is terminated. If the first small hit flag is in the off state (step S1317; No), the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S1323), and the first special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Note that the gaming state designation command may be transmitted and set at the end of the first special symbol stop process (the transmission state may be set only when the gaming state is changed). Thus, the states of the KT flag and the probability variation flag as a result of the execution of the first special symbol stop process may be collectively designated to the effect control board 12 by the game state designation command.

  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.

  As a result of these series of processing, if the probability change state is reached at the time of a big hit, the probability change state is once ended, and at the time of a loss or a small hit, the remaining variable display that can be executed during the period of the probability change state is “1 time. "Reduced. 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.

  If the KT state is in the small hit, the KT state is once ended.

  In addition, when the game state is changed, the changed game state is notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The first big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 11 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. Is set to transmit a first jackpot gaming state end command, which is a control command to notify the user, 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 executing steps S114 to S116 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary), 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 11 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 production waiting time is over (step S1401; Yes), the first big hit flag is reset to the off state (step S1402). Further, when the first big hit type of the “big hit” is “probable change”, such as when the big hit type buffer setting value is “0”, the probability change flag is turned on, and the probability change counter is set. “30” is set as the initial count value (step S1403). In step S1403, if the first big hit type of the “big hit” is “non-probable change”, such as the big hit type buffer setting value is “1”, the probability change flag is turned on and the positive change is made. Setting "30" as the count initial value in the number counter is not executed. In step S1403, the big hit type buffer setting value is reset as appropriate.

  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.

  A big hit gaming state corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” by executing steps S114 to S117 (repeatedly executing predetermined steps as necessary) Is realized.

  The first small hit release pre-processing in step S118 of FIG. 11 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “8”. In the pre-opening process for the first small hit, the timing for opening the big prize opening (the start timing of the short-term opening control) is reached (for example, the first small hit starting start waiting time set above is set). Based on the above, etc.), a process for setting the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state before the above open state is started, and the execution of the short-term release control in the small hit gaming state is started to make a big prize A process for opening the mouth, a process for starting measurement of an elapsed time since the mouth is opened, and the like are included. In the process of setting the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state, as an example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “1.5 seconds” (for example, When the count value is “2”) or “0.1 seconds” (for example, when the count value of the first grand prize opening number counter is “1”), the short-term release control is executed. What should I do? When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S118, waiting until the start timing of the short-term opening control, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  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, and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state, the count value of the first grand prize opening number-of-times counter is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the reduced count value is “0”, thereby opening the grand prize opening. When determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game to be in a state has reached a predetermined upper limit number (here, two times), or when the count value is not “0” or the upper limit number is not reached This includes a process for identifying the current elapsed time after returning the grand prize opening to the closed state. Then, when the next short-term opening control is started, for example, when the specified elapsed time is a time for starting the next short-term opening control (for example, set when returning to the closed state), the first While the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” (in this case, for example, in the process of step S118, a period for immediately opening the big prize opening is set and then the big prize opening is opened) When the number of executions of the short-term release control reaches the upper limit number (when the count value becomes “0”), the variable display result in the first special figure game becomes “small hit”. The first small hit gaming state end command, which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state controlled in response to becoming, is transmitted, is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. Updated to Note that the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a first small hit gaming state end command having contents corresponding to the contents of the first KT flag information stored in the RAM 102. That is, the first small hit gaming state end command is transmitted and set as a command that can specify whether the small hit gaming state was in the KT state or the non-KT state. 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 is completed. By transmitting the first small hit gaming state end command, the effect control board 12 is notified whether the previous small hit gaming state was the KT state or the non-KT state.

  Two short-term opening controls during the small hit gaming state (see FIGS. 8B and 8C), such as by executing steps S118 to S119 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary). ) Etc. are realized.

  The first small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “10”. The first small hit end process is a process performed at the end of the small hit gaming state. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S120 of FIG. 11 as the first small hitting end process. In the first small hitting end process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first small hitting end presentation waiting time has ended (step S1601). The first small hit end production waiting time is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a small hit end production described later as an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. It is a time set in advance accordingly. As an example, when the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “10” in step S119, the first small hit type stored in step S1112 (the small hit type buffer stored in the first small hit type buffer) When the first small hit end production waiting time according to the value of the set value (if the first small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”), it is a waiting time in which the suggested effect can be executed, If the first small hit type is “small hit C”, a timer initial value corresponding to a short waiting time during which the suggestive effect is not executed) is set in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102. It is set in the process timer (this sets the waiting time at the end of the first small hit according to the first small hit type), and the timer value of this process timer is set in step S1601. 1 reduced, by subtracting the timer value to determine whether or not it is "0", it determines whether at first Koatari end effect wait time has ended.

  In the case where the first waiting time end presentation waiting time has not ended because the timer value of the process timer reduced by 1 is not “0” (step S1601; No), the CPU 103 ends the first small hitting end process. To do. When the first small hitting end production waiting time has ended (step S1601; Yes), the first small hitting flag is reset to the off state, and the first KT flag information is also deleted (step S1602). Thereafter, the KT flag is turned on according to the first small hit type specified by the small hit type buffer setting value (step S1603). Specifically, when the small hit type buffer setting value is “0” (when “small hit A”), the CPU 103 turns on the KT flag (see FIG. 5). When the small hit type buffer setting value is “1” (in the case of “small hit B”), the KT flag is kept in the OFF state (see FIG. 5). When the small hit type buffer setting value is “2” (“small hit C”), the KT flag is turned on (see FIG. 5). In step S1603, the small hit type buffer setting value may be deleted after the KT flag is turned on or maintained in the off state.

  Thereafter, the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command is performed (step S1604), the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S1605), 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.

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

  FIG. 20 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 variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a period to be controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state correspondingly, the value of the first special figure process flag is “8” to “10”, and Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure process flag is “1” to “2” (step S202).

  During the period when the value of the first special figure process flag is “8” to “10”, the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”, and the small hit gaming state is set. It is a controlled 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 (a period during variable display). That is, in step S202, the present time is within the period of the small hit gaming state corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the first special figure is “small hit”, and the second special figure game is executed. It is determined whether it is within the period (the variable display result is not derived and displayed during variable display of the second special figure).

  When the value of the first special figure process flag is “8” to “10” 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 second special symbol process). If the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit” during the fluctuation of the second special figure, this will be done again. The change in the second special figure is canceled (see FIG. 47). 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 “small hit” occurs in the first special figure game during execution of the second special figure game (when controlled to the small hit game state), the second special figure currently being executed is displayed. The game is stopped (see FIG. 45). If the second special figure game is not canceled when the “small hit” occurs in the first special figure game, the KT period does not arrive until at least the second special figure game executed at the time of the small hit is completed. become. Since the variable display time in the second special figure game in the normal state (which may be a non-KT state) is very long as described above, if the second special figure game is not stopped, the waiting time until the arrival of the KT period is reached. In some cases, the time was long. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the “small 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.

  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 S204, 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 performs setting to transmit 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 “8” to “10” 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).

  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 first special figure game being “big hit” or “small hit”, As described above, when the second special figure game is not canceled (the present time is within the big hit gaming state corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the first special figure is “small hit” and the second special figure game is In this embodiment, a part of the second special symbol process (particularly, the processes from step S210 to S213 related to the execution of the second special figure game) in this embodiment. ) Is temporarily 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 the determination is made as to 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 there is a winning at the second start winning opening during the small hit gaming state, the processing of step S210 is not performed, so the winning at the second starting winning opening is invalidated. Become. For this reason, since the start of the fluctuation of FIG. 2 having a long fluctuation time during the small hit gaming state is prevented, the second start winning opening is received when there is a winning in the small hit gaming state. (2) It is possible to prevent the waiting time until the KT period from being executed and the KT period from being extended, and to realize that the KT period arrives as soon as possible.

  By the processing of the above steps S201 to S208, first, the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives the big hit game in response to the variable display result in the first special figure game being “small hit” during the execution of the second special figure game. If the state is controlled, the second special game is canceled. In addition, during the period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state in response to the variable display result in the first special figure game being “small hit”, the winning at the second start winning opening is made. Even if there is, there is no start of the second special figure game (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, and the variable display result (second special figure display result) in the second special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”. Including a process for pre-determining whether or not, a big hit type when the second special figure display result is “big hit”, a small hit type when the second special figure display result is “small hit”, and the like . FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S210 of FIG. 20 as the second special symbol normal process. In the second special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 21, 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. 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 MR5 for determining the display result, the random value MR6 for determining the second jackpot type, the random value MR7 for determining the second jackpot type, and the random value MR8 for determining the second variation pattern are extracted. The 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 processing 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. 22A, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR5 for determining the second special figure display result 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 MR5 for determining the second special figure display result from the second random number buffer for variation, and determines whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state and numerical data indicating the random value MR5. 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 MR5 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 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag is on. For example, when the random value MR5 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. 22 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the second special figure display result is “a rate higher than that 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 S217 shown in FIG. 20 (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 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 (in the case of the non-probability variation control). .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22A, in the second special figure game, the determination ratio for determining the “small hit” as the display result is very high, and particularly higher than that in the first special figure game ( (See also FIG. 14A). 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, which is the 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 (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR6 for determining the second jackpot type may be assigned to “probability change” or “non-probability change” as the determination result of the jackpot type. (See FIG. 22B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR6 for determining the second jackpot type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the second variation random number buffer in step S2102, from the second variation random number buffer, and reads the read random number value. By referring to the second jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating MR6, either “probability variation” or “non-probability variation” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR6 May be determined as the second big hit type.

  After executing the process of step S2107, the second big hit type is stored (step S2108). The CPU 103 stores a big hit type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the second big hit type in a second big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). If the set value is “0” or “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer set value is “1” (see FIG. 22B)), and the second big hit 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).

  Further, the second small hit type that is the small hit type when the display result of the second special figure game is “small hit” is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S2111). As an example, in the process of step S2111, a second small hit 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 small hit type. In the second small hitting type determination table, the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random number MR7 for determining the second small hitting type is changed from “small hit A” to “small hit C” as the determination result of the small hitting type. It is only necessary to be assigned (see FIG. 22C). In step S2002, the CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number MR7 for determining the second small hit type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the second random number buffer for variation from the second random number buffer for variation. By referring to the second small hit type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR7, the “small hit A” to “small hits” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR7. Any one of “C” may be determined as the small hit type.

  After executing the process of step S2111, the second small hit type is stored (step S2112). The CPU 103 stores a small hit type buffer setting value (“small hit A”) indicating a determination result of the second small hit type in a second small hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. If there is, the small hit type buffer setting value is “0”, if “small hit B”, the small hit type buffer setting value is “1”, and if “small hit C”, the small hit type buffer setting value is “2”. , See FIG. 22C), the second small hit type may be stored.

  The determination ratio of the small hit type is different between the first special figure and the second special figure. Specifically, in the second special drawing game, “small hit C” is very easily selected, and “small hit A” or “small hit B” is very difficult to select (FIG. 22). (See (C)). For this reason, in the second special figure game, the period of the small hit gaming state tends to be short ("small hit C" is selected and is easily controlled to the small hit gaming state C). In particular, it tends to be shorter than the first special figure game. Here, since the variable display result is likely to be “small hit” in the second special figure game, as a result, in the second special figure game, the execution frequency of the special figure game is high particularly in the KT state. Yes. Further, after the small hit gaming state, the KT state is likely to occur. In particular, it tends to be in the KT state as compared to the first special figure game. For this reason, in the second special figure game (by being right-handed), the small hit gaming state that tends to be “small hit” is frequently executed, and the KT state is also continued with a high probability (that is, KT state is frequently repeated). On the other hand, in the first special figure game, the determination ratios of “small hit A” to “small hit C” are substantially equal (see FIG. 14C). For this reason, when the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”, the probability that the KT state is not subsequently reached is higher than that in the second special figure game.

  If the second special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S2109 (step S2109; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S2108 and S2112, the special symbol in the second special figure game is displayed. The 2nd fixed special symbol used as a variable display result is determined (step S2113). 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”, according to the determination result of the second big hit type in step S2107 ((the big hit type buffer stored in step S2108) Depending on the set value, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols may be determined as the second confirmed special symbol, and the second special symbol display result is “small hit” in step S2109. If it is determined that there is a small hitting type in accordance with the determination result of the second small hitting type in step S2111 (according to the small hitting type buffer setting value stored in step S2112), it is determined in advance as a plurality of types of small hitting symbols. Any one of the given special symbols may be determined as the second confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S2113, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S2114), 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 S2114, the second variation pattern setting process of step S211 shown in FIG. 20 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  The second variation pattern setting process in step S211 of FIG. 20 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “1”. The second variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the second variation pattern as one of a plurality of types.

  Since the second variation pattern designates the content of the second special figure game (particularly the second special figure variation time), the second variation pattern is determined by determining the second variation pattern in the second variation pattern setting process. A variable display time (second special figure variation time) from the start of variable display of the special symbol (second special figure game) to the derivation of the second fixed special symbol that is 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-KT state, variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3 having different second special figure variation times are prepared. In addition, a variation pattern PB3-1 is prepared as the second variation pattern selected in the KT state.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 20 as the second variation pattern setting process. In the second variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 23, first, the CPU 103 sets a second special figure variation pattern determination table corresponding to the state of the KT flag in the use table (step S2202). Then, a 2nd fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the 2nd special figure big hit time fluctuation pattern determination table set to the use table (step S2203).

  In this embodiment, when the KT flag is in the off state (that is, in the non-KT state), the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Set to When the KT flag is in the off state (that is, in the KT state), the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24B is set in the use table. 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 MR8 for determining the second variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR8 for determining the second variation pattern from the second random number buffer for variation, and based on the numerical data indicating the read random number value MR8, the second special diagram set as the use table. By referring to the big hit hour variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR8 may be determined (selected) as the second variation pattern used this time.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 24 and 7, during the non-KT state, any one of the fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to 1-3 having a very long second special figure fluctuation time (30 to 32 minutes) is used as the fluctuation pattern. As a result, the variation of the second special figure during the 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. In particular, since the execution period is short, and there are many opportunities to be controlled to the small hit gaming state C after which the KT state is reached, in the KT state, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is high, and the continuous probability is also high. The KT state becomes an advantageous state advantageous for the player. In the KT state, it is preferable that the frequency at which the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit” is improved as compared with the non-KT state (the form for realizing this is this embodiment). Not limited to.)

  After executing the process of step S2203 shown in FIG. 23, 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, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  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 a big hit type and a small hit type.

  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 of step S212 shown in FIG. 20 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  The second special symbol variation process of step S212 in FIG. 20 is executed when the value of the second special symbol 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 the variable display result of the second special symbol game. When the special symbol) is stopped and displayed (derived display), and when the special symbol is stopped, the second symbol confirmation command is transmitted as an effect control command for notifying that the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived and displayed). 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 second special symbol game (variable display of the second special symbol, derivation display of the second confirmed special symbol), and the like are realized.

  The second special symbol stop process of step S213 in FIG. 20 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 (that is, the second special symbol game is ended). FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S213 of FIG. 20 as the second special symbol stop process.

  In the second special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 25, 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 is turned off (mainly in the off state, the off state is maintained), and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) ) Resets the count value of the probability variation counter (counter for counting the number of variable displays (the total number of executions of the second special figure game and the second special figure game)) 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 first 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 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 KT flag information corresponding to the state of the KT flag is stored in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer) of the RAM 102, and the KT flag is in the off state. (In the case of the off state, the off state is maintained originally) (step S2318). The second KT flag information is information indicating the state of the KT flag, that is, information indicating whether the KT flag is on or off. For example, the CPU 103 stores the value “0” in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 as the second KT flag information when the KT flag is in the off state and the value “1” when the KT flag is in the on state. Based on the second KT flag information, it can be grasped later whether the gaming state at the time of occurrence of the small hit in the second special figure game (when the control of the small hit gaming state is started) was the KT state or the non-KT state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 sets a second small hitting start time waiting time (a waiting time until execution of an effect corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state is started, which is a predetermined time). (Step S2319) The upper limit number of short-term opening controls (here, two short-term opening times) in the small hit gaming state is set as the initial count value of the second big prize opening number counter (Step S2320).

  Thereafter, transmission setting of the second hit start designation command and the gaming state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S2321). 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 second special figure display result being “small hit”. The second hit start designation command is also a command for designating whether the small hit type of “small hit” this time is any one of “small hit A” to “small hit C”. That is, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the second hit start designation command having the content corresponding to the second hit type stored in step S1112 (the value of the small hit type buffer setting value stored in the second hit type buffer). Thus, by transmitting this command, the “small hit type” is also notified to the effect control board 12 side. After step S2321, the second special symbol process flag is updated to “8” (step S2322), and the second special symbol stop process is terminated. When the second small hit flag is in the OFF state (step S2317; No), the second special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S2323), and the second special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Note that the gaming state designation command may be set to be transmitted at the end of the second special symbol stop process (note that it may be set to be transmitted only when the gaming state is changed). Thus, the states of the KT flag and the probability variation flag as a result of the execution of the second special symbol stop process may be collectively designated to the effect control board 12 by the game state designation command.

  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.

  As a result of these series of processing, if the probability change state is reached at the time of a big hit, the probability change state is once ended, and at the time of a loss or a small hit, the remaining variable display that can be executed during the period of the probability change state is “1 time. "Reduced. 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.

  If the KT state is in the small hit, the KT state is once ended.

  In addition, when the game state is changed, the changed game state is notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The second big hit release pre-processing in step S214 of FIG. 20 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 second 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, 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 S215), the first round game is started. While the value of the 2 special 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 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 second special figure game becomes “big hit” ends. The second jackpot gaming state end command, which is a control command for notifying that to do, is set to be transmitted, 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 executing steps S214 to S216 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary), 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. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S217 of FIG. 20 as the second big hit 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 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 S2401; No), the CPU 103 ends the second big hit end process. When the big hit end presentation waiting time is over (step S2401; Yes), the second big hit flag is reset to the off state (step S2402). Further, when the second big hit type of the “big hit” is “probable change”, such as when the big hit type buffer setting value is “0”, the probability change flag is turned on and the probability change count counter is set to ON. “30” is set as the initial count value (step S2403). In step S2403, if the second big hit type of the “big hit” is “non-probable change”, such as the big hit type buffer setting value is “1”, the probability change flag is turned on and the probability change is changed. Setting "30" as the count initial value in the number counter is not executed. In step S2403, the big hit type buffer setting value is reset as appropriate.

  Thereafter, the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command is performed (step S2404), the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S2405), 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.

  The big hit gaming state corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit” by executing steps S214 to S217 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary) Is realized.

  The second small hit release pre-processing in step S218 of FIG. 20 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “8”. In the second small hit opening pre-processing, the timing for opening the big prize opening (the start timing of the short-term opening control) is reached (for example, the second small hit starting start waiting time set above). Based on the above, etc.), a process for setting the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state before the above open state is started, and the execution of the short-term release control in the small hit gaming state is started to make a big prize A process for opening the mouth, a process for starting measurement of an elapsed time since the mouth is opened, and the like are included. In the process of setting the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state, as an example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state is set to “1.5 seconds” (for example, When the count value is “2”) or “0.1 seconds” (for example, when the count value of the second big prize opening number counter is “1”), the short-term release control is executed. What should I do? When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S218, waiting until the start timing of the short-term opening control, opening of the special winning opening, and the like are realized.

  The second small hit releasing process in step S219 is executed when the value of the second 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, and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state, the grand 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”. When determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game to be in a state has reached a predetermined upper limit number (here, two times), or when the count value is not “0” or the upper limit number is not reached This includes a process for identifying the current elapsed time after returning the grand prize opening to the closed state. Then, when the next short-term opening control is started, such as when the specified elapsed time is a time for starting the next short-term opening control (for example, set when returning to the closed state), the second While the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” (in this case, for example, in the process of step S218, a period for immediately opening the big prize opening is set and then the big prize opening is opened. When the number of executions of the short-term release control reaches the upper limit number (when the count value becomes “0”), the variable display result in the second special figure game becomes “small hit”. The second small hit gaming state end command, which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state controlled corresponding to the fact that it has ended, is transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. Updated to The CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the second small hit gaming state end command having contents corresponding to the contents of the second KT flag information stored in the RAM 102. That is, the second small hit gaming state end command is transmitted and set as a command that can specify whether the small hit gaming state was in the KT state or the non-KT state. 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 is completed. By transmitting the second small hit gaming state end command, the effect control board 12 is notified whether the previous small hit gaming state was the KT state or the non-KT state.

  Two short-term opening controls during the small hit gaming state (see FIGS. 8B and 8C), such as by executing steps S218 to S219 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary) ) Etc. are realized.

  The second small hit end process in step S220 is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “10”. The second small hit end process is a process performed at the end of the small hit gaming state. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 of FIG. 20 as the second small hitting end process. In the second small hitting end process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second small hitting end presentation waiting time has ended (step S2601). The second small hitting end effect waiting time is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a small hitting end effect, which will be described later, is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state. It is a time set in advance accordingly. As an example, when the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “10” in step S219, the second small hit type stored in step S2112 (the small hit type buffer stored in the second small hit type buffer) If the second small hit end production waiting time (the second small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”) according to the set value), it is the time that the suggested effect can be executed, If the small hit type is “small hit C”, a predetermined process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used as a timer initial value corresponding to a short time during which no suggestion effect is executed. (Thus, the waiting time at the end of the second small hit according to the second small hit type is set.) In step S2601, the timer value of this process timer is decremented by one. By subtracting the timer value to determine whether or not it is "0", it determines when second Koatari end effect wait time has ended.

  If the second small hit end presentation waiting time has not ended because the timer value of the process timer reduced by 1 is not “0” (step S2601; No), the CPU 103 ends the second small hit end processing. To do. When the second small hit end production waiting time has ended (step S2601; Yes), the second small hit flag is reset to the OFF state, and the second KT flag information is also deleted (step S2602). Thereafter, the KT flag is turned on according to the second small hit type specified by the small hit type buffer setting value (step S2603). Specifically, when the small hit type buffer setting value is “0” (when “small hit A”), the CPU 103 turns on the KT flag (see FIG. 5). When the small hit type buffer setting value is “1” (in the case of “small hit B”), the KT flag is kept in the OFF state (see FIG. 5). When the small hit type buffer setting value is “2” (“small hit C”), the KT flag is turned on (see FIG. 5). In step S2603, the small hit type buffer setting value may be deleted after the KT flag is turned on or maintained in the off state.

  Thereafter, the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command is performed (step S2604), the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S2605), 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.

  Small hits corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit” by executing steps S218 to S220 (repeating predetermined steps as necessary). A gaming 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, an 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. 28 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 the gaming state designation command is received (step S801; Yes), the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the KT period flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is determined as the gaming state. Based on the content indicated by the designated command, the content is changed or maintained (step S802).

  The high-accuracy flag is a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state is established and is turned off when the probability variation state is established. The KT period flag is a flag that is turned on when in the KT state (that is, during the KT period) and turned off when in the non-KT state. 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. If the gaming state designation command indicates that the KT flag is on, the KT period flag is turned on. Thus, in this embodiment, the state of the probability variation flag and the KT flag that are the flags on the main board 11 side corresponds to the state of the high probability flag and the KT period flag that are the flags on the effect control board 12 side. .

  When the game state designation command has not been received (step S801; No), or after step S802, display operation control is performed according to the KT period flag (step S803). When the KT period flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second operation by performing display operation control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. An image that prompts the player to make a right strike (for example, an image “aim for the right”, see FIG. 38) so as to generate a prize at the winning opening is displayed on a predetermined area (for example, FIG. , 41 in the display area 5D). On the other hand, when the KT period flag is in an off state, in this embodiment, no display or the like is performed. However, the presentation control CPU 120 performs a predetermined display control command on the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. An image that prompts the player to make a left strike (for example, an image of “Aim for the left”) so that a winning at the first start winning opening occurs by performing display operation control such as transmitting You may make it display on the predetermined area | region of the image display apparatus 5. FIG.

  After step S803, it is determined whether or not the first pending storage number notification command has been received (step S811). In response to the control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command, 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 command indicates The number corresponding to the first reserved memory number is displayed, for example, by displaying the number of reserved display symbols corresponding to the first reserved memory number (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 effect control process, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, the first effect control process corresponding to the first special figure is executed (step S821), and then the second effect 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. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first effect control process. In the first effect control process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first interruption flag is in an ON state (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. 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 first interruption flag is in the off state (step S301; No), the production control CPU 120 determines the value of the first production process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the production control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 (initially, 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 has elapsed), 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, 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 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 end time effect process.

  The first end time effect process in step S375 is a process executed when the value of the first effect process flag is “5”. In this first end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the first effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (if the small hit gaming state, the small hit type or KT flag). A first effect control pattern according to information or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display area (for example, the area 5A) of the image display device 5 or a command ( The sound and sound are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the sound effect signal), and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashed by the output of the command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 That is, various effect controls are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. By repeatedly executing this control, a big hit end effect (ending effect) and a small hit end effect are realized. Thereafter, when the jackpot end effect is ended by reading an end code from the first effect control pattern or the like, the effect control of the big hit effect is ended and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. .

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S371 of FIG. 30 as the first variable display start setting process. In the first variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, 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 fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) 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 or the like. 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, the 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 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 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 fixed 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 symbol, by executing processing different from step S524, a special decorative symbol (short-term) that is not used for variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state in the “medium” decorative symbol 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.

  As described above, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the final stop symbol that can be derived is preferably common regardless of the small hit type. As a result, it is difficult to determine the small hit type, and it is possible to effectively raise the player's sense of expectation and sense of crisis due to the start suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect.

  When it is determined in step S3025 that it is not “small hit” (step S3025; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined (step S3027). For example, “5” is set when the jackpot type specified by the first variable display result notification command is “non-probable change”, and “7” is set when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. 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 performing any of the processes of steps S3023, S3024, S3026, and S3027, for example, the first effect control pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command is determined (selected) as the use pattern. (Step S3030).

  After step S3030, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponding to the first change pattern specified by the first change pattern specifying command, the first effect provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122. An initial value of the control process timer (an initial value corresponding to the first special figure variation time corresponding to the first 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. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S372 of FIG. 30 as the first variable display effect process. In the first variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 32, 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). For example, the presentation control execution data corresponding to the current timer value of the first presentation control process timer is read from the first presentation 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 5A or area 5C) 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 production operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S3060), the production process during the variable display is ended.

  By repeatedly performing steps S3054, S3055, and S3060, variable display of decorative symbols (including reach effects and the like) according to the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command is executed. .

  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 has not been 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 a first waiting start command reception waiting time is set to a first effect control process timer (or 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. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S375 of FIG. 30 as the first end-time effect process. In the first end time effect process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first already sets the first effect control pattern for the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect in the current big hit game state or the small hit game state. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S3701).

  If the first effect control pattern is not set (step S3701; No), if the current big hit game state is set, the first effect control pattern for executing the big hit end effect is set. If this is a small hit game state, the first effect for executing the small hit end effect according to the game state or the small hit type when the small hit occurs (when control of the small hit game state is started) A control pattern is set (step S3702).

  In step S3702, for example, when the first big hit gaming state end command is received, the production control CPU 120 sets the first production control pattern for executing the big hit end effect as the usage pattern.

  In step S3702, for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives, for example, a first small hit game state end command, the first effect control pattern (small hit) according to the first small hit type and the first KT flag information. An effect control pattern for executing an effect at the end) is set as a use pattern. The first small hit type may be specified based on, for example, a first hit start designation command or a first variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. The first KT flag information may be specified by, for example, a first small hit gaming state end command transmitted from the main board 11.

  For example, when the first small hit type is “small hit A” and the first KT flag information is “0” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state A and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at the time is the non-KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control tells whether or not the KT state will be entered (the KT state starts) and notifies the start of the KT state as a result of the effect. The first effect control pattern for executing the effect at the end of the small hit including the start suggestion effect is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, when the first small hit type is “small hit B” and the first KT flag information is “0” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state B and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at the time is the non-KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control tells whether or not the KT state is to be entered (the KT state starts) and notifies that the KT state does not start as a result of the effect. The first effect control pattern for executing the effect at the end of the small hit including the start suggestion effect is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, when the first small hit type is “small hit A” and the first KT flag information is “1” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state A and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at the time is the KT state, the effect control CPU 120 asks whether or not the KT period is continued, and ends the small hit including the start suggestion effect that informs that the KT state continues as a result of the effect. The first effect control pattern for executing the time effect is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, when the first small hit type is “small hit B” and the first KT flag information is “1” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state B and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at that time is the KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control asks whether or not the KT period continues, and the fact that the KT state does not continue (this becomes a non-KT state) as a result of the effect. The first effect control pattern for executing the effect at the end of the small hits including the continuous suggestion effect to be notified is set as the current usage pattern.

  For example, when the first small hit type is “small hit C”, the first effect control pattern at the end of small hits that executes the effect at the end of small hits that does not execute the suggestive effect is set as the current usage pattern.

  In step S3702, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the first effect control pattern set as the use pattern above, and the first effect control provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122. An initial value of the process timer (an initial value corresponding to the execution time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect executed by the first effect control pattern) is set.

  After step S3702, or when a predetermined setting such as setting the first effect control pattern has already been performed (step S3701; No), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, the first effect control process timer. Based on the timer value or the like, it is determined whether or not the execution time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect executed this time has passed (step S3703). As an example, in the process of step S3703, the timer value of the first effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the first effect control pattern (described above) is corresponding to the timer value of the updated first effect control process timer. It may be determined that the execution time has elapsed, for example, when an end code is read out from that set in step 1).

  If the execution time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect has not elapsed (step S3703; No), it is determined whether or not the present is the start suggested effect execution period for executing the start suggested effect. (Step S3704). The start suggestion effect execution period may be determined in advance in the first effect control pattern selected (set) by the process of step S3702. When it is the start suggestion effect execution period (step S3704; Yes), operation control for executing the start suggestion effect is performed (step S3705). For example, the 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 S3702. 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 (an image of “entering KT period?”) Is displayed on the screen (area 5A) of the image display device 5, or a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is only necessary that a start suggestion effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on or blinking or turning off the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or by combining some or all of them. By repeatedly executing step S3705, execution of the start suggestion effect is realized.

  After step S3705 or when it is determined in step S3704 that it is not the start suggestion effect execution period (step S3704; No), whether or not the present is the continuation suggestion effect execution period for executing the continuation suggestion effect Is determined (step S3706). The continuation suggestion effect execution period may be determined in advance in the first effect control pattern selected (set) by the process of step S3702. When it is the continuation suggestion effect execution period (step S3706; Yes), operation control for executing the continuation suggestion effect is performed (step S3707). For example, the 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 S3702. 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 (an image of “continuation of KT period?”) Is displayed on the screen (area 5A) of the image display device 5, or a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It suffices if the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinking, or turned off, or a combination of a part or all of them can be used to execute a continuous suggestion effect. By repeatedly executing step S3707, execution of the continuation suggesting effect is realized.

  After step S3707 or when it is determined in step S3706 that it is not the continuous suggestion effect execution period (step S3706; No), for example, based on the first effect control pattern selected by the process of step S3702, etc. Effect operation control including image display operation control in the other small hit end effect and the big hit end effect is performed (step S3708). In this effect operation control, 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. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data thus read out are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. . By such an effect operation, the execution of the small hit end effect (particularly, a portion other than the suggestive effect or the suggestion effect) or the big hit end effect is realized. Thereafter, the first end time effect process ends.

  In step S3703, when the end code is read out from the first effect control pattern (set above) corresponding to the timer value of the updated first effect control process timer, etc. When it is determined that the execution time of the effect or the effect at the end of the small hit has passed (step S3703; Yes), the value of the first effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value (step S3709). The first end time effect process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the second effect control process. In the second effect control process shown in FIG. 34, 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 is received (step S401; Yes), the change in the second special figure is stopped, so that display operation control for informing that is performed (step S402), and then the second effect. The value of the process flag is reset to “0” (step S403), and the second effect control process 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. 38 etc.) in the area 5B corresponding to the second special figure game 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 that has been displayed (see FIGS. 41 and 44).

  If the second stop designation command has not been received (step S401; No), it is determined whether or not the second interruption flag is in an on state (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. 44). 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 shown. 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 figure 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 set. The value is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the second end time effect process.

  The second end time effect process in step S475 is a process executed when the value of the second effect process flag is “5”. In this second end time effect process, the effect control CPU 120, for example, a second effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (if the small hit gaming state, the small hit type or KT flag) A second effect control pattern according to information or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display area (for example, the area 5A) of the image display device 5 or a command ( The sound and sound are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the sound effect signal), and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashed by the output of the command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 That is, various effect controls are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. By repeatedly executing this control, a big hit end effect (ending effect) and a small hit end effect are realized. Thereafter, when the jackpot end effect is ended by reading an end code from the second effect control pattern or the like, the effect control of the jackpot effect is ended, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. .

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S471 in FIG. 34 as the second display start setting process. In the second display start setting process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the variable display result in the second special game based on, for example, the 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. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S472 in FIG. 34 as the second display effect process. In the second display effect process shown in FIG. 36, 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.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S475 of FIG. 34 as the second end-time effect process. In the second end time effect process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first already sets the second effect control pattern for the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect in the current big hit game state or the small hit game state. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S4701).

  When the second effect control pattern is not set (step S4701; No), if the current big hit game state is set, a second effect control pattern for executing the big hit end effect is set. If this time is a small hit game state, the second effect for executing the effect at the end of the small hit according to the game state at the time of occurrence of the small hit (when the control of the small hit game state is started) or the type of small hit A control pattern is set (step S4702).

  In step S4702, as an example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives the second jackpot gaming state end command, the effect control CPU 120 sets the second effect control pattern for executing the jackpot end effect as a use pattern.

  In step S4702, for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives, for example, the second small hit game state end command, the second effect control pattern (small hit) according to the second small hit type and the second KT flag information. An effect control pattern for executing an effect at the end) is set as a use pattern. The second small hit type may be specified based on, for example, a second hit start designation command or a second variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. The second KT flag information may be specified by, for example, a second small hit gaming state end command transmitted from the main board 11.

  For example, when the second small hit type is “small hit A” and the second KT flag information is “0” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state A and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at the time is the non-KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control tells whether or not the KT state will be entered (the KT state starts) and notifies the start of the KT state as a result of the effect. The second effect control pattern for executing the effect at the end of the small hit including the start suggestion effect is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, when the second small hit type is “small hit B” and the second KT flag information is “0” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state B and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at the time is the non-KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control tells whether or not the KT state is to be entered (the KT state starts) and notifies that the KT state does not start as a result of the effect. The second effect control pattern for executing the effect at the end of the small hit including the start suggestion effect is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, when the second small hit type is “small hit A” and the second KT flag information is “1” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state A and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at the time is the KT state, the effect control CPU 120 asks whether or not the KT period is continued, and ends the small hit including the start suggestion effect that informs that the KT state continues as a result of the effect. The second effect control pattern for executing the time effect is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, if the second small hit type is “small hit B” and the second KT flag information is “1” or the like, that is, the current small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state B and the small hit occurrence When the gaming state at that time is the KT state, the CPU 120 for effect control asks whether or not the KT period continues, and the fact that the KT state does not continue (this becomes a non-KT state) as a result of the effect. The second effect control pattern for executing the effect at the end of the small hit including the continuous suggestion effect to be notified is set as the current use pattern.

  For example, when the second small hit type is “small hit C”, the second effect control pattern at the end of the small hit for executing the effect at the end of the small hit without executing the suggestive effect is set as the current use pattern.

  Also, in step S4702, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the second effect control pattern set as the use pattern above, and the second effect control provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. An initial value of the process timer (an initial value corresponding to the execution time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect executed by the second effect control pattern) is set.

  After step S4702, or when a predetermined setting such as setting the second effect control pattern has already been made (step S4701; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, the second effect control process timer. Based on the timer value or the like, it is determined whether or not the execution time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect executed this time has passed (step S4703). As an example, in the process of step S4703, the timer value of the second effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the second effect control pattern (above described) is corresponding to the timer value of the updated second effect control process timer. It may be determined that the execution time has elapsed, for example, when an end code is read out from that set in step 1).

  If the execution time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect has not elapsed (step S4703; No), it is determined whether or not the present time is the start suggested effect execution period for executing the start suggested effect. (Step S4704). The start suggestion effect execution period may be determined in advance in the second effect control pattern selected (set) by the process of step S4702. When it is the start suggestion effect execution period (step S4704; Yes), operation control for executing the start suggestion effect is performed (step S4705). For example, 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 S4702. 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 (an image of “entering KT period?”) Is displayed on the screen (area 5A) of the image display device 5, or a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is only necessary that a start suggestion effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on or blinking or turning off the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or by combining some or all of them. By repeatedly executing step S4705, execution of the start suggestion effect is realized.

  After step S4705 or when it is determined in step S4704 that it is not the start suggestion effect execution period (step S4704; No), whether or not the present is the continuation suggestion effect execution period for executing the continuation suggestion effect Is determined (step S4706). The continuation suggestion effect execution period may be determined in advance in the second effect control pattern selected (set) by the process of step S4702. When it is the continuation suggestion effect execution period (step S4706; Yes), operation control for executing the continuation suggestion effect is performed (step S4707). For example, 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 S4702. 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 (an image of “continuation of KT period?”) Is displayed on the screen (area 5A) of the image display device 5, or a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It suffices if the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinking, or turned off, or a combination of a part or all of them can be used to execute a continuous suggestion effect. By repeatedly executing step S4707, execution of the continuation suggesting effect is realized.

  After step S4707 or when it is determined in step S4706 that it is not the continuous suggestion effect execution period (step S4706; No), for example, based on the second effect control pattern selected by the process of step S4702, etc. Effect operation control including image display operation control in other small hit end effects and big hit end effects is performed (step S4708). In the effect operation control, 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. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data thus read out are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. . By such an effect operation, the execution of the small hit end effect (particularly, a portion other than the suggestive effect or the suggestion effect) or the big hit end effect is realized. Thereafter, the second end time effect process ends.

  In step S4703, when the end code is read out, for example, when an end code is read from the second effect control pattern (set above) corresponding to the timer value of the updated second effect control process timer. When it is determined that the execution time of the effect or the effect at the end of the small hit has passed (step S4703; Yes), the value of the second effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value (step S4709). The second end time effect process ends.

  An example of the game performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that performs the above operation will be described. Since the second special figure variation time, which is the period of the second special figure game, is very long in the non-KT state, in the non-KT state, the player has a shorter special figure fluctuation time than the second special figure game. 1 In order to play a special figure game frequently, the game ball is left-stroked and the game ball is to be awarded to the first start winning opening (note that it is intentionally or accidentally hit right and the second starting winning opening is There is also a possibility that the second special game based on the prize will be executed). Based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state, the big prize opening is located in the area 2B. The player makes a right turn to aim for the big prize opening. Further, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to the KT state in accordance with the “small hit” small hit type.

  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 start winning opening, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved, and as a result In addition, the frequency of the variable display result in the second special figure game increases to “small hit” (as described above, there is a high possibility of “small hit” in the second special figure game, see FIG. 22A). . In other words, in order to increase the frequency of entering the small hit gaming state in the KT state (thereby, the player can acquire many prize balls), the player makes a right-hand hit in the KT state. Since the big winning opening is located in the region 2B, the player can aim to start the second special game and win the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state or the big winning gaming state by right-handing.

  As a result of the right-hand hit during the KT period, the execution frequency of the second special figure game increases, and the “small hit” is likely to occur (that is, the small hit game state is easily controlled). In this embodiment, when the “small hit” occurs, the KT state is temporarily terminated, and is controlled again to the KT state or to the non-KT state depending on the generated small hit type of the “small hit”. It can be done. That is, in the KT state, there is a case where the KT state ends and the KT state does not arrive again (does not continue) by the occurrence of “small hit”. However, in this embodiment, the determination ratio of “small hit B” that is a small hit type that does not enter the KT state is higher than the determination ratio of “small hit A” or “small hit C” that is the small hit type that enters the KT state. Since it is low in the second special game (FIG. 22C), there is a high possibility that the KT state will come again. Furthermore, the determination ratio of “small hit C” that becomes a small hit gaming state C with a relatively short execution time is higher than the determination ratio of “small hit A” that becomes a small hit gaming state A with a relatively long execution time. Since it is high in the 2 special figure game, the frequency of the KT state in the second special figure game is higher than, for example, the case where the determination ratio of “small hit A” is increased. That is, the execution frequency of the second special figure game is increased, and the KT state is more advantageous for the player.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is preferable to perform left-handed in the non-KT period and right-handed in the KT period. 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, when the player hits the left hand first, hits the right in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, KT period, and the gaming state ends when the big hit gaming state ends or returns to the non-KT state It is better to make a left turn again. In addition, since the way of playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 depends on the player, the player may naturally play the game in other ways.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the start suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect are executed, a feeling of expectation that the KT period may arrive and a sense of crisis that the KT period may not continue are felt. Will not be monotonous and will improve the fun of gaming.

  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 a reach effect) corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed in the area 5A (see FIG. 38). In addition, during the KT period, an image prompting a right strike is displayed in the area 5D (see FIG. 38). As shown in FIG. 38, an image displayed corresponding to the execution of the second special figure game (an image indicating that the second special figure game is being executed, such as “currently changing the second special figure”) is displayed. In the region 5B. Furthermore, an image for notifying the variable display result in the second special figure game is also displayed in the region 5B. 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 and the like).

  In addition, when controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming is an effect of informing or energizing that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. An effect in the state is executed. Then, during the predetermined period before the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state ends, the big hit end effect, the small hit end effect, or the like is executed. These effects are based on whether the big hit game state or the small hit game state is based on “big hit” or “small hit” in the first special figure game, or “big hit” or “small in the second special figure game. Regardless of whether it is based on “winning” or not, it is common (may be different). In the images displayed in these effects, whether the big hit game state or the small hit game state is based on “big hit” or “small hit” in the first special figure game, or “ Regardless of whether it is based on “big hit” or “small hit”, it is displayed in the area 5A.

  As an example, as an effect in the big hit gaming state, an image displaying the characters “big hit!” Is displayed in the area 5A (see FIG. 42 or 43). The image in FIG. 42 is a display image in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “big hit”. In the example of FIG. 42, the first special figure game is interrupted by being controlled to the big hit gaming state, and an image to that effect (an image “suspended”) is displayed in the area 5C. The image in FIG. 43 is a display image in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “big hit”. In the example of FIG. 43, the second special figure game is interrupted by being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and an image to that effect (an image “suspended”) is displayed in the area 5B.

  As an example, as an effect in the small hit gaming state, an image displaying characters “small hit!” Is displayed in the area 5A (see FIG. 44). The image in FIG. 44 is a display image in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”. In the example of FIG. 44, the second special figure game is stopped due to the occurrence of a small hit during the execution of the second special figure game (by being controlled to the small hit game state) (see FIG. 41). An image to that effect (an image of “Cancel”) is displayed in the area 5B.

  The start suggestion effect is executed in the effect at the end of the small hit in the small hit gaming state A or B when the “small hit” occurs (when the control of the small hit gaming state is started) during the non-KT period. In the case where it is done, the effect image of the start suggestion effect (image in which the human character is “entering the KT period?”) Is displayed in the region 5A (see FIG. 39).

  The continuous suggestion effect is executed in the effect at the end of the small hit in the small hit gaming state A or B when the “small hit” occurs (when the control of the small hit gaming state is started) during the KT period. In this case, the effect image of the continuation suggestion effect (an image in which the human character raises the image “Continuation of KT period?”) Is displayed in the region 5A (see FIG. 40).

  The image in FIG. 39 is an effect image when the small hit game state A or B is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”, for example. Since the 2 special figure game is stopped or not being executed, nothing is displayed in the area 5B (second special figure game area).

  Note that the image in FIG. 40 is an effect image when, for example, the small hit game state A or B is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result in the second special figure game is “small hit”. Since the 2 special figure game is not executed at this time, nothing is displayed in the area 5B (second special figure game area).

  In this embodiment, the first identification information is based on the fact that the game medium (the game ball in this embodiment) has entered the first start area (the first start winning opening in this embodiment) by the above configuration. A first variable display unit (in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A) for starting variable display of the first special symbol (in this embodiment) and deriving and displaying the display result; A second variable that starts variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol in this embodiment) and derives and displays the display result based on entering the area (second start winning opening in this embodiment). A pachinko gaming machine 1 that includes a display unit (in this embodiment, a second special symbol display device 4B) and that can execute variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information in parallel. Is configured.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses first predetermining means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information before deriving the display result (this embodiment). Then, the CPU 103 executes step S1104), and controls the first variable display unit to execute variable display of the first identification information, and derives and displays the display result determined in advance by the first predetermined determination unit. First variable display executing means (in this embodiment, the part where CPU 103 executes step S112) and second pre-deciding means for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result (In this embodiment, the part where the CPU 103 executes step S2104), the second variable display unit is controlled to execute the variable display of the second identification information, and the second In the second variable display executing means for deriving and displaying the display result determined in advance by the predetermining means (in this embodiment, the part in which the CPU 103 executes step S212), the first variable display section or the second variable display section Predetermined gaming state control means (in this embodiment, the CPU 103 performs steps S118 to S120 or in this embodiment, which controls to a predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, a small hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the predetermined display result is derived and displayed. Steps S218 to S220) and an advantage that can be controlled to a predetermined advantageous state (KT state in this embodiment) that is advantageous to the player after the predetermined gaming state control means has controlled to the predetermined gaming state. State control means (in this embodiment, the portion that the CPU 103 controls to the KT state).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts executing a start suggestion effect (in this embodiment, a start suggestion effect) that suggests whether or not the predetermined advantageous state starts. The suggestion effect execution means (in this embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the start suggestion effect in step S375 or step S475) is provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the second pre-determining unit has a ratio that the first pre-determining unit determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the predetermined display result. The display result of the variable display of the second identification information is determined as the predetermined display result at a high rate (refer to the determination rates in FIGS. 14A and 22A in this embodiment).

  In this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the advantageous state control means causes the first variable display section or the second variable display section to display a first predetermined display result (this embodiment). Then, after the small hit type of “small hit A” is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the small hit gaming state A), the variable of the second identification information is changed. The display period is made shorter than when it is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state (in this embodiment, when the KT state is set in step S211, a variation pattern with a short second special figure variable display time is selected. The second special figure variable display time portion shorter than that in the non-KT state is set) to control the predetermined advantageous state, and the predetermined display result is displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. My second After a predetermined display result (in this embodiment, a small hit symbol whose small hit type is “small hit B”) is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the small hit gaming state B). Is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state (in this embodiment, the KT flag is not turned on and the KT state is not set).

  In this embodiment, the predetermined gaming state control means derives the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result to the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit by the above configuration. When displayed, a third predetermined display result of the predetermined display results on the first variable display portion or the second variable display portion (in this embodiment, a small hit with a small hit type of “small hit C”) Control is performed in a predetermined gaming state in which the period for controlling to the predetermined gaming state is longer than when the symbol is derived and displayed (in this embodiment, the execution period of the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B is small hit It is longer than the execution period of the small hit gaming state C when the type is “small hit C”).

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the first suggestion display result or the second predetermined display result is obtained when the start suggestion effect executing means is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. During the period in which it is derived and displayed on the variable display unit or the second variable display unit and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the time when the control of the small hit gaming state is started is a non-KT state. The start suggestion effect is executed during the time when the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B is being controlled) (in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 starts the start suggestion effect in step S375 or step S475). Part to execute).

  In the present embodiment, with the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous due to the execution of the start suggestion production, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 continues to execute a continuation suggestion effect (in this embodiment, a continuation suggestion effect) that suggests whether or not the predetermined advantageous state continues by the above configuration. Suggestive effect execution means (in this embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the continuous suggestion effect in step S375 or S475).

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the continuation suggestion effect executing means has the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result when the first predetermined display result is controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. During a period in which it is derived and displayed on the variable display unit or the second variable display unit and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, when the control of the small hit gaming state is started is the KT state) The continuation suggestion effect is executed during the period in which the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B is controlled (in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs the continuation suggestion effect in steps S375 and S475). Part to be executed).

  In the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous due to the execution of the continuation suggestion production, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, after the execution of step S112 and before the execution of step S113, if the second special symbol game enters the small hit game state, the execution of a part of the first special symbol process is interrupted. The timing at which “small hit” is derived and displayed in the first special figure game, and the timing at which the control of the small hit gaming state is started (specifically, immediately before the transition to the small hit gaming state, the process of step S113) The timing of the KT flag may be changed (that is, there may be a change in the gaming state between the KT state and the non-KT state). For this reason, the KT flag information represents the state of the KT flag when the control of the small hit gaming state is started (specifically, the timing at which the process of step S113 is executed). Similarly, after the execution of step S212 and before the execution of step S213, if the first special symbol game enters the small hit game state, the execution of a part of the second special symbol process is interrupted. 2 The timing at which “small hit” is derived and displayed in the special figure game and the timing at which the control of the small hit gaming state is started (specifically, immediately before the transition to the small hit gaming state, the processing of step S213 is performed. The timing of the KT flag may be changed (that is, there may be a change in the gaming state between the KT state and the non-KT state). For this reason, the KT flag information represents the state of the KT flag when the control of the small hit gaming state is started (specifically, the timing at which the process of step S213 is executed). As a result, even if the state of the KT flag is changed, the start suggestion effect or the continuous suggestion effect can be executed when appropriate.

  The “predetermined gaming state when the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when being controlled to the predetermined advantageous state” "During controlled period" means, as in this embodiment, when the predetermined gaming state is controlled, it is controlled to the predetermined gaming state that was controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. Including.

  The “predetermined gaming state in which the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. "During the period controlled by", as in this embodiment, when the control of the predetermined gaming state is started, the period during which the predetermined gaming state is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state Including being inside.

  The timing at which “small hit” is derived and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game by deriving and displaying the variable display result in step S113 or step S213, and the small hit gaming state. There may be no change in the gaming state between the KT state and the non-KT state during the period between the start of the control of the KT and the non-KT state. Thus, the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when the predetermined advantageous state is controlled (or not). The period during which the predetermined gaming state is controlled is determined when the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed, and when the control of the predetermined gaming state is started. It may be during a period in which the game state is controlled (or not) in a predetermined gaming state that has not been controlled in the advantageous state. That is, when the predetermined advantageous state is controlled, the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, and the predetermined game state During the controlled period, for example, at the start of the predetermined gaming state, the controlled state is controlled to the predetermined advantageous state (for example, the KT flag is on). That is, when the predetermined advantageous state is not controlled, the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, and the predetermined game state During the controlled period, for example, it may be during the period when the predetermined advantageous state was not controlled (for example, the KT flag was off) at the start of the predetermined gaming state.

  In this embodiment, “big hit” can be derived and displayed in both the first special figure game and the second special figure game, but “big hit” is the same as the first special figure game and the second special figure game. 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. The above-mentioned “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” includes that the ratio is “0”.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, when a specific display result (in this embodiment, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display section or the second variable display section, the player can Specific game state control means for controlling to an advantageous specific game state (in this embodiment, a big hit game state) is realized. In this embodiment, the expectation of the magnitude of the advantage of the specific gaming state as the jackpot gaming state (in the above embodiment, the game value given to the player (in the above embodiment, prize ball etc.)) Degree) is higher than the advantage of the predetermined game state as the small hit game state, but the advantage of both may be the same, or the advantage of the predetermined game state may be increased.

  Note that a plurality of types of second special figure variation times during the KT period may be prepared, and the second special figure game may be executed in any of them (for example, as in the above embodiment, a random number value may be set). The second special figure fluctuation time may be determined by extracting and referring to the table). Similarly, a plurality of types of second special figure fluctuation time and 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 figure game is executed with the selected fluctuation time. You may make it do. In this way, a plurality of variable display periods of the first identification information and the second identification information are prepared for each of the predetermined advantageous state and the predetermined advantageous state each time the variable display is executed. The variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information may be executed in the selected execution period. In such a case, for example, the variable display period of the second identification information when it is controlled to a predetermined advantageous state and when it is not controlled is, for example, a comparison of the average time of the variable display period. Alternatively, it may be a comparison of all types of periods, or a comparison of variable display periods that are most easily selected. The same applies to the comparison of other 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 decision ratio) and the second special figure variation time of the second special figure game executed a predetermined number of times in the non-KT period (or each second time) It may be performed by comparison with the average time of the theoretical value calculated by the special figure variation time and the determination ratio of the variation time. For example, the second special figure fluctuation time in the KT period being shorter than the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT period includes that the average time is short.

  The comparison of all types of periods is, for example, that 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 non-KT period. It may be performed by comparison with all periods that can be selected (determined) as the second special figure variation time. 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 fluctuation time in the KT period is shorter than the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT period means that the longest period among the periods that can be selected as the second special figure fluctuation time in the KT period is It also includes being shorter than the shortest period among the periods that can be selected as the second special figure variation time in the non-KT period.

  The variable display period that is most easily selected is, for example, a period that is most easily selected (determined) as the second special figure variation time of the second special figure game in the KT period (for example, a period with the highest determination ratio, If there are a plurality of times, the average time similar to the above) and the period most easily selected (determined) as the second special figure variation time of the second special figure game in the non-KT period (for example, the period with the highest decision ratio) In the case where there are a plurality of times, the average time may be compared with the same as above. For example, the second special figure fluctuation time in the KT period is shorter than the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT period is a period that is most easily selected among the periods that can be selected as the second special figure fluctuation time in the KT period. However, it includes that the period that can be selected as the second special figure variation time in the non-KT period is shorter than the period that is most easily selected.

  For example, in a predetermined advantageous state, “to make the variable display period of the second identification information shorter than when it is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state” means that the execution frequency of the variable display of the second identification information is In order to improve, it is only necessary to make “the variable display period of the second identification information shorter than when not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state”, and includes a case where it can be said that it is shorter by the above comparison.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the period of variable display of the second identification information when the predetermined advantageous state is not controlled (in this embodiment, the second special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT state) is The period of the variable display of the first identification information when not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state (in this embodiment, the first special figure fluctuation time in the non-KT state) is shorter. As a result, when it is not in a predetermined advantageous state, execution of variable display of the first identification information is aimed at, so that the interest of the game is improved. Such “short” also includes a short case by the above comparison.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the second variable display execution means performs the first predetermined display result in the variable display of the first identification information during execution of the variable display of the second identification information. Is derived, the variable display of the second identification information is stopped (in this embodiment, the portion in which the CPU 103 executes steps S202 and S203).

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, when the first predetermined display result is derived in the variable display of the first identification information during the execution of the variable display of the second identification information, until the variable display ends. Thus, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the controlled state does not start.

  In particular, in the above embodiment, if the variable display result in the second special figure game is being executed when the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”, the second special figure game being executed Since the variable display at is stopped (resumption is not resumed), the KT period comes immediately after the end of the small hit gaming state. This eliminates the inconvenience of having to wait for a long time until the variable display in the second special figure game is completed before the transition to the KT state.

  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 above embodiment, 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 when the first special symbol process flag returns to “0”, Processing for 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, during the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit” (that is, during the predetermined game state), Even if there is a winning in which the ball enters, since part of the second special symbol process is temporarily interrupted, the start of the second special symbol game based on this winning is invalidated. For this reason, during the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the first special figure game is “small hit”, variable display in the second special figure game is started and variable in the second special figure game. It is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of having to wait for a long time to shift to the KT state or the suggestion state until the display is completed. As in this example, when the game medium enters the second starting area and is controlled to the predetermined game state, the variable display of the second identification information is not started, so that The period of variable display of the second identification information until the variable display of the second identification information starts when the game medium enters the second start area until the variable display of the variable display of the second identification information ends. The inconvenience that it cannot be shortened can be eliminated.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first start area is provided in the first area (in this embodiment, area 2A) of the areas where game media are to be placed, according to the above configuration, and the second start area Is provided in the second area (in this embodiment, area 2B) of the area into which the game medium is to be driven, and the game medium (in this embodiment, the left-handed game ball that has been driven into the first area) ) Is more likely to enter the first start area than the second start area, and the game medium that has been driven into the second area (in this embodiment, the right-handed game ball) is the first start area. It is easier to enter the second starting area.

  In this embodiment, the above configuration makes it easy to intentionally execute variable display of the second identification information, and the fun of the game is improved. For example, in this embodiment, the left-handed game ball is easier to enter the first start winning opening than the second start winning opening, the big winning opening, etc., and the right-handed game ball is the first starting winning opening, etc. It is easier to enter the second start prize opening or the big prize 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, there is no need to consider the base up (increase in the payout rate) in adjusting the payout when designing the pachinko machine.

  In this embodiment, the advantageous state control means is configured to display the third predetermined display on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when the predetermined advantageous state is controlled. After the result (in this embodiment, the small hit symbol of the small hit type “small hit C”) is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the small hit gaming state C), The ratio is controlled to a predetermined advantageous state, and the first pre-determining means determines the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the third predetermined display result (particularly when the display result is determined as the predetermined display result) In addition, a ratio (particularly, a ratio at which the second predetermining means determines a display result of variable display of the second identification information as the third predetermined display result rather than a ratio at which the predetermined display result is determined as a third predetermined display result) , Display the result (The ratio for determining this predetermined display result as the third predetermined display result) is higher (in this embodiment, see the determination ratios in FIGS. 14C and 22C). . It should be noted that “the third predetermined display result is displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit when the predetermined advantageous state is controlled (in this embodiment, the small hit type is“ small hit C ”). “Small win symbol) is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the small hit gaming state C)”, for example, when the control to the predetermined gaming state is started as described above. In addition, it may be controlled to the predetermined advantageous state.

  According to the above configuration, for example, when the predetermined display result is derived in the variable display of the second identification information executed in the predetermined advantageous state, the predetermined advantageous state is likely to arrive early, so that the interest of the game is improved. .

  Note that at least some of the first predetermined display result to the third predetermined display result may have the same appearance as long as they are handled differently in the processing inside the gaming machine.

  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 predetermined display result or the predetermined gaming state may be a big hit symbol or a big hit gaming state. In this case, the KT state may be started after the end of the big hit gaming state. Further, the predetermined game state may be a probability change state or the like.

(Modification 2)
The effect mode of the start suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect (such as the effect image to be displayed) is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the continuation suggestion includes a suggestion that the KT state does not arrive again (does not continue). In addition, the start suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect may be performed only without suggesting whether or not the KT period is entered (in this case, the player enters the KT period after the suggestion effect). It may be possible to recognize whether or not it has become.) Further, there may be a mode in which the KT state is actually started (or continued) in spite of notifying that the KT state is not started (or continued) as a result of the production.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, the KT state is continued until the next small hit gaming state, but it may be a so-called number-of-times cut as in the probability variation state. That is, the KT state may continue until the number of executions of at least one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game reaches a predetermined number. 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.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the KT state arrives immediately after the end of the small hit gaming state. For example, the KT state reaches the predetermined number of times by executing the first special game or the second special game. You may make it control to a KT state, after the predetermined period passes after completion | finish. As in this example, the predetermined advantageous state may be started from a predetermined timing after the predetermined gaming state.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, the KT period is temporarily interrupted by being controlled to the small hit gaming state, but may not be interrupted. That is, when the small hit game state A or the small hit game state C is controlled, the KT flag may not be temporarily turned off.

(Modification 6)
During the KT period, an image that informs the player that the KT period is being displayed may be displayed in the area 5 </ b> A in the display area of the image display device 5. In this case, for example, in step S803, when the KT period flag is in the on state, the display indicating the KT period is performed in the area 5A in the display area of the image display device 5 to perform variable display. Regardless of the execution of, an image that informs the player that it is the KT period may be displayed continuously during the KT period. In this case, for example, the variable display (including reach effect) of the decorative symbols in the first special figure game during the KT period may be displayed in the first special figure game area 5C (see FIG. 46). . In FIG. 46, a right-handed instruction is displayed in the area 5D.

(Modification 7)
The start suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect may be executed at other timings in a predetermined game state such as the small hit game state A or the small hit game state B. For example, the start suggestion effect or the continuation suggestion effect may be executed before the opening of the special winning opening (see FIG. 47A), or the start suggestion effect or the continuous suggestion effect during the closing period of the opening of the special winning opening. May be executed (see FIG. 47B), or a start suggestion effect or a continuation suggestion effect may be executed in a predetermined period overlapping with the opening of the special winning opening (FIG. 47C). reference).

(Modification 8)
At least a part of the small hit gaming states A to C may be different from the other small hit gaming states in the manner of opening the big prize opening. For example, the upper limit of the number of prize balls obtained in the small hit gaming state may be varied by changing at least one of the opening period, the number of times of opening, the upper limit winning number, etc. . As described above, the advantage of the predetermined gaming state is made different depending on whether the predetermined display result is the first predetermined display result to the third predetermined display result (at least two may be different from each other). May be.

(Modification 9)
In addition, by making the execution time of at least one of the small hit gaming states A to C executed during the KT period shorter than that during the non-KT period, the execution frequency of the variable display can be increased. Interest may be improved. As described above, the execution time of the predetermined gaming state may be varied depending on whether or not the predetermined advantageous state is present (at least two may be different from each other).

(Modification 10)
Further, one or more small hit game states having execution times different from those of the small hit game states A to B are prepared in the small hit game state in which the start suggestion effect and the continuous suggestion effect are executed, and then the KT state. Depending on whether or not, the small hit game state (that is, the small hit type) may be selected at a different rate. As described above, according to the execution time of the predetermined game state (in accordance with the predetermined display result), if the predetermined game state having different execution time is selected so that the possibility of becoming the KT state thereafter is changed, The player pays attention to the execution time of the predetermined game state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 11)
The execution period of the predetermined game state may include an effect execution period before the first opening of the big prize opening and an effect execution period after the last opening of the big prize opening as in the above embodiment.

(Modification 12)
When “small hit C” is derived and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game and is controlled to the small hit gaming state C, if it is before the KT state, it will be changed to the KT state thereafter. If the previous state is a non-KT state, the non-KT state may be continued thereafter. As in this example, the advantageous state control means displays the third predetermined display result on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit (in this embodiment, the small hit type is “small hit C”). When the winning symbol is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, the small hit gaming state C), the predetermined game state is determined to be the predetermined advantageous state immediately before the predetermined gaming state. After the gaming state, control is performed to the predetermined advantageous state, and if the predetermined gaming state is not in the predetermined advantageous state immediately before the predetermined gaming state, the predetermined advantageous state is not controlled after the predetermined gaming state. Good. Thereby, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when the control of a predetermined advantageous state is started, the suggestion effect is always executed, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, when the KT state is continuously changed, the small hit C is obtained, so that the frequency of execution of variable display is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 13)
The KT state as the predetermined advantageous state may be another mode. For example, the configuration in the case of another aspect is as follows.

  Of the configurations described above (including embodiments and modifications), the basic configuration can be replaced with the following configuration.

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. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) in which the variable display of the second identification information is not started even if a game medium enters the second start area during execution of the variable display of
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, a part predetermined by the CPU 103);
First variable display executing means for controlling the first variable display section to execute the variable display of the first identification information and to derive and display the display result determined in advance by the first pre-deciding means (for example, the CPU 103 has the first A part that executes a special game)
Second pre-determining means (for example, a portion pre-determined by the CPU 103) for pre-determining the display result of the variable display of the second identification information before deriving the display result;
Second variable display execution means (for example, the CPU 103 executes second display) by controlling the second variable display section to execute variable display of the second identification information and derive and display the display result determined in advance by the second predetermined determination means. A part that executes a special game)
Predetermined gaming state control means for controlling to a predetermined gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. For example, the portion that the CPU 103 controls to the small hit gaming state)
Advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103 controls to the KT state) that can be controlled to a predetermined advantageous state (for example, KT state) that is advantageous for the player after the predetermined gaming state control means has controlled to the predetermined gaming state. Part), and
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 advantageous state control means includes a first predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol having a small hit type of “small hit A”) on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. ) Is derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state A), the variable display period of the first identification information is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state. The predetermined advantageous state is controlled by shortening, and the second predetermined display result (for example, the small hit type is “small hit B”) in the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. ”Is displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state B), the control is not performed to the predetermined advantageous state,
When the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit, the predetermined game state control means The third predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol with a small hit type of “small hit C”, etc.) out of the predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display section. Control to a predetermined gaming state having a long control period (for example, the execution period of the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B is the execution period of the small hit gaming state C when the small hit type is “small hit C”. Etc.)

  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. 48), 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. 51).

  The generation condition of the KT state may be the same as that in the above-described embodiment and the like (here, the transition to the small hit gaming state). 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 often invalidated (see FIG. 51). On the other hand, in the KT state, since the first special figure variation time is short (even if there is a hold memory), it becomes easy to generate a period in which the first special figure game is not executed, and the second start winning opening is won during that time If there is, the second special figure game is 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. 51). 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. If the execution frequency of the second special figure game is improved by creating a period that is not executed during the execution of the first special figure game, the first special figure fluctuation time, the second special figure fluctuation time, etc. An appropriate configuration can be employed. For example, the second special figure variation time may be invariable between the non-KT state and the KT state as long as it is short to some extent.

  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 to by referring to the big hit time fluctuation 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 loss of the first special figure game (in this case, including the time of small hit), the first special figure loss-time fluctuation pattern determination table of FIGS. 50 (B) to (D) is referred to. The first special figure losing variation pattern determination table in FIG. 50B is when the KT flag is in the off state (that is, in the non-KT state), and the first special figure game is held from 0 to 2 To be referenced. The first special figure loss variation pattern determination table in FIG. 50C is when the KT flag is in an off state (that is, in a non-KT state) and when the first special figure game is held 3-4. To be referenced. The first special figure loss variation pattern determination table in FIG. 50D 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 the second special figure game (in this case, including the time of a small hit), the second special figure losing variation pattern determining table of FIGS. 50 (E) to 50 (F) is referred to. The second special figure loss variation pattern determination table in FIG. 50E is referred to when the KT flag is in the OFF state. The second special figure loss variation pattern determination table in FIG. 50 (F) is referred to when the KT flag is in the ON state. As can be seen from FIG. 50, when the KT state is lost (including a small hit here), the fluctuation pattern PD1-5 having a short special fluctuation time is easily selected in the first special figure and the second special figure. In the non-KT state or the big hit, 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 above is realized. Since the first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel in this embodiment, the decorative pattern corresponding to the first special game and the second special game can be changed in common. An effect such as display is executed. In this case, the final stop symbol derived and displayed in the variable display by the variation pattern determined with reference to the first special figure loss variation pattern determination table or the second special figure loss variation pattern determination table is It may be different at the time of loss. The final stop symbol at the time of a small hit may be a release chance if the fluctuation pattern specifies non-reach, and may be a predetermined reach combination if the fluctuation pattern specifies reach. In addition, a variation pattern dedicated to a small hit may be prepared, and at the small hit, this dedicated variation pattern may be determined as a usage pattern. The variation pattern dedicated to small hits may be different between the KT period and the non-KT period. In this case, the variation time may be shorter in the KT period.

  Even in such a modification, the configuration described in the above embodiment and the modification can be appropriately adopted. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the predetermined advantageous state, the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. During the period of being controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, the small hit gaming state A or the small hit gaming state B when the control of the small hit gaming state is started is a non-KT state). The start suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts) that executes a start suggestion effect (for example, a start suggestion effect or the like) that suggests whether or not the predetermined advantageous state starts during the period of Etc.) may be further provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous due to the execution of the start suggestion production, and the interest of the game is improved. To.

  Further, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the predetermined advantageous state, the first predetermined display result or the second predetermined display result is displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. During the period of being derived and displayed and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, control to small hit gaming state A or small hit gaming state B when the control of the small hit gaming state is the KT state) For example, the effect control CPU 120 for the effect control performs a measurement suggestion effect (for example, a continuation suggestion effect or the like) that suggests whether or not the predetermined advantageous state is continued during the period during which the effect is performed. Etc.) may be further provided, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous due to the execution of the continuous suggestion effect, To 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 that can each be identified and deriving the display result is specified 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)
As for the suggestion effect, whether the start suggestion effect or the continuation suggestion effect is executed, for example, the CPU 103 on the main board 11 side, based on the KT flag information or the like, either the start suggestion effect or the continuation suggestion effect Is determined to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12, and the suggested effect to be executed is sent to the effect control board 12 at an appropriate timing by an effect control command (for example, a first or second small hit gaming state end command, etc.) You may make it transmit. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 executes the start suggestion effect or the continuous suggestion effect instructed to be executed from the main board 11 side, for example, by selecting and executing the effect control pattern according to the effect control command. . Further, for example, information such as the state of the KT period flag at the start of control to the small hit gaming state (information on whether or not the control start to the small hit gaming state was in the KT state) is performed on the effect control board 12 side, for example. It may be held in the RAM 122 or the like, and when the suggestion effect is executed, either the start suggestion effect or the continuation suggestion effect may be executed based on this information.

(Modification 16)
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 17)
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 a 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)

A gaming machine capable of executing the first variable display and the second variable display in parallel,
A specific control means for controlling to execute a specific game advantageous to the player 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 advantageous for the player when a predetermined display result different from the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of at least the second variable display of the first variable display and the second variable display, but it is more advantageous than the specific game. and Josei control means where run control to allow less advantageous degree predetermined game,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player after the predetermined game ;
A start suggestion effect execution means for executing a start suggestion effect indicating whether or not the advantageous state starts,
Proportion constant display result Tokoro are derived displayed as a display result of the second variable display is higher than the percentage of the first variable display of the display results to Jo Tokoro display result is derived displayed,
The preferred state control means controls the advantageous state after the constant game at the time the first predetermined display result is derived displayed as a constant display result Tokoro, Jo Tokoro display result as a second predetermined display results derived displayed has been not controlled by the beneficial state after at the constant game time,
The advantageous state is a state in which the period of the second variable display is made shorter than when not controlled to the advantageous state,
It said start suggesting demonstration execution means, in place of the constant game period when any of the first predetermined display result and the second predetermined display result is derived displayed in when not controlled by the beneficial state , executes the start suggested director,
A mode different from the start suggestion effect during a predetermined game period when one of the first predetermined display result and the second predetermined display result is derived and displayed when controlled to the advantageous state. Providing production execution means for performing production,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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