JP6297819B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  As a display result of variable display, special variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information that can be identified based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a special start area provided in the game area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are prize balls (prize) There is something to be paid out as. Also, a predetermined specific display result (big hit) is derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of identification information such as special symbols started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. In some cases, there is a gaming machine that controls to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state. Here, the derivation display is to stop and display the identification information, and does not include a stop before so-called re-variation. In the big hit gaming state, for example, the big winning opening is opened until a predetermined number of times (for example, “15”) is reached, and a round that makes it easy for the game ball to win is executed.

  In addition, when a predetermined specific display result (small hit) is derived and displayed as the display result of the special symbol (special identification information), the game ball can enter from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter. There is a gaming machine that includes a variable winning device that changes to a state, and controls a specific gaming state by a V winning that a game ball passes through a specific region (V winning region) provided in the variable winning device (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to be controlled to an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the non-favorable state until the variable display of the special identification information is performed a predetermined number of times after the specific gaming state ends. Has been.

  Further, there are gaming machines that can be controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states, and the gaming state controlled after the end of the particular gaming state differs depending on the gaming state before being controlled to the particular gaming state (for example, Patent Document 2). ). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when the gaming state before being controlled to the specific gaming state is the middle base state, the gaming state is more advantageous after the specific gaming state ends than when the gaming state is the low base state. Be controlled. In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 is configured to be capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the current gaming state and a false notification effect for notifying a gaming state different from the current gaming state.

JP 2010-158419 A JP 2007-313212 A

  In addition to adding the configuration described in Patent Document 2 to the configuration described in Patent Document 1, for example, while it is presumed that the advantageous control controlled to an advantageous gaming state is not performed, the advantageous control is actually performed. It is conceivable that a state in which the player cannot grasp the game state is provided. However, the configuration described in Patent Document 2 is simply added to the configuration described in Patent Document 1, and after the end of the specific gaming state, the advantageous control is performed until the variable display of the special identification information is performed a predetermined number of times. If the game is controlled to the specific game state during the specific game state, if the advantageous control is performed until the variable display of the special identification information is performed again a predetermined number of times after the completion of the specific game state, the advantageous control may continue continuously. There is.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the advantageous control from continuing indefinitely.

(Means 1) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a gaming medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a special starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14) provided in the gaming area. Special variable display means (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, a first effect symbol or a second effect symbol) for variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information (for example, a first effect symbol, a second effect symbol, or a second effect symbol) that can identify each It is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display result on the 1 special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9). A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state or a big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of a V prize in the small winning game), and a normal start area (for example, a gate) provided in the gaming area 2) Normal variable display means (for example, a normal symbol display) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol and a third effect symbol) that can be identified based on the passage of the game medium 10 and the effect display device 9) when a predetermined display result (for example, hit (per figure)) is derived and displayed as a variable display result, the special start area is passed from a closed state in which the game medium is difficult to pass. An ordinary variable device (for example, a variable winning ball device (ordinary character) 15) that changes to an easy open state and a game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the game state are steps S136 to S139, S140. ˜S143, S166˜S167, S255˜S258), and a variable table of special identification information with a short variable display period as a gaming state In the first game status (in this example a which is not performed to shorten control the rate increases to Ru performed (e.g. time reduction control) and game media is more often through the special start region advantageously controlled (e.g., high-based control) 1 gaming state), a second gaming state in which shortening control and advantageous control are performed (second gaming state in this example), and a third gaming state in which advantageous control is performed without shortening control (in this example, the first gaming state). 3 includes a game state) and, the game state control unit, when the variable display of the special identification information in the second game condition is performed a predetermined number of times, then adjusted to the third gaming state, a particular game in the third game state when it is controlled to the state, and controls the second game state after the specific gaming state (e.g., partial game control microcomputer 560 executes step S166. Referring FIG. 9 (b)), the second game state Special knowledge in Variable display is the first predetermined number of information (for example, 25 times. See FIG. 9 (b)) performed until a controllable second gaming state (e.g., a portion gaming control microcomputer 560 executes the step S136～S139), certain game during the second game state When the state is controlled, the second gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state until the variable display of the special identification information is performed in the second gaming state for a second predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times. It can be controlled to the second gaming state, and when the variable display of the special identification information is performed a specific number of times (for example, five times, see FIG. 9B) in the third gaming state or the variable display of the normal identification information is special. number (e.g., 30 times, 50 times or 100 times. see FIG. 9 (b)) when made to control the first gaming state (e.g., the game control microcomputer 560 steps S140~S143 Or portions for performing the S255～S258), when it is controlled to a specific game state during the first game condition, characterized in that if there is to be controlled to the first game state after the specific game state.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the advantageous control from continuing continuously.
In addition, it further includes a start area in which the game medium can pass regardless of the state of the normal variable device different from the special start area, and a variable display period determining means for determining a variable display period for variable display of the special identification information. The display period determining means determines that the game medium has passed through the special start area when variable display of the special identification information is performed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area when the shortening control is not performed. The variable display period may be determined to be longer than when variable display of special identification information is performed.

(Means 2) The means 1 includes special number determination means for determining a special number (for example, a part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S167), and the special number determination means includes a plurality of types of specific display results. Based on which one of (for example, the first small hit type, the second small hit type, or the third small hit type) is derived and displayed, it is determined as one of a plurality of special times (for example, 30 times, 50 Or 100 times (see FIG. 9B), the special number determined by the special number determination means may be configured not to be notified.
According to such a configuration, since the player cannot grasp when the third gaming state ends, the gaming interest can be improved.

In (unit 3) means 1 or means 2, Yu Technical state control means, when it is controlled to a specific game state in the third game state, the variable displays the first predetermined number row special identification information after the specific game state Until the second gaming state is controlled, and when controlled to the specific gaming state during the second gaming state, the variable display of the special identification information is performed after the specific gaming state for a second predetermined number of times greater than the first predetermined number of times. (For example, the part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S136 to S139 and step S167, see FIG. 9B).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to which gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, variable display period determining means for determining a variable display period for variable display of the special identification information (for example, a part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S91). The special start area includes a first special start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13) through which game media can pass regardless of the state of the normal variable device, and a game when the normal variable device is in an open state. Including a second special start area (for example, the second start winning port 14) through which the medium can pass, and the variable display period determining means allows the game medium to pass through the first special start area when the shortening control is not performed. When variable display of special identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is performed based on the passage, the special identification information (for example, the game medium has passed through the second special starting area) 2 to determine the long variable display period than when performing the variable display of the special symbols) (FIG. 11 (c), the may be configured to see (d)).
With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the variable display of the normal identification information when the shortening control is not performed.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the game area includes a first area (for example, the left side of the game area) and a second area (for example, the right side of the game area) that can be selected by the player as the launch destination of the game medium. The normal start area is provided at a position where the game medium launched toward the first area can easily pass, and the special start area is provided at a position where the game medium launched toward the second area can easily pass. When the shortening control is not performed, it is advantageous to launch the game medium toward the first area, and when the shortening control is performed, it is advantageous to launch the game medium toward the second area. It may be configured.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the gameability depending on whether or not the shortening control is performed, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how to advance the game of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol fluctuation pattern table and a special symbol fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st accessory release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during 1st character opening. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st accessory closed process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st grand prize opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a gate switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during normal actor release. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 3rd effect control process process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 4). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example illustrated in FIG. 1, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are attached in the vertical position in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols synchronized with variable display of normal symbols or special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol). Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the normal symbol variable display is executed on the normal symbol display 10, the effect control microcomputer can execute the effect display on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the first special symbol display. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the device 8a, the effect display can be executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display unit 8b can display the second special symbol. When the variable display is being performed, the effect display can be executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the symbol per symbol or symbol per symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol) Are in the same state as a combination of symbols with the same symbol), stopped, rocked, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated in the same symbol, Reach an effect that is performed in a state where the position has been switched and the possibility of occurrence of a small hit or a common figure continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) It is called production. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the small hit symbol or the normal symbol per symbol, it becomes “displaced”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a small hit or a normal figure (a big hit by V winning in the small hit game).

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b are provided as a special symbol display (variable display unit) that variably displays a special symbol as identification information. . In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. . That is, the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. The small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition after a start condition which is a variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has passed the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started based on When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display after the start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning)). Based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a state in which the number of reserved memories is not 0, a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and a big hit game is not executed). When a variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be performed simultaneously.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first start winning opening 13 through which a game ball can be won and a variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 having a second start winning opening 14. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. In this embodiment, a winning prevention unit 17 is provided immediately above the second start winning opening 14, and when the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is in the closed state, the game ball is placed in the second starting winning opening 14. When the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15 is in an open state, the game ball is configured to be able to win the second start winning port 14 when winning is impossible. Therefore, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is in an open state, which is advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary object) 15 is configured to be able to win only when the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary object) 15 is in the open state. In a state where 15 is in a closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win). For example, the winning prevention unit 17 is provided above the position shown in FIG. 1 so that even when the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15 is in the closed state, the second start winning opening 14 can be won. Also good.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start prize memory). .)) Is displayed on the first special symbol holding memory display 18a, and the number of valid winning balls, that is, the holding memory number (the holding memory is the starting memory or the starting winning memory). And a second special symbol storage memory display 18b composed of four displays for displaying. The first special symbol storage display 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning for the first start winning opening 13, and variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started. Each time, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one. In addition, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning for the second start winning opening 14, and variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is performed. Each time it is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  The effect display device 9 can perform variable display of the effect symbol as a decorative (effect) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. is there. At this time, the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, a combination of effect symbols that recalls the small hit on the effect display device 9 is stopped and displayed (small hit) Design).

  In addition, a variable winning ball apparatus (a combination) 24 is provided at the lower right of the game area 7. The variable winning ball device (playing instrument) 24 includes an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is opened by the solenoid 25 when a small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. As a result of the control, the variable winning ball device (a bonus item) 24 is opened. All game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 are detected by the accessory winning switch 28. Note that the prize winning switch 28 can be realized by an optical sensor, for example. A specific area (V prize area) is provided in the variable winning ball device (right) 24. Among the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device (right) 24, Detected by the V winning switch 29. In addition, a game ball that has won a region other than the specific region is detected by the accessory discharge switch 30. In this embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus (combination) 24 has a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (combination) 24 in the specific area (V winning area) at a ratio of 1/10. It is configured to win and win in areas other than the specific area at a rate of 9/10. However, it may be possible to win at a ratio different from this, or to win in the specific area (V winning area) without fail. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided at the lower left of the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when a gaming ball wins a specific area (V winning area) provided in the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24. ), The open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  Below the effect display device 9, a gate 32 through which a game ball can pass is provided. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, the symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device (ordinary bonus) 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. become. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device (ordinary character) 15 is such that when the normal symbol is stopped and the winning symbol is a winning symbol, the game ball is placed in an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state for the player (the game ball is placed in the second start winning port 14). It changes to the state that can win. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The effect display device 9 can execute variable display of the effect symbol as a decorative (effect) symbol during the normal symbol variable display time by the normal symbol display 10. At this time, the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the winning symbol (ordinary symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, a combination of effect symbols reminiscent of the hit is displayed on the effect display device 9 (per symbol per symbol).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol is finished). The start condition is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed). The second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, when the high base flag is set based on the gaming state at the small hit and the small hit type (step S166)), the game ball is A transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so as to make it easier to win a start (that is, the variable display execution condition in the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). In the case of the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 being in the open state is increased or the variable winning ball is compared with the case of not being in the high base state (low base state). The time during which the device (ordinary accessory) 15 is in an open state is extended, and it becomes easier to win a start.

  In addition, the normal symbol which raises the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol rather than extending the time for the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary character) 15 to be in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state). You may transfer to a high base state by shifting to a certain change state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is opened is increased. . Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device (ordinary character) 15 are increased, and it becomes easy to start winning (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary character) 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable variable symbol, etc. The state changes from an unfavorable state to the player to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to start a prize). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is in the open state increases, and it becomes easy to start (high base state).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it shifts to the short time state (hereinafter also referred to as the special symbol short time state when distinguishing from the normal symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened. Since the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened by this, the frequency of the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is accelerated), and the invalid start prize is obtained. It is possible to reduce the situation in which the problem occurs. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a small hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  In this embodiment, the ease of starting a prize is not substantially changed between the low base state and the high base state, and there is no difference that the player can recognize. This is for the purpose of preventing the player from grasping the difference between the first gaming state and the third gaming state, which will be described later, but if there is no such purpose, the ease of starting a prize is greatly changed. Also good.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the game proceeds in the gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal of the gate switch 32a is turned on, a lottery is executed by the game control means for controlling the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the result of the lottery is winning (per common figure) or off. Then, normal symbol variation (variable display) is started. In addition, the variation of the effect symbol (variable display) is started in synchronization with the variation of the normal symbol (variable display). When the variation of the normal symbol and the effect symbol is finished, if the winning (per normal symbol) is determined, the variable winning ball device (ordinary bonus) 15 is controlled to be in the open state.

  Then, the game ball is won at the second start winning port 14 controlled to the open state and the detection signal of the start port switch 14a is turned on, or the game ball is won at the first start winning port 13 and the start port is started. When the detection signal of the switch 13a is turned on, the lottery is executed by the game control means for controlling the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the lottery result is a small hit or miss. When the result of the lottery is a small hit, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game executes the lottery and selects either the small hit type (the first small hit type, the second small hit type or the third small hit type). Or).

  Then, the variation (variable display) of the special symbol is started. In addition, the change of the effect design (variable display) is started in synchronization with the change of the special design. When the change of the special symbol (and effect symbol) is finished, if the small hit is determined, the gaming state is shifted to the small hit gaming state, and if the small hit is not determined, the small hit gaming state Will not be transferred to. In other words, it becomes out of place. In the small hit game state, the game control means controls the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 to the open state (for example, controls the open state of the predetermined number of times for a predetermined period). Then, in the small hit gaming state, when the game ball wins the variable winning ball device (act) 24 and further, the game ball wins a specific area (V winning area) and is detected by the V winning switch 29. Winning occurs. When the V winning is generated, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. In this big hit gaming state, the big winning opening by the opening / closing plate 16 is controlled to open and close, for example, 16 times (16 rounds, 1 round opening allowance time is 29 seconds). When no V winning is generated, the game does not shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, it becomes out of place.

  In this embodiment, the player can perform a launch operation aiming at the left or right side of the game area by operating the hitting operation handle 5. A game ball launched to the left of the game area passes through the gate 32 or does not pass through the gate 32 and is taken into the out port 26. In addition, the game ball launched to the right of the game area wins the variable winning ball device (a role) 24, the second starting winning port 14, the first starting winning port 13, or the special variable winning ball device 20, or In any case, the prize is taken into the outlet 26 without winning. Therefore, when the player wants to pass through the gate 32, the player performs a launch operation aiming at the left side of the game area, and the variable winning ball device (object) 24, the second starting winning port 14, and the first starting winning port 13. Alternatively, when it is desired to win the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the shooting operation is performed aiming at the right side of the game area.

  Here, in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a short-time flag is set based on a gaming state and a small hit type, which will be described later) (step S166), a special symbol is set. When the variable display time is shortened, it is controlled to the short state. Further, the variable display change time (variable display period) of the first special symbol performed based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 is when the game state is the normal state (non-short state state) and when the state is the short state state. (In this example, it is 1900 seconds in the normal state (non-short-time state) and 10 to 20 seconds in the short-time state). Note that the variable display change time (variable display period) of the second special symbol performed based on winning the second start winning opening 14 is extremely short (2 seconds in this example) regardless of the gaming state. However, if the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is in the closed state, the second start winning opening 14 cannot be won.

  Therefore, if the gaming state is the normal state (non-time-short state) and the variable winning ball device (ordinary character) 15 is in the closed state, the first game ball is launched by aiming to the right of the gaming area. Although the start winning opening 13 can be awarded, since the variable display time (variable display period) of the first special symbol is extremely long, the frequency of the change is low (in other words, the reserved memory is consumed). It is easy to generate invalid start prizes.

  Therefore, if the game state is the normal state (non-time-short state) and the variable winning ball device (ordinary character) 15 is in the closed state, the player aims at the left side of the game area (for example, the gate 32) and performs a shooting operation. I do. In other words, it is aimed that the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by passing through the gate 32, changing the normal symbol, and the display result is per normal figure. Play a game.

  Then, if the variable winning ball device (ordinary object) 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the player switches to a game in which a shooting operation is performed aiming at the right side of the game area (for example, the second start winning opening 14). In other words, the variable special winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15 is controlled to be in the open state, and the second start winning opening 14 that has become possible to win is awarded, the second special symbol is changed, and the display result is small. As a result of winning, the game is switched to a game in which the variable winning ball device (a bonus item) 24 is controlled from the closed state to the open state.

  Then, if the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is controlled from the closed state to the open state, the player continues to aim at the right side of the game area (for example, the variable winning ball device (function) 24). Perform the operation. In other words, the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be in an open state, and passes (wins) a specific area (V winning area) that can be passed (winning), and as a result, a big hit gaming state (special A game that aims to be controlled by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 (the big winning opening) is opened) is performed.

  Then, during the big hit game, the player continuously performs a shooting operation aiming at the right side of the game area (for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20). That is, a game aiming to win the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 controlled to the open state is performed.

  And, after the big hit game, when the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state, the variable display variation time (variable display period) of the first special symbol is not very long compared to the normal state (non-short-time state), The frequency at which the change is started is high (in other words, the stored memory is easily digested), and invalid start winnings are unlikely to occur. Therefore, the player continues to perform the launch operation aiming at the right side of the game area (for example, the first start winning opening 13). That is, when the first start winning opening 13 is won, the first special symbol is changed, and the display result is a small hit, the variable winning ball device (a bonus) 24 is controlled from the closed state to the open state. A game that aims to be.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is not controlled to the short-time state after the big hit game, or when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the state is shifted from the short-time state to the normal state (non-short-time state) (the number of fluctuations of a special symbol described later is a predetermined number of times) When the time reduction flag is reset due to the action (step S139), the player again returns to the game in which the launch operation is performed aiming at the left side of the game area (for example, the gate 32).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a short time flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer receives the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the accessory winning switch 28, the V winning switch 29, and the accessory discharging switch 30. An input driver circuit 58 applied to 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening, and a solenoid for opening and closing the variable winning ball device (servant) 24. An output circuit 59 for driving 25 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and an RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 operates the movable member 42 by outputting a drive signal to the movable member motor 43 via the output port 105.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address. The CPU 56 also executes processing for initializing the random number circuit 503. The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R. The random number circuit 503 generates a random number using a predetermined clock signal. As an example, the random number circuit 503 is set to output any numerical value of 0 to 598 to the CPU 56 when the numerical value is read from the CPU 56.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but it is set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized. Further, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S10 to S12, for example, an initial value (for example, 0) is set to a flag for performing processing selectively according to the control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S36 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the accessory winning switch 28, the V winning switch 29, and the accessory discharging switch 30 via the input driver circuit 58. Signals are input and their state is determined (switching process: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 and S35. Execute control.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for small hit determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine the type of small hit (first small hit type, second small hit type, third small hit type, which will be described later) (for small hit type determination)
(2) Random 2: Determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol (for determining the normal symbol variation pattern)
(3) Random 3: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine initial value of random 3 (for determining random 3 initial value)
(5) Random 5: Determine a special symbol variation pattern (variation time) (for determining a special symbol variation pattern)
(6) Random 6: Random 5 initial value is determined (for determining random 5 initial value)

  A random number generated by the random number circuit 503 is used as a random number for determining a small hit for determining whether to make a small hit. Hereinafter, the random number for determining a small hit may be referred to as a random R. The random numbers (1) to (6) may be referred to as software random numbers. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 7, although the random 6 is provided, you may make it not provide. Also, an initial value determining random number for determining an initial value of random 1 may be provided.

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) random numbers for small hit type determination and (3) random numbers for determination per normal symbol. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may make it use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(6). In this embodiment, the random number for small hit determination is a random number generated by the hardware (random number circuit 503) built in the microcomputer 560 for game control. Software random numbers generated by the computer 560 based on the program may be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26). In the first special symbol process, the first special symbol for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the variable winning ball device (object) 24, and the special variable winning ball device 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The corresponding process is executed according to the process flag. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S27). In the second special symbol process, a second special symbol for controlling the second special symbol display device 8b, the variable winning ball device (object) 24, and the special variable winning ball device 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The corresponding process is executed according to the process flag. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a corresponding process in accordance with a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 and the control state of the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15 in a predetermined order. Run. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the effect display device 9 (effect control command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  The CPU 56 also receives a prize ball based on detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the accessory winning switch 28, the V winning switch 29 and the accessory discharging switch 30. Prize ball processing for setting the number is executed (step S31). Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the V winning switch 29 being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 turns on / off the solenoid in the RAM area (port output RAM area) of the output port. The contents relating to off are output to the output port (step S32: solenoid output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, if the fluctuation speed of the special symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S35). For example, if the fluctuation rate of the normal symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S35 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table shows the relationship between the special symbol variable display result and the small hit determination random number determination value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the range of numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determining small hits (random R) is 0 to 65535. The total number of determination values is 65536, which is a number that can be taken by the random numbers for determining small hits. The CPU 56 extracts a count value from the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as a small hit determination random value, but the small hit corresponding to the determination value matching the small hit determination random value Decide to do. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit with a probability of 1/5, and the variable display result of the second special symbol is 99 / A small hit with a probability of 100. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the winning at the second starting winning port 14, the first special symbol of the first special symbol is determined based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13. It is configured to be more advantageous than when variable display is performed. In addition, it is not limited to the example shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, but it is a small hit with a different probability depending on the gaming state (for example, whether it is a short time state or a high base state). You may do it. In this embodiment, the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 is such that the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 enter the specific region (V winning region) at a rate of 1/10. It is configured to win and win in areas other than the specific area at a rate of 9/10. However, when it is configured to always win the specific area (V winning area), there are many advantageous states. Since there is a possibility of continuing, it is desirable to reduce the probability of being a small hit than the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a small hit type determination table. The small hit type determination table shows the relationship between the small hit type at the time of the small hit and the determination value of the random number for determining the small hit type. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit, the small hit type is also determined. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the value of the small hit type determination random number (random 1), the first small hit type with a probability of 1/2 and the second small hit type with a probability of 1/4. The third small hit type is determined with a probability of 1/4.

  Here, the small hit type will be described. In this embodiment, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes the small hit symbol, the small hit game (corresponding to the operation of controlling the variable winning ball device (object) 24 to the open state) is started. When a V prize occurs, the big hit game is started. The small hit type is used to determine a gaming state to be controlled after the big hit game ends. That is, it can be said that the game state is controlled to a predetermined game state after the big hit game is ended based on the small hit type. However, strictly speaking, as described later, the game state is controlled to a predetermined game state based on the gaming state at the time of small hit and the type of small hit.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state determination table. The gaming state determination table indicates a gaming state to be transferred after the big hit game is ended according to the small hit type and the gaming state at the time of the small hit. In addition, although the short time state and the high base state have already been described, the combination of these states that the non-short time state and the low base state are also referred to as the first game state, and the short time state and the high base state are the second game. Also referred to as a state, the non-time-short state and the high base state are also referred to as a third gaming state. In this embodiment, the game state table shown in FIG. 9B is used to control the time reduction state (time reduction control) after the big hit game according to the type of the small hit and the game state at the time of the small hit. ) (And the continuation condition when controlled) and whether or not the high base state is controlled (high base control) (and the continuation condition when controlled) are determined. Note that the gaming state table shown in FIG. 9B is used in steps S166 to S167 described later.

  According to the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9A and the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9B, when the big hit gaming state is controlled in the first gaming state, the first probability is ½. The game type is determined as a small hit type, and is controlled to a gaming state in which neither time-shortening control nor high-base control is performed, that is, the first gaming state. In addition, the game state in which the time reduction control and the high base control are performed, ie, the second gaming state, is determined with a probability of 1/2 other than the first small hit type (ie, the second small hit type or the third small hit type). Be controlled. However, the second short hit type and the third small hit type have the same conditions for continuation of the short time control (until the special symbol is changed 25 times), but the high base control continuation conditions are different. Specifically, when the high base control continuation condition is the second small hit type, until the special symbol changes 30 times or until the normal symbol changes 30 times In the case of the third small hit type, the special symbol is changed 30 times or the normal symbol is changed 100 times. Therefore, in the second small hit type or the third small hit type, the second gaming state is controlled to be more advantageous than the first gaming state controlled in the first small hit type. Further, the second gaming state is controlled under a continuation condition in which the third small hit type is more advantageous than the second small hit type.

  Further, according to the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9A and the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9B, when the big hit gaming state is controlled in the second gaming state, any small hit type is determined. Even in such a case, the game state in which the time reduction control and the high base control are performed, that is, the second game state is controlled under the same continuation condition (both until the special symbol is changed 100 times).

  Further, according to the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9A and the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9B, when the big hit gaming state is controlled in the third gaming state, any small hit type is determined. Even if it exists, it is controlled to the gaming state in which the short time control and the high base control are performed, that is, the second gaming state. However, according to the small hit type, the continuation condition of the time-shortening control (until the special symbol is changed 25 times) is the same, but the continuation condition of the high base control is different. Specifically, when the high base control continuation condition is the first small hit type, the special symbol is changed 30 times or until the normal symbol is changed 50 times. In the case of the small hit type, until the special symbol is changed 30 times or until the normal symbol is changed 30 times, in the case of the third small hit type, the special symbol is changed 30 times. Until it is done, or until the normal symbol variation is done 100 times. Therefore, the second gaming state is controlled under a continuation condition in which the first small hit type is more advantageous than the second small hit type and the third small hit type is more advantageous than the first small hit type.

  What is characteristic of the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9 (b) is that the second game is more effective than when the big hit gaming state is controlled in the first gaming state. That is, the ratio of being controlled to a state (game state and continuation condition) that is more advantageous when controlled to the big hit gaming state in the state or the third gaming state is configured to be high. By being configured in this way, it is possible to focus on which gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. In particular, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the second gaming state, it is controlled to the most advantageous state, so it is controlled to the second gaming state (also controlled to the big hit gaming state in the second gaming state). ).

  Further, what is characteristic of the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9A and the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9B is that the big hit gaming state is controlled in the first gaming state or the third gaming state. In some cases, the termination condition for the time reduction control is different from the termination condition for the high base control. By being configured in this way, for example, when the game state is controlled to the second game state after the big hit game, the second game state in which the short time control and the high base control are performed until the special symbol is changed 25 times. If the special symbol changes after the 25th time, it is possible to shift to the third gaming state in which only the high base control is performed. That is, when the big game state is not controlled during the second gaming state, the second gaming state is not shifted to the first gaming state, but it is inferior to the second gaming state but more advantageous than the first gaming state. The transition to the third gaming state (the probability of transition to the second gaming state after the big hit game is different) can suppress the discouragement of the player.

  However, in this embodiment, when a transition is made from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, the player starts from a game in which a launch operation is performed aiming at the right side of the game area up to that point (for example, the first start winning opening 13). Again, the game returns to the game in which the launch operation is performed aiming at the left side of the game area (for example, the gate 32). Therefore, in the third gaming state, the special symbol is not changed, and the normal symbol is changed. Therefore, if the continuation condition for the high base control in the third gaming state is simply “until the special symbol is changed 30 times”, the third gaming state may continue indefinitely.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when controlled to the big hit gaming state in the first gaming state or the third gaming state, the continuation condition of the high base control is set as “special symbol variation is "Until 30 times" or "Until normal symbols are changed a predetermined number of times (30, 50, 100 times)". In this way, even when returning to the game in which the launch operation is performed aiming at the left side of the game area (for example, the gate 32), the high base control is terminated when the normal symbol change is performed a predetermined number of times (ie, the first game). It is possible to prevent the third gaming state (advantageous state) from continuing for a long time (to shift to one gaming state).

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when a small win is generated in the first gaming state or the third gaming state and the V winning is generated and controlled to the big winning gaming state, The high base control continuation conditions are different depending on the small hit type at the time of hit. Specifically, “until the special symbol is changed 30 times” is the same, but the number of times the normal symbol is changed is different. As described above, by configuring the continuation condition of the third gaming state (that is, the period during which the third gaming state continues) according to the small hitting type at the time of the small hitting, it is possible to improve the gaming interest. . Further, in this embodiment, the player is not notified of the high base control continuation condition determined by the gaming state at the time of the small hit and the type of the small hit. By configuring in this way, the player can no longer know when the third gaming state will end, so that the gaming interest can be further improved.

  Also, the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9 (b) are characteristic in that when the big hit gaming state is controlled in the second gaming state, the time reduction control is performed. The end condition and the end condition of the high base control are configured to be the same. By being configured in this way, after the end of the second gaming state, the transition to the first gaming state is not necessarily made to the third gaming state, and a variety of gaming state transitions are realized. can do.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a universal hit determination table. The normal symbol hit determination table shows the relationship between the stop symbol of the normal symbol and the determination value. In this embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the random number for random determination per symbol (random 3) is assumed to be 0 to 149. The total number of determination values is 150, which is a number that can be taken by a random number for determination per random symbol (random 3).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of determination values corresponding to the hit is constant regardless of the gaming state. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, it is a hit with a probability of 1/150. Note that the probability of winning is not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. 10 and may vary depending on the gaming state. For example, when the base state is high, the probability of winning may be increased.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a normal symbol variation pattern table. The normal symbol variation pattern table shows an example of the relationship between the normal symbol display result and the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 11, when it is determined that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is a hit (per normal symbol), the fluctuation pattern is converted to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern # based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determining random number value. 1 (normal reach) or normal fluctuation pattern # 2 (super reach). In the example shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation pattern # 1 (normal reach) is 19 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation pattern # 2 (super reach) is 29 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, when it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is to be disregarded, the fluctuation pattern is converted into the normal pattern fluctuation pattern # 3 based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determining random number value. (No reach), normal pattern fluctuation pattern # 4 (normal reach), or normal map fluctuation pattern # 5 (super reach). In the example shown in FIG. 11 (a), the fluctuation time of the general map fluctuation pattern # 3 (without reach) is 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the general map fluctuation pattern # 4 (normal reach) is 19 seconds. The fluctuation time of the figure fluctuation pattern # 5 (super reach) is 29 seconds.

  FIG.11 (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern table (at the time-short state). The first special symbol variation pattern table (at the time-short state) shows an example of the relationship between the display result of the first special symbol at the time-short state and the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), when it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol in the time reduction state is a small hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. The first special figure fluctuation pattern # 1 (normal reach) or the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 2 (super reach) is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the fluctuation time of the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 1 (normal reach) is 19 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 2 (super reach) is 29 seconds. It is.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), when it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol in the time reduction state is to be disregarded, the variation pattern is calculated based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. First special figure fluctuation pattern # 3 (no reach), first special figure fluctuation pattern # 4 (normal reach), or first special figure fluctuation pattern # 5 (super reach). In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the fluctuation time of the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 3 (without reach) is 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 4 (normal reach) is 19 seconds. The variation time of the first special figure variation pattern # 5 (super reach) is 29 seconds.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), when the variable display result is hit (per normal or small hit), the reach mode is determined to be a super reach variation pattern compared to the case where the variable display result is lost. The ratio is high. Therefore, if super reach is executed during the change of symbols, the percentage of winning (per normal figure or small hit) is high. It is possible to increase the expectation that a hit will occur.

  FIG.11 (c) is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern table (at the time of a non-time-short state). The first special symbol variation pattern table (in the non-time-short state) shows an example of the relationship between the display result of the first special symbol in the non-time-short state and the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 11 (c), when it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol in the non-short-time state is a small hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. The first special figure variation pattern # 6 (no reach) is determined. Also, if it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol in the non-short-time state is out of the range, the variation pattern is converted into the first special symbol variation pattern # 7 based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. Decide (no reach). In the example shown in FIG. 11C, the variation time of the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 6 (no reach) and the first special figure fluctuation pattern # 7 (no reach) is 1900 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game state is in the normal state (variable display period) during the variable display change time (variable display period) of the first special symbol performed based on winning in the first start winning opening 13. In the non-time-short state), it is set to be extremely longer than that in the time-short state. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), the variable display change time (variable display period) of the first special symbol is 1900 seconds in the normal state (non-short-time state), and the short-time state. Is 10 to 29 seconds. For this reason, if the gaming state is a normal state (non-time-short state), the first special symbol can be won by launching a gaming ball aiming to the right of the gaming area, but the first special symbol 13 can be won. The variable display fluctuation time (variable display period) becomes extremely long, and the frequency at which the fluctuation is started is low (in other words, the reserved memory is difficult to digest), so that invalid start winnings can easily occur.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11C, only the variation pattern without reach is provided as the variation display variation pattern of the first special symbol in the non-short-time state, but this is the first special symbol in the non-time-short state. This is because the variable display has a very long variation time (variable display period) and is not configured to substantially expect a variable display result from the flow of the game. In addition, you may make it provide not only the example shown in FIG.11 (c) but the fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation | variation is performed in the reach | attainment mode of normal reach or super reach.

  FIG. 11D is an explanatory diagram showing a second special symbol variation pattern table. The second special symbol variation pattern table shows an example of the relationship between the display result of the second special symbol and the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 11D, when it is determined that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit, the variation pattern is converted into the second special symbol based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. Change pattern # 1 (no reach) is determined. If it is determined that the variable display result of the second special symbol is out of the range, the variation pattern is changed to the second special symbol variation pattern # 2 (no reach) based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (d), the variation time of the second special figure fluctuation pattern # 1 (no reach) and the second special figure fluctuation pattern # 2 (no reach) is 2 seconds.

  As already described, in this embodiment, it is possible to win the second start winning opening 14 only when the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is in the open state, and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won. The variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol performed based on this is almost a small hit (99/100 probability; see FIG. 8B). Here, although the result is almost decided, there is a possibility that the player will be uncomfortable if the pattern is changed for a long period. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11C, the variation time of the second special figure fluctuation pattern # 8 (no reach) and the second special figure fluctuation pattern # 9 (no reach) is 2 seconds. And is set to be extremely short.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the variable winning ball device (object) 24, and the special variable winning ball device (large winning mouth) 20 is executed. The

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. .

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 has occurred (Y in step S309), the first start opening switch passing process is executed (step S312). The contents of the first start port switch passing process will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to one of the second accessory release pre-processing to the second jackpot end processing (specifically, the step in the first special symbol process processing). Assuming that the value of the second special symbol process flag corresponding to each process in the second special symbol process corresponding to S300 to S309 is “0” to “9”, the second active object releasing process to the second big hit It is confirmed whether or not the value corresponding to one of the end processes is “4” to “9”) (step S314). When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any of the second accessory release pre-processing to the second jackpot end processing (Y in step S314), the processing in steps S315 and S316 is executed. After that, the first special symbol process is terminated. If not (N in step S314), after executing the processing of steps S317 and S318, depending on the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag) Do one of the following.

  In step S315, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first special symbol is changing and the first interrupt designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S315). Whether or not the first special symbol is changing can be determined based on whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the processing in step S302. Processing when not changing, or when the first interruption designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the first interruption designation command is transmitted) Exit. If the first interruption designation command has not yet been transmitted, the process is terminated after the first interruption designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S316).

  In step S317, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first interruption designation command has been transmitted (step S317). When the first interruption designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the first interruption designation command is transmitted), the CPU 56 performs the effect control. A first restart designation command is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 (step S318). Then, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S300 to S312.

  When receiving the first interrupt designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the first effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Further, when the first restart designation command is received, the variation of the first effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is resumed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the change display of the first effect symbol in the effect display device 9 in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol, and the change display of the second special symbol. In synchronization with the second effect symbol, the variation display of the second effect symbol is performed, and in synchronization with the variation display of the normal symbol, the variation display of the third effect symbol is performed.

  As described above, the first special symbol and the second special are executed by executing the processing of steps 314 to S318 in the first special symbol process, and executing the processing of steps 414 to S418 in the second special symbol process described below. Even in a configuration in which symbols are variably displayed at the same time, it is possible to avoid a big hit (big hit gaming state) at the same time. In this embodiment, the small hit game is started when the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the small hit symbol, and the big hit game is started when winning V in the small hit game. Therefore, when the display result becomes a small hit symbol on one of the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the small hit game is started, the other fluctuation is not interrupted, and the display result is changed by the other fluctuation. Even if the small winning symbol is reached, a new small hitting game is not started until the first small hitting game (and the big winning game) is finished (for example, the variable winning ball device (playing object) 24 is in an open state). May not be controlled).

  The processes in steps S300 to S309 are as follows.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of reserved memories (the number of winning prizes stored). The reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S301).

  First variation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. The stop symbol after the variable display of the first special symbol is determined. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) Decide to be time. Also, a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the first special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (step S302).

  First special symbol changing process (step S302): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (first special symbol process) (Flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S303).

  First special symbol stop process (step S303): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control is performed to transmit the first special symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to the first accessory release pre-processing (step S304). If the small hit flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300). When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the first special symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560, the production display device 9 stops the first production symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. To control.

  First character release pre-processing (step S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 executes a process for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 to the open state, and sets the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag), The value is updated to 5 (in this example, 5) according to the first active object release process (step S305).

  First active object release process (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. It is confirmed whether or not the V winning switch 29 is turned on, and whether or not the bonus release time has elapsed. When the V winning switch 29 is turned on, the V winning flag is set. When the bonus release time has elapsed, the bonus is closed. Then, if the number of times of opening of the accessory does not reach the determined number of times of opening, the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is again controlled to be in the open state. When the number of times of opening of the accessory has reached the determined number of times of opening, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to the first accessory closing processing (step S306) (this In the example, update to 6).

  First post-close process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. If the V winning flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S307). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300).

  First big winning opening opening pre-process (step S307): This is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to open the big prize opening (large prize opening by the opening and closing plate 16). More specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the big prize opening is opened. Also, the execution time of the process for opening the special prize opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag) is set according to the process for opening the first special prize opening (step S308). To the new value (8 in this example). The first big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a process of starting a big hit game.

  First big prize opening opening process (step S308): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If there are still rounds when the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag) is changed to the first big opening opening pre-processing (step S307) is updated to a value (8 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag) is set to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to the first big hit end process (step S309). Update to

  First big hit end process (step S309): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 9. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 13, commands 8001 (H) to 8009 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the third effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the normal symbol. (Ordinary map change pattern command) (corresponding to the normal map change patterns # 1 to # 5, respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 8005 (H), the production display device 9 performs control so that variable display of the third production symbol is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, commands 8101 (H) to 8107 (H) specify the variation pattern of the first effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the first special symbol. Effect control command (first special figure fluctuation pattern command) to be performed (corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 7, respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8101 (H) to 8107 (H), the production display device 9 performs control so that variable display of the first production symbol is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, commands 8201 (H) to 8202 (H) specify the variation pattern of the second effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the second special symbol. Effect control command (second special figure fluctuation pattern command) (corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation pattern # 1 to # 2 respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8202 (H) to 8202 (H), the production display device 9 performs control so that the variable display of the second production symbol is started.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable symbol display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the normal symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the third effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol and derives and displays the display result. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol.

  Command 8F01 (H) is an effect control command (first special symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the first special symbol confirmation designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 ends variable display (fluctuation) of the first production symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 8F02 (H) is an effect control command (second special symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the second special symbol confirmation designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the second production symbol corresponding to the second special symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first small hit start specifying command) for specifying the start of a small hit game based on the variable display result of the first special symbol. Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (second small hit start designation command) for designating the start of a small hit game based on the variable display result of the second special symbol. Command A 004 (H) is an effect control command (community opening start designation command) that designates the start of an accessory release (small hit game).

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (an accessory release end specifying command) for specifying the end of an accessory release (small hit game).

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first interruption designation command) for designating interruption of variable display of the first effect symbol in the effect display device 9. Command B 101 (H) is an effect control command (first restart designation command) for designating restart of variable display of the first effect symbol in effect display device 9.

  Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second interruption designation command) for designating interruption of variable display of the second effect symbol in the effect display device 9. Command B201 (H) is an effect control command (second restart designation command) for designating the resumption of variable display of the second effect symbol in effect display device 9.

  Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) indicating that a first start winning has occurred. Note that the effect control command indicating that the first start prize has occurred may be an effect control command indicating the first reserved memory number itself.

  Command E002 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) indicating that a second start winning has occurred. The effect control command indicating that the second start winning has occurred may be an effect control command indicating the second reserved memory number itself.

  The command E400 (H) is an effect control command (commodity winning designation command) indicating that a winning has occurred in the variable winning ball device (combination) 24. The command E401 (H) is an effect control command (an accessory discharge designation command) that indicates that the game ball has been discharged from the multi-variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 through an area other than the special area (V prize area). It is. The command E402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning designation command) indicating that a V winning in the special area (V winning area) has occurred.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 13, the display state of the light emitter such as a lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step S81). If the first pending storage number is 4, the process ends.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 4, the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S82). Further, the CPU 56 reads the count value from the counter for generating the random number and extracts the software random number, and also reads the count value of the random number circuit 503 to obtain the random R (the small hit determination random number generated by the random number circuit 503). A process of extracting and storing them in the storage area in the first reserved memory buffer corresponding to the value of the first reserved memory number counter as the extracted random number value is executed (step S83). In step S83, the CPU 56 extracts a random 5 (see FIG. 7) value (a counter value for generating a special symbol variation pattern random number) as a software random number. Further, in the reserved storage buffer, the same number of first storage areas as the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number are secured. Further, a counter for generating a random number for variation pattern and a first reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Further, the display of the first special symbol storage memory display 18a is changed to a display indicating the value of the first reservation memory number counter (step S84). Furthermore, control which transmits the 1st start winning designation | designated designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S85). Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is used as a pointer. set. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S29) (the same applies to other effect control commands).

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the special symbol is not displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the big hit game is played. It has not been executed.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the first reserved memory number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the first reserved memory number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. At the same time (step S52), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads out the small hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area (step S60), and executes the small hit determination module (step S61). The small hit determination module compares a predetermined determination value (the determination value set in the table illustrated in FIG. 8) with a random number for determining the small hit, and determines whether or not to determine the small hit. It is a program that executes processing.

  When it is decided to make a small hit (N in step S62), the process proceeds to step S67, and when it is decided to make a small hit (Y in step S62), the CPU 56 displays the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol. A first small hit flag indicating that it has been determined to be a small hit is set (step S63). Next, the CPU 56 determines the small hit type based on the random number for small hit type determination (random 1) and the small hit type determination table (see FIG. 9) (step S65). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S66). For example, “01” is set as data indicating the small hit type in the case of “first small hit type”, and “02” is set as data indicating the small hit type in the case of “second small hit type”. In the case of “third small hit type”, “03” is set as data indicating the small hit type. Then, control goes to a step S67.

  In step S67, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, when the small hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a missing symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the small hit type, any one of “3”, “5”, and “7” as the small hit symbol is set as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. decide. For example, “3” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol when “first small hit type” is determined, and “5” is specified as the special symbol stop symbol when “second small hit type” is determined. If “3rd small hit type” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S68).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads a special symbol variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step S90). Then, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol variation pattern table (see FIGS. 11B and 11C) according to the gaming state (non-short-time state or short-time state), and the selected first special symbol variation pattern table. The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern (step S91). The fluctuation pattern table is an area of the ROM 54 in which a determination value is set in association with the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a first special symbol variation pattern table that differs depending on the gaming state (non-short-time state or short-time state) is used.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first special figure variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S91 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92).

  Moreover, the variation of the first special symbol is started (step S94). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S34 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the process of step S91 is set in the first variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S95). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (step S302) (step S96).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S121), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S122), the CPU 1 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first value. Update to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S303) (step S123). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S34 to end the variation of the first special symbol, and displays the stop symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. Control to derive and display is performed (step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the 1st special symbol confirmation designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S132).

  When the first small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S133 and S134). Further, the CPU 56 resets the first small hit flag (step S134a), and updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first bonus release pre-processing (step S304) (step S135).

  When the small hit flag is not set (that is, when it is out of place), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that it is controlled to the time reduction state is set (step S136). If it is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S137). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating that the control is in the high base state is set (step S140), and if it is set, the special symbol changes in the high base state. The value of the high base number counter indicating the possible number of times is decremented by 1 (step S141). When the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S142), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S143).

  Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S144).

  As shown in FIG. 19, by executing the processing of steps S136 to S143, the number of times that the special symbol can be varied in the short time state or the high base state can be counted, and the first big hit end processing (step S166 described later) ˜S177), the gaming state can be controlled according to the continuation condition of the short time state or the high base state (for example, until the special symbol is changed 25 times).

  In this embodiment, the time reduction number counter and the high base number counter are commonly used in the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process. Therefore, when it is set as a continuation condition of the short-time state or the high base state until the special symbol is changed 25 times, the number of changes obtained by adding the number of changes of the first special symbol and the number of changes of the second special symbol Is controlled to the short time state or the high base state until 25 times are performed. For example, the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are performed according to the continuation condition of the short-time state or the high base state (for example, until the first special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times). Different processing may be used for each of the short time counter and the high base number counter, or the processing of steps S136 to S143 may be executed for only one of the special symbol process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first bonus release pre-processing (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first pre-opening process, the CPU 56 measures the opening time (for example, 5 seconds) of the variable winning ball device (playing object) 24 and the opening time of the variable winning ball device (playing object) 24. The object release time timer is set (step S1512).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to be in an open state (step S1513A). Specifically, the solenoid 25 is driven to open the open / close plate of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24. Then, the CPU 56 sets 0 in the in-function game ball number counter (step S1513B). The in-game game ball number counter is a counter that indicates the number of game balls that have not yet been discharged after entering the variable winning ball device (work) 24. For example, the number-of-games game ball counter is incremented by 1 when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device (right) 24 (that is, when the winning character winning switch 28 is turned on). 1 is subtracted when the game ball is discharged from (the accessory) 24 (when the accessory discharge switch 30 is on). Accordingly, when the value of the in-game game ball number counter is 0, this is a case in which all the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device (work) 24 are discharged.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1514).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first bonus release process (step S305) (step S1515).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first bonus release process (step S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first bonus release process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a detection signal from the bonus prize winning switch 28 has been input (step S1520A). When the winning combination winning switch 28 is turned on, that is, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (accessory) 24, the value of the in-function game ball number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1520B). If the prize winning switch 28 is off, the process proceeds to step S1521.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the accessory discharge switch 30 has been input (step S1521). When the bonus discharge switch 30 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has entered a region other than the specific region (V winning region) is detected among the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 (Y in step S1521). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the in-game game ball number counter (step S1522A), and a control is performed to transmit an accessory discharge designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1522B).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the accessory release time timer (step S1523), and checks whether or not the accessory release time timer has timed out (step S1524). If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S1528. If the bonus release time has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball apparatus (a bonus) 24 to a closed state (step S1525). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 25 is stopped, and the open / close plate of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is closed. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first post-function close process (step S306) (step S1526).

  In this embodiment, as a condition for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 to the closed state, the accessory release time timer is timed out (that is, a predetermined time has elapsed), but the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, when the winning (or discharging) of the game ball with respect to the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 is detected a predetermined number of times, the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 may be controlled to be closed. For example, when a winning of a game ball with respect to the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is detected (for example, before and after step S1520B), when a predetermined counter is incremented and the predetermined counter value becomes 10. If the process proceeds to step S1525, the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is controlled to be closed when the winning of the game ball with respect to the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is detected ten times. In addition, for example, when the discharge of the game ball from the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is detected (for example, between Y and S1523 in step S1521), the predetermined counter is incremented by 1, and the value of the predetermined counter is increased. If the game proceeds to step S1525 when 10 is reached, the variable winning ball device (servant) 24 is closed when the discharge of the game ball from the variable winning ball device (guard) 24 is detected ten times. It will be controlled to the state. Further, as a condition for controlling the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to be in a closed state, the elapse of a predetermined time and the winning (or discharging) of the game ball with respect to the variable winning ball device (right) 24 are predetermined. The detection of the number of times may be used in combination. For example, even when a predetermined time has not elapsed, when a winning of a game ball is detected a predetermined number of times with respect to the variable winning ball device (right) 24, the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is controlled to be closed. It is good to do.

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out (N in step S1524), it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the V winning switch 29 has been input (step S1528). When the V winning switch 29 is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball that has entered a specific area (V winning area) is detected among the gaming balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 (Y in step S1528), the V winning is achieved. Control for transmitting the designated command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S1529).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to a closed state (step S1530). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 25 is stopped, and the open / close plate of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is closed. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1531).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets any of the first gaming state flag, the second gaming state flag, or the third gaming state in accordance with the gaming state (step S1532). Specifically, in this embodiment, since the non-time-short state and the low base state are the first game state, the CPU 56 sets the first game state flag if the non-time-short state and the low base state. Further, since the short-time state and the high base state are the second gaming state, the CPU 56 sets the second gaming state flag if the short-time state and the high base state. Further, since the non-time-short state and the high base state are the third game state, the CPU 56 sets the third game state flag if the non-time-short state and the high base state.

  Next, if the time reduction flag and the high base flag are set, the CPU 56 resets them (step S1533). That is, a V win to a specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 occurs and a big hit game is generated. Therefore, the time-short flag is reset to end the time-short state, and the high base flag is set. Reset to exit high base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1535).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S1536). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the jackpot game (in this example, the number of rounds) (step S1537). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening pre-processing (step S307) (step S1538), and the first bonus release process is ended. If the V winning switch is on in step S1528, the value of the in-function game ball number counter may be reset. Alternatively, the player may wait until the value of the in-function game ball counter reaches zero.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first post-close processing (step S306) in the first special symbol process. In the post-opening process of the bonus item, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a detection signal from the bonus prize winning switch 28 has been input (step S2520A). When the winning combination winning switch 28 is turned on, that is, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (playing object) 24, the value of the in-work game ball number counter is incremented by 1 (step S2520B). If the prize winning switch 28 is off, the process proceeds to step S2521.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal from the accessory discharge switch 30 has been input (step S2521). When the bonus discharge switch 30 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won in an area other than the specific area (V prize area) is detected among the game balls that have entered the variable prize ball device (guard) 24 (Y in step S2521). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory (step S2522), and control for transmitting the accessory discharge designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S2523).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is 0 (step S2524), and if not, the process proceeds to step S2528. If the value of the in-function game ball number counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S2525). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2526).

  If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is not 0 (N in Step S2524), it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the V winning switch 29 is input (Step S2528). When the V winning switch 29 is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball that has entered a specific area (V winning area) is detected among the gaming balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 (Y in step S2528), the V winning is achieved. Control to transmit the designated command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S2529).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S2531). Next, the CPU 56 sets any of the first gaming state flag, the second gaming state flag, or the third gaming state in accordance with the gaming state (step S2532).

  Next, if the time reduction flag and the high base flag are set, the CPU 56 resets them (step S2533). That is, a V win to a specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 occurs and a big hit game is generated. Therefore, the time-short flag is reset to end the time-short state, and the high base flag is set. Reset to exit high base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S2535).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S2536). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the jackpot game (in this example, the number of rounds) (step S2537). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening pre-processing (step S307) (step S2538), and the first bonus release post-processing is ended. If the V winning switch is ON in step S2528, the value of the in-function game ball number counter may be reset.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a game ball that has entered just before closing the variable winning ball device (act) 24 may win a specific area (V winning area) or the like after a short delay. It is decided to shift to the pre-release processing with a margin. As in this embodiment, after controlling the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 to the closed state, the specific area (until the number of entered game balls and the number of discharged game balls coincide with each other). V winning area) or the like may be monitored, or steps S1521 to S1522B and S1528 to S1529 are performed until a predetermined period elapses after the variable winning ball apparatus (a combination) 24 is controlled to be closed. The same process is performed to monitor the winning in a specific area (V winning area) and the like, and even after the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is closed, it is effective if winning is made within a predetermined period. You may make it treat as.

  In step S2520A, when the detection signal from the prize winning switch 28 is input, the variable winning ball apparatus (right) 24 is entered when the variable winning ball apparatus (right) 24 is closed. This is a case where a game ball that has not been reached to the position detected by the accessory winning switch 28 (hereinafter referred to as “delayed ball”) has reached the position detected by the accessory winning switch 28. That is, by performing the processing of steps S2520A and S2520B, it is possible to wait until all the game balls won in the variable winning ball device (object) 24 are discharged in consideration of the delayed ball. Here, if it is determined in step S2524 that the value of the in-game game ball number counter is 0 at a time before the delayed ball reaches the position detected by the prize winning switch 28, There is a possibility that the delayed ball may win a specific area after controlling to the state where the V winning switch is not monitored (for example, during execution of the pre-opening process). In that case, despite the fact that a V prize has been generated, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, which may be disadvantageous to the player. Accordingly, a timer longer than the time required for the delayed ball to reach the position detected by the winning combination winning switch 28 after winning the winning winning ball apparatus (retaining accessory) 24 is set as a variable winning ball apparatus (rewarding accessory). 24 is set when it is controlled to be closed, and during the measurement of the timer, even if the value of the in-game game ball number counter is 0, if monitoring of the V winning switch is continued, the V winning switch It is possible to prevent the delayed ball from winning a specific area in a state where the monitoring is not performed, and to prevent a situation that is disadvantageous to the player. In this case, if the value of the in-function game ball number counter is determined to be 0 after the timer has timed out, control is performed so that the V winning switch is not monitored.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening pre-timer by -1 (step S1401). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 selects the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the big hit type and the round to be started. Control is performed to set the value of the current number-of-opening counter in the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command and transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1403).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S1404). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time (in this example, 29 seconds) corresponding to the starting round to an opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening (step S1405).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be opened (step S1406). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening process (step S306) (step S1407).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special winning opening opening process (step S308) in the first special symbol process. In the first grand prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S1451). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1454). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1457.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1454), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the opening time timer (step S1455), and checks whether the opening time timer has timed out (step S1456). If the release time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be closed (step S1457). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to set the current opening number counter value to EXT data and to transmit a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1458).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S1459) and checks whether the value of the number-of-opening counter after subtraction is 0 (step S1460). When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0 (that is, when all rounds in the jackpot game have ended), the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first jackpot end processing ( The value is updated to a value corresponding to step S307) (step S1463).

  If the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 sets the pre-round start time (for example, the start of a new round) A value (1 second in this example) corresponding to the time to be notified on the display device 9 (corresponding to the time period when performing the interval effect) is set (step S1461). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening release pre-processing (step S305) (step S1462).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S309) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets a short time flag and a high base flag based on the game state flag and the small hit type (step S166). Specifically, the CPU 56 specifies the small hit type based on the data indicating the small hit type stored in the RAM in step S66, and the first gaming state flag in which either one is set in step S1532 or S2532. Based on the state of the third gaming state flag, the gaming state at the time of small hit is specified. Then, the CPU 56 determines the gaming state after the big hit game using the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9B based on the specified small hit type and the gaming state at the time of the small hit. Thereafter, the time reduction flag is set when time reduction control is performed, and the high base flag is set when high base control is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets values in the hour / times counter, the high base counter, and the normal counter based on the game state flag and the small hit type (step S167). Specifically, the CPU 56 uses the gaming state determination table shown in FIG. 9B based on the specified small hit type and the gaming state at the time of the small hit, and uses a short time counter, a high base number counter, and a general base counter. Set the value in the figure counter. That is, in step S167, the continuation conditions for the time reduction control and the high base control are determined and set. For example, when there is no time reduction control, 0 is set in the time reduction counter. As described above, by determining the game state after the big hit game based on the game state and the type of the small hit, various game state transitions can be realized.

  Next, the CPU 56 resets the gaming state flag (step S168). That is, the gaming state flags (the first gaming state flag, the second gaming state flag, and the third gaming state flag) are all reset.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S169).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process (step S27) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the second special symbol process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display device 8b, the variable winning ball device (function) 24, and the special variable winning ball device (large winning mouth) 20 is executed. The

  When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process, the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 has occurred (Y in step S411), a second start opening switch passing process is executed (step S412). The contents of the second start port switch passing process are simply replaced with “second” in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to any of the first bonus release pre-processing to the first jackpot end process (specifically, the first bonus release pre-processing to It is confirmed whether or not the value corresponding to any one of the first jackpot end processing is “4” to “9”) (step S414). When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any of the first bonus release pre-processing to the first jackpot end processing (Y in step S414), the processing in steps S415 and S416 is executed. After that, the second special symbol process is terminated. If not (N in Step S414), after executing the processing of Steps S417 and S418, depending on the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag), among Steps S400 to S409 Do one of the following.

  In step S415, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second special symbol is changing and the second interrupt designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S415). Whether or not the second special symbol is changing can be determined based on whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the process of step S402. Processing when not changing, or when the second interrupt designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the second interrupt designation command is transmitted) Exit. If the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the process is terminated after the second interruption designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S416).

  In step S417, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second interruption designation command has been transmitted (step S417). When the second interrupt designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the second interrupt designation command is transmitted), the CPU 56 performs the effect control. A second resume designation command is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 (step S418). Then, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S400 to S409.

  When receiving the second interrupt designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 interrupts the second effect symbol variation (variable display) corresponding to the second special symbol variation (variable display). Further, when the second restart designation command is received, the variation of the second effect symbol is resumed.

  Since the contents of the second special symbol normal process (step S400) to the second jackpot end process (step S409) are substantially the same as the contents described in the first special symbol process, the first special symbol process A process different from the process will be described.

  In the process corresponding to step S91 of the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 17 in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 differs from the first variation pattern setting process, regardless of the gaming state. The variation pattern is determined using the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in d).

  In the other second special symbol process, “first” can be replaced with “second” and “second” can be replaced with “first”. .

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S211). A switch passage process (step S212) is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S200 to S205 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the gate switch passage processing. In the gate switch passage process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example) (step S221). If the maximum value has not been reached (N in step S221), the CPU 56 increments the count value of the gate passage storage counter by 1 (step S222). Then, the CPU 56 extracts the values of the random numbers for determining the normal symbol variation pattern (random 2) and the random numbers for determining the normal symbol per random symbol (random 3), which are software random numbers, and the storage area corresponding to the value of the gate passing memory number (normal A process of storing in the symbol determination buffer) is performed (step S223). Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter.

  In steps S200 to S205, the following processing is executed.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S200): The game control microcomputer 560 can start normal symbol variation (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S200) The normal symbol display 10 does not display the variation of the normal symbol, and the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 is opened / closed based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. When it is not in operation (it is not controlled to be in the open state), the value of the gate passing memory number is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S201).

  Normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S201): A variation pattern of variable display of a regular symbol (effect mode during symbol variation: the variation time is also specified by the variation pattern) when the winning to the gate 32 occurs. Selection is made from among a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the extracted random number for determining a normal symbol variation pattern (one of display random numbers). In addition, based on the determined variation pattern, after the variable display time (ordinary symbol variation time) until the ordinary symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed is set in the ordinary variation time timer, the ordinary variation time is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol changing process (step S202).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S202): The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the normal variation time timer has timed out. If it has timed out, the normal symbol process flag value is changed to the normal symbol stop processing (step S202). S203) is updated to a value (specifically, “3”).

  Normal symbol stop processing (step S203): The game control microcomputer 560 stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10. In addition, an effect control command (ordinary symbol confirmation specifying command) for designating the stop of variable display of the third effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is transmitted to the effect control board 80. And it is confirmed whether the stop symbol of a normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S200). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “4”) indicating the pre-processing for releasing the normal feature (step S204).

  Normal bonus release pre-processing (step S204): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 sets a normal accessory release time timer and starts the timer. Further, the solenoid 16 is driven to control the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 to the open state. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “5”) corresponding to the processing for releasing the normal character (step S205).

  Normal character releasing process (step S205): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 5. When the normal accessory release time timer times out, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the solenoid 16 to control the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 in the closed state. Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S200).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing normal symbol normal processing (step S200). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step S224). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in step S224), the process is terminated as it is. If the number of stored gate passages is not 0 (N in step S224), the CPU 56 determines the random number for determining the normal symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored gate passages = 1 and the normal symbol variation pattern determination disorder. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S225). Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S226). That is, the normal symbol per-determining random number value and the normal symbol variation pattern determining random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) are represented by the gate passing memory number = Store in the storage area corresponding to n-1. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determining the normal symbols and the random values for determining the normal symbol variation stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective numbers of gate-passed memories is extracted is always the number of gate-passed memories = 1. , 2, 3 and 4 in order.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a normal symbol per-determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and executes a normal symbol per-determination process for determining whether to win or not based on the read random value (step S227). Specifically, based on the random number for normal symbol determination and the universal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the random number matches the determination value assigned to each universal symbol, ).

  Then, when it is determined that “per standard”, the CPU 56 sets a standard per symbol flag (steps S228 and 229) and displays a normal symbol stop symbol (display) for displaying “5” on the normal symbol display 10. Result). In addition, when it is determined as “displacement”, “0” is determined as a normal symbol stop symbol (display result) to be displayed on the normal symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S202) (step S230).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S202) in the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the random number for determining the normal symbol variation pattern from the random number storage buffer (step S231), and based on the read random number for determining the normal symbol variation pattern, the normal symbol variation pattern table ( The variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined using (see FIG. 11A) (step S232).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S233). In addition, the CPU 56 starts normal symbol variation and sets the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol variation time timer (steps S234 and S235).

  Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol changing process (step S202) (step S236).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation processing (step S102). In the normal symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol changing time timer (step S241). Then, when the usual symbol variation time timer times out, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S203) (step S243). .

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S203). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 and derives and displays the stop symbol (step S251). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S252).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the flag for normal map is set (step S253). When the normal symbol hit flag is set (Y in step S253), the CPU 56 resets the normal symbol hit flag (step S253a) and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the normal symbol release pre-processing (step S204) is updated to a value (specifically “4”) (step S254).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S253 that the usual figure hit flag is not set (N in step S253), the CPU 56 determines whether the high base flag is set and the figure counter value is greater than zero. Is confirmed (step S255).

  When the high base flag is not set, or when the high base flag is set but the value of the normal counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S259. On the other hand, when the high base flag is set and the value of the normal counter is larger than 0, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal counter (step S256). If it becomes 0, the high base flag is reset (step S258). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S259.

  By executing the processing of steps S255 to S258, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol after the big hit game can be counted. Therefore, as a continuation condition of the high base control, “until special symbol variation is performed a predetermined number of times” In addition to the conditions, it is possible to realize the condition “until the normal symbol changes a predetermined number of times”.

  In step S259, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S204) (step S259).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the normal bonus item (step S204). In the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory, the CPU 56 first sets the time for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 to the open state in the ordinary accessory release time timer (step S262). Next, the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 16 to control the variable winning ball device (ordinary accessory) 15 to the open state (step S263). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “5”) corresponding to the normal electric open process (step S205) (step S163).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the processing for releasing an ordinary bonus item (step S205). In the process of releasing the normal feature, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal feature release time timer (step S269) and determines whether or not the value of the normal feature release time timer has become 0 (that is, the normal electronic role). It is confirmed whether or not the timer has timed out (step S270). If the value of the ordinary electronic timer is not 0, the process is terminated as it is.

  Further, when the value of the normal accessory release time timer becomes 0, that is, when the normal accessory release time timer times out (Y in step S270), the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 16 to change the variable winning ball device ( The normal accessory) 15 is controlled to be closed (step S271). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S200) (step S272).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a first production control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is performed. Etc. Further, the second effect control process is performed (step S706). In the second effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is performed. Etc. Further, the third effect control process is performed (step S707). In the third effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (third effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the third effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is performed. Etc. Then, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a design determining random number is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  As in the special symbol process executed by the CPU 56, the first effect symbol display control process and the second effect symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module, for effect control. The capacity of the program executed by the microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  36 to 37 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a usual figure variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the ordinary figure variation pattern command in the ordinary figure variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM ( In step S615), a normal variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616). Further, when the first special figure fluctuation pattern command is received (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the first special figure fluctuation pattern command in the first special figure fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S618) and the first special figure variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S619). Further, when the second special figure fluctuation pattern command is received (step S620), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second special figure fluctuation pattern command in the second special figure fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S621), and a second special figure variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol confirmation designation command (step S622A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a general symbol confirmation command reception flag (step S622B).

  If the received effect control command is the first special symbol confirmation designation command (step S623A), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first special figure confirmation command reception flag (step S623B).

  If the received effect control command is the second special symbol confirmation designation command (step S624A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second special figure confirmation command reception flag (step S624B).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S626). If the received effect control command is an accessory release start designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets an accessory release start designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is an accessory winning designation command (step S629), an accessory winning designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

  If the effect control command received is an accessory discharge designation command (step S631), an accessory discharge designation command reception flag is set (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is a V prize designation command (step S623), a V prize designation command reception flag is set (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S636). If the received effect control command is an accessory release end designation command (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets an accessory release end designation command reception flag (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is the first interruption designation command (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first interruption designation command reception flag (step S640). If the received effect control command is the second interruption designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second interruption designation command reception flag (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is the first resume designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first resume designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is the second resume designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second resume designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S647). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 selects and executes an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state (step S800A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S809 according to the value of the first effect control process flag.

  In this embodiment, in the effect display device 9, the first effect symbol is variably displayed corresponding to the first special symbol, the second effect symbol is variably displayed corresponding to the second special symbol, and corresponds to the normal symbol. Thus, the third effect symbol is variably displayed. For example, in the display area of the effect display device 9, the first effect area for variable display of the first effect symbol, the second effect region for variable display of the second effect symbol, and the variable effect display of the third effect symbol This can be realized by providing the third effect area. In addition, the size of each effect area may change depending on, for example, whether or not the corresponding effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. For example, when only the variable display of the first effect symbol is performed, the second effect region and the third effect region are reduced, and instead, the enlarged first effect region is enlarged in accordance with the first effect region. You may make it perform the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st effect symbol.

  In this embodiment, the degree of attention to the variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the normal symbol differs depending on the gaming state. Specifically, in the first gaming state (non-time-short state and low base state) or in the third gaming state (non-time-short state and high base state), the normal symbols are mainly displayed in a variable manner. Floating display is most noticeable. In the second gaming state (short-time state and high base state), the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is mainly displayed, so that the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is displayed. Floating display is most noticeable.

  Therefore, the first effect area, the second effect area, and the third effect area may be changed depending on not only whether or not the corresponding effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, but also according to the gaming state. For example, in the first gaming state or the third gaming state, even if the variation display of the normal symbol and the variation display of the first special symbol are simultaneously performed, the variation display of the third effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol is performed. The third effect area to be performed may be enlarged and the other effect areas may be reduced (or disappear). Thus, in step S800A, an effect mode in which the size of each effect area is determined is selected according to the gaming state.

  In each process of steps S800 to S809, the following process is executed.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not the first special figure variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the first special figure variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the first special figure variation pattern command has been received, the value of the first effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

  First effect symbol variation start process (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the first effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol changing process (step S802) according to the first special figure change pattern received in the first change pattern command reception waiting process. .

  First effect symbol changing process (step S802): The end of the changing time is monitored. When the variation time ends, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  First effect symbol variation stop process (step S803): Stops the variation of the first effect symbol based on the reception of the effect control command (first special symbol confirmation designation command) instructing the first special symbol variation stop. The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. If the first small hit start designation command is received, the value of the first presentation control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hit display process (step S804), and the first small hit start designation is performed. If no command is received, the value is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  First small hit display process (step S804): Control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit. Then, when the accessory release start designation command is received, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S805).

  First small hit game processing (step S805): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, in the effect display device 9, a display effect corresponding to the small hit game is performed. Then, when the accessory release end designation command is received, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the after-hit effect process (step S806).

  First small hit effect processing (step S806): An effect after the completion of the accessory release is performed. When the V winning designation command is received, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big hit game process (step S807), and the V winning designation command is not received. In this case, the value is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  First jackpot display process (step S807): Control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big hit game process (step S808).

  First big hit game processing (step S808): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of a special prize opening or a designation command after opening a special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. When the big hit end designation command is received, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big hit end process (step S809).

  First jackpot end process (step S811): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  About the content of the 2nd effect control process process (step S706) of an effect control main process, it is substantially the same as the content demonstrated by the 1st effect control process process, and it is "the 2nd" that there is "the 1st". Since it can be realized by rereading, the description is omitted.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the third effect control process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the third effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 selects and executes an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state, similarly to step S800A of the third effect control process (step S810A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S810 to S814 in accordance with the value of the third effect control process flag.

  In each process of steps S810 to S814, the following process is executed.

  Third variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S810): It is confirmed whether or not the regular variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the universal pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the usual figure variation pattern command has been received, the value of the third effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the third effect symbol variation start process (step S811).

  Third effect symbol variation start processing (step S811): Control is performed so that the variation of the third effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the third effect symbol changing process (step S812) according to the third special figure change pattern received in the third change pattern command reception waiting process. .

  Third effect symbol variation processing (step S812): The end of the variation time is monitored. When the variation time ends, the value of the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the third effect symbol variation stop process (step S813).

  Third effect symbol variation stop processing (step S813): Based on the reception of the effect control command (ordinary symbol confirmation designation command) instructing the third special symbol variation stop, the third effect symbol variation is stopped and displayed. Control to derive and display the result (stop symbol). If the display result (stop symbol) is a win (per normal), the value of the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal per hit display process (step S814). If the (stop symbol) is out of place, it is updated to a value corresponding to the third variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S810).

  Normal map display processing (step S814): After the end of the variation time, a control for displaying a screen for notifying the generation of the normal map on the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the third effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the third variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S810).

  In this embodiment, the first effect control process corresponding to the variation display of the first effect symbol, the second effect control process corresponding to the variation display of the second effect symbol, and the variation display of the normal symbol. The corresponding third effect control process is configured to be executed independently, but the configuration example is not limited to this. For example, a process corresponding to the variable display of the first effect symbol, the second effect symbol, and the third effect symbol may be executed in one effect control process. For example, depending on whether the received variation pattern is the first special diagram variation pattern, the second special diagram variation pattern, or the normal diagram variation pattern, the corresponding effect symbol variation display may be performed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as a gaming state, it is possible to easily perform variable display of special identification information (in this example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) having a short variable display period. The first gaming state in which control (short time control in this example) and advantageous control (high base control in this example) are not performed, the second gaming state in which shortening control and advantageous control are performed, and the shortening control is not performed. And a third gaming state in which advantageous control is performed. Then, when the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled to the specific game state (the big hit game state due to the occurrence of the V winning) during the second game state or the third game state, the second game control microcomputer 560 becomes the second game state after the specific game state. The second gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state, and when the variable display of the special identification information (special symbol in this example) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 25 times) in the second gaming state, the third gaming state The third game state control means for controlling the special identification information when the variable display of the special identification information is performed a specific number of times (for example, five times) in the third gaming state or the variable display of the normal identification information (ordinary symbol in this example). First gaming state control means for controlling to the first gaming state when a special number of times (for example, 30 times) is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an advantageous gaming state (for example, the third gaming state) from continuing in an endless manner.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 is provided with a special number determination means for determining a special number. The special number determination means is one of a plurality of types of special times (for example, 30 times, 50 times, or 100 times) based on which of a plurality of types of specific display results (for example, small hit types) is derived and displayed. The special number determined by the special number determination means is not notified. By being configured in this way, the player cannot grasp when the third gaming state is finished, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  For example, in a state where the player cannot recognize whether the game state is the first game state or the third game state (a period in which the number of changes in the normal symbol is 30 to 100 times since the transition to the third game state) Regardless of whether or not the state is, a common effect (for example, background display) may be executed. Further, a plurality of types of common effects may be provided, and the possibility of being in the third gaming state may differ depending on which type. Further, when a common effect is being executed, it may be notified which game state it is.

  Further, in a state in which the player can recognize that it is in the third gaming state (a period until the number of changes in the normal symbol reaches 30 times after shifting to the third gaming state), it is determined that the player is in the third gaming state. You may make it perform the effect (for example, 3rd game state background display etc.) to alert | report.

  When the game state is the second game state, whether the period controlled to the second game state is until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 30 times or 100 times (that is, the second game state) Depending on the continuation condition), the presentation (for example, background display) may be varied. Further, the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the second gaming state may be notified, or a common effect is performed so that the player cannot recognize the period controlled to the second gaming state without notification. You may make it do.

  In addition, in a state where the player can recognize that it is the first gaming state (after the transition to the third gaming state, the number of times the normal symbol has changed exceeds 100), the fact that the player is in the first gaming state is notified. You may make it perform the effect to perform (for example, background display for 1st gaming state etc.).

  In this embodiment, the special number of times (in this example, “the number of times the normal symbol fluctuates” in the continuation condition of the high base control) is configured not to be notified, but is not limited to this, for example, game control The microcomputer 560 transmits a small hit type designation command and a gaming state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the big hit end process, and the special number of times is determined based on the command received by the effect control microcomputer 100. You may make it perform the effect to alert | report. That is, you may make it alert | report the remaining frequency | count of a 3rd gaming state.

  In this embodiment, when the second gaming state control means is controlled to the specific gaming state during the third gaming state, the variable identification information is displayed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) after the specific gaming state. ) The game state is controlled to the second game state until it is performed, and when the game state is controlled to the specific game state during the second game state, the number of times the variable display of the special identification information is larger than the predetermined number after the specific game state (for example, 100 times ) Control to the second gaming state until done. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on which gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 includes variable display period determining means for determining a variable display period for variable display of the special identification information. Further, a first special start area (first start winning opening 13 in this example) through which a game medium can pass regardless of the state of the normal variable device (variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary accessory) 15 in this example), It includes a second special start area (second start winning port 14 in this example) through which the game medium can pass when the normal variable device is in the open state. The variable display period determining means variably displays the special identification information (first special symbol) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first special start area when the shortening control is not performed (non-time reduction state). Is performed, the variable display period is determined to be longer than when variable display of the special identification information (second special symbol) is performed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second special start area. With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the variable display of the normal identification information when the shortening control is not performed.

  In this embodiment, the game area includes a first area (in this example, the left side of the game area) and a second area (in this example, the right side of the game area) that the player can select as the launch destination of the game media. The normal starting area is provided at a position where game media launched toward the first area is easy to pass, and the special starting area is easy for game media launched toward the second area to pass through. When the shortening control is not performed, it is advantageous to launch the game medium toward the first area. When the shortening control is performed, it is advantageous to launch the game medium toward the second area. It will be advantageous. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the gameability depending on whether or not the shortening control is performed, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be varied at the same time. However, when one variation is performed, the other variation may not be performed. That is, it does not have to be variable at the same time.

  In this embodiment, no prize ball is generated when passing through the gate 32. Therefore, even if the ratio of the launched game balls passing through the gate 32 is increased, the base (race rate) does not increase. Therefore, by increasing the ratio of passing through the gate 32 (making it easier to pass), it is possible to execute many variations of normal symbols without increasing the base (race rate).

  In the above-described embodiment, a big hit symbol may be provided as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the game state may be shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the small hit game may not be performed (regardless of whether or not a V prize is generated), and the big hit game state may be entered. Alternatively, a small hit game (small hit symbol) may not be provided, and a transition to the big hit game state may be made when the variable display result becomes a big hit symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, the opening time of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 in the small hit game is set to 5 seconds, but a plurality of types of opening time patterns (for example, 1 second) are provided. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the high base control is started, it is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times or until the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol reaches a predetermined number of times. For example, you may make it continue until the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation which added the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation of a special symbol and the fluctuation | variation number of a normal symbol reaches a predetermined number.

  In this embodiment, the probability that the variable display result of the first special symbol will be a small hit (small hit probability) is 1/5, and the game ball won in the variable winning ball device (function) 24 during the small hit game. The probability of V winning (V winning probability) is 1/10. Therefore, even in the second gaming state in which the time-shortening control is being performed, the big hit game always occurs (the variable display result of the first special symbol becomes the small hit, and the V winning is generated in the small hit game and the big hit game is controlled. It does not mean. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, when the second game state in which the time duration control and the high base control continuation condition is “until the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times” is controlled, By adjusting the V winning probability, the big hit game may be generated at a very high rate (for example, almost 100%). In that case, in order to prevent the second gaming state from continuing continually, for example, when a small hit occurs in the second gaming state, when the small hit type is the first small hit type, The continuation condition of the time-saving control after the big hit game may be strict (until the special symbol variation display is performed 25 times), or the time-shorted control may not be executed after the big hit game. In addition, for example, when the second game state in which the continuation condition of the time reduction control and the high base control is “until the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times” is continuously controlled a predetermined number of times, it is not continued further. The second game state in which the continuation condition of the time reduction control and the high base control is forcibly "until the special symbol change display is performed 100 times" may not be controlled.

  In addition, there is a universal figure probability variation state that has a high probability that the variable symbol display result will be a hit (per normal figure), and a low base that does not substantially change the advantage in terms of the hit (per normal figure) probability and fluctuation frequency. In addition to the state and the high base state, the super high base state that is more advantageous than the low base state and the high base state may be provided by hitting frequently (per common figure).

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (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 appropriately changed. 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.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above embodiment, a gaming machine is shown that is controlled to a predetermined gaming state after the big winning game is ended based on the small hit type and the gaming state at the time of the small hit. It is not limited to. For example, a game in which a random number is extracted when passing through a specific area (V winning area) of the variable winning ball device 24, and the game is controlled to a predetermined gaming state after the big hit game after the V winning is completed based on the extracted random number. A plurality of specific areas (V winning areas) are provided in the machine or the variable winning ball apparatus 24, and the game state is controlled to a predetermined gaming state after the big hit game after the V winning is completed based on which specific area is passed. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18a 1st special symbol hold memory display part 18b 2nd special symbol hold memory Display unit 20 Special variable winning ball device 23 Count switch 24 Variable winning ball device (object)
28 Prize winning switch 29 V winning switch 30 Prize discharge switch 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (2)

A specific display result is displayed as a variable display result on a special variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information that can be identified based on the passage of the game medium through a special start area provided in the game area. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when it is derived and displayed,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the normal starting area provided in the game area, a predetermined display result is displayed as a variable display result on the normal variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of normal identification information that can be distinguished from each other. An ordinary variable device that changes from a closed state in which the game medium does not easily pass through the special start area to an open state in which it is easy to pass through when the derived start display is displayed;
Game state control means for controlling the game state,
As a gaming state,
A first game condition in which the variable frequency of reduction control and game media ratio increases the variable display Ru performed in the display period is short specific symbol passes through the special start-up region is increased advantageously control is not performed, the shortening A second gaming state in which the control and the advantageous control are performed, and a third gaming state in which the advantageous control is performed although the shortening control is not performed.
The gaming state control means includes
When the variable display of the special identification information is performed for a predetermined number of times before Symbol second game state, and controls the third gaming state,
When it is pre-Symbol controlled in the specific game state in the third game state, the control to the second game state after a specific game state, the variable displays the first predetermined number of special identification information in said second game state performed until a controllable second gaming state,
When the specific gaming state is controlled during the second gaming state, the second gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state, and the variable display of special identification information in the second gaming state is the first predetermined number of times. The second gaming state is controllable until a second predetermined number of times greater than,
When the variable display of the special identification information is performed a specific number of times in the third gaming state or when the variable display of the normal identification information is performed a special number of times, control to the first gaming state ,
A gaming machine characterized in that when controlled to the specific gaming state during the first gaming state, the gaming machine may be controlled to the first gaming state after the specific gaming state . A starting area through which game media can pass regardless of the state of the normally variable device different from the special starting area;
Variable display period determining means for determining a variable display period for variable display of the special identification information,
The variable display period determining means is configured such that when the shortening control is not performed, when the game medium passes through the start area and the special identification information is variably displayed, the game medium passes through the special start area. The variable display period is determined to be longer than when variable display of special identification information is performed based on the passage.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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