JP6533637B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, for example, a ball and ball gaming machine, it has been performed to wait for the symbol variation to stop before displaying a demonstration screen.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine, there is a so-called "simultaneous variation type" ball game machine capable of varying the symbol variation by the two special symbol display devices, that is, the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 in parallel (( Patent Document 1). This gaming machine has a function to stack the balls called so-called small hit lash, but from the viewpoint of prevention of capture aiming at fluctuating display of the special symbol 2 in the normal state, the fluctuation display of the special symbol 2 in the normal state Is set to be longer than that of the special symbol 1, for example, 10 minutes.

JP, 2015-171527, A

  However, in the case of the simultaneous variation type game machine, when providing up to four operation suspension functions for each of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 winning, it has transitioned from the specific gaming state such as the definite change state to the normal state When the special design 1 operation suspension ball becomes zero pieces and the symbol variation stops, but the special design 2 operation reserve is the maximum 4 and the symbol variation of the special symbol 2 still stops May not happen. Since the variation time of the special symbol 2 is set long, the demonstration screen can not be displayed at once until the variation display of the special symbol 2 is stopped. Further, not only the demonstration screen but also the display of the menu screen is subject to the same restriction.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a menu screen or the like without waiting for the special symbol to stop.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. Although the corresponding elements in the embodiments are shown in parentheses, the present invention is not limited thereto.

(1) First acquisition means for acquiring predetermined first game information based on establishment of the first start condition;
Second acquisition means for acquiring predetermined second game information based on establishment of the second start condition;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery based on the first game information acquired by the first acquisition means;
Second lottery means for executing a second winning lottery based on the second game information acquired by the second acquisition means;
First symbol display means for performing variable display operation of the first symbol and informing the result of the first winning lottery in the stop display mode of the first symbol;
Second symbol display means for performing the variable display operation of the second symbol and informing the result of the second lottery by the stop display mode of the second symbol;
Reproduction means capable of performing rendition,
A game control device for controlling execution of the effect by the effect device;
The effect control means is
It comprises a specific effect control means capable of executing and controlling a specific effect concerning setting of a game during the variable display operation of the second symbol,
A game machine characterized by
(2) The specific effect control means
When the variable display operation of the first symbol is not executed and the second symbol is in the variable display operation, the specific effect can be controlled to be executed.
The gaming machine according to the above (1), characterized in that
(3) Until the first game information acquired by the first acquisition means is subjected to the variable display operation of the first symbol in the first symbol display means, the predetermined maximum number of pending storages is A first holding storage means for holding on hold at the upper limit;
Until the second game information acquired by the second acquisition means is subjected to the variable display operation of the second symbol in the second symbol display means, the predetermined maximum number of pending storages is held at the upper limit And a second holding storage means for storing
The specific effect control means is
The specific effect is configured to be executable and controllable when there is no pending storage in the first pending storage means and the second symbol is in a variable display operation,
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, characterized in that
(4) first variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the first symbol;
Second variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern relating to the variation display operation of the second symbol;
First symbol display control means for controlling the variation display operation of the first symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination means;
And second symbol display control means for controlling the variation display operation of the second symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination means,
The variation pattern relating to the variation display operation of the second pattern includes at least a normal variation pattern and a special variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than the normal variation pattern,
The specific effect control means is
When the second symbol is in the fluctuation display operation related to the normal fluctuation pattern, control is performed so as not to execute the specific effect, and the second symbol is in the fluctuation display operation related to the special fluctuation pattern. Controls the specific effect to be executable,
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), characterized in that
(5) A gaming state control means configured to be able to execute and control a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state and a bonus gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state,
The specific effect control means is
When the second symbol is in the variable display operation during the bonus game state, control is performed so as not to execute the specific effect, and the second symbol is in the variable display operation during the normal game state. Controls the specific effect to be executable,
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), characterized in that

  According to the present invention, the menu screen or the like can be displayed without waiting for the symbol to stop.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the front side of the game board of the bullet game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a control device of a ball game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view to be used for explaining a game state after a hit game according to a hit type according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view which serves to explain a screen display of a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of assistance in explaining transition of a game state according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart which shows the flow of the game at the time of the latent state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view which is provided for explanation of an effect in a time saving state and a normal state concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of assistance in explaining an effect in a normal state according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main-control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure 1 management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 fluctuation start process in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows production control side main processing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows a production control side timer interruption processing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration display command N reception process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration display management process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the menu display management process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view which is used for explanation of a winning probability of a special symbol concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view which is used for explanation of a stop relation about a special figure moving simultaneously concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view which is used for explanation of change time of change display of a special symbol concerning one embodiment of the present invention.

  The preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachinko game machine will be described as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.

<1. Outline of configuration: FIG. 1 and FIG. 2>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a frame-like front frame 2 attached to the front of a wooden outer frame 4 so as to be openable and closable, and a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back of the front frame 2 The board 3 (see FIG. 2) is attached, and the game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 is made to face the opening of the front frame 2. A glass door 6 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a.

  Below the glass door 6, a front operation panel 7 pivotally supported by the front frame 2 by a hinge (not shown) is disposed. An upper saucer unit 8 is provided on the front operation panel 7, and an upper saucer 9 for storing the ejected game balls is formed in the upper saucer unit 8.

  In the upper tray unit 8, a ball removing button 14 for pulling out the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 9 to the lower part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game ball payout to the gaming ball lending device (not shown) And a card return button 12 for requesting return of a value medium inserted into the gaming ball lending device.

  Further, the upper tray unit 8 is configured to be operable by the player, and "effect button 13 (hand operation means)" for causing a change in the effect according to the operation, and a specific effect related to setting of the game (volume setting , "Direction key 75" which is an operation means used for the operation of the light amount setting, the effect mode setting, etc.). In the former effect button 13, the built-in lamp is turned on during the predetermined input acceptance period (monitoring period of the effect button) to be operable (input acceptance is possible), and is pressed when the built-in lamp is lit (during the input acceptance period) By doing this, it is possible to bring about a change in a specific effect. The latter direction key 75 is in the form of a cross key as shown in FIG. 2, and includes an upper button 75a, a right button 75b, a lower button 75c, and a left button 75d as up, down, left and right direction instruction buttons. By operating these direction indication buttons, it is possible to make the operating condition setting screen of the gaming machine appear and to set or change the brightness and the volume of the screen.

  Further, on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a launch operation handle 15 for operating the launch device 32 (see FIG. 3) is provided. In addition, on both sides of the upper portion of the front frame 2 and above the launch operation handle 15, speakers 46 are provided that provide sound effects (sound effects) by sound. In addition, in each part of the glass door 6, a plurality of decoration lamps 45 are provided which exert a light effect by decoration of light.

(Game board: Figure 2)
Next, the configuration of the game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG. On the game board 3, a ball guiding rail 5 for guiding the launched game ball is mounted annularly as a board division member, and the substantially circular area surrounded by the ball guiding rail 5 becomes a game area 3a. The four corners are non-play areas.

  A liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display) 36 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 3a. The liquid crystal display device 36 is independently controlled by a plurality of numbers, characters, symbols, etc. in three (left, middle, right) display areas (symbol variation display areas) under the control of the effect control unit 24 described later. Fluctuation display operation (variation start and fluctuation stop are set as one set) for display patterns of various kinds of decoration symbols (for example, left symbol (corresponding to left display area), middle symbol (corresponding to middle display area), right symbol (corresponding to right display area)) The various effects including the operation) are displayed by the image.

  Further, in the game area 3a, a center decoration 48 is provided so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a far-rolling manner. The center decoration 48 protects the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 from surrounding game balls, and is provided along the front side of the game board 3 and fixed to the game board 3 with a front mounting plate 48 a And a weir frame portion 48b which forms the outer circumference of the liquid crystal display device 36 and which surrounds the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. A floating area through which game balls can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center decoration 48 and the ball guiding rail 5, and the game balls are also guided to the right side of the center decoration 48. The game balls thrown into the upper side of the game area 3a by the launch device 32 are distributed to the left and right on the upper side of the hail frame 48b depending on the launch strength or stroke length of the game balls, and the left side of the center ornament 48. It flows down either of the left flow down path 3b and the right flow down path 3c on the right side.

  The non-playing area near the upper right edge (upper right corner) of the game board 3 serves as various function display parts, and the 7-segment display (with dots) starts right with the middle start opening 34 (for the first special symbol) A special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display means) and a special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display means) configured side by side corresponding to the mouth 35 (for the second special symbol) Is provided. In the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the special symbol variation display game is to be executed by the variation display operation of the "special symbol" represented by 7 segments (variation display operation which sets one variation start and one variation stop). ing. The above-mentioned liquid crystal display device 36 changes in time the display of the special symbol by means of the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b in time, and changes and displays the decorative symbol by the image, and various notice effects (effect image) At the same time, the decorative symbol variation display game is to be executed.

  Further, in the various function display sections, a composite display (an LED display for holding composite display) 38c consisting of a 7-segment display (with dots) is disposed adjacent to the special symbol displays 38a and 38b. The combination is called the display of the number of activated balls in the special symbol 1, the display of the number of activated balls in the special symbol 2, the fluctuation time shortening function in operation (time), and in the high probability state (high probability) This is because it is a hold / time-short / high-accuracy composite display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a “composite display device”) having five display functions of status notification.

  Further, in the various function display sections, a normal symbol display device 39a (normal symbol display means) in which a plurality of (two in this embodiment) LEDs are arranged is provided adjacent to the composite display device 38c. In this normal symbol display device 39a, the normal symbol change display game is executed by the variable display operation of the normal symbol represented by the two LEDs. For example, as the variable display operation, the normal symbol by the LED repeats turning on and off alternately in a seesaw manner, and by stopping in a state where one side is turned on, the success or failure of the normal symbol changing display game becomes clear There is. In addition, a round number display device 39b formed by arranging three LEDs (first to third round display LEDs) adjacent to the normal symbol display device 39a is provided. The number-of-rounds display device 39b reports the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) relating to the big hit by the combination of the on / off state of the three LEDs.

  Under the center decoration 48, a middle starting opening 34 (first special symbol starting opening: first starting means) is provided, and inside thereof, a detection sensor 34a (middle starting opening for detecting passage of gaming balls) A sensor 34a: see FIG. 3) is formed. Below the middle starting opening 34, a plurality of general winning openings 43 are disposed at the lower left portion in the game board surface, and a general winning opening sensor 43a (see FIG. 3) is formed.

  The middle starting opening 34, which is the first special symbol starting opening, is referred to as a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1") in the special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display device). It is a winning opening according to the starting condition of the variable display operation (abbreviated as FIG. 1), and is configured as a "winning rate fixed type winning device" having no starting opening opening / closing means (means for opening or enlarging the starting opening). It is done. In the case of the present embodiment, the left flow down path to the middle starting opening 34 by the action of the game ball falling direction changing member (for example, the game nail (not shown), the windmill 44, the center decoration 48, etc.) in the game area 3a. The game ball that has flowed down 3b has a configuration that is easy to enter (winning), while the game ball that has flowed down the right flow down path 3c has a configuration that is difficult to enter or unable to enter.

  Further, on the upper side of the middle portion of the downstream flow path 3c, a normal symbol start port 37 (third start means) comprising a pass gate (specific pass area) through which the game ball can pass is provided. The normal symbol starting port 37 is a winning opening related to the variable display operation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 39a, and the normal symbol starting port sensor 37a (see FIG. 3) which detects gaming balls passing therethrough. Is formed.

  Under the normal symbol starting opening 37, the special variation winning device 42 (special electric combination, special winning means) for the big hit, the normal variation winning device 41 which functions as a so-called electric tulip, the special variation winning for the small hit A device 50 (special motorized winning combination, big winning means) is provided to be positioned sequentially downward in this order. These four parties are arranged in a zigzag as a whole, and the normal symbol starting opening 37 is located on the right of the game board most, and then the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 41, the upper special fluctuation winning apparatus 42, the lower special fluctuation winning apparatus 50 They are displaced inward in order.

  The normal fluctuation winning device 41 exists as a right start port 35 (second special symbol start port: second start means) having a horizontally long opening for two or more game balls, and a lid covering the right start port 35. It has a movable piece 47 which can project from the game board surface, and the right start port 35 is closed when the movable piece 47 is in an advancing state projecting from the game board surface, and it is right when in a retracted state on the game board surface The starting port 35 is opened. When the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is in the inoperative state (normal state), the movable piece 47 is in the projecting state and the right start port 35 is closed, but the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is in the operating state, The movable piece 47 is retracted to leave the right start opening 35 and open the right start opening 35. As a result, the horizontally long opening of the right start opening 35 appears, and the game balls are changed to a large number. Inside the right start opening 35, a detection sensor 35a (lower start opening sensor 35a: see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided, and the game ball picked up by this is detected.

  The above-mentioned operation of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 works the same as a so-called "electric tulip type winning device (abbreviated as electric chew)" having a pair of movable wing pieces (movable members) on the left and right on the starting opening. . Therefore, in the present specification, the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is sometimes abbreviated as "electric chew". The configuration of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is not limited to that of the present embodiment. It may be configured as a winning device of the electric tulip type, and the movable piece having a width for one game ball is made to project from the game board, and the movable piece picks up the game ball and guides it to the induction whistle on the back of the game board You may configure it.

  The right start opening 35 provided in the normal variation winning device 41 is referred to as a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 2") in the special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display device). 2) is the winning opening according to the starting condition of the variable display operation, and the winning area of the right starting opening 35 facilitates winning according to the operating state (active or inactive) of the movable wing piece 47. It is converted into an open state (a winning easy state) and a closed state (a hard winning state) which makes winning more difficult than the open state or makes winning impossible. In the present embodiment, when the movable wing piece 47 is inoperative, the closed state (impossible state of winning) in which winning to the right start port 35 is impossible is maintained.

  In the middle of the flow-down path from the normal symbol starting opening 37 to the normal fluctuation winning device 41 (electric chute) in the right flowing flow path 3c, a special hit for high hit is provided for the big hit. The special variation winning device 42 has an upper large winning opening 40 and a projecting open door 42b covering it, and can open and close the upper winning opening 40 by the open door 42b projecting into the game board surface. In the inside of the large winning opening 40, a large winning opening sensor 42a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entered gaming ball is formed. The top of the open door 42b of the special swing winning device 42 for this big hit is inclined downward to the right, and the gaming ball on the open door 42b is guided down to the normal swing winning device 41 (electric chew) side It is supposed to be.

  A horizontally-long flow path correction plate 37d inclined downward to the left is provided above the upper special variation winning device 42 so as to cross the area of the right flow down path 3c between the symbol start port 37 and the normal pattern start port 37. There is. The flow path correction plate 37d receives the gaming ball flowing down the right downward flow path 3c and works to move the gaming ball in the direction of the upper special fluctuation winning device 42 (left direction in FIG. 2). The lower left end of the flow path correction plate 37 d is above the upper special fluctuation winning device 42. Therefore, all the game balls are picked up by the flow path correction plate 37d and guided to the upper special fluctuation winning device 42.

  In addition, below the special variation winning device 42, a horizontally-long downward flow guide plate 42d inclined downward to the left is provided between the special variation winning device 41 and the special variation winning device 41. The flow guide plate 42d is located near the lower end of the open door 42b of the upper special variation winning device 42 at the upper right end, and is a game ball which has flowed down from the open door 42b and has its direction changed by a guide nail immediately below. , Pick up a portion of it, it works to flow down on the special fluctuation prize device 50 below.

  The small hitting lower special winning combination device 52 is configured to be able to open or enlarge the lower large winning opening 50 by the lower large winning opening 50 and the slick type open door 52 b covering the lower large winning opening 50. In the inside thereof, a lower large winning opening sensor 52a (see FIG. 3) is formed which detects the gaming ball having entered the lower large winning opening 50.

  The ball entry process to the big prize winning opening 40 at the time of big hit is as follows. The game ball having passed through the floating area between the top surface of the center decoration 48 and the ball guiding rail 5 flows down the right flow down path 3c. The game balls are all picked up by the flow path correction plate 37d and guided onto the special fluctuation winning device 42. In the case of a big hit, the upper prize winning opening 40 is opened. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, almost all of the game balls are won from the flow path correction plate 37d to the upper large winning opening 40.

  In addition, the ball entry process to lower large winning a prize opening 50 when small hitting becomes like below. The game ball flows down the right flow path 3c. The game balls are guided in the direction of the upper special fluctuation winning device 42 by the flow path correction plate 51 d. The game ball rolls on the open door 42b closing the upper large winning opening 40 and flows down from the lower right end. The game balls are further guided in the direction of the normal variable winning device 41 by a predetermined sequence of game balls not shown, and a portion thereof is guided to the lower large winning opening 50 side on the flow guide plate 42d. The opening time of the right starting opening 35 by the movable piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is 5.5 seconds in the positive and negative states, but is as short as 0.6 seconds in the normal and latent states. Therefore, the number of gaming balls guided to the lower large winning opening 50 side is increased without being picked up during the opening period of the right start opening 35.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the various winning openings provided in the gaming area 3a, when there is a winning to a winning opening other than the normal symbol starting opening 37, a promise is made separately for each winning opening. The number of winning balls per winning ball (for example, three in the middle starting opening 34, one in the right starting opening 35, ten in the large winning opening 50, ten in the general winning opening 43) game ball payout device It will be paid out from 19.

  Further, in the area of the game board, a plurality of movable body effects are disposed at positions which do not interfere with the flow of the game balls. In this example, the first movable body character (clock-like character) 80 is disposed at the upper right side in the center decoration 48, that is, at a position that does not obstruct the flow of the gaming ball passing through the right flow downward path 3c. A second movable body part (flower type part) 90 is disposed on the side. A watch-shaped character 80, which is a first movable object, has a clock-plate portion 81 including a number display portion, and a short hand which can rotate on the clock-plate portion 81 and can indicate hours and minutes as necessary. And a timepiece hand 82 consisting of a long hand, and is configured as a watch-shaped character 80 as a whole. The flower-shaped character 90, which is the second movable body character, has a corolla A2 consisting of a plurality of petals arranged around the flower heart A1, and the flower heart A1 and the corolla A2 are vertically (falling) or lateral Attach the first movable body 91 configured to be movable (projecting movement) and the bale B1 located on the outer periphery of the corolla A2 to the tip of the stem portion B2, and allow the bale B1 and the stem portion B2 to move up and down (dropping movement) And a second movable body 92 configured in FIG. The first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are disposed in a state in which the illustrated solid line position near one side (right side) of the liquid crystal screen is an initial position, and both are united. In the case of this embodiment, the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are operable independently of each other, and the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are also operable in the vertical direction while being united. is there. The movable body part functions as a rendering means, and realizes the movable body representation such as suggesting the degree of expectation to the hit by its operation mode.

<2. Controller: Fig. 3>
With reference to FIG. 3, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit (main control means) 20 that generally controls control (game operation control) related to the entire game operation, and main control A presentation control unit (rendering control means) 24, which comprehensively manages directing operation control (rendering appearance control) by directing means in response to an effect control command from the section 20, and a payout control board (dispensing control board for performing payout control of winning balls A control unit 29 and a power supply substrate (power control unit) 31 that generates and supplies a necessary power to the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown) are mainly provided. The power supply route is omitted in FIG.

(2-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 has a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU), and in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure, a ROM 202 (main control for storing various data necessary for game operation control) A ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM) functioning as a work area and a buffer memory are mounted to constitute a microcomputer (Z80 system equivalent product) as a whole.

  Also, although not shown, the main control unit 20 adds to the Z80 system a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) that adds a periodic interrupt function, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) with a constant period, and a time measurement function. It also includes an interrupt controller circuit that exhibits an interrupt enable / interrupt disable function such as timer interrupt that applies an interrupt signal, and a counter circuit for generating a random number of a certain range in hardware. The counter circuit includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit, and functions as a 16-bit counter as a whole. The CPU 201 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the internal lottery random number value (big hit determination random number), and the random number value in the big hit lottery Use Note that the internal lottery random number is obtained by adding a soft random number value generated by an appropriate software process and a hard random number value in order to prevent a goto act such as hitting and hitting.

  The main control unit 20 detects the passage of a middle start opening 34a that detects a winning to the middle start opening 34, a right start opening sensor 35a that detects a winning to the right start opening 35, and a normal symbol start opening 37 A normal symbol opening sensor 37a, a general winning opening sensor 43a for detecting winning on the general winning opening 43, an upper winning opening sensor 42a for detecting winning on the upper large winning opening 40, and a lower winning opening 50 A special winning opening sensor 52a for detecting winning and a fraud detecting sensor 99 (a vibration sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.) for detecting an illegal act on the pachinko gaming machine 1 are connected, and the main control unit 20 detects signals from these It is possible to receive.

  The main control unit 20 also includes an ordinary electric combination solenoid 41c for controlling the opening and closing of the movable wing piece 47 of the right starting opening 35 and an upper winning opening for controlling the opening door 42b of the upper large winning opening 40. The solenoid 42c and the lower large winning opening solenoid 52c for controlling the opening door 52b of the lower large winning opening 50 are connected, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for controlling these. .

  Further, a special symbol display device 38a and a special symbol display device 38b are connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the special symbol. Further, the main control unit 20 is connected with the normal symbol display device 39a, and can transmit a control signal for controlling the display of the normal symbol.

  Further, a compound display 38c is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for controlling display of various information displayed on the main display unit 38c. Further, the number-of-rounds display device 39b is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the specified number of rounds due to the big hit.

  Further, a frame external concentrated terminal substrate 21 is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 is connected to the hall computer HC provided outside the gaming machine via the frame external concentrated terminal substrate 21. It is possible to transmit predetermined game information (for example, big hit information, prize ball number information, execution information of a symbol variation display game, etc.). The hall computer HC monitors the game information from the main control unit 20, and centrally manages the operating status of the pachinko hall gaming machine.

  Further, a payout control board (a payout control unit) 29 is connected to the main control unit 20, and a payout control board (a launch control unit) 28 for controlling the launch device 32 and a payout of the game balls are connected to the payout control board 29. The game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19 for performing the game is connected. The main control unit 20 can transmit a control command related to the payout (a payout control command for specifying the number of winning balls) to the payout control board 29. The main roles of the payout control board 29 are reception of a payout control command from the main control unit 20, award ball payout control of the gaming ball payout device 19 based on the payout control command, and transmission of a payout status signal to the main control unit 20. Etc. Based on the payout state signal, the main control unit 20 monitors whether the function of the game ball payout device 19 is normal or not (whether or not a ball jam or a payout of a prize ball occurs or not).

  Further, the payout control board 29 can transmit a release control signal to the release control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization of a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal to realize the game ball launch operation by the operation of the launch operation handle 15 .

  Further, the payout control board 29 can transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization of a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal to realize the game ball launch operation by the operation of the launch operation handle 15 .

  Further, the main control unit 20 can transmit various effect control commands including information related to the special symbol variation display game and information related to an error to the effect control unit 24 according to the processing state. However, in order to prevent the goto action, the main control unit 20 only transmits a signal to the effect control unit 24 and has a configuration of one-way communication in which the signal from the effect control unit 24 can not be received. .

(2-2. Effect control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 has a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 241 (effect control CPU), a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) storing effect data required for effect control processing, and a RAM 243 (functioning as a work area or buffer memory In addition, a tone generator IC, an RTC, a counter circuit having the same function as the counter circuit of the main control unit 20, an interrupt controller circuit, etc. are provided. Control.

  The main roles of the effect control unit 24 are reception of effect control commands from the main control unit 20, determination of selection of effects based on effect control commands, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, decoration lamps It is the light emission control of the LED for effect including 45, the operation control of the movable body part and the like.

  The effect control unit 24 further includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls display control of the liquid crystal display device 36. The display control unit is an image ROM storing VDP (Video Display Processor) which controls overall image output processing such as image expansion processing and image drawing, and image data (effect image data) on which VDP performs image expansion processing. , A VRAM (Video RAM) for temporarily storing image data expanded by VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU for outputting control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU A liquid crystal control ROM that stores the described program and various data necessary for display control thereof and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area or a buffer memory are mainly configured.

  In addition, the effect control unit 24 is used to display various effects (light effects, sound effects, movable object effects), the decoration lamp 45, the clock panel part (number display part) 81 of the watch-shaped character 80 and various LEDs Light display control unit for the light display unit 45a including the sound control unit, sound control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generation unit 46a including the speaker 46, and drive control unit (motor drive circuit) for the movable object function motors 61, 61a, 61b, etc. Is equipped. Here, the movable body part product motor 61 is for driving the clock hands 82 constituting the watch-shaped part article 80, and the movable body part products motors 61a and 61b are for driving the movable bodies 91 and 92 constituting the flower-shaped part article 90. It is. The effect control unit 24 can transmit a control signal related to the effect means to these control units.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected to a position detection switch 97 for the clock hand 82 and position detection switches 97a and 97b for the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 of the flower-shaped character 90, and the effect control unit 24 can receive detection signals from these. Based on the detection signals from the position detection switches 97, 97a, 97b, the effect control unit 24 controls the operation mode while monitoring the current operation position (for example, the amount of movement from the origin position) of the movable object. Also, monitor the malfunction of the operation of the movable body part (whether or not it is a normal operation (for example, after the operation, whether or not it has correctly returned to the home position, etc.)).

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected with a switch for operation means (operation detection means) capable of detecting an operation of the effect button, that is, a switch for the frame effect button 13 and a switch for the direction key 75. The operation detection signals from these effect buttons 13, 75a to 75d can be received.

  Based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 randomly determines from among a plurality of types of effect patterns prepared in advance by lottery, and controls various effect means at necessary timing. To make the desired effect appear. As a result, the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 46, the lighting and blinking drive of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized, and various effect patterns (decorative symbol variation display operation and The “rendering scenario” in a broad sense is realized by the advance presentation and the like being expanded in time series.

  In addition, the effect control command defines a function by a 1-byte long mode (MODE) and a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte long event (EVENT) as well, and in order to distinguish MODE and EVENT, Bit 7 of MODE is ON, Bit7 of EVENT is OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, strobe signals are output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and the first time after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. Transmission of the strobe signal of Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after a predetermined time has elapsed since transmission of this strobe signal, and a second strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed since this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the CPU 201 for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 (effect control CPU) can reliably receive a command.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and obtains the effect control command in the interrupt processing. It has become. Also, unlike the CPU 201, when an interrupt occurs on the basis of the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 241 is executing an interrupt process (timer interrupt process periodically executed) based on another interrupt. Even if there is, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the processing, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if other interrupts occur simultaneously.

<3. Outline of operation>
Next, a game operation related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment using the control device (FIG. 3) will be described.

(3-1. Symbol variation display game)
(3-1-1. Special symbol variation display game, decoration symbol variation display game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 20 is based on predetermined starting conditions, specifically, that the gaming ball enters the middle starting opening 34 or the right starting opening 35 (winning). In the case of the "big hit lottery" by random number lottery is performed. The main control unit 20 variably displays the special symbols 1 and 2 on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b based on the lottery result to start the special symbol variation display game, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, displays the result as a special symbol Derivative display on the device, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the middle starting opening 34 and the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the right starting opening 35 are performed separately and independently. For this reason, the big hit lottery result regarding the middle starting opening 34 is derived on the side of the special symbol display device 38a, and the big hit lottery result regarding the right starting opening 35 is derived on the special symbol display device 38b side. Specifically, on the special symbol display device 38a side, on the condition that the gaming ball has entered the middle starting opening 34, the special symbol 1 is variably displayed and the first special symbol variation display game is started, On the other hand, on the special symbol display device 38b side, on the condition that the game ball has entered the right start opening 35, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed to start the second special symbol variation display game. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game in the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b is started, the predetermined "big hit" is performed if the big hit lottery result is "big hit" after the predetermined variation display time has elapsed. In the aspect, in the other case, the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in a predetermined "losing" manner, whereby the game result (big hit lottery result) is derived.

  In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol on the special symbol display device 38b side. The variable display game is referred to as "special symbol variable display game 2". Also, unless otherwise required, "special symbol 1" and "special symbol 2" are simply referred to as "special symbol" (sometimes abbreviated as "special figure"), and "special symbol variation display game 1" and "special" The symbol variation display game 2 is simply referred to as "special symbol variation display game".

  Further, when the above-mentioned special symbol variation display game is started, along with this, the decoration symbol (proactive game symbol) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the decoration symbol variation display game is started, And various effects are developed. When the special symbol variation display game is over, the decorative symbol variation display game is also finished, and the special symbol display device reflects a predetermined special symbol indicating a big hit lottery result, and the liquid crystal display device 36 reflects the big hit lottery result It is designed to display derived decoration symbols. That is, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the decorative symbol variation display game including the variation display operation of the decorative symbol.

  Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is "big hit" (when the big hit lottery result is "big hit"), an effect reflecting the result is developed in the decorative symbol variation display game. Then, when the special symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a display mode (for example, a display state of 7 segments “7”) in which the special symbol indicates a big hit, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays “left”, “middle”, “right In each display area of "", the display pattern in which the decorative symbol reflects "big hit" (for example, in each display area of "left", "middle" and "right", three decorative symbols are "7" "7" " It is stopped and displayed in the display state of 7 ".

  In the case of this "big hit", specifically, the special symbol variation display game is ended, along with which the decorative symbol variation display game is ended, and as a result, the symbol pattern of "big hit" is derived and displayed After that, the upper large winning opening solenoid 42c (see FIG. 3) provided in the first special variation winning device 42 operates (see FIG. 3) and the open door 42b opens and closes in a predetermined operation pattern, whereby the upper large winning opening 40 opens and closes. Or the lower special winning opening solenoid 52c (see FIG. 3) of the second special variation winning device 52 is activated and the opening door 52b opens and closes in a predetermined operation pattern, whereby the lower large winning opening The special game state (big hit game) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is generated. In this big hit game, until the opening time of the big winning opening is a predetermined time (maximum opening time: 28.5 seconds, for example), or the number of gaming balls that have won the big winning opening (winning balls to big winning opening) There is a predetermined number (the maximum number of winnings: the upper limit number of winning balls allowed for the opening opening or opening of the opening by one operation of the prize: for example, 8 (upper large winning opening 40) "Round game" that the winning area is opened or enlarged until the 4 pieces (lower large winning opening 50) are reached and the big winning opening is closed when any of these conditions are satisfied, The defined number of defined rounds (for example, up to 16 rounds) is repeated. The conditions for closing the upper large winning opening 40 and the lower large winning opening 50 are not limited thereto, and may be based only on the opening time of the large winning opening, or the number of gaming balls that have won the large winning opening It may be based solely on

  When the big hit game is started, an opening effect for notifying that the big hit is started is performed first, and after the opening effect is finished, a round game is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of predetermined rounds as the upper limit. Then, after the defined number of rounds, an ending effect notifying that the big hit is finished is performed, whereby the big hit game is finished. That is, the big hit game is roughly divided into an opening effect period, a round game execution period having the maximum number of rounds as an upper limit, and an ending effect period. However, the round game execution period excluding the opening effect period and the ending effect period, which are the big winning opening closed state, may be regarded as a big hit game period.

  With regard to the information necessary for the execution of the above-mentioned decorative symbol variation display game, the main control unit 20 is first specifically based on the game ball entering the middle starting opening 34 or the right starting opening 35 (winning). On the condition that the game ball is detected by the middle start opening sensor 34a or the right start opening sensor 35a and the start condition (start condition for the special symbol) is satisfied, the "big hit", "small hit" or "loss" If it was a "big hit" and if it was a "big hit", if it was a "big hit", then the "small hit" type, "losing" If there is, it will be a big hit lottery including 'symbol lottery (win type (hit type) lottery)' to draw the lost type (If there is only one type of lost, there is no need to carry out the lost type lottery, I omit the lottery DOO can), based on the lottery result information, and the variation pattern of the special symbols, special symbol (hereinafter which finally stopped and displayed in accordance with the winning type, determines the referred) to as "special stop symbol." Then, as a production control command for specifying the processing state, a “variation pattern specification command” including at least fluctuation pattern information of a special symbol (for example, information on a big hit lottery result and a fluctuation time of the special symbol) Send. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24. In the present embodiment, in order to make the variation of the effect abundant, the “decorative symbol specification command” including the information of the special stop symbol (the symbol lottery result information (the information regarding the hit type)) is also transmitted to the effect control unit 24 It is supposed to be.

  The variation pattern information of the special symbol can include information specifying the presence or absence of a specific advance notice effect (for example, "reach effect" or "simulated continuous effect" described later). To describe in detail, the variation pattern of the special symbol is roughly classified into a "hit variation pattern" in the case of hit and a "loss variation pattern" in the case of loss according to the big hit lottery result. In these fluctuation patterns, "reach fluctuation pattern" for reach effect specification that specifies the occurrence of reach effect, "normal fluctuation pattern" for non-reach effect specification that does not specify the generation of reach effect, pseudo-series effect and reach effect Designation of complex occurrence of “pseudo run presence reach fluctuation pattern” Designation of generation of the pseudo run effect and designation of occurrence of the reach effect are not specified, and includes a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns such as “pseudo run presence normal fluctuation pattern”. In addition, in order to secure the production time of reach production or pseudo-series production, basically, the fluctuation time of the reach fluctuation pattern or the pseudo-connected fluctuation pattern is determined to be longer than that of the normal fluctuation pattern.

  Based on the information included in the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the decoration symbol designation command) sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 performs time series during the decoration symbol variation display game. Decide the content of the presentation (rendering scenario) to be developed in the game, and the decorative symbol (decorative stopping symbol) to be finally displayed by stopping, and change the decorative symbol according to the time schedule based on the changing pattern of the special symbol Run Thereby, in time with the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the decoration symbol by the liquid crystal display device 36 is variably displayed, and during the period of the special symbol variation display game and the decoration symbol variation display game The period of time is substantially the same time width. Further, the effect control unit 24 controls the liquid crystal display device 36 or the light display device 45a or the sound generating device 46a so as to correspond to the effect scenario, and develops various effects in the decorative symbol variation display game. As a result, reproduction (image effect) of the image on the liquid crystal display device 36, reproduction (sound effect) of the sound effect, and lighting and blinking drive (light effect) of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized.

  Thus, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the display result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected in the decorative symbol variation display game. The two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In the present specification, the two symbol variation display games may be simply referred to as “symbol variation display games” unless otherwise required.

(3-1-2. Normal symbol variation display game)
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball passes (wins) the normal symbol starting opening 37, the main control unit 20 carries out a "support winning lottery" by random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the normal symbol represented by the LED is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 39a, and the normal symbol variation display game is started, and after a predetermined time, the result is a combination of lighting and non-lighting of the LED Stop display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is "assistance hit", the display portion of the normal symbol display device 39a is in a specific lighting state (for example, all the two LEDs 39 are in the lighting state, or "○" and " Among the LEDs representing “×”, the LED on the “o” side is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of this "assisting hit", the normal motorized combination solenoid 41c (see FIG. 3) is activated and the opening door 47 performs the opening and closing operation in a predetermined operation pattern, whereby the right start port 35 is opened. The game ball is in a state in which the game ball is likely to flow (starting opening open state), and an auxiliary gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "Pu power release game") occurs which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In this common use open game, a game in which the open time of the right start port 35 has elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds) by the open door 47 of the normal variation winning device 41 or the game is won in the right start port 35 The winning area is opened until the number of balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), and the operation of closing the right start opening 35 when any of these conditions is satisfied is a predetermined number of times (for example, maximum 2) Times) to be repeated. The condition under which the right start opening 35 is closed is not limited to this, and may be based only on the opening time of the right start opening 35, or based on only the number of gaming balls won in the right start opening 35. It may be.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the special / decorative symbol variation display game, during the normal symbol variation display game, during the big hit game, or during the general power release game, etc., the middle starting opening 34 or the right starting opening 35 or the normal symbol starting opening When a prize occurs on 37, that is, there is an input of a detection signal from the middle starting opening sensor 34a or the right starting opening sensor 35a or the normal symbol starting opening sensor 37a, and the corresponding starting condition (symbol game starting condition) is satisfied. The data concerning the start right of the variable display game is to be stored until the maximum number of pending storages (for example, a maximum of 4) which is a predetermined upper limit, except for those involved in the variable display . The game ball relating to the pending data on hold or the pending data not provided for the symbol variation display operation is also referred to as "operation pending ball". A dedicated hold indicator (not shown) provided at an appropriate place of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a hold provided as an icon image in the screen by the liquid crystal display 36 in order to clarify the number of operation hold balls to the player Turn on the indicator.

  In addition, in this embodiment, up to four operation pending balls for the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2 and the normal symbol are respectively stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 up to a maximum of four times. Can. In addition, the maximum memory number (maximum number of pending storages) of the number of operation pending balls for special symbol 1, special symbol 2 and normal symbols is not particularly limited, even if all or part of the maximum number of pending storages of each symbol is different Well (for example, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 1 side is four, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 2 side is two, the maximum number of pending storages on the normal symbol side is four, etc.) The number of memories may be zero (for example, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 1 side may be four, the maximum number of pending storages on the special symbol 2 may be zero), and the number may be appropriately determined according to the game characteristics .

(Simultaneous fluctuation type)
In the present embodiment, the variable display operation of the special symbol 1 in the special symbol display device 38a and the variable display operation of the special symbol 2 in the special symbol display device 38b can be performed independently of each other. That is, the variation display of the special symbol 1 and the variation display of the special symbol 2 can be performed in parallel, and the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is referred to as a so-called "simultaneous variation type". In the case of this simultaneous change type, since both are variable display in parallel and can be stopped and displayed, the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 may be stopped by the big hit symbol, and also in advance. It is necessary to prevent a hit game from being executed by one special symbol stopped and the other special symbol from being stopped by the hit symbol during the execution (the other hit game is executed). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, when the variable display of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is performed in parallel, one of the special symbols comes first and the symbol (big hit symbol indicating a big hit) or a symbol showing a small hit When the stop display is made with (small hit symbols), the other special symbols are forcibly stopped at the same or substantially the same timing and with a symbol (missing symbol) indicating a loss even during the variable display. However, if one of the special symbols is stopped and displayed first with the lost symbol, the variation display operation of the other special symbol is not affected, and the variation is continued as it is. In addition, as mentioned above, when one special symbol is stopped and displayed first with a symbol (a symbol showing a big hit (big hit symbol) or a small hit symbol (small hit symbol)), the other special symbol changes. In the case of continuing the fluctuation display while interrupting the clocking of time (do not display the stop) and resuming the clocking after the hit game pertaining to the hit symbol of the one special symbol, it is forcibly stopped by the lost symbol You do not have to do it.

  In addition, when not only simultaneous variation type but one special symbol is in the variation display, the other special symbol may be a "non-simultaneous variation type" which makes the variation display impossible. In this case, when one special symbol is stopped and variable display of the other special symbol becomes possible, variable display of the other special symbol can be started. For example, it is sequentially digested in the order of occurrence of the operation reserving balls (order of winning) of the special drawings 1 and 2, or the operation reserving balls exist in both the operation reserving ball of the special drawing 1 and the operation reserving ball of the special drawing 2 In such a case, a "priority change means" may be provided to preferentially digest the action-retention ball on the side of the special view 2.

(3-2. Game state)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states in addition to the above-mentioned big hit that is the special gaming state. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, functions (means) related to the occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a “probability fluctuation function (probability change function)” in which the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) takes on its functional units. There are two types of this: a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol probability variation function") according to a special symbol and a probability variation function according to a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol probability variation function").

  The special symbol probability change function is advantageous over the normal gaming state by changing from a low probability (for example, 1/300) to a high probability (for example, 1/70) a big hit lottery probability predetermined probability (normal probability) This is a function to generate a high probability state (see FIG. 21). In addition, the normal symbol probability variation function is changed from the low probability (for example, 1/256) having a predetermined probability (normal probability) to the high probability (for example, 255/256) from the normal gaming state. Is also a function to generate an advantageous "auxiliary hit probability change state".

  Further, the main control unit 20 is provided with a “variation time shortening function (time reduction function)” that bears the function unit. There are two types of time-saving functions (hereinafter referred to as "special-design time-shorting functions") related to special symbols and time-shorting functions (hereinafter referred to as "normal-pattern time-shorting functions") related to ordinary designs.

  The special symbol time short function generates the "special symbol time short state" that shortens the average time required for one special symbol variation display game (the average time for the special symbol to start changing after the variation starts) Function. Under the game state (special symbol time short state) in which the special symbol time short function is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol in one special symbol variation display game is shortened, and the big hit per unit time than the normal gaming state The number of lottery times is improved, and the number of lottery times is improved. In addition, the normal symbol time short function reduces the average time required for one normal symbol variation display game (average time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it is stopped and displayed). Function to generate “ Under the game state (normal symbol time short state) in which the normal symbol time short function is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol variation display game is shortened (for example, reduced from 10 seconds to 1 second ), And the number of times of drawing per auxiliary time per unit time is improved more than the state of normal gaming. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of activated balls, but in this case, the time saving function is not activated, It is by other control processing.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 takes on its functional units. The open extension function is a function to generate an “open extension state” in which the opening operation period (at least one of the opening time of the movable wing piece 47 and the number of times of opening thereof) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 is extended. is there. This open extension state is referred to as a so-called "electric chew support state". Under the playing state (opening extension state) in which the opening extension function is in operation, the opening operation period (starting opening opening state time) of the movable wing piece 47 is extended, for example, from 0.6 seconds to 5.5 seconds, The number of times of opening and closing is extended, for example, from 1 time (when the open extension function is inactive) to 2 times (when the open extension function is active), and the movable wing pieces 47 per unit time than the normal gaming state The operating rate is improved to improve the operating rate.

  By activating one or more types of each function as described above, it is possible to bring about a change in the internal gaming state (internal gaming state) of the gaming machine. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the special symbol time variation function, the special symbol time variation function, the normal symbol probability variation function, the normal symbol time variation function, and the game state in which the opening extension function is operated are referred to as "certain variation state", from among these functions The gaming state from which the special symbol probability change function has been removed is referred to as "time saving state", and the gaming state in which only the special symbol probability variation function is activated is referred to as "latency state", and all functions are not active (inactive) The state is referred to as "normal gaming state (normal state)". Therefore, focusing on the big hit lottery probability in these gaming states, if the gaming state is "time saving state" or "normal gaming state", at least the big hit lottery probability becomes "low probability" and the gaming state is "latent In the case of "state" or "probable state", at least the big hit lottery probability becomes 'high probability'. A big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened is generated during a big hit, but all the functions are inactivated for the above-mentioned functions, and basically, they are placed under the same gaming state as the normal gaming state.

  Further, under the electric chow support state (hereinafter referred to as the “power support presence state”), the operating rate (opening time and opening number) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 improves and the lower starting opening 35 is reached. Since the winning rate of the game is increased and the winning frequency per unit time is increased, the gaming state is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the electric support is not in progress (hereinafter referred to as "non-power support state"). . When paying attention to the presence or absence of the electric chow support state, if the gaming state is the "normal gaming state" or the "latency state", the "non-power support state" is set, and the gaming state is "time saving state" or "probable change state" If it is, it becomes 'power support presence state'. A game state that focuses on the operating status of each function (special symbol probability variation function, special symbol time variation function, normal symbol probability variation function, ordinary symbol time variation function, and open extension function) regarding determination of the big hit lottery probability and presence or absence of power support condition. Is called "internal gaming state". In the present embodiment, a "gaming state determination number (YJ)" is provided as data for identifying the above-described distinction of the internal gaming state such as the normal gaming state, the latent state, and the probability change state.

<5. About the hit: Figure 4, Figure 21>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 21, types of hits in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

(Type per 5-1.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, "16R latent probability big hit", "10R probability variation big hit", "16R latent probability big hit", as a hit type to be drawn in the above special symbol variation display game, that is, a hit type to be a big hit lottery target. Several types of hits are provided, such as 5R definite variation big hit, 4R definite variation big hit, 3R definite variation big hit, 2R definite variation big hit, 5R hour short and big hit, 2R hour short and big hit, and small hit. There is.

  Among these, "16R latent probability big hit", "10R positive variation big hit", "5R positive variation big hit", "4R positive variation big hit", "3R positive variation big hit", "2R positive variation big hit", "5R hour big hit", "2R The "time hit" is a hit that belongs to the "big hit" type that triggers the activation of the condition device, and the "small hit" is a hit that belongs to the "non-big hit" type that does not trigger the operation of the condition device. Here, the "condition device" is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the character continuous operating device for playing a round game, and a combination of a specific special symbol is displayed, or a game ball is displayed. An item that operates when passing a specific area in the special winning opening. A hit belonging to the above "big hit" type or a hit belonging to the "non big hit" type (small hit) is a transition opportunity (occurrence trigger) to a special gaming state (hit game) with an opening / closing operation of a big winning opening. It is a hit. Therefore, the hit belonging to the "non-big hit" type is different from a mere "loss".

  Also, among the hits belonging to the 'big hit' type, '16R latent certain big hit' is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big game's end of the game to the latent state, '10R true variation big hit', '5R true variation "Big hit", "4R probability variation big hit", "3R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit to shift the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to "probability state", all with a high probability state It is a big hit that belongs to the "probable big hit" to shift to the state. On the other hand, "5R time shorts hit", "2R time shorts hit" is a big hit to shift the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to "time shorted", and both shift to gaming state with low probability state "time hit big hit It is a big hit belonging to Although the small hit is a hit belonging to the 'non-big hit' type, it is treated as one of the big hit types without being distinguished from the above big hit unless it is particularly necessary.

(5-2. Per game)
Next, the hit game by each hit will be described. First, the hit game by the 16R latent certain jackpot will be described.

(The hit game by the 16R latent certain jackpot)
The hit game (hereinafter referred to as “16R latent probability big hit game”) by the 16R latent positive hit is a big hit with the prescribed number of rounds being 16 rounds, and in the present embodiment, the large winning opening 40 in one round game The maximum open time of is set to '29 .8 seconds' of 'long open time'. Here, "long opening time" means that the number of winnings for the special winning opening may reach the maximum winning number (for example, nine) within that time (there is a sufficient possibility of reaching the maximum winning number) It is defined as the time width.

  After the round game is started and the upper large winning opening 40 is opened, the upper large winning opening 40 is closed when the above-mentioned maximum opening time has passed, and the current round game is ended, and the prescribed number of rounds (maximum round If the “inter-round interval time” has elapsed, the game is transferred to the next round game, unless the number 16) of the number is reached. However, even if the maximum open time has passed, if the number of game balls (winning balls) won in the upper large winning opening 40 reaches the maximum number of winnings (for example, 9), the upper large winning opening 40 is closed. After this round game ends and the interval time between rounds passes, it is transferred to the next round game. In other words, when one of the conditions is satisfied when the maximum opening time of the large winning opening has passed or when the number of gaming balls that have won the large winning opening reaches the maximum number of winning conditions, the large opening winning opening is opened. Is closed, and is transferred to the next round game after a predetermined interval time.

(10R, 5R, 4R, 3R probability variation big hit hit game)
A big hit game (5R positive variation big hit game, 4R positive variation big hit game, 3R positive variation big hit game) by "10R positive variation big hit", "5R positive variation big hit", "4R positive variation big hit", "Regular hit big game" The same or substantially the same game mode as that of the 16R latent confirmation big hit game is to be executed, and only the prescribed number of rounds is different. Therefore, 10R, 5R, 4R, 3R probability variation big hit games, respectively, compared with the 16R latent probability big hit, the profit ratio of 6R, 11R, 12R, 13 rounds worth of prize balls difference respectively becomes lower sequentially It is a big hit game.

(2R probability variation big hit, hit game by 2R time short hit)
A hit game by 2R latent probability big hit or 2R time big hit (hereinafter referred to as “2R probability variation big hit game” and “2R time short big hit game”, respectively) is a big hit with the prescribed number of rounds as 2 rounds, and in this embodiment, The maximum opening time of the large winning opening (upper large winning opening 40) in one round game is set to 0.1 second of the "short opening time". Therefore, in the 2R probability variation big hit game and 2R time big hit game, the big winning opening is opened only for a short opening time (0.1 second), and the number of round games is as small as 2 rounds, so the prize is substantially prized It has become a big hit game that can hardly get the ball (accurately, there is a possibility that a winning to the big winning opening may occur, but the maximum opening time of the big winning opening of each round game is set to the short opening time The possibility is low, and virtually no winning balls can be obtained.

(A game with a small hit)
In the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as "small hit game"), the lower large winning opening 50 is opened one or more times (in this embodiment, once). Here, since the "small hit" is a hit type that does not become an operation trigger of the "condition device" as described above, a round game such as "big hit" is not executed. That is, the opening / closing operation of the lower large winning opening 50 in the small hit game is a pseudo round game. Here, the opening time of the lower large winning opening 50 is a case where the opening of the lower large winning opening 50 is performed once if the opening of the lower large winning opening 50 is performed once due to a legal request. In the case of the present embodiment, the opening time of the lower large winning opening 50 is set to 1.0 second as the total opening time does not exceed 1.8 seconds. The opening time is determined as an opening time in which one or several game balls can be won, in consideration of the arrangement pattern (not shown) of the game nails and the flow path correction plates 37d and 42d. With regard to the closing condition of the lower large winning opening 50 in the small hit game, if the maximum opening and closing operation time of the lower large winning opening 50 has elapsed, or the number of gaming balls winning in the lower large winning opening 50 is the maximum winning number (for example , 9) is reached, or one of the conditions is satisfied. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of gaming balls that have won in the lower large winning opening 50 does not reach the maximum number of winnings within the above-mentioned maximum opening and closing operation time (within 1.0 second). After the maximum opening and closing operation time of the mouth 50 has elapsed, specifically, after a series of opening and closing operations of the big winning opening are executed, the small hit game is ended.

  The small hit may be of one type or a plurality of types. In the case of providing a plurality of types of small hits, it is preferable to make the mode of the small hit game different. For example, when providing at least a first small hit and a second small hit, the first small hit executes a small hit game with a large winning opening opening time of 1.0 seconds, and the second small hit is the first small hit. It is possible to execute a small hit game in which the opening time of the big winning opening is 0.5 seconds, which is shorter than the hit. As described above, by providing a plurality of small hits for executing small hit games having different opening times of the big winning openings, it is possible to add an emphasis or speed to the increase in the speed of small hit rushes described later. It can be improved. When a plurality of types of small hits are provided, their winning probability can be determined as appropriate. If it is a gameplay that produces a sense of increasing ball speed, the small hit type with a relatively long opening time of the big winning opening is set to a high probability (in the above example, the first small hit is greater than the second small hit) If it is a game feature that sets the speed increase feeling slowing down, it sets the small hit type with a relatively short opening time of the big winning opening to a high probability (in the above example, the first small hit) Is determined to have a lower probability than the second small hit). In addition, the type of the big hit can be appropriately determined according to the game property.

(5-3. The game state after the end of the game: Figure 4)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming state to be shifted after each of the above-described winning games will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view provided for explaining the gaming state to be shifted after each winning game. Each gaming state shown in the drawing indicates the gaming state after the hit game focusing on the gaming state at the time of winning.

  In the present embodiment, after the hit by each hit, as shown in FIG. 4, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the winning, in the case of the 16R latent probability big hit is transferred to the "latency state", "10R probability variation big hit "," In case of "5R probability variation big hit", "4R probability variation big hit", "3R probability variation big hit" and "2R probability variation big hit" transition to "probability state", "5R hour short jackpot" and "2R hour short jackpot" , Shift to "time saving state". Further, after the small hit by the small hit, the internal gaming state at the time of the small hit is continued as it is, and the transition control of the internal gaming state due to the small hit is not performed. Therefore, the internal gaming state at the time of the small hit winning and the internal gaming state after the small hit gaming both become the same internal gaming state. In this respect, the nature is different from the "big hit" where transition control of the internal gaming state can be performed.

  The number of times of execution of the special symbol variation display game (the number of times of variation of the special symbol) is a predetermined prescribed number (special symbol variation display game 1) in the “latency state”, “probability state”, and “time saving state” according to the present embodiment. And 2 (total number of execution times of special symbols 1 and 2) continue until the end, and when the special symbol change display game ends without winning a big hit (except for a small hit) within the specified number of times, The game is shifted to the normal state (normal game state). In the case of the present embodiment, the latent confirmation state or the definite change state is set to 10000 times as the predetermined prescribed number of times (the number cut type (ST machine type) is set, and the time saving state is set to 50 times). The definite change state may be continued until the next big hit is won instead of determining the above specified number of times, and for the time saving state, not only 50 times but also an appropriate number of times (for example, 100 times etc.) Also, the transition to the latent state or the definite change state may be conditioned on the game ball having entered a specific area in the special winning opening (V-type variation machine type).

  In the case of "simultaneous variation type", when one special symbol is stopped with a small hit symbol and the other special symbol is forcibly stopped with a lost symbol, the other special symbol stopped with that missing symbol It is preferable not to count as the number of digested games, assuming that the current variation has not been executed. Even if the special symbol is forcibly stopped by the lost symbol, it may be counted as once digested as the variable display operation is executed, but it is also counted when it is forcibly stopped by the lost symbol Is because the player is cruel. Therefore, while the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are in a variable display operation (while the special symbol variation display game 1 and the special symbol variation display game 2 are being executed), for example, the special symbol 1 stops first with a small hitting symbol, When special symbol 2 is stopped by forced lost symbol, the total variation number of special symbols 1 and 2 is not counted as 2 times, but only the special symbol 1 side is executed, the total variation number 1 It is preferable to count as times.

<5. About the production>
(5-1. Effect mode)
Next, the effect mode (state of effect) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes that produce effects related to the game state, and is configured to be able to control transition between the effect modes in response to the transition of the game state. ing. In the production mode, there are a "normal production mode" corresponding to the "normal state", a "latency production mode" corresponding to the "latency state", a "probability effect mode" corresponding to the "probable change state", and "time-saving state" There are provided a plurality of effect modes corresponding to each gaming state, such as the "time-saving effect mode" corresponding to.

  The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) has a functional unit (effect state transition control means) that performs transition control between a plurality of effect modes. The effect control unit 24 designates a specific effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 (CPU 201), specifically, designates the current gaming state or designates that the gaming state is to be shifted. Based on the effect control command, transition control between a plurality of types of effect modes is possible in a manner that maintains consistency with the gaming state on the main control unit 20 side. For a specific effect control command, a variation pattern specification command, a game state specification command, a demonstration display command 1, a demonstration display command 2, a predetermined command transmitted during a hit (big hit start command specifying big hit start, big hit end There is such as a big hit end command to specify. In addition, the effect control unit 24 has a functional unit (effect state management means) that manages an effect mode related to the gaming state. The effect control unit 24 (effect state management means) manages the current effect mode in such a manner as to maintain consistency with the main control unit 20 side.

(5-1. Effects under each effect mode)
In each of the effect modes, the background as the background of the variation display screen of the decorative symbol in each of the effect modes so that the player can be grasped under the effect mode corresponding to what game state. The display is controlled to be switched to different background effects. In addition to changing background effects according to each effect mode, each effect mode can be implemented by using decorative patterns of different patterns corresponding to each effect mode, or changing sound effects, light effects, etc. It can also be suggested.

(5-2. Effect means)
Various effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine 1 are produced by rendering means provided on the gaming machine. Such an effect means may be a stimulus transfer means capable of exerting an effect by appealing to human perception, such as sight, hearing, touch, etc., and light generating means (light effect means such as decoration lamp 45 or LED device Sound generator (sound effect means) such as the speaker 46, effect display device (display means) such as the liquid crystal display device 36, an excitation device for transmitting vibration to the body of the operator, wind pressure to apply wind pressure to the body of the player A device or a movable object or the like that exhibits a visual effect by its operation is a typical example. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the same vision as the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent device (for example, a 7-segment display). When referred to as an image display device, it refers to a type that produces effects by image display, and devices that produce effects by other than images, such as a seven-segment display, are included in the concept of the effect display device.

(5-3. Notice production)
Next, advance notice effects will be described. The effect control unit 24 is the content of the effect control command from the main control unit 20, specifically, fluctuation pattern information included in at least the fluctuation pattern designation command (for example, winning lottery result information, presence or absence of reach effect, and special symbol) And a function unit (notice effect control means) for performing appearance control of various "notice effects" associated with the current effect mode and the big hit lottery result. Such a notice effect indicates (predicting) the degree of expectation of whether or not the player has won the hit type (hereinafter referred to as "the expected degree of winning"), and has the expectation of winning the player's type of hit. I work as a "rolling effect". Representative examples of the preliminary effects include "reach effect" and "pre-prediction effect".

  The "reach effect" is an effect mode in which the game result is displayed via the reach state. In addition, with “preliminary notice effect effect”, the pending display mode is used for the operation pending ball (undigested operation pending ball) that has not yet been provided for execution of the symbol variation display game (special symbol variation display operation) , It is the production | presentation aspect which alert | reports a winning expectation degree in advance. In addition to the above-mentioned "reach effect" and "previous advance effect", various effects such as "character advance effect", "step-up effect", and "player-participated effect" using the effect button occur. To enhance the game content.

  The "reach effect" is roughly divided into reach effect with relatively low expectation of winning such as N reach (normal reach) and reach effect with relatively high expectation of winning than N reach (SP reach effect), Each can include multiple types of reach effects. For example, SP reach includes a plurality of types of reach effects such as SP reach A, B, and C, and the winning expectation can be in a relationship of “SP reach A <SP reach B <SP reach C”. . In addition, the SP reach effect can also include a reach effect for final use which suggests the winning decision.

  The screen display of the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display area on the upper side of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 displays a decorative symbol variation display game (displays variation display effects and notice effects of decorative symbols) The display area for the display is provided, and the display area on the lower side of the screen is a display area 76 (display area a1 to d1) for displaying the number of operation holding balls on the special symbol 1 side and the special display area A hold display area 77 (hold display sections a2 to d2) for displaying the number of operation hold balls on the symbol 2 side is provided. With respect to the presence or absence of the operation holding ball, that is notified by a predetermined holding display mode. In the illustration, the current operation is suspended when the presence or absence of the operation suspension ball is in the lighting state (operation suspension ball present: “○ (white circle mark)” shown) or the light off state (no operation suspension ball: dashed circle shown). An example in which information on the number of balls is notified is shown.

  The indication (presence indication) regarding the presence or absence of the action pending ball is sequentially displayed in the order of occurrence (the order of winnings), and in each of the pending indication areas 76 and 77, the leftmost action pending sphere is all actions in the pending indication. Among the holding balls, it is displayed as the earliest (that is, the oldest) operation holding ball on the time axis. Further, on the left side of the reserve display areas 76 and 77, a variation display area 78 for indicating the operation reserve ball currently provided for the special symbol variation display game is provided. In the case of this embodiment, the in-movement display area 78 is configured such that an image in which the icon of the pending game K currently being played for the game is placed appears on the icon of the reception J. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, the icon (icon image) of the oldest hold a1 or a2 displayed in the hold display areas 76 and 77 is the hold K during the game execution. As an icon, it moves on the icon of the seat J in the display area 78 during variation, and the state is maintained for a predetermined display time.

  When the operation holding ball is generated, the main control unit 20 transmits a “hold addition command” and a “prize time command” to the effect control unit 24. When the effect control unit 24 receives a command, it performs effect control processing regarding the above-mentioned "pre-notice advance notice effect" based on the information included in the command. Here, when the operation control ball is generated in the main control unit 20 (when the start condition is satisfied), the “operation command for winning” is the execution of the pattern change display game of the operation change ball (the change display of the special symbol) It is an effect control command including pre-reading determination information which pre-reads and determines a big hit lottery result concerning the operation reservation ball concerned before being offered to operation. The pre-reading determination information includes at least information obtained by pre-reading and determining the winning lottery result. In addition, the information to be included in the command at the time of winning is "pre-read successful lottery result information" which pre-readed and determined the winning lottery result, "pre-read symbol lottery result information" pre-read and judged the symbol lottery result, and which fluctuation pattern at the time of start of fluctuation It is possible to include at least one piece of information on "pre-reading variation pattern information" which is pre-read and determined whether it is determined to be such a variation pattern. It is possible to appropriately determine what kind of information is to be used as the command at the time of winning, according to what kind of pre-reading notice effect is to notify information regarding what pre-reading determination. The "hold addition command" is an effect control command for specifying the number of operation pending balls at the time of pre-reading determination (the number of existing operation pending balls including the operation pending ball generated this time).

  When the effect control unit 24 receives the command at the time of winning sent from the main control unit 20, it performs a pre-reading notice lottery for drawing out whether the pre-reading advance notice effect is executable or not as a part of the display control process related to the hold display. . The operation suspension ball pertaining to the winning in the advance notice lottery is the operation suspension ball targeted for the advance notice effect. The probability of winning by the above-mentioned advance notice lottery is higher in the case of “big hit” than in the case of “loss”, and in the case of reach type with a relatively high expectation of winning, and advance notice effect occurs. Depending on whether or not, the winning expectation to the big hit is shown.

  When the pre-reading notice lottery is won, among the holding icons of the holding display parts a1 to d1 and a2 to d2, the holding icon as the target of the pre-reading notice is, for example, a normal holding display (normal holding display mode The "previous display change type" previewing effect of changing from "white" of special display color to special color display color (special hold display mode) such as blue, yellow, green, red, D pattern or rainbow color of notice display Is done. Here, the white, blue, yellow, green, red, D, and iridescent display of the hold icon means that the probability of winning a hit is high in the order of this color, and in particular, the rainbow colored hold icon The display is a premium hold icon that displays a big hit. The reserved color is determined by lottery based on the content of the prefetch variation pattern. Specifically, in the case of a "big hit" rather than a "loss", and in the case of a reach type with a relatively high probability of winning a hit, a reserved color with a high probability of winning is selected with high probability It has become.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the latent state, the definite change state, and the short time state, the right strike advantageous state is obtained, and the special symbol variation display game 2 is executed unless the player intentionally strikes the left. . And under the latent state, the definite change state, and the short time state, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is performed at high speed (the fluctuation time is about 0.5 seconds), and the small hit winning probability of the special figure 2 side is high probability ( It becomes about 1 / 1.01), and the small hit game and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be repeated. Since the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is a simultaneous variation type, a decorative symbol variation display game corresponding to each of the special symbol variation display games 1 and 2 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, but two symbols To simultaneously display the effects relating to the variable display game is bothersome for the player and causes confusion as to which of the symbol fluctuation display games to concentrate on. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the special figures 1 and 2 are simultaneously changing (both of the special symbol variation display games 1 and 2 are being executed), the decorative symbol variation corresponding to either one according to the game state The display game is displayed on the screen in a large size. For example, if in the normal state, the decorative symbol variation display game according to the special symbol variation display game 1 is any of the latent state, the probability change state, and the time saving state, the decorative symbol according to the special symbol variation display game 2 The variable display game is displayed as a main effect. Specifically, as for the special figure 1, in the normal state, the decorative symbol and the hold display (hold display area 76) are displayed in the sizes shown in FIG. 5, while the latent state, the probability change state, and the time saving state Then, the decorative symbol and the hold display regarding the special view 1 are hidden or reduced in size and retracted and displayed on the screen edge. Also, with regard to the special figure 2, in the latent state, the definite variation state, and the time saving state, the decorative symbol and the hold display (hold display area 77) are displayed in the sizes shown in FIG. The decorative symbol and the hold display relating to FIG. 2 are not displayed or reduced in size and retracted and displayed on the screen edge (see, for example, FIG. 8 described later).

(6. Transition of gaming state: FIG. 6)
Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal state”, the “latency state”, the “time saving state”, and the “probable state”. In the case of the present embodiment, it is changed depending on the game state as to what kind of manner the player will strike to achieve an advantageous situation. Specifically, in the normal state, it is advantageous to set the aim so that the game ball passes through the left flow down path 3b, "left-handed" is advantageous, and in the case of a positive change state, a latent state, or a short time state, the game It is advantageous to "right-hand" to aim the ball so that it passes through the downstream flow path 3c.

  In the present embodiment, the normal fluctuation winning device 41 functions as a so-called "electric chew", and the movable piece 47 existing as a lid on the right starting opening 35 protrudes and retracts from the game board surface to open and close the right starting opening 35. Is done. The "normal state" and the "latency state" are the electric supportless state where the electric chew support function is not given, but if the ball enters the normal pattern start port 37 and becomes the auxiliary hit, the movable piece of the normal fluctuation winning device 41 A public power release game occurs in which 47 (electric chew) operates. At this time, the right start port 35 is opened for 0.6 seconds in both the normal state and the latent state. In the present embodiment, the winning probability per assistance does not change with or without the power support, and is about 1 / 1.01, and the variation time of the normal symbol is also with or without this function. There is no change and it is 0.7 seconds. Of course, the winning probability per assistance and / or the variation time of the normal symbol may be varied with or without the power support. Also, a plurality of variation patterns of normal symbols having different variation times may be provided.

  Referring to FIG. 23, during the above "normal state", the variation time of special symbol 1 is at most 120 seconds, but the variation time of special symbol 2 is 540 seconds to 600 seconds. It has become a very long "super long fluctuation pattern". In the case of this embodiment, one or a plurality of super long fluctuation patterns are provided for each of the lose, small hit and big hit types, and any change pattern is determined by lottery based on the win type. It is supposed to be. Here, an example is shown in which a plurality of super long fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 are adopted as the super long fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation times of these super long fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 are 540 seconds, 560 seconds, 580 seconds, and 600 seconds, respectively. Here, the lottery probability (see the symbol lottery rate column in FIG. 4) of the latent probability jackpot to shift to the “latency state” in which the “small hit rush” described later occurs is the special figure 2 side rather than the special figure 1 side. Is a game method in which the player pays attention to this point and makes the right starting opening 35 of the special figure 2 win even in a normal state, and aims for a big hit in the special symbol variation display game 2 There is a risk of thinking). In addition, focusing on the point that the small hit winning probability is high probability (the small hit is about 1 / 1.01 won (see Figure 21)), "right-handed" in the normal state and the small hit won Aim, there is a risk of thinking about the capture strike to try to get the prize ball by the small hit game. However, even if “right-handed” is made during the normal state, the winning ratio is approximately 30 to the lower starting opening 35 because of the relationship between the passing rate (winning rate) of the normal symbol starting opening 37 and the general electric power game mode. Even if the lower starting opening 35 is awarded, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is extremely long at 540 seconds to 600 seconds, so the waiting time until the small hit game start is long. Moreover, since the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 is determined by lottery by selecting any of the super long fluctuation patterns 1 to 4, the start timing of the small hit game is random. Furthermore, after the player confirms the stop display of the special figure 2 or after confirming the opening operation of the lower large winning opening 50, the game ball is started even if the right hitting is started and the lower large winning opening 50 is aimed. When the opening door 52b is reached, the lower large winning opening 50 is already closed. Therefore, the act of "right-handing" during the normal state is extremely time-consuming for the player, and there is a possibility of causing loss of the game ball in the dark cloud, and measures against the act (preventing capture) Is being done.

  On the other hand, during the "latency state", the variation time of the special symbol 2 is 45 seconds at the time of big hit, at the time of small hit or loss, the variation time is 0.5 seconds. It is "pattern". Also, the small hit selection rate on the side of the special figure 2 in the “latency state” is about 1 / 1.01 (see FIG. 21), and the variation time of the special figure 2 is also extremely short, 0.5 seconds. Thus, when the right starting opening 35 is won, a small hitting game is generated in which the lower large winning opening 50 is opened for 1.0 second almost every time. In addition, the open time of 0.6 seconds of the right start opening 35 in the common use open game is a short time, for example, the winning rate of the game ball hit is about 30 to 40%, does not win in the right start opening 35 It does not mean that it creates a situation in which the game ball does not enter much. Therefore, if the player wins a small hit under the latent condition, the right-handed game ball does not get picked up too much by the electric chew, and goes to the special variation winning device 52 for the small hit located therebelow, Win a winning opening 50. In addition, when winning in the right starting opening 35, a special symbol variation display game 2 is performed. Therefore, in the latent state, a small hit game occurs frequently, and 2 to 4 winnings are generated in the lower large winning opening 50 (10 winning balls) every time the small hit is won. It has become. That is, in the "latency state", a "small hit rush" occurs in which the balls are stacked by small hit consecutive houses, and the more the latent state continues (the more you get hooked without winning the big hit), the game Acquisition benefits for the elderly will increase.

  On the other hand, the "time saving state" or the "probable changing state" is a gaming state (power support presence state) in which the power chew support function is provided. In the power-on state, the opening time of the right start port 35 is extended from 0.6 seconds to 5.5 seconds under the latent state. For this reason, most of the gaming balls flowing down the right flow down path 3c are picked up by the normal fluctuation winning device 41 of the electric chew, and the lower large winning opening 50 is hardly winning. Therefore, the special symbol variation display game 2 is frequently executed in the "time saving state" or the "probable variation state", but even if a small hit game occurs, the gaming ball directed to the special variation winning device 52 It has been picked up by the chew and it has become difficult to win the lower prize winning opening 50. Therefore, the above-mentioned "small hit rush" does not occur. Although "time saving state" and "probable state" are easy to win the right start opening 35 of the special figure 2 by the electric chew support function, they do not accompany the above-mentioned small hitting rush, so they are "latent state" Less advantageous to the player than. In the present embodiment, the "small hit rush" is generated under the latent condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Under certain conditions, depending on the configuration of the special effects and various winning devices (41, 42, 51, etc.) arranged on the game board, the type of hit, the type of assistance per type, the game mode and the publicity game mode etc. A small hit lash may be generated under a short time condition (under a gaming condition accompanied by a power support condition).

  By the way, the jackpot lottery of the special symbol variation display game 2 about the special figure 2 has a winning probability (about 1 / 1.01) which is very easy to be elected as a "small hit" regardless of the gaming state. Because it is easy to win the right start opening 35 of the special figure 2 if it is "time saving state" or "probable change state" in the state with electric support, at first glance, "special hit" is frequently won in "special hit" game 2 , Some may think that you can earn a large amount of balls in the small hit game. However, it is difficult to win in the lower prize winning opening 50 during the small hit game in the “time saving state” or “probable change state” (the opening time of the right start opening 35 by the electric chew is 5.5 seconds), Because it does not occur, you can not get a lot of balls. A lot of balls can be obtained in the "latent state" without power support. If it is in the "latency state", although it is difficult to win the right starting opening 35 of the special figure 2, winning in the lower large winning opening 50 becomes easy (opening time 0.6 seconds) and a small hit rush occurs, You can get many balls out. In this respect, the power saving state is a critical point different from a general pachinko gaming machine in which the profit state is increased.

  Further, the probability of shifting to the “latency state” after the big hit game is set higher in the case of winning the big hit in the special figure 2 game than in the case of winning the big hit in the special figure 1 game. From this, regardless of the game state, you may think of a game method of aiming for a big hit in the special symbol variation display game 2 by making the right start port 35 of the special figure 2 win anyway. However, as a measure (preventing capture) for this gaming method, the fluctuation time of the special view 2 in the "normal state" is set to a very long predetermined time of 9 to 10 minutes. The predetermined long time (about 9 to 10 minutes in the case of this embodiment) is a time length effective for preventing the capture aiming at the variable display of the special figure 2 in the normal state, for example, minute order (minute order: 1 minute) It is preferable that ≦ t <60 minutes, more preferably a minute order, and a time length of 10 minutes or less which is the upper limit of the rule (even as the longest variation time among all variation patterns) Good).

  Here, when considering that the environment setting screen and the demo screen appear, it is as long as about 10 minutes as long as it is bound by the conventional idea that "the demo screen etc should not appear during the fluctuation time". Until the time is over, it will not be possible to make the demonstration screen etc appear. In particular, when transitioning from a latent state, a definite variation state, or a short time state to a normal state, which is particularly advantageous to hit the right, a plurality of (2 to 4) operation reserve balls (special figure 2 operation reserve balls) on the special figure 2 side. It may exist. In such a case, it is necessary to wait for several minutes to a maximum of about 40 minutes until the demonstration screen etc. appear. For example, when transitioning from a game with a high degree of advantage such as a small hit rush to a normal state, for example, there are many players who temporarily take a break period and want to change the environment setting during that time. is there. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the environment setting screen, the demo screen, and the like can be made to appear even under such a situation (the details will be described later).

(Normal state → big hit game)
Referring to FIG. 6, line L1 corresponds to the case of winning the jackpot lottery probability 1/300 in the special symbol variation display game 1 in the "normal state", and the jackpot symbol stops at the first special symbol display device 38a. When displayed, the jackpot game according to the winning type is executed using the jackpot upper special variation winning device 42. There are "16R latent probability big hit", "5R probability big hit", and "5R hour big bottom hit" in the winning category of the special figure 1, and each selection ratio of "symbol lottery" concerning the special symbol variation display game is "16R latent probability The jackpot is 25%, the "5R probability variation jackpot" is 35%, and the "5R time short jackpot" is 40%. Among them, when “16R latent certainty big hit” is selected (line L2), “big bonus (16R latent certain big hit game)” is started. On the other hand, when the "5R probability variation big hit" or the "5R hour big hit" is selected (line L3), the "first battle bonus (5R system big hit game)" is started.

  During the above-mentioned big bonus, a special blessing effect appears for the player blessing the finalized transition to the latent state as a hit effect. On the other hand, during the first battle bonus, a narrative effect having a story like a so-called "battle effect" such as concealing the jackpot type won this time as a hit effect is produced. In this battle rendition, in each of the 1st to 4th rounds during the round game, a rendition such as giving an estimation element whether the big hit type is 5R probability variation big hit or 5R hourly big hit is developed, and the 5th r (final round) During the round game of-the ending effect, the jackpot type which has been won this time is notified definitely as a result of the battle effect, that is, it is informed whether it is shifted to the probability changing state or the time saving state.

  As described above, the gaming state after the big hit game is determined according to the type of big hit that has been won this time. Regarding this, the line L4 shown in the figure is a route to be shifted to the “latency state” after completion of the big hit game (16R latent probability big hit game) by the 16R latent probability big hit, the line L5 is the big hit gaming (5R definite variation) After the end of the jackpot), the route is shifted to the "probable change state" and the line L6 indicates a route for transitioning to the "time saving state" after the big hit game (5R time saving jackpot) due to the 5R time big jackpot.

(Latency status → small hit game → latency status)
During the latent state, the above-mentioned "small hit rush" may occur, which loops the small hit game as shown by line L7 → line L8. Specifically, in the small hit game from the "latency state", the lower large winning opening 50 is opened for one second (see t17 to t22 in FIG. 7). The gaming ball which has flowed down the right side flow path 3c of the gaming board 3 under the latent state is picked up by the flow path correction plate 37d and flows down on the flow path correction plate 37d to the left. The game ball passes through the lower end of the flow path correction plate 37d, flows down on the open / close door 42b of the upper large winning opening 40, rolls on the open / close door 42 to the right, and flows down from the lower end. Most of the gaming balls having flowed down from the open / close door 42 are guided by the induction nails of the game board to the electric chute side, that is, the right start opening 35 side, and are rarely guided in the direction of riding on the flow guiding plate 42d. Among them, the gaming ball guided to one of the electric chow rolls on the movable piece 47 downward to the left while the right start port 35 is closed, and flows down from the lower end of the movable piece 47 for small hitting Win a lower prize winning opening 50. Since the opening time of the right starting opening 35 is as short as 0.6 seconds, the gaming ball is won in the small hit opening 50 for the small hit without the gaming ball being picked up very much by the electric chew (see t19 in FIG. 7) . The game ball guided to the other flow guide plate 42d side falls toward the lower large winning opening 50 positioned diagonally to the lower left, and rarely achieves a prize. The game ball which did not win is indicated by a dotted line at t23 in FIG.

  As described above, in the small hit game in the latent state, the small hit lower large winning opening 50 is opened for one second, and the game ball reached without being picked up by the right start opening 35 is the lower winning combination open. Won the mouth 50. In addition, there is no transition of the internal gaming state even if you win the small hit (a small hit is a hit that does not become a transition trigger of the internal gaming state), and when the small hit game is over, it returns to the original "latency state" ( Line L8), "small hit rush" is possible, and the number of balls acquired by the small hit consecutive villa increases, it is possible to obtain a large number of award balls in a short time. While in the latent state, the player aims to win the right start hole 35 corresponding to the special figure 2 by hitting the right, and the expectation is given to the small hit winning (small hitting rush) in the special symbol variation display game 2 Bring the game to progress. In addition, since the latent state can be won as a big hit with a big hit lottery probability 1/70, and can not be won unless it is won by a symbol lottery as a time jackpot or a probability change big hit, the player does not win a time pickup big hit or a probability change big hit, The game is progressed while expecting the latent probability big hit winning that the current latent state continues or the transition to the latent state (line L17). The process of winning on the right start opening 35 and the lower large winning opening 50 in the small hit game in the latent state will be described in detail using a time chart (FIG. 7).

(Positive variation state → small hit game → definite variation state)
During the definite change state, as described above, most of the gaming balls heading for the lower large winning opening 50 on the downstream side are picked up by the electric chew, and a small hit lash does not occur (line L10, line L11). In the case of the present embodiment, in the “probable change state”, winnings to the right starting port 35 frequently occur, but the number of winning balls is one (even if the right starting port 35 is won, the net increase number is 0), Since almost no winnings occur in the lower large winnings opening 50, even if the player wins a small hit, there is no increase in payout, and basically, the game proceeds while the player's ball slightly decreases (probability change) Base value during state is less than 100%). Further, during the definite change state, the game is substantially continued until the next big hit (prescribed number of times 10000), and the player will play the game while expecting that the next big hit is the 16R latent probability big hit.

(Time saving state → small hit game → time saving state)
Even in the "time-saving state", as in the probability changing state, most of the gaming balls heading for the lower large winning opening 50 on the downstream side are picked up by the electric chew, and a small hit lash does not occur (line L13, line L14). In addition, since the time saving state ends in the prescribed number of times 50 and is shifted to the normal state (line L15), the player should play the game while expecting that the big hit in the time saving state is the 16R latent probability big hit become.

(Big wins during Latency, Probability, or Shortening)
When the jackpot is won in the latent state, the positive change state, or the short time state (lines L9, L12, L16), the "second battle bonus" is started. The big hit game has become according to the type of winning. As shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot category of the special figure 2 includes a big hit such as 16R latent probability, 10R positive variation, 5R positive variation, 4R positive variation, 3R positive variation, 2R positive variation, 2R short time, etc. The number of round games (the number of rounds) is different for the game, and the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game is different. In addition, after the big hit game, according to the big hit classification which became winning this time, it moves to specified game state (line L17-L19).

  In the above "second battle bonus", a battle effect is produced. However, the battle effect of the second battle bonus is different from the battle effect of the first battle bonus. Here, even if any jackpot is won, the battle effect is developed, and during the round game of the (final round) to the ending effect, the jackpot type which is won this time is announced as a result effect of the battle effect. In other words, it is informed whether to be transitioned to the latent state, the definite change state, or the short time state.

  Next, the behavior of the game ball hit to the right in the latent state will be described with reference to FIG. The latent state is a power non-supporting state, and the opening time of the right start port 35 is a gaming state set to a short time (0.6 seconds).

  In FIG. 7, in the latent state, time t11 is the timing at which the symbol starting port sensor 37a detects that the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol starting port 37, and based on this detection, the variation display of the normal symbol The operation is started. Here, for the sake of explanation, it is assumed that the gaming ball detected by the normal symbol opening sensor 37a at this time t11 is the gaming ball (A), and the gaming balls detected after time t11 are the gaming ball (B) to the gaming ball (E) ). In addition, although the detection by a symbol starting opening sensor is normally shown at equal intervals in time for the facilities of description, in fact, it is detected by a random time interval.

  In the normal symbol variation display game, the variation display period of the normal symbol is set to 0.5 seconds (time t11 to t12), and the stop display period is set to 0.5 seconds (time t12 to t13). In this case, the result of the lottery for winning the normal symbol variation display game (wining probability: about 1 / 1.01) is hit, and when the stop display of the normal symbol is finished (time t13), the auxiliary gaming state (PuPe release) Game is generated, and the right start opening 35 located downstream of the normal symbol start opening is opened. In the latent state (when there is no power support), the right start port 35 by the common use open game is played for 0.6 seconds from time t13 to time t16, and at time t16, the next normal symbol variation display game (normal symbol) Variable display (time t16 to t18) and stop display (time t18 to t20)) are performed. In the illustrated example, only the opening time of the right starting port 35 is shown, and for convenience of explanation, the interval period before and after the opening of the right starting port 35 is omitted. Of course, the interval period may or may not be provided, and the period can be appropriately determined according to the game characteristics.

  In addition, here, at time t14, the game ball (A) that has flowed through the normal symbol starting opening 37 enters the right starting opening 35 with good timing and the winning opening is detected by the right starting opening sensor 35a It is supposed to be Based on this detection, the variable display operation of Special Figure 2 is started. The result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol variation display game 2 this time is that it is a small hit, after the variation display operation of the special figure 2 (variation display: time t14 to t15, stop display: time t15 to t16) small hit game As a result, the lower winning prize opening 50 for small hits located downstream of the right start opening 35 is opened. The small hit game is played over 1.0 seconds from time t17 to time t22, and when time t22 comes, the next special symbol variation display game 2 (variation display of special figure 2 corresponding to winning in the right start opening 35 at time t21) (Time t22 to t25) and stop display (time t25 to t27) are performed. In the illustrated example, only the opening time of the lower large winning opening 50 is shown for convenience of explanation, and the interval period before and after the opening of the lower large winning opening 50 is omitted. Of course, the interval period may or may not be provided, and the period can be appropriately determined according to the game characteristics.

  As described above, the normal symbol variation display game and the special symbol variation display game 2 are played upon winning of each starting opening, and after each game, the auxiliary gaming state and the small hit game are frequently performed. As a result, the right start opening 35 and the small winning opening 50 for small hit will be opened. Since the period of the variable display operation of the normal symbol fluctuation display game is 1.0 seconds, and the opening time of the right start opening 35 is 0.6 seconds, gaming balls (A) which reach the right start opening 35 continuously In (E), if there is also one that wins the right starting opening 35 during opening (game ball (A) (time t14), (D) (time t21)), the normal symbol is fluctuating display and the right starting opening 35 Are not closed because they are closed (game balls (B), (C), (E)). About the game ball which does not win in the right starting opening 35, then it reaches the lower large winning opening 50, there is also something which wins in the lower large winning opening 50 during opening (the game ball (B) (time t19), (E (Time t26)), there is also a thing which does not win because the lower large winning a prize opening 50 is closed while the special figure 2 is fluctuating display (game ball (C) (dotted line at time t23)).

  In addition, the winning balls are paid out based on the winning on the right starting opening 35 and the winning on the lower large winning opening 50. For example, one winning ball is awarded for winning on the right starting opening 35 and ten winning balls are paid for winning on the lower large winning opening 50. As described above, since the lower prize winning opening 50 is configured to be more easily won than in the case of the time reduction state or the probability change state described later, the more the small hit game continues in the latent state, the more , There is a possibility that the winning of the lower large winning opening 50 may occur frequently, and it is configured to be able to obtain a large number of winning balls.

(Time saving state → normal state)
By the way, when returning from a time saving state to a normal state, it is in the state where the number of operation reservation balls of special symbol 2 has accumulated to the maximum of four normally. Under this situation, the state shifts to the normal state (advantage left, gaming state exclusively receiving a big hit lottery on the side of the special symbol 1). Assuming that the number of the operation reserve ball (special figure 1 operation reserve ball) of the special symbol 1 is zero, the symbol variation is not performed for the special symbol 1, but the special figure 2 operation reserve ball for the special symbol 2 The symbol variation will continue until the number reaches zero. Here, while a conventional symbol variation is occurring, that is, while the decorative symbol variation display game being executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display game is being executed, a certain effect is displayed to make the player pay attention to the notice effect etc. If you wait until the number of reserved special symbols 2 drops from 4 to zero until the symbol variation of the special symbol 2 stops, for example, about 10 minutes until the symbol variation of the special symbol 2 is stopped. Since a degree is required, when the special figure 2 operation pending balls number is maximum four, the demonstration screen and the menu display screen can not be displayed until about 40 minutes in total have elapsed.

(Specific example: Fig. 8)
FIG. 8 shows an example in which the menu screen including the volume adjustment screen, the light amount adjustment screen, the effect mode screen, etc. can be displayed under the situation that the special symbol 2 is changing when transitioning from the time saving state to the normal state. Is shown. In the case of a general ball and ball game machine, since it is desired to make a notice effect and the like appear, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal screen after the variation display operation of the special symbol is finished. That is, during the symbol variation display game, the demonstration screen or the menu screen is not displayed. However, in the "simultaneous variation type" ball and ball game machine that allows special symbol 1 and special symbol 2 to be simultaneously changed in parallel, when, for example, transitioning from a short time state to a normal state, special figure 2 operation suspension There may be a situation in which the ball remains and the special symbol 2 is digested for about 10 minutes per one hold, and the variable display does not stop until all the operation hold numbers are digested. For this reason, the demo screen or the menu screen can not be displayed unless a long time elapses.

  So, in this embodiment, even during the special symbol variation display game, it is configured so as to be able to display "a specific effect regarding setting of a game" such as a demonstration screen or a menu screen. As setting items included in the menu screen, there are adjustment screens for adjusting the brightness of the liquid crystal screen, adjusting the light intensity of the decoration lamp 45, adjusting the volume of the speaker 46, and the like as items related to the current game environment. In addition, as other items included in the menu screen, a plurality of effect mode types divided according to the degree to which a specific advance notice effect (for example, a premium effect that gives a big hit success) is likely to be generated is selected, background effect, It also includes effect mode selection items such as a plurality of effect mode types divided by the type of a specific character (for example, the main character) as options. The effect mode selection items are, for example, a plurality of game modes in which the type of background screen can be selected, and it is possible to select from among them and change it to a player's favorite one. Further, other items included in the menu screen include a frequency at which a special reach effect is selected in the reach effect (selection probability), and a selection item for changing the operating frequency of the movable object during the game. It may be These items may be included as items in the demo screen. Hereinafter, a case where the "volume / light amount adjustment setting screen" existing as one item in the menu screen is displayed as a representative example will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 (1) shows the liquid crystal screen at the start of the time saving state. At this time, the short state is one of the gaming states in which it is decided to shift in advance according to the jackpot type. FIGS. 8 (1) to 8 (4) show transitions of effect contents displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 from the start of the short state to the time after the transition to the normal state. In the liquid crystal screen, at the lower left corner thereof, a dedicated display area 160 for the number of holdings and the presence or absence of fluctuation is indicated by four small squares. Of the four grids pertaining to the dedicated display area 160, the upper left mesh is the first reserved number display area 156 for displaying the special drawing 1 operation reserved ball count, and the upper right mesh is the special display 1 in a changing display It is a first variation presence / absence display area 157 for displaying whether there is any. Also, the lower left side is the second reserved number display area 158 for displaying the special figure 2 operation reserved ball number, and the lower right side is for displaying whether or not the special figure 2 is in a variable display mode. It is a fluctuation presence / absence display area 159. In the first hold count display area 156 and the second hold count display area 158, the hold count is indicated by Arabic numerals, and in the first change presence / absence display area 157 and the second change presence / absence display area 159, "変 動"," And indicates that symbol variation is stopped by "x". In Fig. 8 (1), the special figure 1 actuation ball number "0", the special figure 1 in the non-fluctuating state "X", the special figure 2 actuation ball number "4", the special figure 2 in the fluctuation display " It has become a habit. In addition, since the images displayed in the first variation presence / absence display area 157 and the second variation presence / absence display area 159 indicate whether or not the variation display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed, the three decorative symbols are As another fourth symbol, it is referred to as the fourth symbol of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2.

  Here, while the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is about 1 minute (for example, 30 seconds to 45 seconds) in the “time saving state”, it is about 10 minutes in the “normal state” (see FIG. 23). As described above, this is for the purpose of preventing capture aiming at fluctuating the special view 2 by right-handing in the “normal state”. In the "normal state", the player is allowed to hit the left to aim for winning in the middle opening 34 corresponding to the special figure 1, and the big hit in the special symbol variation display game 1 (no special hit in the special figure 1) Aim to advance the game. However, at the time of transition from the “time saving state” to the “normal state”, when the action reserving ball of the special view 2 is stored, the action reserving ball of the special view 2 is consumed in the “normal state”, and the fluctuation time is The special symbol variation display game 2 is performed for a very long time of about 10 minutes.

  In FIG. 8 (1), the code | symbol 152 is time saving start presentation. When the big hit game corresponding to the 2R hour / day jackpot ends, a short start effect 152 appears at this time, and it is informed that the gaming state has shifted to the time saving state. The time reduction start effect 152 includes a message 150 of “time reduction mode rush! Find a disk!”, And a time reduction image 151 indicating the remaining number of time reductions.

  During this short state, small symbols frequently occur in a short time in the special symbol variation display game 2 and the decorative symbol 131 is likely to be uncomfortable because the symbol 131 is repeatedly fluctuating and stopping frequently. , Small on the lower right of the LCD screen. Moreover, the liquid crystal screen can be widely used by this, and the display area which displays the search effect of UFO can be ensured. In FIG. 8 (1), the vertical arrow drawn in a square frame indicates that the decorative symbol 131 is in motion.

  FIG. 8 (2) shows the liquid crystal screen at the end of the time saving state. When the time saving state starts, and then the variable display of the special drawing for 50 times is performed, the time saving end effect 153 appears to notify that the time saving state ends. Here, a message of “time-short mode end” appears as the time-saving end effect 153. The display contents of the four squares related to the exclusive display area 160 in FIG. 8 (2) are “0” special drawing 1 operation holding ball number “0”, special drawing 1 non-fluctuation state “X”, special drawing 2 operation holding ball The number "4" and the special figure 2 are in the non-variable state "X". That is, both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the stopped state. Since the time saving state is finished, the variation of the decorative symbol 131 of the special figure 1 is stopped at the combination of the symbols of "565".

FIG. 8 (3) shows the liquid crystal screen when the small state fluctuation of the special figure 2 (which may be a lost fluctuation or a large hitting fluctuation) starts in the normal state. The small hitting fluctuation here is based on, for example, a fluctuation pattern used under the following configuration.
"First variation pattern determination means (for example, special figure 1 management processing) for determining a variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the first symbol (special figure 1),
Second variation pattern determination means (for example, special figure 2 management processing) for determining a variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the second symbol (special figure 2);
First symbol display control means for controlling the variable display operation of the first symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination means;
And second symbol display control means for controlling the variable display operation of the second symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination means,
The variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the second pattern is a normal variation pattern (a variation pattern of 0.5 seconds or 30 seconds to 45 seconds in FIG. 23) and a special variation pattern (a variation time is longer than the first variation pattern And at least a fluctuation pattern of 540 seconds to 600 seconds in FIG.
The specific effect control means controls so as not to execute the specific effect (menu screen for adjusting the volume, light amount, etc.) when the second symbol is in the fluctuating display operation according to the normal fluctuation pattern, and the second symbol When the variable display operation according to the special fluctuation pattern is being performed, the specific effect is controllably executed. "

  In FIG. 8 (3), the time saving state is ended, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state, and the display in the liquid crystal screen is a decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 (here, the decorative symbol according to the special symbol variation display game 1 It is switched to a state in which the decorative symbol is shown as a part of the effect display of the symbol variation game). The display contents of the four squares related to the exclusive display area 160 in FIG. 8 (3) are transferred during the digestion of one special figure 2 in the state of FIG. It has been added to. As a result, it is in the same state as Fig. 8 (1), special figure 1 operation pending ball number "0", special figure 1 is non-fluctuation state "X", special figure 2 operation pending ball number " 4 "pieces, special figure 2 is" ⇔ "in the fluctuation display. In short, the special figure 1 is not changed and displayed, but the decoration pattern 155 is stopped and displayed in the combination of "135". On the other hand, the fourth symbol 159 of the special figure 2 is in the variable display mode, and the special figure 2 is in the state of being in the variable display mode for about 10 minutes.

  In FIG. 8 (4), the player operates the effect button 13 for the purpose of adjusting the volume of the game environment, and the menu screen 163 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 13. Indicates the displayed state. Even when it is detected that the direction key 75 (any one of the buttons 75a to 75d) is pressed in place of the effect button 13, the menu screen 163 is similarly displayed as an image. In the case of this example, the menu screen 163 includes a volume display section 161 and a light quantity display section 162, and each display section displays an indicator which can be changed to any value within the scale range of nine levels. In the illustrated example, the case where the current volume level is "6" and the light amount level is "3" is shown. Here, the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment can be selected by operating the upper button 75a or the lower button 75c of the direction key 75, and increase / decrease of each level can be performed by the left and right buttons 75b and 75c.

  However, the menu screen 163 may be configured to display the volume display unit 161 alone or may be configured to display the light amount display unit 162 independently. In FIG. 8 (4), although it is shown to be displayed large in the liquid crystal screen, the display mode is such that it is displayed small on the side or one corner so as not to cover the effect image behind, or translucent A display form may be adopted in which the effect image is not completely hidden.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special view 1 is shifted from the time saving state of the special view 2 to the normal state for aiming the big hit, the special view as shown in FIGS. 8 (3) to 8 (4). Even if 2 is displayed fluctuating as long as the number of reservations, it is possible to display a menu screen regarding the setting of the volume and the light amount of the gaming environment without waiting for the end of the fluctuation display of the special view 2 thereof. . Thus, the player can confirm the current game environment and change the game environment.

Here is a summary of the preferred game machine types.
(1) First acquisition means for acquiring predetermined first game information based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning in the middle start opening 34);
Second acquisition means for acquiring predetermined second game information based on establishment of the second start condition (winning of the right start opening 35);
First lottery means for executing a first winning lottery (a winning lottery in a symbol game of the special figure 1) based on the first game information acquired by the first acquiring means;
Second lottery means for executing a second winning lottery (a winning lottery in the symbol game of the special figure 2) based on the second game information acquired by the second acquiring means;
First symbol display means (special symbol display device 38a) for performing the variable display operation of the first symbol (special figure 1) and informing the result of the first lottery by the stop display mode of the first symbol;
Second symbol display means (special symbol display device 38b) for performing the variable display operation of the second symbol (special figure 2) and informing the result of the second lottery by the stop display mode of the second symbol,
Rendering means (liquid crystal display device 36) capable of performing rendering;
A game control device (effect control unit 24) for controlling execution of effects by the effect means;
During the variable display operation of the second symbol, the effect control means can execute (control) a specific effect (menu screen or demo screen for adjusting volume, light amount, effect mode, etc.) regarding setting of the game. A game machine characterized by comprising effect control means.

Of course, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol of the above (1) is also good as the combination shown in the following (i) to (e), in that case, the first hit lottery, the second hit lottery, the first symbol display The means and the second symbol display means are as follows.
(A) When the first symbol is a combination of the special figure 2 and the second symbol is the special figure 1, the first lottery is the lottery for the special figure 2 in the symbol game, and the second lottery is the special figure 1 The winning lottery in the symbol game, the first symbol display means is the special symbol display device 38b, and the second symbol display means is the special symbol display device 38a.
(B) When the first symbol is a combination of the special symbol 1 and the second symbol is the normal symbol, the first hit lottery is a hit lottery in the symbol game of the special figure 1 and the second hit is a symbol game of the normal symbol The first lottery symbol display means is a special symbol display device 38a, and the second symbol display means is a regular symbol display device 39a.
(C) When the first symbol is a combination of the special symbol 2 and the second symbol is a normal symbol, the first winning lottery is a winning lottery in the special symbol 2 symbol game and the second hitting lottery is a normal symbol symbol game The first lottery symbol display means is the special symbol display device 38b, and the second symbol display means is the ordinary symbol display device 39a.
(D) When the first symbol is a normal symbol and the second symbol is a special symbol 1 combination, the first hit is a hit lottery in a symbol game of a normal symbol, and the second hit is a symbol game of a special symbol 1 The first lottery symbol display means is an ordinary symbol display device 39a, and the second symbol display means is a special symbol display device 38a.
(E) When the first symbol is a combination of normal symbols and the second symbol is a special symbol 2, the first lottery is a hit lottery in a symbol game of a normal symbol, and the second is a symbol game of a special symbol 2 The first lottery symbol display means is an ordinary symbol display device 39a, and the second symbol display means is a special symbol display device 38b.

  (2) The specific effect control means is configured to be able to execute and control the specific effect relating to the setting of the game when the variable display operation of the first symbol is not executed and the second symbol is in the variable display operation. , The gaming machine of the above (1) characterized by.

(3) Until the first game information acquired by the first acquisition means is subjected to the variable display operation of the first symbol in the first symbol display means, the predetermined maximum number of pending storages is held at the upper limit First reserved storage means for storing;
The second game information acquired by the second acquiring means is suspended and stored at the upper limit of the predetermined maximum number of pending storages until the second game information is subjected to the variable display operation of the second symbol in the second symbol displaying means 2 further comprising storage means,
The specific effect control means is configured to be able to execute and control the specific effect relating to the setting of the game when there is no hold storage in the first hold storage means and the second symbol is in the variable display operation. The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above.
(4) first variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the first symbol (special figure 1);
Second variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the second symbol (special figure 2);
First symbol display control means for controlling the variable display operation of the first symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination means;
And second symbol display control means for controlling the variable display operation of the second symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination means,
The variation pattern related to the variation display operation of the second pattern is a normal variation pattern (a variation pattern of 0.5 seconds or 30 seconds to 45 seconds in FIG. 23) and a special variation pattern (a variation time is longer than the first variation pattern And at least a fluctuation pattern of 540 seconds to 600 seconds in FIG.
The specific effect control means is a specific effect (menu screen or demo screen for adjusting the volume, light amount, effect mode, etc.) regarding the setting of the game when the second symbol is in the fluctuating display operation according to the normal fluctuation pattern. It is controlled not to be executed, and when the second symbol is in the change display operation according to the special change pattern, it is possible to control the specific effect relating to the setting of the game to be executable, the above (1) to (3) ) Any gaming machine.
(5) A gaming state control means configured to be able to execute and control a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state and a bonus gaming state (time reduction state, definite change state, latent state, etc.) more advantageous than the normal gaming state. In addition,
The specific effect control means controls not to execute the specific effect relating to the setting of the game when the second symbol is in the variable display operation during the bonus game state, and the second symbol is in the variable display operation in the normal gaming state In the case where it is, the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), which is capable of controllably executing a specific effect relating to the setting of the game.

  In addition, regarding the display of the menu screen, when the symbol (for example, special figure 2) is fluctuatingly displayed, the gaming state is in a specific gaming state (for example, normal state), and the fluctuation time is a predetermined long time (specified The time length that is effective for preventing capture aiming at the fluctuation of a specific symbol (for example, special figure 2) under the gaming state (for example, in the normal state), and the time length less than 10 minutes which is the upper limit It is not necessary to satisfy the condition that it is a minute order), for example, 10 minutes), and the display of the menu screen may be permitted if either one of the conditions is satisfied. In this case, even if the special game 2 does not satisfy the condition that the variation time of the special figure 2 is 10 minutes in the normal state, if the special figure 2 is variably displayed, the display of the menu screen is started. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. However, in order to make a menu screen display that is substantially meaningful, it is desirable that a fluctuation time only for the time necessary for the menu screen display be secured. Further, regardless of the gaming state, if the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is a predetermined long time, the menu screen may be permitted to be displayed.

  Moreover, although the special figure 2 was demonstrated above, the same may be said of the special figure 1. That is, for the latent state, the time reduction state, and the definite change state, the special view 2 is variably displayed, and a game aiming at a small hit or a big hit becomes a main role of decorating the main game, and the variable display of special figure 1 is a main role of this main game In the latent state, the short time state, and the positive change state, the menu screen may be configured to be displayed when the special view 1 is variably displayed. For example, in the normal state, the action reserve ball of Toku-zu 1 becomes a big hit in the state of being stored 4 pieces, and the 4 pieces stored about Toku-zu 1 in the latent state immediately after the big hit game While the special figure 1 is variably displayed under the situation where the operation reserving ball is consumed, since this is a supporting role, the menu screen can be configured to be able to be displayed during the variable display of the special figure 1 . As described above, when the menu screen is configured to be displayable during the variable display of the special figure 1 as a supporting part in the latent state, the short time state, and the definite change state, the player can obtain the current volume, light amount, effect by the menu screen. While being able to confirm game environments, such as a mode, it becomes possible to change to a favorite game environment, and can play a game in a stress-free or favorite game environment. In addition, the same can be said for ordinary designs. For example, in the presence of power support (probable change state or short time state etc.), the main game for aiming the common use open game (for example, small hit like rush, generate common use open open game with high probability and play the ball) When it comes to increased gaming properties etc.), the special view side (the special view may be a model with only one, or may be a model with special views 1 and 2 as in this embodiment) If the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal state (without power support) is a predetermined long time (for example, 10 minutes) as in the special figure 2, the normal symbol is in the variation display operation Even if it is possible to display the specific effect regarding the setting of the game it is possible.

  Next, when returning to the normal state from the time saving state, there are four reservations for Special Figure 2 remaining, and the special symbol variation display game 2 is performed for a long time for each of these reservations, The display of the menu screen will be described in the case where the four game results include a block game where the lottery result of the symbol game becomes a big hit.

  FIG. 9 (1) shows the liquid crystal screen when the small hit fluctuation over a long time of the special figure 2 is finished. This is because in the normal state shown in FIG. 8 (3) or (4), a small hit occurs in the reserve game of Special Figure 2, and the small hit variation over a long time (10 minutes) of that Special Figure 2 ends. is there. When the end of this small hitting fluctuation comes, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 (the 4th design 159) becomes stop condition “X”. Here, since four operation holding balls of the special view 2 are stored ("4" of the second holding number display area 158), the holding storage concerning the oldest operation holding ball (the first holding object) is provided. The displayed change display is started as a new special symbol change display game 2 (FIG. 9 (2)).

  The display contents of the four squares related to the dedicated display area 160 in FIG. 9 (2) are in a state in which the reserve of the special figure 2 is transferred during one digestion in the state of FIG. 9 (2). As a result, the special figure 1 operation pending ball number “0”, the special figure 1 in the non-fluctuating state “X”, the special figure 2 operation pending ball number “3”, the special figure 2 in the fluctuating display “⇔ It is ". In short, the special figure 1 is not variably displayed, but the decorative symbol 155 is stopped and displayed as a background image in the combination of "135". On the other hand, the fourth symbol 159 of the special figure 2 is in the variable display mode, and the special figure 2 is in the state of being in the variable display mode for about 10 minutes.

  FIG. 9 (2) assumes a case where the lottery result of the new special symbol variation display game 2 (held first) started at this stage is a 16R latent certain hit. For this reason, in FIG. 9 (2), a jackpot notification effect 173 for notifying the player that it is a jackpot appears. The big hit notification effect 173 includes a timer image 170, a message 171, and a plurality of disk images 133. By the timer image 170, it is possible to inform the player of how much the special symbol variation display game 2 has ended at the present time, and when the variation ends and the big hit starts. In addition, the message 171 consists of "A super chance is coming! Don't fire a ball! Wait for 10:00 remaining without taking a seat!" (A) The special symbol variation display currently being executed by the "super chance coming!" Message The game 2 has a very high probability of winning a big hit, and (2) if the ball is fired by the message "Don't fire the ball!" Message that the big hit will disappear (specifically, this implementation Since the form is a simultaneous change type, the special symbol change display game 1 is executed, and wins the probability variation big hit or time short hit, if the special symbol 1 hits first and stops at the symbol, the special symbol 2 in execution is forced It will be stopped by the lost design, and the right to win the 16R latent confirmation jackpot will disappear), (c) If you leave by the message “Don't leave your seat and wait for 10:00!” Since the result over to the next player, and that I want you to wait while expecting a big hit only the remaining time, you can be notified. In FIG. 9 (2), the UFO of the Great Corps is displayed, but it is suggested to the player that the jackpot has been won.

(Modified example of big hit announcement production 173)
In the above, the form which makes big hit notification production 173 appear is demonstrated in the symbol change display game performed corresponding to the operation reservation ball (big hit election reservation) concerning big hit election. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If there is a big hit selection hold (here, 16R latent probability big hit) in the special figure 2 operation holding ball (for example, there are four existing special figure 2 operation holding balls, of which the first action holding ball (4 The big hit notification effect 173 in the symbol variation display game to be executed corresponding to the operation hold ball previously held in time series earlier than that when the It can be made to appear. That is, it is possible to make the big hit notification effect 173 appear as the pre-reading advance notice effect. In this way, it is possible to notify in advance the big hit winning suspension in the existing special view 2 operation suspension ball. If the jackpot notification effect 173 does not function as a prefetch notice, for example, if there are four existing special-figure 2 operation holding balls and the first operation holding ball (fourth holding ball) is a big hit election, approximately 30 The jackpot will be known for the first time by the jackpot notification effect 173 appearing after a minute, but as in this modification, if it is possible to present the read-ahead notice jackpot notification effect 173, the jackpot will be held pending. You can know the jackpot win in advance without waiting for the digestion. As a result, it is possible to prevent in advance the occurrence of the situations (i) to (ii) above, and it is possible to prevent the player from receiving an unexpected loss. The prefetched noticeable big hit announcement effect 173 can be made to appear based on the information included in the winning command.

  FIG. 9 (3) shows a state in which a menu screen appears on the liquid crystal screen by the effect button operation. During the emergence of this big hit notification effect 173, exactly under the condition that the special figure 1 is stopped and the special figure 2 is fluctuating, the effect button by the player for the purpose of volume adjustment and light amount adjustment of the game environment When the user presses the direction key 75 or the direction key 75, the menu screen 163 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen based on the detection of the pressing operation. At this time, the menu screen 163 is displayed on the screen prior to the big hit notification effect 173, and the big hit notification effect 173 can be displayed in the area where the menu screen 163 is not displayed. There is. The timer image 170 and the message 171 are not hidden by the menu screen 163, so that the player can recognize the progress stage of the special figure 2 at the current time and the message contents.

  FIG. 9 (4) shows a liquid crystal screen in a state where the remaining time of the variable display of the special view 2 has become one minute while the player is performing the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment of the gaming environment. The menu screen 163 is not displayed based on the remaining time of the variable display of the special view 2 becoming one minute, and the big hit notification effect 173 is displayed as a whole. This prevents the player from standing up during the big hit game and prevents the chance of gaining a large number of winning balls from being wasted.

  Although the menu screen 163 is not displayed, it is possible to adjust the volume and light intensity of the game environment by performing button operations while imagining that there is a menu screen. Alternatively, the menu screen 163 may be displayed by reducing it to a size that does not disturb the big hit notification effect 173 without making the menu screen 163 non-displayed. For example, the menu screen 163 having a size of about 1⁄4 of the size shown in FIG. 9C may be displayed near the edge of the liquid crystal screen, for example, at the lower right portion of the screen.

  In addition, the big hit notification effect 173 appears when the big hit in the special figure game that changes in a supporting role, specifically, in the normal state, appears when the big symbol is displayed in the special symbol variation display game 2 There is a scene to be played, and a scene appearing in the case of a big hit in the special symbol variation display game 1 in other gaming states (latency state, time saving state, probability changing state). In the illustrated example of the message 171, the big hit type in the normal state is a display example in the 16R latent probability big hit, but the contents displayed according to the game state and the big hit type are as follows (1 )-(4) may be different.

  (1) In the normal state, when the jackpot type in the special figure 2 is a definite variation big hit or a time big hit in the special condition, as in the example of FIG. 9 (2), “super chance arrival! Do not launch a ball! The rest will be waiting for 10:00! ”Is displayed. Further, the display of the UFO of the large corps and the timer image 170 are also displayed.

(2) In the latent state, if the jackpot type in the special figure 1 is the latent probability jackpot, although not shown, the message 171 "Super chance coming! Don't launch the ball! The remaining 2 without leaving the seat : "Wait for 00!" Is displayed. In addition, the display of the UFO of the large corps and the timer image 170 are also displayed. As a result, the player is more likely not to fire the ball, and won the 16R latent probability big hit of the special figure 1, and while it is possible to obtain a large number of balls in the big hit game, the next game state also becomes latent. The latent state, which is a gaming state very advantageous to the player, will continue.
In the case where the special figure 1 is elected as a big hit in the latent state and the big hit type is a big hit transitioning to a definite change state, there is no display of the message 171 and the display of the UFO of the large army corps and the timer image 170 I will not. As a result, since the player is likely to fire the ball, the special figure 2 will be elected as a small hit, and the big figure of the special figure 1 disappears, and the latent state is a very good gaming state for the player Will continue. It should be noted that even if the player does not fire the ball, even if the player wins the jackpot of the special figure 1, he can obtain a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, and the next game state becomes a definite change state, which is the most disadvantageous for the player. The possibility of falling to the normal state, which is the gaming state, is low.
In the latent state, when the special figure 1 is elected as a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit transitioning to a short time state, the message 171 displays “Please keep hitting without leaving a seat!”. Also, each UFO of the large corps is written as “DANGER”, and the timer image 170 is also displayed. This makes it possible to inform the player that it is highly likely that a very adverse event will occur to the player if the ball is not kept firing. In other words, it is possible to fall to the normal state, which is a very disadvantageous gaming state for the player, because it is shifted to the time saving state when the big hit game is finished by winning the 5R definite variation of the special figure 1 without firing the ball. Can be suggested to be very high.

(3) In the definite change state, if the big hit type in the special figure 1 is the low probability big hit, the message 171 "over chance comes! Don't fire a ball! Away!" As in the example of FIG. 9 (2). Do not wait for 2:00! "Is displayed.
If the special figure 1 is elected as a big hit in the definite change state, and the big hit type that the big hit classification shifts to the positive change state, there is no display of the message 171 like the positive change big hit during the above-mentioned latent state, Also, the display of the UFO and the timer image 170 are not displayed.
If the special figure 1 is elected as a big hit in the definite change state, and the big hit type is a big hit transitioning to a short time state, the message 171 “does not stand” in the same manner as the short time big hit during the above latent state. It is displayed as "continue hitting!", And each UFO of the large corps is written as "DANGER" and is also displayed for the timer image 170.

(4) In the time saving state, when the jackpot type of the special figure 1 is the latent probability big hit or the positive variation big hit, as in the example of FIG. 9 (2), the message 171 “Super chance coming! Do not launch a ball! Do not leave the seat and wait for 2:00!
In the time saving state, when the big hit type of the special figure 1 is the time saving big hit, there is no display of the message 171 like the definite variation big hit in the above-mentioned latent state, and the display of UFO of large corps and the timer image 170 Also not displayed.

  In the above, the configuration in which the menu screen 163 is displayed when the effect button 13 or the direction key 75 is pressed has been described. However, in the case of the demonstration screen, even when the above-described pressing operation is not performed, the display of the demonstration screen is started when the special symbol variation display game 2 is executed for 3 minutes in the normal state, and the special symbol The demonstration screen may be displayed until the variable display game 1 is started (or until the special symbol variable display game 2 becomes a big hit and the big hit game is started). In addition, the menu screen 163 may be displayed about one minute after the demonstration screen is displayed. Moreover, although the example which provided one type of said "super short fluctuation pattern (ultra high speed fluctuation pattern)" was demonstrated by this embodiment about the fluctuation pattern, this invention is not limited to this, Several types of super short fluctuation patterns May be provided. The variation time tm of the super short variation pattern is preferably not on the order of seconds (1 second ≦ tm <60 seconds) but on the order of 100 ms (100 ms ≦ tm <1000 ms).

<8. Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 10 to 14>
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 14, the game operation processing on the main control unit 20 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the main control unit 20 side mainly includes a predetermined main processing (main control side main processing: FIG. 10) and a timer interrupt processing (main control side timer interrupt processing: activated by a scheduled interrupt from CTC): And FIG. 11).

(8-1. Main control side main processing: FIG. 10)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control unit 20 side. The main process starts when the power is turned on without operating the initialization switch (not shown) as when recovering from a power failure state, or when the initialization switch is turned on. May be turned on. In any case, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a voltage is supplied to each control board by a power control board (not shown), and the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) performs main control main processing shown in FIG. Start.

  In the main control side main processing, the CPU 201 first executes necessary initialization processing before the start of the game operation (step S011). For example, first, oneself is set to the interrupt disabled state, and is set to a predetermined interrupt mode (interrupt mode 2), and the register values in the CPU including the respective units of the microcomputer are initialized.

  Next, the state (ON, OFF) of the RAM clear signal, which is the output signal of the RAM clear switch input through the input port (not shown), is determined (step 012). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and normally has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the initialization switch operated by a clerk at a pachinko parlor doing.

  Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the determination result in step S012 is 'YES', and the entire area of the RAM is cleared to zero (step S016). Therefore, the value of the backup flag set at the time of power-off becomes zero along with other checksum values and the like.

  Next, a "RAM clear display command" for notifying that the RAM area is zero cleared is transmitted as an initialization command to each control board (step S017). Then, for example, 30 seconds is stored in the RAM clear notification timer as a time for notifying that the RAM is cleared (step S018). Note that when the RAM clear is executed, the gaming state is initialized, the internal gaming state is normal, and the game information such as the operation holding ball is cleared. Also, when the effect control unit 24 receives the RAM clear display command, it executes initialization notification effect to notify that the RAM is cleared until the RAM clear notification timer (30 seconds) elapses, and the initial state after the RAM clear As the effect mode of the state, the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode under the normal state.

  Next, the CTC, which outputs an interrupt signal for activating the timer interrupt operation, is initialized (step S019), and the CPU is set to the interrupt enabled state.

  After that, the interrupt disable state and the interrupt enable state are repeated until an interrupt occurs, and during that time, various random number update processing is executed (steps S020 to S022). In this various random number updating process (step S021), various random numbers used in the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game (random numbers relating to a big hit lottery circulating a predetermined numerical range by increment processing (used in symbol lottery Used for changing the initial value (start value) of the special symbol judgment random number to be played) and the random number for the auxiliary hit lottery (random number for auxiliary hit judgment used in the winning lottery for the auxiliary hit) (special symbol) The judgment initial value random number, the auxiliary hit judgment initial value random number), and the fluctuation pattern random number used for selecting the fluctuation pattern are updated.

  In the RAM 203 of this embodiment, as a random number counter used for a symbol lottery, a winning lottery for assistance, or a variation pattern lottery for a big hit lottery, a counter for generating a random symbol counter initial value for special symbol determination, for special symbol determination A random number counter, a counter for generating an initial value of a random number counter for auxiliary collision determination, a random number counter for auxiliary collision determination, a random number counter for fluctuation pattern, and the like are provided. These counters function as random number generation means for generating random numbers in software. In the various random number updating processes in step S021, the above-mentioned random number counter for special symbol determination and the auxiliary hit determination random number counter, two initial value generation counters for generating initial values, a variation pattern random number counter, etc. are updated. Generate various soft random numbers. For example, when the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number counter for fluctuation pattern is 0 to 238, the value is acquired from the count value storage area for generating the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern in RAM 203, and 1 is added to the acquired value. After that, it is stored in the original count value storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 239, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The other initial value generation random number counters are similarly updated. The CPU 201 is configured to repeatedly execute various random number update processes except while performing the timer interrupt process which is intermittently executed.

  Returning to the determination process of step S012, the explanation will be continued. When recovering from the power failure state, the initialization switch (RAM clear signal) is in the OFF state (step S012: YES). Therefore, in such a case, following the determination process of step S012, the backup flag value is determined (step S013). The backup flag is set to ON when the power is shut off (backup flag = 5AH ('** H' means any hexadecimal number), and turned off in the process of the first timer interrupt processing after power is restored (backup The flag is configured to be reset to 00H).

  Therefore, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, the backup flag should normally be in the ON state. However, the backup flag is reset (OFF) when the predetermined processing is not completed before power-off for some reason. Therefore, if the backup flag is in the OFF state (step S013: NO), the process proceeds to step S016 to return the operation of the gaming machine to the initial state.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is in the ON state (step S013: YES), a checksum operation is performed to calculate a checksum value. Here, the checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation that targets the work area of the RAM 203. When the checksum value is calculated, the operation result is compared with the stored value at the SUM address of the RAM 203 (step S014). If data corruption is detected due to the non-coincidence of the determination result (step S014: NO), the process proceeds to step S016 to execute the RAM clear process, and the operation state of the gaming machine is returned to the initial state. On the other hand, if the checksum value by the checksum operation matches the storage value of the SUM address (step S014: YES), the stack pointer before power shutoff is restored based on the backup data, and the processing upon power shutoff A game recovery process necessary to start a game from the state is performed (step S015).

  When the game recovery process in step S015 is completed, the process proceeds to step S019, in which CTC is initialized to set the CPU to the interrupt enabled state, and thereafter, the interrupt disabled state and the interrupt enabled state until the interrupt occurs. While repeating the above-described various random number update processing (steps S020 to S022).

(8-2. Main control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 11)
Next, timer interrupt processing on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main control side timer interrupt process. The main control side timer interrupt process is started by an interrupt from CTC at predetermined time intervals (about 4 ms), and is executed while executing the main control side main process.

  In FIG. 11, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area, and first performs power supply abnormality check processing to monitor the state of supply of power from the power supply control board (step S051). In this power supply abnormality check process, it is mainly monitored whether the power supply is normally supplied. Here, for example, when an abnormality such as a power failure occurs, a backup process of storing predetermined game information at the time of power failure in the RAM is performed so that the game can be restored without any trouble at the time of power recovery.

  Next, a timer management process is performed to manage a timer used for game operation control (step S052). Various timers used for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, special symbol 1 role operation timer for special figure 1 described later, special symbol 2 role operation timer for special figure 2, for big hit games and small hit games The timer value of the special symbol role product operation timer etc. is managed (updated) here.

  Next, an input management process is performed (step S053). In this input management process, detection information by various sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the winning counter. Information detected by various sensors here includes, for example, a middle starting opening sensor 34a, a right starting opening sensor 35a, a normal symbol starting opening sensor 37a, an upper large winning opening sensor 42a, a lower large winning opening sensor 52a, and a general winning opening sensor It is ON / OFF information (winning detection information) of a switch signal output from the winning detection switch such as 43a. Thereby, it is monitored at every interruption whether or not the game ball is detected (a prize occurs) in each winning opening. The "winning counter" is a counter provided for each winning opening and for counting the number of winning game balls (winning number). In the present embodiment, the middle starting opening winning counter for the middle starting opening 34, the right starting opening winning counter for the right starting opening 35, the normal symbol starting opening winning counter for the normal symbol starting opening 37, in the predetermined area of the RAM 203. An upper large winning opening winning counter for the large winning opening 40, a lower large winning opening winning counter for the lower large winning opening 50, a winning counter for a general winning opening for the general winning opening 43, and the like are provided. The input management process of step S053 and the winning counter function as a ball counting number counting means.

  Next, a timer interruption internal random number management process is performed to periodically update the random numbers relating to each variable display game (step S054). In this regular random number update process, the special symbol determination random number and the auxiliary hit determination random number are updated (+1 is added for each interrupt), and the process of changing the start value of the random number counter is performed each time the random number counter makes one revolution. For example, the value of the special symbol determination random number counter is updated (+1 added) within a predetermined range, and the value of the generation counter for the special symbol determination random number counter initial value is read out each time the special symbol determination random number counter makes one revolution. The value of the generation counter is stored in the special symbol determination random number counter. Since the start value of the special symbol determination random number counter is changed according to the value of the generation counter, the count value of the special symbol determination random number counter becomes random although the update cycle is constant.

  Next, an error management process is performed to monitor the presence or absence of an abnormality in the gaming operation state (step S055). This error management processing also functions as abnormality determination means for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine, and when it is determined that an operation abnormality (error) has occurred, a predetermined error processing is performed, and an error is generated. In order to execute the notification operation, an error command corresponding to the error type is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 or the like.

  Subsequently, a winning ball management process is performed (step S056). In this prize ball management process, the data stored in the above-mentioned input management process is grasped, the above-mentioned prize counter is confirmed, and if there is a prize, the payout control board for designating the number of prize balls is paid out. Control unit) 29 sends. The payout control board 29 that has received this payout control command controls the gaming ball payout device 19 to perform the payout operation of the designated number of winning balls. As a result, the number of winning balls corresponding to each winning opening (predetermined number of winning balls per winning ball promised for each winning opening × number of winning balls for the value of the winning counter) is paid out. There is. When a winning ball is detected even during an error, a payout control command is transmitted to the payout control board 29.

  Then, normal symbol management processing is performed (step S057). In this normal symbol management process, the winning per lottery in the normal symbol variation display game is performed, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display mode of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result, or the blinking is repeated every predetermined time Create normal symbol data (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol fluctuation), and if normal symbol is not changing, create data for stop display (data for LED blinking display during normal symbol stop display) To In addition, the normal symbol management processing, based on the establishment of the start condition, the acquisition means for acquiring predetermined auxiliary game information, the auxiliary game lottery means for executing the lottery per auxiliary game on the basis of the predetermined auxiliary game information, auxiliary hit Based on the result of the lottery, the common power open game control means to execute and control the common power open game, until the auxiliary game information is provided for the execution of the variable display operation of the normal symbol, the maximum number of pending storage predetermined as the upper limit It functions as a holding storage means for holding and storing, and a normal symbol display means (normal symbol display control means) for controlling the variable display operation of the normal symbol. In addition, a normal symbol can be functioned as a first symbol or a second symbol.

  Subsequently, the ordinary electric role management process is performed (step S058). In this ordinary electric role management process, generation of an excitation signal for solenoid control to the ordinary electric role solenoid 41a necessary for the generation of the general electric power release game based on the drawing result of the drawing per drawing of the auxiliary symbol management process (step S057). And set the data (solenoid control data). Based on the data set here, an excitation signal is output to the normal motorized combination solenoid 41a in a solenoid management process described later, whereby the operation of the movable wing piece 47 is controlled. The ordinary electric role management process functions as an auxiliary hit control means.

  Next, special symbol management processing is performed (step S059). In this special symbol management process (big hit determination means), a big hit lottery in a special symbol variation display game is mainly performed, and based on the lottery result, a variation pattern of a special symbol (look-ahead variation pattern, variation pattern at the start of variation) And special stop symbols etc. The details of the special symbol management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a special electric role management process is performed (step S060). In this special electric role management process, it functions as a special game control means for controlling execution of the hit game, mainly when the big hit lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", the hit game corresponding to that hit Is a process for controlling execution of

  Next, right-handed notification information management processing is performed (step S061). In this right-handed notification information management process, when it is in the latent state, the positive variation state, the time saving state, or in the hit game, the right-handed indication information is notified that the right-handed advantageous state is in progress. If the position guidance effect) is in the normal state or is not hit, it is determined that the left hitting advantageous state is in progress, and the process of not causing the right hitting notification effect to appear and stopping the execution of the appearing right hitting notification effect Perform processing to Specifically, in the case of being in the right-handed advantageous state, a “right-handed instruction command” instructing the start of the above-mentioned launch position induction effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 and in the left-handed advantageous state To the effect control unit 24 to send a "left-handed command" for instructing the cancellation of the above-mentioned launch position induction effect. In response to these commands, the effect control unit 24 is configured to control the appearance of the launch position induction effect. In addition, when winning is generated to the normal symbol starting port 37 under the left hitting advantageous state, the player is instructed to the appropriate launch position (the launch position is instructed to the left flow down path 3b side), and to strengthen the strike strike, Control the occurrence of a leftward firing position warning effect (for example, a warning sound by a large volume).

  Next, LED management processing is performed (step S062). In this LED management process, display data is output to the normal symbol display device 39 and the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b. Thereby, the variable display and the stop display of the normal symbol and the special symbol are performed. In addition, the display data of the normal symbol created by the normal symbol management process of step S057, the special symbol display data update process during the special symbol management process of step S059 (specially created by steps S309a and b of FIG. 12 described later) The display data of the symbol is output in this LED management process.

  Next, external terminal management processing is performed (step S063). In this external terminal management process, the operating state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to an external device such as a hall computer HC or an island lamp through the frame external concentrated terminal board 21. The operation status information includes, for example, that a big hit game has occurred (the condition device has been activated), that a small hit game has occurred, that a symbol variation display game has been executed, and winning information (starting hole or big win) It includes various information such as winning of a word, winning ball number information), and specific error occurrence information.

  Next, a solenoid management process is performed (step S064). In this solenoid management processing, output processing of the excitation signal to the common motorized combination solenoid 41c based on the solenoid control data generated in the common motorized combination management processing in step S058, and in the special motorized combination management processing in step S060 The output processing of the excitation signal to the special winning opening solenoids 42c and 52c is performed based on the solenoid control data. Thereby, the open doors 47, 42b and 52b operate in a predetermined pattern, and the right start opening 35, the upper large winning opening 40 and the lower large winning opening 50 are opened and closed.

  After completing the above-described processing of steps S051 to S064, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and an interrupt enabled state is set (step S065). As a result, the timer interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main control side main process before the interrupt, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

(8-3. Special symbol management process: FIG. 12)
Next, the special symbol management process (step S059) in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol management process of step S059.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 201 first performs special figure 1 start opening check processing on the special symbol 1 side (middle start opening 34 side) (step S301), and then the special figure on the special symbol 2 side (right start opening 35 side) 2 Start opening check processing (step S302).

  Special figure 1 starting mouth check processing plays a role as winning a prize processing which is executed on the basis of the formation of specified starting condition, here start pre-processing for making special design fluctuation indicatory game 1 execute (special figure As 1 winning process), adding process of the number of operation holding balls of special figure 1 side caused by winning occurrence of middle starting opening 34, various random numbers (Rockup judgment random number used for winning lottery, used for determination of fluctuation pattern Processing for storing random numbers for variation patterns and random numbers for special symbol determination used for symbol lottery, processing regarding pre-reading determination (random number determination processing at start-up winning), creation processing of winning command and hold addition command, etc. are performed. In addition, special figure 2 starting mouth check processing (step S302 in Figure 12) plays the role of the winning a prize processing which is executed on the basis of fulfillment of specified starting condition same as special figure 1 starting mouth check processing, special symbol fluctuation As a pre-start process (process for winning on the special figure 2 side) for executing the display game 2, an addition process of the number of operation reserved balls on the special figure 2 side caused by the winning of the right starting port 35, storage of various random numbers Processing and processing for creating a pending addition command are performed. The special view 1 start opening check process and the special view 2 start opening check process described later function as a first hold storage unit and a second hold storage unit.

  When the starting opening check process in steps S301 to S302 is completed, the state of the small hit middle flag is determined (step S303). The "small hit flag" is a flag for designating whether or not the small hit game is in progress, and indicates that the small hit game is in progress when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH). If the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the small hit game is not in progress.

  If the small hit middle flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S303: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operating flag is determined (step S304). The "condition device operation flag" is a flag for designating whether or not the big hit game is in progress, and indicates that the big hit game is in progress when the flag is in the ON state (= 5 AH), If the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the jackpot is not in progress.

  If the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (= 00H) (step S304: ≠ 5AH), that is, if it is not even in the small hit game or the big hit game (step S303: ≠ 5AH, and step S304: ≠ 5AH), A process related to the variable display operation of FIG. 1 (step 305 a: special figure 1 management process) and a process related to the variable display operation of special figure 2 (step 305 b: special figure 2 management process) are performed. On the other hand, in the small hit game (step S303: = 5 AH) or in the big hit game (step S 304: = 5 AH), the processing concerning the variable display operation of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 of steps S305a and S305b Without performing it, the process directly proceeds to the processing related to the display on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b (step S309a: special symbol 1 display data update process, step S309b: special symbol 2 display data update process). Therefore, the variation display operation of the special symbol is not performed when it is in the small hit game or the big hit game. (The display condition of the special symbol of the special symbol display device is the display determined after the small hit or the big hit. The state of being kept is kept).

  When the processes in steps S305a and S305b are completed, the special symbol 1 display data update process and the special symbol 2 display data update process in steps S309a and S309b are performed. In this special symbol 1 display data update process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol 1 is changing, and if it is changing, the data of the special symbol 1 which repeatedly blinks every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) (Data for 7-segment blinking display during special symbol 1 fluctuation) is created, and data for stop display (data for 7-segment blinking display during special symbol 1 stop display) is generated if special symbol 1 is not in fluctuation. Do. The display data of the special symbol 1 created here is output in the LED management process (step S062) of FIG. 11, and variable display and stop display of the special symbol 1 on the special symbol display device 38a are realized. Similarly, in the special symbol 2 display data updating process, data relating to the variable display operation of the special symbol 2 is created and output, and the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol 2 on the special symbol display device 38b are realized. As a result, the special symbol management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special electric role management process of step S060 of 14.

(8-6. Special Figure 1 Management Process: FIG. 13)
Next, the special view 1 management process (step S305a) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the details of the special view 1 management process of FIG. Here, as processing relating to the special symbol variation display game 1, preparation processing for starting variation display, processing during variation, processing during stop display, and the like are performed. In addition, the special figure 2 management process of step S305 b is a process related to the special symbol variation display game 2, and the process of the special figure 1 management process is substantially the same as the content of the special figure 1 management process except for the special symbol type to be processed. It is the contents. Therefore, the description of the special view 2 management process is omitted to avoid redundant description.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 201 performs processing according to the processing state (special symbol 1 operation status: 01H to 03H) indicating the behavior of the special symbol 1 (step S305c: special symbol operation status branch). The "special symbol operation status" is a status value indicating the behavior of the special symbol, and this status value is changed according to the processing state, and is stored in the special symbol operation status storage area of the RAM 203. In this operation status, a special symbol 1 operation status and a special symbol 2 operation status for the special figures 1 and 2 are provided.

  In the special symbol 1 operation status branch process of step S305c, whether the special symbol 1 operation status is “standby (00H, 01H)”, “changing (02H)” or “confirming (03H)” status value In response, the processing corresponding to each is executed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol operation status is "standby (00H, 01H)", the special symbol variation start process (step S306) is "specially changed" (02H). If the symbol variation processing (step S307) is "confirming (03H)", the special symbol confirmation processing is executed (step S308). Here, the above-mentioned "standby" indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is in the standby state for the next change, and "during the change" indicates that the behavior of the special symbol is changing (variable display). It shows, and the above-mentioned "under confirmation" shows that it is in a stop (decision) display (during special symbol confirmation time), after the change of a special symbol is completed. By these processes, the variable display operation of setting the start of fluctuation and the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol is realized. In addition, similarly to the special symbol 2 operation status, the same processing as the above steps S306 to S308 (special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing, processing during special symbol 2 fluctuation, special symbol 2 confirmation time also regarding special figure 2) Execute middle processing).

  In the special symbol variation start process (step S306), processes such as a big hit lottery process and a variation pattern determination process are performed as the process at the start of the variation. The special symbol variation start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The special symbol variation process (step S307) monitors the variation time of the special symbol, and when the variation time has elapsed, performs the necessary setting process required for the stop display of the special symbol. Specifically, when the variation time of the special symbol has passed, the final display time (for example, 500 ms) is stored in the special symbol combination product operation timer, and the special symbol operation status is switched to "confirming (03H)" (special Stores 03H in the symbol operation status), stores 00H (OFF state) in the special symbol variation flag, and exits the special symbol variation processing. In addition, "the fixed display time" is time (stop display time) which hold | maintains the stop display, when the fluctuation display of a special symbol is complete | finished and a stop display is carried out. Moreover, in the special symbol variation processing, in order to realize the variation operation state shown in FIG. 22, when the special figures 1 and 2 are both in variation, the special symbol in variation is displayed according to the stop symbol type stopped earlier. Processing is also performed such as whether to forcibly stop with a lost symbol or to continue fluctuation.

  The special symbol confirmation process (step S308) is a process that is required at the end of the variation of the special symbol (at the end of the special symbol variation display game of this time), and specifically, the special symbol variation display game of this time is over As a special symbol operation status to "standby (01H)" switching processing (store special character operation status 01H) stop according to the symbol type (big hit symbol type, small hit symbol, lost symbol), hit the game start Setting processing required before, subtraction processing for the remaining prescribed number of times in the probability change state, latency state or short status based on the end of the current variable display operation, transition setting processing to the normal state based on the subtraction processing result, to the normal state In the case of transition, transmission processing of a game state designation command for designating that, etc. are performed.

  When one of the processes in steps S306 to S308 is finished, the special figure 1 management process is exited, and the process proceeds to the special figure 2 management process of step S305 b of the special symbol management process (FIG. 12).

(8-7. Special symbol 1 fluctuation start process: FIG. 14)
Next, the special symbol 1 fluctuation start process (step S305) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the details of the special symbol 1 fluctuation start process of FIG.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is zero (step S401), and when the special figure 1 operation holding ball number is not zero (step S401: NO), Proceeding to the process of S403, the process at the start of fluctuation (steps S403 to S416) is performed for the operation reserving ball provided for the present fluctuation display.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is zero (step S401: YES), the state becomes "no operation pending ball". The state of "No operation holding ball" is a case where the special figure 1 is in a standby state and is in a state without holding memory, and the effect control unit 24 is notified of entering into this state, and liquid crystal is displayed. The display device 36 is controlled to switch to the demonstration screen display for waiting for customer waiting. Therefore, if it is determined that there is no operation holding ball, the process proceeds to step S417, and it is determined whether the special symbol 1 operation status indicates "standby (00H)" indicating the state of "operation holding ball not present". (Step S417).

  When it passes through the judgment processing of step S417, that is, when it becomes the above-mentioned state of “operation reserve ball absence”, when special symbol 1 operation status of this time is “standby (01H)”, special symbol 1 Switch the operation status to "standby (00H)" (store 00H in the special symbol 1 operation status: step S418). Then, “demonstration display command 1” for displaying a demonstration screen is transmitted to the presentation control unit 24 as a presentation control command (step S419), and the special symbol 1 fluctuation start process is exited. In addition, in the special symbol 2 fluctuation start process, when the special figure 2 operation pending ball number is zero and the special symbol 2 operation status is "standby (01H)", "demo display command 2" is transmitted. . Hereinafter, the case where the demonstration display command 1 or the demonstration display command 2 is transmitted will be described. The reason why the special symbol 1 operation status is switched to "standby (00H)" and the effect control command is transmitted to exit the special symbol 1 fluctuation start process is as follows.

  When demo display command 1 or demo display command 2 is sent unconditionally when the number of operation pending balls is zero, the demonstration display command is sent in a cycle of 4 ms while the number of operation pending balls in special figure 1 or 2 is zero. And unnecessary transmissions occur. Then, when it becomes a state of "no operation holding ball" of the above-mentioned special figure, a demonstration display command is transmitted once, and if this has already been transmitted, the demonstration display command is controlled This special view 1 management process (or special view 2 management process) is left without transmitting to the unit 24.

  When a predetermined time has passed since the presentation control unit 24 receives the demonstration display command 1 or the demonstration display command 2 and the predetermined demonstration presentation execution condition is satisfied, the variation display operation of the special view corresponding to the command is a constant time It is assumed that “demonstration screen display” for notifying the game standby state is performed on the liquid crystal display device 36 on the assumption that the state not to be performed (the customer wait standby state) has occurred. The process when the demonstration display command 1 or the demonstration display command 2 is received will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

  When the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is not zero (step S401: NO), the processing (steps S403 to S417) related to the start of fluctuation of the special figure 1 for the operation pending ball to be provided for the current variation display is performed Go.

  If it progresses to step S403, the special figure 1 operation pending ball number is decremented by one, and "subtraction subtraction command" included in the operation pending ball number information after subtraction is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S404).

  Next, the special symbol operation confirmation data is stored (step S405). The special symbol operation confirmation data is information for designating the special symbol type on the current variation start side, and "00H" for designating that it is the special symbol 1 is stored. In addition, if the special symbol 2 is the fluctuation start side, "01H" is stored in the special symbol operation confirmation data.

  Next, the pending data stored in the pending storage area of the RAM 203 is shifted (step S406), and the pending 4 storage area is cleared to zero (step S407). The start order of the special symbol variation display game 1 is to be started in the order of generation of the special drawing 1 operation holding balls (in the winning order) (the same applies to the special symbol variation display game 2).

  Next, the remaining-time short-time command transmission process is performed (step S405). Here, a "remaining time reduction number command" including the remaining time reduction number information relating to the time reduction state is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S405). The effect control unit 24 grasps the remaining time reduction number according to the remaining time reduction number command, and, for example, uses the effect means to notify the remaining time reduction number information. In the case where the definite variation state or the latent state ends in the predetermined number of times, the remaining number information can be included in the remaining time reduction number command.

  Next, a special electric combination determination operation random number determination process is performed (step S409). In this random number determination process for the special electric combination determination, it is possible to use the jackpot determination random number value to perform a "winning lottery" according to the current special symbol variation display game 1. Here, a "winning lottery" is performed in the determination at the time of the start of the fluctuation "for the operation reserving ball provided for the current fluctuation display operation.

  In the case of winning the "big hit" by this winning lottery, the big hit determination flag is set to "5AH", and when it belongs to other determination values, it becomes "big hit non-winning". Further, in the case of Special Figure 2, the small hit determination flag is "5AH" when the "small hit" is won, and the "small hit is not won" when it belongs to other determination values. Therefore, when the random number value for big hit judgment belongs to the judgment value which becomes the big hit judgment flag “00H” and the small hit judgment “00H”, it means that either “big hit” or “small hit” was not won, This success judgment result is 'lost'.

  When the random number determination process for the special electric utility product operation determination in step S409 is finished, next, the special stop symbol creation process is performed (step S410). In this special stop symbol creation process, the symbol lottery result relating to the special symbol variation display game 1 of this time is used by using the winning lottery result of the special electric product activation determination random number determination process of step S409 and the special symbol determination random number value. Perform "winning type lottery".

  When the special stop symbol creation process of step S410 is finished, next, a special symbol variation pattern creation process is performed (step S412). This special symbol variation pattern creation process functions as variation pattern determination means, and more specifically, the current gaming state, the special lottery result obtained by the special electric combination determination operation random determination process, the special stop symbol creation process The random pattern of the special symbol 1 for the operation reserving ball to be provided for the current variable display operation is determined by lottery from among the plurality of variable patterns using the symbol lottery result of and the random number of the variable pattern and the like. Then, in order to notify the effect control unit 24 of the contents of the fluctuation pattern, as the effect control command, a "fluctuation pattern specification command" including fluctuation pattern information capable of specifying the contents of the fluctuation pattern is created, and this is effect control Send to the part 24 side.

  Here, first, the variation pattern random number value is acquired, and then the variation pattern of the special symbol 1 is determined by lottery based on the big hit lottery result (the winning lottery, the symbol lottery). The fluctuation patterns include, as shown in FIG. 23, a plurality of fluctuation patterns selected according to the jackpot lottery result and the game state.

  Next, based on the symbol lottery result obtained in the special stop symbol creation process of step S410, a decorative symbol designation command is created (step S414), and this is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S415). This decoration symbol specification command is composed of two bytes of a high-order byte (MODE) for specifying a special symbol type, and a low-order byte (EVNET) for specifying a big hit type, a small hit type and a lost type. Therefore, the "decorative symbol specification command" includes information on the special symbol type and the winning type (design lottery result). Since the decoration symbol designation command includes the winning type information, the effect control unit 24 mainly uses the combination of the decoration symbols (reach symbol) when forming the reach state, and the decoration symbol to be finally displayed by stopping. It is used when deciding the combination of (decorative stop pattern).

  And as a change start time setting process, switch to the special symbol 1 operation status "during variation (02H)" (store 02H in the special symbol operation status), and use the random number storage area (judgment used for the current big hit lottery and the variation pattern lottery 00H is stored in the random number storage area (zero-cleared) (step S416).

  As described above, this special symbol 1 fluctuation start process is exited, special figure 2 management processing is performed, and then, the special symbol 1 display data update process (step S309a) is performed, whereby the fluctuation display of the special symbol 1 is started. become.

<9. Processing on the side of the effect control unit: FIGS. 15 to 20>
In FIG. 15, when the power is supplied from the outside to the gaming machine main body, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) starts main processing on the effect control side shown in FIG.

  The CPU 241 first performs necessary initialization processing before the start of the game operation (step S071). Here, as initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, movable object role start point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, initial setting of register values in the CPU including microcomputer parts, etc. I do.

  When the initial setting process of step S071 is completed, the main loop process of steps S073 to S078 is performed every predetermined time as the process during normal operation, and the effect soft random number updating process of step S079 is repeatedly performed otherwise.

  In the process of step S072, the CPU 241 refers to the main loop update cycle counter value to determine whether or not the main loop update cycle serving as an execution trigger of the main loop process has come (step S072). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter updated in the main loop update process (step S096 in FIG. 17) during the effect control timer interrupt process described later. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every about 16 ms. Until the main loop update period arrives (step S072: NO), the random numbers for various effect lotterys are updated (step S079: software random number update process for various effects).

  If the main loop update period has come (step S072: YES), the CPU 241 performs a received command analysis process (step S073). In this reception command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not a presentation control command is stored in the command reception buffer, and if a presentation control command is stored, this command is read out and presentation control processing corresponding to the read presentation control command I do. Among the effect control commands, the hold addition command, hold subtraction command, fluctuation pattern specification command, decoration pattern specification command, fluctuation stop command, various commands transmitted during the hit game, etc. (for example, big hit) A start command, a special large winning opening winning combination command (large winning opening winning command 1, 2) and the like are included.

  For example, when at least the variation pattern specification command is received and stored in the reception buffer (in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specification command and the decoration symbol specification command are received and they are stored in the reception buffer) In the case of command analysis processing, one or more types of effect patterns are determined based on the information (the variation pattern information and the win information (or the win type information)) included in the command. The effect pattern determined here works as "part effect" as an element constituting the effect scenario. Subsequently, a time schedule on how much the presentation time width is made to appear at what timing and at which timing the presentation pattern (parts production) determined above is determined is formed, thereby forming a presentation scenario, The data of the rendering scenario is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. A “rendering scenario” in a broad sense is realized by sequentially or sequentially developing various rendering patterns (parts renderings) incorporated in this rendering scenario. In addition, the said presentation scenario is rewritten by the different presentation scenario as needed (For example, based on the operation detection of the presentation button 13, the parts presentation for the time of operation may be built in). In this case, the changed presentation scenario data is reset to the above scenario setting area, and the presentation is made to appear based on the changed presentation scenario data.

  When the received command analysis process of step S073 is completed, a scenario update process is performed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the content of the timer necessary for the execution of the effect pattern is updated. A representative example of the timer is a presentation scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of presentation. For example, within the fluctuation period (decorative symbol fluctuation period) in which the decorative symbol is fluctuatingly displayed (the decorative symbol fluctuation period) which is substantially the same as the fluctuation period (special symbol fluctuation period) in which the special symbol is variably displayed. On the axis, a timer schedule is managed by this timer as to what effect pattern is to be produced by the effect means with how much time width. Such a rendering scenario timer is also used in rendering processing relating to LED data updating processing (step S075) and rendering combination control data updating processing (step S077) described later. Here, this presentation scenario timer is monitored, and sound data for the speaker 46 and a liquid crystal command for image display control are created when the occurrence time of one presentation comes, and each is stored in a designated area of the RAM 243 . The LED data for the optical display device is created in the later-described LED data update process (step S075), and the motor control data for the movable object is created in the later-described presentation feature control data update process (step 077) Ru.

  Then, LED data update processing is performed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as the decoration lamp unit 45 or the LED is created based on the rendering scenario data and the rendering scenario timer, and is stored in a designated area of the RAM 243. The data created here is used in the effect LED management process (step S095 in FIG. 17) during the timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (step S 076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process in step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, the sound control unit (sound source LSI) causes the speaker 46 to output a sound effect. As a result, a sound effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, the effect role control data update process is performed (step S077). In this effect role item control data update process, data for controlling the drive of the movable object role motor 97a or the movable object role event motor 98a is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in the effect combination product operation management process (step S094 in FIG. 17) during the timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, noise countermeasure management processing is performed to monitor malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like (step S 078). If the program runs out of control due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer times up and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is ended, and the effect soft random number updating process of step S079 is performed until the next main loop updating cycle comes.

(9-2. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 16)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the command reception interrupt process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. The command reception interrupt process is preferentially executed over the effect control timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) described later when the effect control command is received from the main control unit 20.

  First, when an interrupt based on a strobe signal from the main control unit 20 occurs during execution of the main processing shown in FIG. 15, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S081), The received effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer of the RAM 243 (step S082), and the contents of the saved register are restored (step S083). As a result, the command reception interrupt process is ended, and the process returns to the effect control unit side main process before the interrupt, and the effect control side main process is performed until an interrupt based on the next strobe signal occurs. As described above, when various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 20 are received, this command reception interrupt process is executed, and when the effect control commands are received, the commands are stored in the command reception buffer Be done.

(9-3. Effect control side timer interrupt process: FIG. 17)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the timer interrupt process on the effect control side will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing effect control timer interrupt processing. The effect control timer interrupt process is activated by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms), and is interrupted and executed during execution of the effect control side main process.

  In FIG. 17, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S091), and then performs production button input management processing (step S092). In this effect button input management process, the presence or absence of the input of the operation (ON operation) detection signal from the effect button 13 or the direction key 75 is monitored, and when it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the detection information Store in a predetermined area of This information is used for the button preview effect.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (step S093). In this liquid crystal command transmission process, when there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update process (step S074) in the effect control side main process of FIG. 15, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU) Then, the image display control to the liquid crystal display device 36 is executed. Thereby, the image rendering in line with the rendering scenario is realized.

  Next, the effect role management of effects is performed (step S094). In the effect role product operation management, the movable object role motor 97a or the movable object role object through the drive control unit based on the motor control data for the movable object created in the effect role control data update process (step S077) The control signal is output to the motor 98a. As a result, visual rendition is realized by the movable body character (the clock hand 97 of the clock-type character and the flower-type character 98) in line with the rendition scenario.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (step S095). In this effect LED management, the decoration lamp unit 45 or the LED is lit and blinked through the light display control unit based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (step S075). Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, main loop update processing for managing the main loop update cycle is performed (step S 096). In the main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update period counter is, for example, a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing.

  After the processing in steps S091 to S096 described above is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S097). Thus, the timer interrupt process is ended, and the process returns to the effect control side main process before the interrupt, and the effect control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<9-4. Demo display command N reception processing (N = 1, 2): FIG. 18>
FIG. 18 shows the demo display command N reception process performed as part of the reception command analysis process (FIG. 15, step S073) performed in response to the effect control command (the demo display command) transmitted from the main control unit 20. It is shown. The demo control command 1 is transmitted from the main control unit 20 when the number of operation holding balls in the special figure 1 reaches zero, and when the number of operation holding balls in the special figure 2 becomes zero, the demo display command 2 Will be sent. When these demonstration display commands are received, the processing of the following common steps S600 to S604 is performed in the demonstration display command N reception processing.

  In FIG. 18, step S600 is processing to determine whether or not the first demonstration display condition is satisfied, according to the predetermined determination content. The determination in step S600 differs in the determination result depending on the type of demo display command received as described below and the gaming state. The lower part of FIG. 18 shows the determination condition and the determination result in the determination process as a “determination result of first demonstration display condition” in the form of a list. In the table, the vertical columns are "Demo display command 1 (0 actuating balls for Special Figure 1)" and "Demo display command 2 (0 actuating balls for Special figure 2)", and the horizontal columns are , “Normal state”, “latency state”, “certain change state”, and “time saving state”. As the contents of the cells located at the intersections of the vertical and horizontal columns, as the judgment of step S600, ○ is YES = condition satisfied (demo display flag ON), × is NO = condition not satisfied (demo display flag maintained) to decide.

  With reference to this list, if it is determined in step S600 that, for example, demo display command 1 (0 actuation balls in special figure 1) is received, if the current gaming state is the normal state, Since there is no problem regarding the presence or absence of the fluctuation, it is determined that the first demonstration display condition is satisfied (YES) even if the special view 2 is displayed in a variable manner. That is, in the normal state, when the special drawing 1 does not fluctuate and the number of operation holding balls of the special drawing 1 is zero, it is determined that the first demonstration display condition is satisfied (YES). On the other hand, when the demonstration display command 2 (0 actuation balls in special figure 2) is received, the first demonstration display is displayed if the current gaming state is other than the normal state (latency state, definite change state, or time saving state). It is determined that the condition is satisfied (YES). That is, in the gaming state other than the normal state, when the special view 2 does not change and the number of operation holding balls of the special view 2 is zero, it is determined that the first demonstration display condition is satisfied. That is, in step S600 of the demonstration display command 2 reception process, since the presence or absence of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is not a problem, the first demonstration display condition is satisfied even if the special figure 1 is variably displayed (YES Judge as).

  If it is determined in step S600 that the first demonstration display condition is satisfied (step S600: YES), the demonstration display flag is set to ON (5AH) (step S602), and then the demonstration display operation timer is set (step S602) Step S604). The demonstration display flag is a flag indicating that the demonstration screen can be displayed when the demonstration display operation timer reaches zero, or that the demonstration screen is being displayed. In addition, a predetermined standby time (for example, 30 seconds or one minute) until the demonstration screen is displayed is set in the demonstration display operation timer, and when this timer becomes zero, the demonstration screen is displayed. In addition, as described later, even if the demonstration display flag is ON, when the condition for displaying the demonstration screen is not satisfied during the game (during the standby time) (when the special figure 1 or 2 starts to change) And the demonstration display flag is set to OFF (00H), and the demonstration display operation timer is reset. When the above process is completed, the process exits from the demonstration display command N reception process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S600 that the first demonstration display condition is not satisfied (step S600: NO), the process exits the demonstration display command N reception process without doing anything.

  It should be noted that in the processing when the demonstration display command 1 (zero in the special figure 1 is zero) is received for the first demonstration display condition of step S600, it is determined that the condition is satisfied when the current gaming state is the normal state. Although the embodiment has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that the condition is satisfied when the fluctuation display of fluctuation time of special figure 2 is longer (10 minutes) than normal (1 minute). In addition, it may be determined that the condition is satisfied when the current gaming state is the normal state, and the special display 2 is performing the fluctuation display of the fluctuation time longer than the normal (one minute) (10 minutes). .

  Further, steps S602 and S604 may be executed without providing the first demonstration display condition (eliminating step S600). For example, when demo display command 1 (0 operating spheres of special figure 1) is received, the demonstration display is shown when the number of holding spheres of special figure 1 is zero regardless of whether or not special figure 2 is fluctuatingly displayed. A flag and a demonstration display operation timer may be set. Similarly, when the demonstration display command 2 (0 operation balls of the special figure 2) is received, steps S602 and S604 may be executed without providing the demonstration display condition (eliminating step S600). That is, regardless of whether the special figure 1 is fluctuating display or not, when there are zero holding balls in the special figure 2, the demonstration display flag and the demonstration display operation timer may be set.

  Although the demonstration display flag is set in step S602 according to the result of determining that the first demonstration display condition is satisfied, a menu screen to be described later is displayed based on whether the demonstration display flag is ON or not. It may be determined whether to do so.

(9-5. Demo display management process: FIG. 19)
Referring to FIG. 19, the demonstration display management process is a process for controlling the appearance of the demonstration screen (demonstration effect), and is executed during the scenario update process (step S074).

  First, the CPU 201 determines whether the demonstration display flag is ON (= 5 AH) (step S650). The demonstration display flag is a flag set in the demonstration display flag N reception process. If the demonstration display flag is not ON (step S650: NO), that is, if the demonstration display flag is OFF, the demo display management process is exited without doing anything. On the other hand, if the demonstration display flag is ON (= 5 AH) (step S650: YES), the process proceeds to step S652.

  In step S652, it is determined whether the "second demonstration display condition" is satisfied. When the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are stopped, the second demonstration display condition is satisfied (YES) regardless of the gaming state, and the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are changed in parallel If yes, the second demonstration display condition is not established (NO) regardless of the gaming state. In the other case, that is, when one special figure fluctuates and the other special figure is stopped, the determination contents of whether or not the second demonstration display condition is satisfied differ depending on the current gaming state. .

  The lower part of FIG. 19 shows a list of “determination results of second demonstration display conditions”. In the list, the vertical columns indicate “Special figure 1 fluctuation and Special figure 2 fluctuation (Special figure 1 is fluctuating and Special figure 2 is fluctuating)”, “Special figure 1 fluctuation and Special chart 2 stop (specially 1 is fluctuating and special figure 2 is halted (operation reserve ball of special figure 2 is 0), "special figure 1 stop and special figure 2 fluctuation (special figure 1 is halted and special figure 2) Is moving) (operation reserve ball of special figure 1 is 0), "special figure 1 stop and special figure 2 stop (special figure 1 is stopping and special figure 2 is stopping) (special figure 1, 22 The operation holding ball is 0)), and the horizontal column is “normal state” “latency state” “probability state” “time saving state”. As for the contents of the cells located at the intersections of the vertical and horizontal columns, as the judgment in step S652, the circle YES is YES and the demonstration screen can be displayed when the condition is met (step S656: YES), and the 印 is no It is judged that the demo screen is hidden setting by. Processing is performed to determine whether or not the Δ mark is a specific fluctuation pattern (variation time, presence or absence of reach effect, jackpot lottery result). For example, in the case of the third "special figure 1 stop and special figure 2 variation" when the gaming state is the normal state, the demonstration screen can basically be displayed in the normal state, but the special figure 2 Even if the variable display operation is in progress, the fluctuation of the special figure 2 corresponds to the big hit in the big hit lottery, or the small hit corresponds to the fluctuation time of the variable display longer than usual (for example, , 10 minutes), it is determined that the demonstration screen display is not possible.

  When it is determined that the second demonstration display condition is not satisfied (step S652: NO), the step S660 to step S664 are executed, and it is determined that the second demonstration display condition is satisfied (step S652: YES) Proceed to step S654.

  In step S654, it is determined whether the demo screen is currently displayed. If the demo screen is being displayed (step S654: YES), nothing is done and the demo display management process is exited, and if the demo screen is not being displayed (step S654: NO), the process proceeds to step S656.

  In step S656, it is determined whether or not the demonstration display operation timer is zero, that is, after the demonstration display command 1 or the demonstration display operation command 2 is received (the number of operation holding balls in special figure 1 is zero, or It is determined whether or not a predetermined waiting time (e.g., 30 seconds) for displaying the demonstration screen has elapsed after the number of operation pending balls has become zero. If the demonstration display operation timer is zero (step S656: YES), setting is made to display a demonstration screen (step S658). As a result, the demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. When the display setting of the demo screen is made, the demo display management process is exited. On the other hand, if the demonstration display operation timer is not zero (step S656: NO), nothing is done and the demonstration display management processing is exited.

  If the second demonstration display condition in step S652 is not satisfied (step S652: NO), the demonstration display flag is set to OFF (00H) (step S660), and the demonstration display operation timer is reset (step S662). Next, if the demo screen is being displayed, the setting to hide the demo screen is made (step S664) (If the demo screen is not being displayed, do nothing and exit the demo display management process) . When the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 by these steps S660 to S664, the demonstration screen is not displayed, and the demonstration screen is scheduled to be displayed after the waiting time of the demonstration display operation timer has elapsed. In that case, the demonstration screen display will be discontinued. When the above processing is completed, the demo display management processing is exited.

(9-6. Menu display management process: FIG. 20)
The menu display management process displays a menu screen (for example, FIG. 8 (4), FIG. 9 (3)) relating to the setting of the game environment in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 according to the operation of the effect button 13 or the direction key 75. It is a process for displaying. The menu display management process is executed during the scenario update process (step S074).

  In FIG. 20, when one of the effect button 13 and the direction key 75 is turned on, the CPU 241 determines that a predetermined calling condition is satisfied in connection with the call of the menu screen, and enters a menu management process. It is determined whether an ON signal indicating that any one of the effect button 13 and the switches constituting the direction key 75 has been operated is detected (step S700). Specifically, in the effect button input management process (FIG. 17), it is determined whether an ON signal from the effect button 13 or the direction key 75 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 243 as detection information.

(When operation is detected)
When a detection signal (ON signal) indicating that the effect button 13 or the direction key 75 has been operated is detected (step S700: YES), first, it is determined whether a menu screen is appearing (step S701). When the menu screen is not appearing (step S701: NO), it is determined whether the menu screen appearing condition is satisfied (step S702). The menu screen appearing condition is satisfied when the demonstration effect is performed (or when the demonstration display flag is ON). In this case, the menu screen is displayed with a higher display priority than the demo screen, in an overlapping form on the demo screen, or in a small or semi-transparent form. The menu screen appearance condition is also established when the special display 1, the special drawing 2, and the normal symbol variation display operation are not performed, and each operation holding ball is zero. However, the following cases (i) to (iii) are also true for cases other than these cases.

(A) The gaming state is normal, the special view 1 is not performing the variable display operation, and the special view 2 is longer than the normal (for example, 0.5s to 45s) a predetermined long fluctuation time (for example, 540s to In the case of the variable display operation at 600 s) (b) The gaming state is other than the normal state (latency state, positive change state, or time saving state), the special figure 2 is not the variable display action, and the special figure 1 is In the case of the variable display operation (C) Regardless of the gaming state, the special figure 1 does not perform the variable display operation, and the special figure 2 has a longer fluctuation time (for example, 0.5s to 45s) than usual (for example, , When operating in a variable display at 540 s to 600 s)

  As described above, even if one of the special views 1 and 2 is being displayed in a variable manner, the menu screen can be displayed. However, depending on the circumstances, it may be the case that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the variable display operation. Further, the special display 2 may be under the variable display operation within the predetermined long fluctuation time, and the special drawing 1 may have zero operation holding balls. In addition, special figure 2 may be in the time of fluctuation indication operation with specified long fluctuation time, normal pattern may be when fluctuation indication operation is in progress, and special figure 2 is in the fluctuation display action with predetermined long fluctuation time It may be the case that the normal symbol is not in the change display.

  The lower part of FIG. 20 shows a list of “determination results of menu screen appearance conditions”. In the list, the vertical columns indicate “Special figure 1 fluctuation and Special figure 2 fluctuation (Special figure 1 is fluctuating and Special figure 2 is fluctuating)”, “Special figure 1 fluctuation and Special chart 2 stop (specially 1 is fluctuating and special figure 2 is stopping), "special figure 1 is stopping and special figure 2 fluctuating (special figure 1 is stopping and special figure 2 is fluctuating)", and "special figure 1 is stopping and Special figure 2 stop (special figure 1 is halting and special figure 2 is halting) ", the horizontal column becomes“ normal state ”“ latency state ”“ probability state ”“ time saving state ” ing. As for the contents of the cells that intend to cross the vertical and horizontal columns, it is determined that the menu screen can be displayed when the ○ mark is YES and the condition is satisfied, and that the X is NO and the condition is not possible and the menu screen can not be displayed. Do. The Δ marks are determined based on the fluctuation time of the special figure during fluctuation, and processing is performed in which ○ is displayed if a sufficient display time is secured, and x is not held. For example, in the case of the third "special figure 1 stop and special figure 2 variation" when the gaming state is the normal state, the menu screen can basically be displayed in the normal state, but the special figure 2 Even if the variable display operation is in progress, the fluctuation of the special figure 2 corresponds to the big hit in the big hit lottery, and the remaining predetermined time (for example, one minute) is cut until the variable display at the big hit is finished. If it is, it is determined that the menu screen display is impossible.

  On the other hand, when the menu screen appearance condition is not satisfied (step S702: NO), the menu display management process is exited without doing anything.

  If the menu screen is in the process of being displayed (step S701: YES), the menu screen is updated according to the operation content. Specifically, when the buttons 75a and 75c pointing the up and down direction of the direction key 75 are operated, the option to indicate which of the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is currently adjustable is switched, and the button 75b pointing to the right If it is operated, the memory for the current volume or light quantity is increased by 1, and if the button 75d pointing to the left is operated, the memory for the current volume or light quantity is decreased by 1, and the operation corresponding to the enter button on the screen By pressing a button (soft key), the content is confirmed and the menu screen is updated. When the menu screen has been updated, the menu display management process is exited.

(If the operation has not been detected)
When the operation from the effect button 13 or the direction key 75 is not detected in the step S700 (step S700: NO), it is then determined whether the menu screen is appearing (step S707). If the menu screen is appearing (step S 707: YES), steps S 708 and S 709 are performed, and the menu display management process is exited. If the menu screen is not appearing (step S 707: NO), the menu display management process is exited.

  In step S708, it is determined whether a non-display condition for non-displaying the menu screen is satisfied, that is, when the end of the period in which the menu screen is displayed is to be set (step S708). The menu screen non-display condition is basically when, during display of the menu screen, no new operation is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the last operation is performed, or display in the menu screen This is satisfied when the end button (soft key) is turned on. If the menu screen non-display condition is satisfied (step S 708: YES), the menu screen is not displayed (step S 709).

  In the menu management process, the menu screen is displayed under the condition that a predetermined calling condition related to the effect button is satisfied. However, even if the operation of the effect button or the like is not detected in step S700, the menu screen may be displayed only on the condition that the demo screen is being displayed. When the menu screen is finished appearing, the menu display management process is exited.

  In the above-described embodiment, the items to be displayed on the menu display screen include volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, presentation mode selection, etc. Besides this, music selection such as BGM, model information, big hit history, small hit history are included. It may not be. Furthermore, the user menu may include player registration, member registration, password input, two-dimensional code issuance, and further items such as personal data clear and end.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine (ball ball gaming machine) has been described in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied (for example, an enclosed type gaming machine, a throwing type gaming machine, etc.) If it is), it will not be restricted in particular.

  The present invention is useful for gaming machines using gaming balls or gaming media corresponding thereto.

1 Pachinko machine,
2 front frame,
3 game boards,
3a playing area,
4 Outer frame,
5 ball guide rails,
6 glass doors,
7 front operation panel,
8 Upper tray unit,
9 saucer,
11 ball lending button,
12 card return button,
13 production buttons,
14 ball removal button,
15 firing operation handle,
19 game ball payout device,
20 main control units,
External terminal board for 21 frames,
24 production control unit,
28 launch control board,
29 Payout control board,
32 launchers,
34 inside opening,
34a Middle opening sensor,
35 right opening,
35a Right start mouth sensor,
36 Liquid Crystal Display,
37 Normal symbol opening,
37a Normal pattern start opening sensor,
37d flow correction plate,
38a, 38b special symbol display device,
40 top prize winning openings,
41 Regular fluctuation winning device (Den Chu),
41c Normal electric role solenoid,
42 special fluctuation winning equipment,
42a, 52a big winning opening sensor,
42b open door,
42c, 52c big winning opening solenoid,
43 general winning openings,
43a General winning opening sensor,
44 windmills,
45 decorative lamps,
45a light display,
46 speakers,
46a sound generator,
47 movable piece (movable member),
48 center ornaments,
49 out,
50 lower prize winning opening,
Under 52 special variation winning equipment,
52b open door,
75 direction keys,
75a up button,
75b Right button,
75c down button,
75d left button,
80 1st movable body role,
98 second movable body role,
97a, 98a movable body role motor,
97b, 98b position detection sensor,
99 Fraud detection sensor 201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
241 production control CPU,
242 production control ROM,
243 Effect control RAM.

Claims (1)

First acquisition means for acquiring predetermined first game information based on establishment of the first start condition;
Second acquisition means for acquiring predetermined second game information based on establishment of the second start condition;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery based on the first game information acquired by the first acquisition means;
Second lottery means for executing a second winning lottery based on the second game information acquired by the second acquisition means;
First symbol display means for performing variable display operation of the first symbol and informing the result of the first winning lottery in the stop display mode of the first symbol;
Second symbol display means for performing the variable display operation of the second symbol and informing the result of the second lottery by the stop display mode of the second symbol;
Symbol display control means for controlling variable display of symbols by the first symbol display means and variable display of symbols by the second symbol display means;
Reproduction means capable of performing rendition,
Production control means for controlling execution of the production by the production means;
A gaming machine comprising gaming state control means configured to be able to execute and control a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state and a bonus gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.
The symbol display control means is
While the variable display of the symbols by the first symbol display means, the variable display of the symbols by the second symbol display means can be controlled,
The effect control means is
It has a specific effect control means capable of executing and controlling specific effects relating to game settings,
The specific effect control means is
In the normal gaming state, when the variable display operation of the second symbol whose fluctuation time is longer than the first symbol is not executed and the first symbol is in the variable display operation, the specific effect is executed. Without
In the normal gaming state, when the variable display operation of the first symbol is not executed and the second symbol is in the variable display operation, the specific effect can be controlled to be executed.
A game machine characterized by