JP6624922B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, a first variable display means for performing a variable display based on a game medium entering a first starting area provided in a gaming area and deriving and displaying a display result. And a second variable display means for performing a variable display based on the game medium entering the second start area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying a display result, wherein the first variable display means and the second variable display means are provided. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a display result of any one of the two variable display means becomes a specific display result.

  2. Description of the Related Art Generally known as this type of gaming machine, a variation display is performed based on a game medium (game ball) entering a first starting area provided in a gaming area, and a display result is derived and displayed. A first variable display means (a first special symbol), and a second variable display means for performing a variable display based on a game medium entering a second start area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying a display result ( A second special symbol), and when the display result of any one of the first variable display means and the second variable display means becomes a specific display result (big hit display result), There is a thing which can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) which is advantageous to the player.

  In some of such gaming machines, a non-motorized operating device is opened based on a game ball winning in an electric variable winning device. Non-motorized actuators have been closed by winning (two) predetermined game balls (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-272066 A

  In the above-mentioned Patent Literature 1, no countermeasures against impropriety or malfunction are taken into consideration for the non-electrically operated actuator, and there is room for improvement.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing improper operation and malfunction of an operation device.

(1) A game medium (game ball, etc.) is placed in a first starting area (first starting winning opening 13 (navel), first starting winning opening of the first operating device 130, etc.) provided in a game area (game area 7 or the like). ) Is displayed on the basis of the entry of the first variable designating means (the first special symbol display 8a or the like), and a second starting area (the second operating device) provided in the game area. a second variable display means for deriving display is carried out for displaying results variable display based on the second start winning hole, etc.) in the game media 140 enters (second special symbol display device 8b, etc.), wherein the When the display result of one of the first variable display means and the second variable display means becomes a specific display result (big hit display result or the like), an advantageous state (big hit game) advantageous to the player Machine (pachinko) that can be controlled Gaming machine 1 etc.)
Variable winning means (variable) that can be changed between a first state in which game media can enter (open state or the like) and a second state in which game media cannot enter or are more difficult to enter than the first state (closed state or the like). Winning ball device 160 etc.),
A first operating area (a first operating port 171 and the like) and a second operating area (a second operating port 172 and the like) through which the game medium entering the variable winning means can pass;
The first starting area (such as the first winning port of the first operating device 130) is provided therein, and based on the game medium passing through the first operating area (such as the first operating port 171), First operating means (first operating device 130 and the like) that operates so that the game medium can pass through the first starting area;
The second starting area (the second starting winning opening of the second operating device 140, etc.) is provided inside, and based on the game medium passing through the second operating area (the second operating port 172, etc.), A second operating means (a second operating device 140 or the like) that operates so that the game medium can pass through the second starting area;
Usually a high percentage first operating state the first actuating means is actuated than state (high base 1 state, etc.), the proportion of said second actuating means than the normal state operation is higher second operating state (high base State control means (such as a microcomputer 560 for game control) controllable to
Detecting means (a first operation detecting switch 161, a second operation detecting switch 162, etc.) for detecting an operating state of the first operating means and the second operating means ;
A look-ahead effect execution means capable of executing a look-ahead effect that suggests a possibility that the display result of the change display becomes the specific display result before the change display is executed ,
The look-ahead effect execution means does not execute the look-ahead effect on a variable display based on the game medium passing through the first start area in the second operation state, and the first start in the first operation state. The look-ahead effect can be executed for a variable display based on the game medium passing through the area.

According to such a configuration, by detecting the operating states of the first operating means and the second operating means , it is possible to prevent improper operation and malfunction of the operating means .
The game area includes a first route and a second route in which the flowing direction of the game medium is different,
A launch promotion notifying unit capable of executing a launch promotion notification for promoting launching of the game medium so as to flow down the first route or the second route, further comprising:
When the first operating state or the second operating state ends, the firing promotion notifying means is configured to perform the firing promotion when any one of the first operating means and the second operating means is operating. The notification may not be executed.
The apparatus further includes effect display means for performing a fluctuation display of the effect identification image corresponding to the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means, and deriving and displaying a display result,
The look-ahead effect execution means can execute a look-ahead effect using a specific effect image during execution of the variable display of the effect identification image,
The specific effect image can be arranged at a position overlapping at least on the front side than a part of the effect identification image,
The pre-reading effect execution means may set the display mode of the specific effect image to a static mode at a position overlapping the front side of the effect identification image during a period in which the display result of the effect identification image is derived and displayed. It may be.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Error notifying means for notifying a predetermined error when a state in which the first operating device (the first operating device 130 or the like) or the second operating device (the second operating device 140 or the like) is operating continues for a predetermined period. (S45 to S49 in FIG. 9).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being played while the operating device continues for a predetermined period.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The game area includes a first route (left-handed route and the like) and a second route (right-handed route and the like) having different flowing directions of the game medium,
In the normal state, it is more advantageous for the game medium to flow down the first path than for the game medium to flow down the second path. Etc.)
In the first operating state and the second operating state, it is more advantageous for the game medium to flow down the second path than for the game medium to flow down the first path. Right-handed is more likely to generate a winning start than hitting, etc.)
Guide means (such as the promotion display processing in FIG. 17) for guiding the game medium to be separated into the first route or the second route is further provided.
When the first operating device or the second operating device is operating, despite the end condition of the first state or the second state being satisfied, the guiding means is configured to transmit the game medium to the first path. Is limited (as shown in S951 to S953 in FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the termination of the high base state, a left-handing instruction is limited).

  According to such a configuration, even if the first state or the second state is completed while the operating device is opened, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game medium is guided to the first path immediately and the operating medium is separated. The used game can be suitably realized.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The game area includes a first route (left-handed route and the like) and a second route (right-handed route and the like) having different flowing directions of the game medium,
In the normal state, it is more advantageous that the game medium flows down the first path than the game medium flows down the second path. Etc.)
In the first operating state and the second operating state, it is more advantageous for the game medium to flow down the second path than for the game medium to flow down the first path. Right-handed is more likely to generate a winning start than hitting, etc.)
Guide means (such as the promotion display processing in FIG. 17) for guiding the game medium to be separated into the first route or the second route is further provided.
When the first operating device or the second operating device is operating, despite the end condition of the first state or the second state being satisfied, the guiding unit includes the first operating device and the second operating device. Based on fulfillment of the operation end condition of the second operating device, the guidance of hitting the game medium to the first path is started (the high base state is ended as shown in S951 to S955 in FIG. 17). Nevertheless, when the operating device is being opened, a left-handing instruction is displayed based on the fact that the closing condition of the operating device is satisfied, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being performed while the operating device is open, and it is possible to suitably realize guidance to the first route.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4),
An operation notification effect for notifying whether the first operation device is operating or the second operation device is operating (a process of turning on the first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152; S904 in FIG. 16). S911 and the like are further provided.
The operation notification effect execution means is configured such that the first operating device is operating when the first operating device is operating despite the end condition of the first state or the second state being satisfied. When the second operation device is operating, the second operation information effect indicating that the second operation device is operating is continued (S951 in FIG. 17). As shown in steps S953 to S953, in a case where the actuator is open despite the termination of the high base state, the lighting of the actuator LED is continued).

  According to such a configuration, even if the first state or the second state ends with the operating device being opened, the operating device effect is continued, so that a game using the operating device can be suitably realized.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5),
When the first operating device and the second operating device are not operating, the guiding unit is configured to transmit the game medium to the first path based on the end condition of the first state or the second state being satisfied. Is started (as shown in S951, S952, and S956, the left-handing instruction is displayed because the operating device is not operating and the high base state has ended).

  According to such a configuration, guidance to the first route can be appropriately realized for the player.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
A look-ahead effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100, pending change effect of FIG. 28) capable of executing a look-ahead effect for giving a notice before the execution of the variable display that the possibility of the display result of the variable display being the specific display result is given. And the like)
Effect display means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for effecting a fluctuation display of effect identification images (effect symbols and the like) corresponding to the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means and deriving and displaying a display result. And further comprising
The look-ahead effect execution means can execute a look-ahead effect using a specific effect image (such as an effect image indicating the character CH1 in FIG. 28) during the execution of the variation display of the effect identification image,
The specific effect image can be arranged at a position overlapping at least in front of a part of the effect identification image (as shown in FIG. 27, the effect image showing the character CH1 is based on an effect design (decorative design)). Are also located at overlapping positions on the front side)
In the period in which the display result of the effect identification image is derived and displayed, the look-ahead effect execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image to a static mode at a position overlapping ahead of the effect identification image (FIG. As shown in (D), (F), and (I), during the period in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed, the effect image indicating the character CH1 is in a static mode, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, the derived display result can be easily recognized by the player, and erroneous recognition of the display result can be reliably prevented.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
In the first operating state or the second operating state, a notification effect is provided to notify which one of the first operating device and the second operating device is operated at a higher rate (S904, S911, etc. in FIG. 16). It further includes execution means (effect control microcomputer 100 and the like).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player which operating device is to be opened according to the gaming state.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
Further provided is an effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for executing any one of a plurality of types of effects,
When the display result of the variable display by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result than in the first variable display means, it is controlled to a more advantageous state for the player (as shown in FIG. 2). , The jackpot with the second special symbol is more likely to be determined as the jackpot with the larger number of rounds than the first special symbol),
The effect performing means is capable of executing a special effect in the variable display when the variable display is performed by the second variable display means during the first operation state (as shown in S651 to S654 in FIG. 26). Then, a special effect is executed when the variable display by the second special symbol is executed during the high base 1).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect according to the gaming state.
(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
The number of game media paid out based on the entry of game media is different between the first operating device and the second operating device (as shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls in the second operating device 140 is 3). Whereas the number of payout prize balls in the first actuator 130 is one).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.
(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (such as a big hit) and a second advantageous state (such as a small hit) that is more disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state,
In the first start area and the second start area, the ratio of controlling the second advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium is different (as shown in FIG. 2 (D), the special figure 1 and the special figure 2). And the percentage determined per type of small hit is different).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the kind of winning opening (operating opening) and the number of payout prize balls. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an actuator error process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the effect display device in high base. It is a flowchart which shows a game state notification process. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion display process. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table of a 2nd embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit composition in the main board (game control board) of a 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol change start process of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control state after a hit and the kind of special effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the concrete setting which displays various images of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of execution of the production of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining the example of a display of the screen during variable display of a 3rd embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines may be used.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and provided on the game frame so as to be openable and closable. And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A surplus ball tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the ball supply tray 3 and a ball operation handle (operation knob) for firing game balls as game media as hit balls are provided below the ball supply tray 3. ) 5 is provided. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 in which a game area 7 in which a shot game ball can flow down is formed is detachably attached. In the game area 7, a large number of game nails are planted. In the gaming area 7, some of the gaming nails are shown.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path among the flow paths along which the game balls flow is provided mainly in an area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first path among the flow paths along which the game balls flow. A second route different from the one route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hit. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down the second route is called right-handed. The first route may be referred to as a left-hitting route since the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. Further, the second route is a route in which a game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7, and may be called a right-hit route.

  The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, an end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or an arrangement of game nails.

  A game ball fired from the hitting ball firing device in response to the operation of the hitting ball operation handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, guidance to the right game area is impossible or difficult. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

  A first starting winning opening 13 (also referred to as a stomach) is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit into the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning opening 13 is internally provided with a first starting winning opening A switch 13a as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

  The gate 32, the variable prize ball device 160, the first operating device 130, and the second operating device 140 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. I have. Further, as switches for detecting game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is provided inside the gate 32, and a first operation port switch 171a and a second operation port switch 172a are disposed inside the variable winning ball apparatus 160. A first starting port B switch 130a is provided inside the first operating device 130, and a second starting port switch 140a is provided inside the second operating device 140. In the following, the first start winning is defined as the game ball winning (entering) in the first starting winning opening 13 or the first operating device 130, and the game ball winning (entering) in the second operating device 140 is defined as the first starting winning. Also referred to as 2 start winning.

  The first start winning opening 13 is a start winning device for starting a change display (variable display) of the first special symbol as a change display means (variable display means), and a game ball (start winning ball) enters (wins). ) Possible winning structure. The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the symbol 10 usually fluctuates. The ordinary symbols will be described later.

  The variable prize ball device 160 is a variable prize ball device that changes between an advantageous state (open state) for a player who can enter the game ball and a disadvantageous state (closed state) for a player who cannot enter the game ball. A tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to limit the entry of a game ball when the open wing piece is closed. Has been. This open blade piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable prize ball device 160 is opened from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for a player by opening for a certain period (for example, opening for one second) when a display result of a normal symbol becomes a hit (hereinafter referred to as a normal hit). Changes to In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 160 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). In the state, it is sufficient that the game ball is harder to enter than in the open state. Hereinafter, the motor-driven tulip-shaped variable winning ball device 160 is also referred to as an electric tuner.

  Inside the variable winning ball device 160, a path through which the entering game ball flows down is provided. The route is provided behind the game board 6 (a position on the far side without protruding into the game area 7), but is drawn by a solid line for explanation. In addition, the route is branched into a left route and a right route on the way. The path on the left side from the front is referred to as a first operation port (first operation area) 171, and the path on the right side is referred to as a second operation port (second operation area) 172. Note that it is desirable that a part or all of the game board 6 be formed of a transparent member so that a state in which the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 160 flows down can be confirmed (particularly, the variable winning ball device 160 has The surroundings are preferably transparent).

  A distributing device (distributing member) 170 for distributing game balls provided in the middle of the route is provided inside the variable winning ball device 160. The distribution device 170 is driven by the solenoid 17. Below the first operation port 171, a first operation port switch 171 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first operation port 171 is provided. Further, below the second operation port 172, a second operation port switch 172a for detecting a game ball that has entered the second operation port 172 is provided.

  Game balls that have entered the variable winning prize ball device 160 are distributed by a distribution device (distribution member) 170 that distributes game balls provided in the middle of the route, and are distributed to the first operation port 171 or the second operation port 172. Enter one of them. Of the game balls that have entered the inside of the variable winning ball device 160, the game balls distributed to the first operation port 171 by the distribution device 170 are detected by the first operation port switch 171a provided below the first operation port 171. Is done. Also, among the game balls that have entered the variable winning prize ball device 160, the game balls distributed to the second operation port 172 by the distribution device 170 are the second operation port switches 172a provided below the second operation port 172. Is detected by A predetermined number of game balls are paid out by detecting a game ball with each operation port switch. Further, the game balls that have passed through the respective operation port switches flow down to the rear of the game board 6 (back of the game area 7) and do not flow forward of the game board.

  A first operating device 130 and a second operating device 140 are provided below the variable winning ball device 160. Each of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 has an advantageous state (open state) for a player who can enter the game ball, and a disadvantageous state (closed state) for a player who cannot enter the game ball. And a variable prize ball device that changes to Each of the first actuator 130 and the second actuator 140 has a tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) at an inlet portion. In each of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140, a stopper member is provided above the open wing pieces to limit the entry of a game ball when the open wing pieces are closed. The open wing piece is not an electric type like the open wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160, but is a mechanical structure that opens when the opening condition is satisfied. Hereinafter, the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 are also collectively referred to as an operating device. Although the second operating device 140 is provided above the first operating device 130, the positions of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 may be reversed. , May be provided at a position below each of the actuators.

  The first operating device 130 changes the open wing piece from the closed state to the open state by performing a mechanical interlocking operation based on a game ball having entered the first operating port 171. The first actuator 130 with the open wing pieces in the open state is changed to the closed state by performing a mechanical interlocking operation based on a predetermined number (two) of game balls having entered. The second operating device 140 changes the open wing piece from the closed state to the open state by performing a mechanical interlocking operation based on a game ball having entered the first operating port 171. The second operating device 140 with the open wing pieces in the open state is changed to the closed state by performing a mechanical interlocking operation based on a predetermined number (two) of game balls having entered.

  In the first operating port 171, a part protrudes in the path of the game ball in a manner capable of moving up and down (for example, swinging), and the other part includes the opening blade of the first operating device 130 and a link mechanism (not shown). A movable release member (not shown) connected via the power supply is provided. The opening member can be changed in the first operating port 171 between a protruding state protruding in a manner capable of contacting the flowing game ball and a pressed state in which the flowing game ball is contacted and pressed down by its own weight. It is a movable member.

  In the first operating device 130, a movable type in which a part protrudes in a vertically movable (for example, swingable) manner and the other portion is connected to an open wing piece of the first operating device 130 via a predetermined connecting member. A closing member (not shown) is provided. The closing member is protruded in a state in which the game ball that has entered the first operating device 130 can be put thereon, and is pushed down by the own weight of the game ball when a predetermined number (two) of the game balls are put on the closing member. The movable member can be changed to the pressed state. The first actuator 130 is connected to the open wing piece in an interlocking manner such that when the open wing piece is in a closed state, the closing member is in a pressed state, and when the open wing piece is in an open state, the closing member is in a protruding state. The closing member is interlocked.

  In response to the opening member being pushed down in response to the game ball entering the first operating port 171, when the open wing piece of the first operating device 130 operates from the closed state to the open state, In conjunction with the operation, the closing member performs an operation of projecting. As a result, in the first operating device 130, when the open wing piece is in the open state, the closing member is in a state in which a game ball can be loaded. In the first operating device 130, when two game balls enter in a state in which the open wing pieces are in the open state, the closing member is pushed down, and the open wing pieces are closed in conjunction with the closing member. Operate. When the open wing piece operates in the closed state, the closing member is operated to protrude at the first operating port 171 in conjunction with the operation.

  As described above, the opening condition of the first operating device 130 is established in response to the game ball entering the first operating port 171, and the opened wing piece is opened by the mechanical operation. In the open state, the first operating device 130 satisfies the closing condition in response to two game balls entering the first operating device 130, and the opened wing piece is closed by mechanical operation.

  In the second operation port 172, a part protrudes in the path of the game ball so as to be able to move up and down (for example, swings), and the other part is connected to the open wing piece of the second operation device 140 and a link mechanism (not shown). ), A movable opening member (not shown) is provided. The opening member can be changed, within the second operating port 172, into a protruding state in which it can protrude so as to be able to contact the flowing game ball, and a depressed state in which the flowing game ball is contacted and pressed down by its own weight. It is a movable member.

  In the second actuator 140, a movable part is protruded in a vertically movable (eg, swingable) manner, and the other part is connected to an open wing piece of the second actuator 140 via a predetermined connecting member. A closing member (not shown) is provided. The closing member is protruded in such a manner that the game ball that has entered the second operating device 140 can be loaded thereon, and is pressed down by its own weight when a predetermined number (two) of the game balls are loaded. The movable member can be changed to the pressed state. The second actuating device 140 is connected to the open wing piece in an interlocking manner such that the closing member is in a depressed state when the open wing piece is in a closed state, and the closing member is in a protruding state when the open wing piece is in an open state. The closing member is interlocked.

  When the open wing of the second operating device 140 operates from the closed state to the open state in conjunction with the opening member being pushed down in response to the game ball entering the second operating port 172, In conjunction with the operation, the closing member performs an operation of projecting. As a result, in the second operating device 140, when the open wing piece is in the open state, the closing member is in a state in which a game ball can be loaded. In the second operating device 140, when two game balls enter in a state in which the open wing piece is in the open state, the closing member is in a pressed state, and the open wing piece is closed in conjunction with the closing member. Operate. When the open wing piece operates in the closed state, the closing member is operated to protrude at the second working port 172 in conjunction with the operation.

  As described above, the opening condition of the second operating device 140 is established in response to the game ball entering the second operating port 172, and the opened wing piece is opened by the mechanical operation. In the open state, the second operating device 140 satisfies the closing condition in response to two game balls entering the second operating device 140, and the opened wing piece is closed by mechanical operation.

  As described above, since the open wing pieces of the first operating device 130 and the open wing pieces of the second operating device 140 are not closed until two game balls enter, the game balls do not enter. In the case or when only one game ball has entered, the open state continues. In addition, a case where two or more game balls enter the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 at the timing of opening and closing may be assumed. Here, the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 are also referred to as non-motorized accessories (non-motorized accessories) because the opening blades are opened and closed mechanically.

  Further, the first operation detection switch 161 for detecting the open state of the open wing piece of the first operating device 130 is set at the position (front view) when the open wing piece of the first operating device 130 is opened on the game board 6. (Open position of the left opened wing piece as viewed from above). Further, the second operation detection switch 162 for detecting the open state of the open wing piece of the second operating device 140 is set to the position (front view) when the open wing piece of the second operating device 140 is opened on the game board 6. (Open position of the left opened wing piece as viewed from above). The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 include, for example, an optical sensor that optically detects a forward object by infrared rays. The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 emit infrared light forward from the light emitting unit, detect the reflected infrared light at the light receiving unit, and detect an object ahead based on the detection signal. It is. The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 do not detect the open wing piece forward when the open wing piece is closed, and open the open wing piece when the open wing piece is open. Is provided at a position where it can be detected in the front, and is turned on when the open wing piece is in the closed state.

  The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 are provided at positions where the open wing pieces can be detected when the open wing pieces are closed, and when the open wing pieces are open. The opening state may be detected on the contrary based on the non-detecting state. Further, the first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 may be provided not on the game board 6 side but on one side of the open wing of each operating device. Further, the detection switches may be provided on both the game board 6 side and the open wing side. Further, two or more detection switches may be provided for one operating device. Further, the detection switch may be provided on only one of the operating devices. The detection means used in each operation detection switch is not limited to an optical sensor as long as it can detect the open state of the open wing piece, but may be any sensor such as a magnetic sensor or an ultrasonic sensor.

  Further, the first actuation device 130 is provided with a first actuation notification LED 151 indicating that the first actuation device 130 is in a state in which the first actuation device 130 is easily opened (high base 1 state described later). Further, the second operation device 140 is provided with a second operation notification LED 152 that indicates that the second operation device 140 is in a state where the second operation device 140 is easily opened (high base 2 state described later). The first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152 is turned off in the normal state (low-precision low-base state) and turned on when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, in the right area of the game area 7, a variable winning ball device 160, a second operating device 140, and a first operating device 130 are arranged in order from the top. Accordingly, in the open state of the variable winning ball device 160, the second operating device 140, and the first operating device 130, the game balls are likely to win in order from the top in relation to the flow path of the game balls. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13, the first start winning opening in the first operating device 130, and the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140 are collectively referred to as a start winning opening or an opening. is there.

  In the present embodiment, in the left game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the first starting winning opening 13 among the provided structures. For this reason, when aiming for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player only has to hit the game ball left. In the right game area, game nails are provided so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning prize ball device 160 (first operation port 171 and second operation port 172) and the gate 32 among the provided structures. It has been planted. Therefore, the game ball is provided to the second start winning opening, the first operating device 130 (first starting winning opening in the first operating device), and the second operating device 140 (second starting winning opening in the second operating device). When aiming to enter the game, the player only has to hit the game ball to the right.

  It should be noted that the game ball hit into the right game area may be allowed to enter the first starting winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of the playability, the possibility is hit into the left game area. It is desirable to make the possibility extremely low that the game balls enter the game balls. Conversely, a game ball hit into the left game area may be allowed to enter various structures provided on the right side, but from the viewpoint of playability, the possibility is different from the right game area. It is desirable that the possibility that the game balls hit by the ball enter into them be extremely low.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as an effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is provided. On the lower right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, as a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of special symbols each of which can be identified, a first special symbol variably displayed. A symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each (also referred to as a variable display), etc. The display area for displaying various images is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (symbol display area) for variably displaying three decorative (direct) design effects (also referred to as decorative designs) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. 2 When the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display of the special symbol during the change display, the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display. When only one special symbol display is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Even when only one special symbol display is provided, two (two or more) starting winning ports are provided, and when one of the starting prize ports receives a game ball, one special symbol indicator is displayed. Control for changing and displaying may be performed. When two (several) special symbol indicators are provided, one starting winning port is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start prize). (Such as switching a special symbol display).

  Below the game area 7, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided. In the special variable winning ball device 20, a right-hitting game ball is guided by a game nail implanted in the right game area. In addition, the special variable winning ball device 20 is configured such that a game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of the game nail being implanted. It should be noted that, regardless of whether a game ball is hit into the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a large winning opening.

  The special variable winning ball device 20 has a large winning opening whose front is covered with a rectangular door. When a big hit occurs, the door is tilted forward around the bottom by the solenoid 21, and a large winning opening appears. (Open). Inside the special variable prize ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The special variable prize ball device 20 is provided with a prize route by a game nail or other structure so that a game ball can enter the large winning opening only when the game ball is hit into the right game area. Limited.

  When the game ball wins one of the first starting winning port 13, the first operating port 171, the second operating port 172, the winning port of the first operating device 130, and the winning port of the second operating device 140, In response, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Note that a prize ball may be paid out even when a game ball passes through the gate 32. In addition, at least one of the first starting winning opening 13, the first operating opening 171, the second operating opening 172, the winning opening of the first operating device 130, and the winning opening of the second operating device 140 is a game. Even if the ball wins, the prize ball may not be paid out.

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

  The big hit is when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs in When it is determined that the game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 or the first starting winning port in the first operating device 130 by a lottery, a big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. Is derived and displayed. In addition, when it is determined that a jackpot is determined by a lottery based on a game ball winning the second starting winning port in the second operating device 140, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. .

  The big hitting game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened (the big winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeat continuation control is also called round control.

  In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 seconds)). Is closed when the opening end condition that the winning ball is generated) is satisfied. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds or 4 rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  In the present embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, there is a case where the small hitting game state is controlled differently from the big hitting game state. Here, the small hit is a hit which is allowed up to a smaller number of times of opening of the special winning opening compared to the big hit (in this embodiment, once opening for one second, etc.). It is a short hit.) Note that when the small hitting game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probable state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probable state. In addition, the small hit in the present embodiment is a type of small hit in which payout of a game ball is performed. A small hit that aims at a specific area (V winning area) as described in a second embodiment to be described later is also referred to as a two-type small hit for one type of small hit.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a first start condition (first execution condition) or a second start condition (second execution condition) which is an execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is played). The player has passed (including a winning) through the first starting winning opening 13 as a starting winning area, the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, or the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140). Thereafter, the start condition of the variable display (for example, the state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the state in which the big hit game and the small hit game are not executed) is satisfied. When the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is determined in advance as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that a game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. In addition, passing a game ball also includes passing a game ball through an area defined as an operating port (an area for another member to open when the game ball passes). Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped (fixed).

  In addition, despite the game ball entering the first start winning opening 13, the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, or the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, the start condition is still not satisfied. Storing information about a variable display for which a start condition is not yet satisfied within a predetermined upper limit number range for a variable display that is not satisfied is referred to as hold storage. The term “hold storage” is also used to indicate (specify) the information stored on hold.

  For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first holding memory as the holding memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 or the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130. You. Further, for the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second holding memory as the holding memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140. When a big hit occurs in a state where such a hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the big hit is maintained as it is, and is used for a variable display after the end of the big hit game state.

  When a second start winning is generated in the second starting winning opening, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed even if the first start winning is retained. You. As described above, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, that is, the second reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory). .) Is provided with a second special symbol reservation storage display 18b including four displays. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first starting winning port 13 or the first starting winning port in the first operating device 130, that is, the first reserved storage number is displayed. A first special symbol reservation storage display 18a including four displays for displaying is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  On the lower left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), a hit occurs, and the variable winning prize ball device 160 is closed from a disadvantageous state for the player only for a predetermined time. The open state changes to an advantageous state for the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Every time a game ball passes through the gate 32, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be held by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). A predetermined instruction operation is performed on the stick controller 122 by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation on the operation rod is provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 includes a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is fired so that the player can use the "left strike" aiming at the left gaming area and the "right strike" aiming at the right gaming area in accordance with the gaming situation, thereby changing the game. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. Hereinafter, the flow of the game after the player starts the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When the player first sits down on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts a game, the player first performs a game by left-handing so that a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 13. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left hit to right hit and aimed at the special variable winning prize ball device 20 to be opened. . During the big hit game state, a game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 which is opened is aimed at by right-handing is performed. During the big hit game state, a right strike notification is performed. Specifically, a display such as “Aim at the right” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  After the end of the big hitting game state, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state described later is reached, the game is continuously performed by right-handing. Here, the base is a game ball that is paid out when the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 160 and the game ball passes through either the first operation port 171 or the second operation port 172, and , The ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls by entering the first start winning port in the first operating device 130 or the second starting winning port in the second operating device 140. And a high base means that such a base is in a high state. The high base 1 state is a state in which a game ball easily enters the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, and the high base 2 state is a second starting winning in the second operating device 140. In this state, the game ball easily enters the mouth.

  After the jackpot game, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state has been set, a high base notification for notifying that the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. . At the start of the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state, right-handed notification is also performed. After the end of the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state, a left-handed notification that prompts the player to return to left-handed and play a game based on the establishment of a predetermined right-handed end condition on the screen of the effect display device 9. Is performed. Then, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13.

  As described above, in the normal state (low-probability, low-base state), the starting winning is more likely to occur in the left-handed than in the right-handed. The game is designed to be easy to win. With such a playability, the interest of the game by separating the left strike and the right strike according to the game state is improved.

  Here, the control of the open wing pieces and the sorting device 170 in the variable winning ball device 160 will be described below. A detailed control method is described in, for example, FIG. Here, the control of the opening blade pieces and the sorting device 170 will be briefly described. The open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 perform an operation that can be in an open state and a closed state in an open mode (open pattern) according to a game state or a type per normal symbol. On the other hand, the operation mode of the sorting device 170 is such that a game ball enters the first operating port 171 in an operation mode (operation pattern) according to the open mode (type of open) of the variable winning ball apparatus 160 regardless of the game state. An operation that can be the first position and the second position where the game ball enters the second operation port 172 is performed. Further, when a normal drawing hit occurs, the plurality of types of opening patterns of the open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 and the operation pattern of the sorting device 170 are controlled with the same time as an upper limit.

  For example, when the game state is the normal state (low-probability low base), the opening wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160 is only used for a short period of time when it is almost impossible for the game ball to enter even if the normal drawing hit occurs. Since the game ball is opened, the possibility that the game ball passes through the operation port in the variable winning ball device 160 is low. On the other hand, in the high base state, when a normal drawing hit occurs, the open wing pieces of the variable winning ball apparatus 160 are opened for a time during which the game ball can enter. Further, in a normal state (low-probability and low-basis), even if a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 160, the game is distributed to the first operating port 171.

  When a normal drawing hit occurs when the gaming state is the high base 1 state, the opening pattern of the opened wing pieces when the opened wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 are open, and the distribution device 170 Is controlled so that the operation pattern of the sorting device 170 at the position where the game ball enters the first operating port 171 matches. Therefore, in the high base 1 state, it is possible to make it easier for game balls to enter the first operation port 171 than in the high base 2 state. In addition, when the normal drawing hit occurs when the gaming state is the high base 2 state, the opening pattern when the open wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160 is in the open state and the sorting device 170 Control is performed so that the operation pattern at the position where the game ball enters the second operation port 172 matches. Therefore, in the high base 2 state, it is possible to make it easier for game balls to enter the second operation port 172 than in the high base 1 state.

  In the present embodiment, control is performed such that the first operating device 130 operates more easily than the second operating device 140 in the high base 1. In the high base 2, the second operating device 140 is controlled so as to be more easily operated than the first operating device 130. In the high base 1, the fact that the rate at which the first operating device 130 operates is higher than the rate at which the second operating device 140 is activated is reported by lighting the first operation notification LED 151. Further, in the high base 2, the fact that the rate at which the second operating device 140 operates is higher than the rate at which the first operating device 130 is activated is reported by turning on the second operation notification LED 152. In addition, which operating device has a higher open ratio is notified by an operation notification LED, and is notified in a different manner (high-speed flashing, low-speed flashing, lighting, or a different color, etc.) corresponding to the open operating device. You may make it.

  In this way, by providing a plurality of opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 160, it is possible to execute a process of passing a game ball through one of the first operating port 171 and the second operating port 172. . As described above, the game ball passes through one of the first operating port 171 and the second operating port 172, so that the first operating device 130 is easily opened (high base 1 state). The game that has entered the variable prize ball device 160 by the first operation notification LED 151 indicating that the second operation device 140 is in a state where the second operation device 140 is easily opened (high base 2 state). The ball can indicate to the player which actuator will open.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. 2 (A) to 2 (C) show a big hit type table in each game state, and FIG. 2 (D) shows a small hit type table. The big hit type tables of FIGS. 2 (A) to 2 (C) show, for each big hit type, a hit occurrence condition, a hit determination ratio, a post-hit control state (game state), and the number of open times per hit (the number of rounds). ), And the opening time of each round in the hit. In addition, the small hit type table of FIG. 2D shows, for each hit type in the small hit, a hit occurrence condition, a hit occurrence probability, the expected number of game balls to pass to the special winning opening, and the number of times the hit is released. (Number of rounds), and the opening time of each round in a hit. In this embodiment, as the hit types, a high base 2 probability variable hit, a high base 1 probability variable hit, a high base 2 normal big hit, and a small hit (one kind of small hit) are provided.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been established (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the jackpot gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit of 4 rounds or 15 rounds (final round).

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hitting game state, the probable state in which the special game state is a state where the probability of being determined to be the big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probability abbreviated state and also referred to as a high probability state) is called a “probable big hit”. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the positive change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state is called “normal big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened compared to the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is.

  The time reduction state is an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The time reduction state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shorter than the non-time reduction state (normal state). As described above, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Further, in the time-saving state, the frequency of the variable prize ball device 160 being opened is increased to increase the frequency with which game balls enter the variable prize ball device 160, thereby facilitating the prize to the variable prize ball device 160 ( It is controlled to be in a high base state in which high penetration and high frequency are performed.

  In the high base state, the frequency with which the variable prize ball device 160 is opened is increased to increase the frequency with which game balls enter the variable prize ball device 160, thereby facilitating the winning of the variable prize ball device 160 (high There is a case where the state is controlled to the power tue support control state in which the power supply control is performed.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. As the control of the electric tuner, the control for reducing the variable display time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of deriving the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (ordinary symbol shortening control), The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the symbol hits the symbol (ordinary symbol probability change control), the control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 160 (opening time extension control), and the number of times the variable winning ball device 160 is opened Control to increase (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable prize ball device 160 is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball enters the variable prize ball device 160. Easier to do.

  The state in which the frequency of entry of game balls into the variable winning ball device 160 is increased by such electric tuner support control (high-frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of launch balls. Since a certain “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. In the high base state, the first operating device 130 is operated by the game balls easily passing through the first operating port 171, and the first operating winning is easily generated and the second operating port 172 is played. A high base 2 state is provided in which the second actuation device 140 is actuated by the easy passage of the ball and the second start winning is likely to occur. In addition, when such power tuner support control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable state)” and the “low-probability state (non-probability state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , "High base 1 state (the electric start support control state in which the first start winning is more likely to occur than the second start winning)" and "High base 2 state (the second start winning is more likely to occur than the first start winning)." Power control support state) and a low base state (non-power support control state).

  In this embodiment, the terms indicating the combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base are “high-accuracy high-base 2 state”, “high-accuracy high-base 1 state”, and “low-accuracy high-base 2 state”. , And "low-probability low-base state". The “high-probability high-base 2 state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the base state is the high-base 2 state. The “high-probability high-base 1 state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and the base state is the high-base 1 state. The “low-probability high-base 2 state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and the base state is the high-base 2 state. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state (normal state).

  As shown in FIG. 2 (A), when the gaming state is low base, when it is determined that the change display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 probability variable big hit is determined at a determination rate of 25%. It is determined and determined to be a high base 1 probability variable jackpot with a determination rate of 60%, and to a high base 2 regular jackpot with a determination rate of 15%. In the first special symbol high base 2 probability variable big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 probability variable big hit of the first special symbol ends, the high probability high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the first special symbol high base 1 probability variable jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 1 probability change big hit of the first special symbol ends, the high accuracy high base 1 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol ends, the low-accuracy high base 2 state ends when the end condition that the number of times of change display of the special symbol is 20 is satisfied. Here, in the high base 2 state, the second start winning is more likely to occur, so that the variable display of the second special symbol is frequently performed, and in the high base 1 state, the first start winning is more likely to occur. Therefore, the variable display of the first special symbol is frequently performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (B), when the gaming state is the high base 1, when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 certain variable big hit is determined at a determination rate of 35%. Is determined as a high base 1 probability variable jackpot at a determination rate of 50%, and is determined as a high base 2 normal jackpot at a determination rate of 15%. In the first special symbol high base 2 probability variable big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 probability variable big hit of the first special symbol ends, the high probability high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the first special symbol high base 1 probability variable jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 1 probability change big hit of the first special symbol ends, the high accuracy high base 1 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol ends, the low-accuracy high base 2 state ends when the end condition that the number of times of change display of the special symbol is 20 is satisfied.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the gaming state is the high base 1, when it is determined that the change display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 is determined at an 85% determination ratio. It is determined to be a probable jackpot and is determined to be a high base 2 regular jackpot with a determination rate of 15%. In the second special symbol high base 2 probability variable jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 probability change big hit of the second special symbol ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the second special symbol high base 2 normal jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the second special symbol ends, the low-accuracy high base 2 state ends when the end condition that the number of times of change display of the special symbol is 20 is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (C), when the gaming state is the high base 2, when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 probability variable big hit is determined at a determination rate of 35%. Is determined as a high base 1 probability variable jackpot at a determination rate of 50%, and is determined as a high base 2 normal jackpot at a determination rate of 15%. In the first special symbol high base 2 probability variable big hit, the number of times of opening the special variable winning ball device 20 is 15, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 probability variable big hit of the first special symbol ends, the high probability high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the first special symbol high base 1 probability variable jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 1 probability change big hit of the first special symbol ends, the high accuracy high base 1 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol ends, the low-accuracy high base 2 state ends when the end condition that the number of times of change display of the special symbol is 20 is satisfied.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2C, when the gaming state is the high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 is determined at a determination ratio of 85%. It is determined to be a probable jackpot and is determined to be a high base 2 regular jackpot with a determination rate of 15%. In the second special symbol high base 2 probability variable jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 15 times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 probability change big hit of the second special symbol ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the second special symbol high base 2 normal jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the second special symbol ends, the low-accuracy high base 2 state ends when the end condition that the number of times of change display of the special symbol is 20 is satisfied.

  Here, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is a big hit, a big hit type determination table for determining the big hit type at a determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C is provided. Has been. The big hit type determination table is provided with a big hit type determination table for the first special symbol and a big hit type determination table for the second special symbol corresponding to the gaming state. In addition, the big hit that becomes the high probability and the high base 2 of four rounds as shown in FIG. 2A is referred to as “4R high base 2 probability variable big hit”, and the big hit that becomes the high probability of four rounds and the high base 1 Is referred to as "4R high base 1 probability variable jackpot", and the jackpot which becomes the low probability of 4 rounds and the high base 2 is indicated as "4R (4R high base 2) normal jackpot". The same applies to FIGS. 2B and 2C.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (D), a small hit is provided with a small hit A and a small hit B. The small hit B is a small hit that is more advantageous to the player than the small hit A. Here, the small hit occurs when the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol becomes a small hit symbol. The determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is performed by random lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hitting game state is established, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at a predetermined opening count and a predetermined opening time. The game control state after the end of the small hitting game state is the same as before the occurrence of the small hitting game state.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (D), the small hit occurrence probability in the first special symbol is 1/1000, and the small hit occurrence probability in the second special symbol is 1/10. As described above, the small hit is more likely to occur due to the variable display in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol. In addition, the small hit of the first special symbol is determined to be only one kind of small hit A. When one kind of small hits A is reached, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is one, and the opening time of one round is one second. At the time of one kind of small hit A, the structure setting and the control setting are performed by firing the game ball aiming at the big winning opening, so that about one game ball can be expected to pass through the big winning opening. ing. In addition, the small hit of the second special symbol is determined to be one kind small hit A or one kind small hit B. The type 1 small hit A in the second special symbol is the same as the type 1 small hit A in the first special symbol, and a description thereof will be omitted. When one kind of small hit B in the second special symbol is reached, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is three times, and the opening time of one round is one second. When one kind of small hit B is reached, by firing the game ball aiming at the big winning opening, it can be expected that about three game balls pass through the big winning opening.

  Here, the big hit is advantageous to the player in the order of the high base 1 normal big hit <the high base 1 probability variable big hit <the high base 2 probability variable big hit. This is because a bigger hit is more likely to occur when the game state after the big hit has a higher probability than when the probability is lower. In addition, the high base 2 causes more fluctuation in the second special symbol than the high base 1. As shown in FIG. 2 (C), the 15th round (R) big hit is more when the big hit is made by the second special symbol (special figure 2) than when the big hit is made by the first special symbol (special figure 1). Easy to be determined. Also, as shown in FIGS. 2 (B) and 2 (C), when the big hit is made by the special figure 2 than when the big hit is made by the special figure 1, the state of the high-precision high base 2 which is advantageous to the player is determined. Easy to be. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 differ in the ratio determined per type of small hit. In addition, the game state does not change before and after the small hit. As shown in FIG. 2 (D), the expected number of passing to the special winning opening is higher when a special hit is achieved according to the special figure 2 than when a special hit is achieved according to the special figure 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (D), a plurality of types of small hits, one type small hit A and one type small hit B, are provided for one type small hit. Therefore, the game can be diversified, and the interest is improved.

  In addition, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 20 of the small hit A or the small hit B is the same as the opening pattern during the big hit round which is controlled when the change display of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol. It may be. Specifically, as the opening mode of the round at the time of the big hit, the opening mode of the special variable prize ball device 20 at the start of the round is the same as the small hitting mode, and the subsequent opening mode is the opening mode of the big hit. Good. In this way, it is possible to realize a surprising game in which a small hit is actually considered, but a large hit is realized. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the types of winning ports (operating ports) and the number of payout prize balls. The number of game balls to be paid out (the number of prize balls) differs depending on the type of a winning port or an operating port into which the game balls enter. The game balls have the following types of winning ports (operating ports). A game ball wins in the first starting winning port 13 and is detected by the first starting port A switch, so that three game balls are paid out. The first start winning opening 13 is also referred to as a navel. The game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 160 pass through the first operation port 171 and are detected by the first operation port switch 171a, so that three game balls are paid out. Further, the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 160 pass through the second operation port 172 and are detected by the second operation port switch 172a, so that three game balls are paid out. The variable prize ball device 160 is also called an electric chew.

  In addition, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port in the first operating device 130 and is detected by the first start port B switch 130a, one game ball is paid out. When a game ball wins in the second starting winning port in the second operating device 140 and is detected by the second starting port switch 140a, three game balls are paid out. In addition, 15 game balls are paid out when a game ball wins in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 and is detected by the count switch 23.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls in the second operating device 140 is three, while the number of payout prize balls in the first operating device 130 is one. As described above, the number of payout prize balls is larger in the second start winning opening in the second operating device 140 than in the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The microcomputer 560 for game control further includes a random number circuit 503 for generating a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, since the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) hereinafter executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determining whether to make a big hit or a small hit based on the display result of the special symbol change display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the start winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data. The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first starting port A switch 13a, the first starting port B switch 130a, the second starting port switch 140a, the count switch 23, the first operating port switch 171a, the second operating port switch 172a, the first operation The input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning prize ball device 160, the solenoid 17 for operating the distribution device 170, and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable prize ball device 20 are driven according to commands from the microcomputer 560 for game control. The circuit 59 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the microcomputer 560 for game control includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes a signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received and the variable display of the effect display device 9 is controlled. The effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the first operation notification LED 151, and display control of the second operation notification LED 152 via the lamp driver board 35. At the same time, various effect controls such as controlling sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70 are performed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation of the technician to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. Enter The effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 5 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit and whether to make a small hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1: Determine the type of hit (big hit type and small hit type) and the hit symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol) (for hit type determination and hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2: Determine the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3: Change pattern (change time) is determined (for change pattern determination). (5) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as the big hit, a plurality of types of a high base 2 probability variable big hit (4R or 15R), a high base 1 probability variable big hit (4R), and a high base 2 normal big hit (4R) are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the random number for random determination (random R), the type of the big hit is determined based on the value of the random number for randomizing hit type (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined based on the value of the random number (random 1) for hit type determination at the same time. Therefore, the random number 1 is also a winning symbol determining random number.

  When the type of the small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, the random number 1 is also a random number for small hit symbol determination.

  The variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine which variation pattern type is included in the determined variation pattern type. Is determined to be the variation pattern. Thus, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is incorrect. , The fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction is not shorter in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not, The rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be high is set. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuating time is shorter than when not in the time reduction state.

  Also, the variation pattern type and the variation pattern are separately set, and the variation pattern is not determined by a two-stage lottery process. Instead, the variation pattern type is not provided, and only the variation pattern determination random number is used. May be used to determine the variation pattern.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special symbol hit determination table provided to determine the hit of the first special symbol. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table provided to determine the hit of the second special symbol. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. The hit determination table includes a big hit determination table shown in the upper part of the table and a small hit determination table shown in the lower part of the table. Further, each of the first special figure hit determination table and the second special figure hit determination table is used in a low probability large hit determination table used in a low probability state in a normal state and in a high probability state in a probable change state. And a high probability jackpot determination table.

  The first special figure hit determination table of FIG. 6A will be described. In the low probability big hit determination table included in the first special map hit determination table, each numerical value described in the low probability time column of FIG. 6A is set as a big hit determination value. Further, in the high probability big hit determination table included in the first special map hit determination table, each numerical value described in the high probability time column of FIG. 6A is set as a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value set in the high probability big hit judgment table is obtained by adding the big hit judgment value unique to the high probability time to the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the low probability big hit judgment table. The number of big hit determination values is set to be larger (10 times the number) than the low probability big hit determination table. Thereby, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability in the probable change state (high probability) than in the normal state (low probability). Further, in the small hit determination table of FIG. 6A, each numerical value described in the table is set as a small hit determination value. In the first special symbol, the probability of a small hit is set to 1/1000.

  The second special figure hit determination table of FIG. 6B will be described. In the low probability big hit determination table included in the second special figure hit determination table, each numerical value described in the low probability time column of FIG. 6B is set as a big hit determination value. In the high probability big hit determination table included in the second special map hit determination table, each numerical value described in the high probability time column of FIG. 6B is set as a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value set in the high probability big hit judgment table is obtained by adding the big hit judgment value unique to the high probability time to the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the low probability big hit judgment table. The number of big hit determination values is set to be larger (10 times the number) than the low probability big hit determination table. Thereby, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability in the probable change state (high probability) than in the normal state (low probability). Further, in the small hit determination table of FIG. 6B, each numerical value described in the table is set as a small hit determination value. In the second special symbol, the probability of a small hit is set to 1/10.

  When the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, the CPU 56 extracts the count value (random R) of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined timing. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit determination value set in the first special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit determination values, the big win is made for the first special symbol. To decide. If the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the first special figure hit determination table, and the extracted value is compared with any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit for the first special symbol. As for the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit determination values, the second special symbol is hit with the big hit. Decide to do. When the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and the extracted value is compared with any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit for the second special symbol.

  To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to change the stop symbol by the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol. It is also a matter of deciding whether to do so. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state. However, the stop symbol by the fluctuating display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is small. It is also to decide whether to make a hit symbol.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 7 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 of the effect control command, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for specifying a fluctuation pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start an effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether to be a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, a big hit type for a big hit, and a small hit type for a small hit. is there.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating termination of the change of the first and second special symbols.

  Commands A001 to A004 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type.

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening that indicates after opening (closing) the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Commands A301 to A304 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type.

  The command A401 (H) is a navel first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning at the navel serving as the first start winning opening 13. The command A402 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning in the first operating device 130. The command A403 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that the second actuation device 140 has a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is a probable change state designation command for specifying that the gaming state is the probable change state. The command B002 (H) is a high base 1 designation command for designating that the gaming state is the high base 1 state. The command B003 (H) is a high base 2 designation command for designating that the gaming state is the high base 2 state.

  The command C0XX (H) is a first reserved storage number designation command for designating the first reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second reserved storage number designation command for designating the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  The command C3XX (H) and the command C4XX (H) are effect control commands indicating the contents of winning determination results such as hit determination, hit type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of the first start winning or the second start winning. . Among these, the command C3XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating which of the winning determination results is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and the result of determining the type of hit. The command C4XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, in a prize-winning effect process (see FIG. 11) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which of a big hit, a small hit, and a loss, a hit type, and a variation pattern type at the time of starting prize. It is determined which of the judgment value ranges the value of the judgment random number is. Then, a value for designating a hit and a value for designating a hit type are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In addition, a value for designating a range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss, and the type of the hit, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  When such a command for designating various determination results at the time of the start winning is used, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the command to change the future fluctuation at a timing before the actual fluctuation display order of the special symbol. It is possible to pre-read the display result of the display and execute, for example, a notice (so-called pre-read notice) that a big hit or a small hit will occur based on the pre-read.

  The command D001 (H) is a small hit start 1 designation command indicating that one kind of small hit A is started. The command D002 (H) is a small hit start 2 designation command indicating that one type of small hit B is started. The command D101 (H) is a small hit end 1 designation command indicating that one type of small hit A is ended. The command D102 (H) is a small hit end 2 designation command indicating that one type of small hit B is ended.

  The command E001 (H) is an operating device opening designation command indicating that the operating device (the first operating device 130 or the second operating device 140) is in an open state. The command E002 (H) is an operating device closing designation command indicating that the operating device first operating device 130 or the second operating device 140) is in the closed state.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (hold storage data) corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) as a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the first start winning or the second starting winning, the CPU 56 extracts such random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and outputs them to the first hold storage buffer or the second hold buffer. A process of storing (storing) in the storage area in the hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random numbers are extracted based on the first winning prize and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the second start winning, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  The fact that the information related to the starting winning prize as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted at the time of the start winning and are not stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the change of the symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of the start winning and used for a prefetch notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a first start prize or a second start prize, a symbol designation command, a fluctuation type command, a navel first start prize designation command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a first (second) hold A command, such as a storage number designation command, indicating a determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning rendering process of S1215, S1225) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the rendering control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, a storage area for storing data capable of specifying the received command is secured so that various received commands can be stored in association with each other. ing.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effect operations not accompanied by a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents in response to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, normal initialization processing, non-normal game state restoration processing, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, change pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of a normal random number generation counter for symbol hit determination) and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S to S34 shown in FIG. 8 (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”). In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-off signal has been turned on) is executed (S20). Then, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first starting port A switch 13a, the first starting port B switch 130a, the second starting port switch 140a, the count switch 23, the first operating port switch 171a, the second The detection signals of the operation port switch 172a, the first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 are input, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the ordinary symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, and the ordinary symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). As for the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each of the determination random numbers such as the normal symbol hit determination random number and the hit type determination random number used in the game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the ordinary symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to an ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the ordinary symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to a game state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Next, the CPU 56 executes an error process which is a process of determining various errors (abnormalities) occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (S29A). The error processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 detects detection signals of the first starting port A switch 13a, the first starting port B switch 130a, the second starting port switch 140a, the count switch 23, the first operating port switch 171a, and the second operating port switch 172a. A prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on is performed (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for effecting the display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operating device error process which is a part of the error process (S29A) of FIG. The operating device error process is a process for notifying an injustice or a malfunction when the first operating device 130 or the second operating device 140 continues to be opened even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Regarding the operating device error processing, the game control microcomputer 560 first determines whether the first operation flag or the second operation flag is set (S40). If the first operation flag or the second operation flag has been set, the process proceeds to S44. Here, the first operation flag is a flag indicating that the first operating device 130 is operating, and the second operating flag is a flag indicating that the second operating device 140 is operating.

  If the first or second operation flag is not set, it is determined whether the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is on (S41). In S41, if the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is not on, the process ends. If the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on in S41, the first operation flag or the second operation flag is set (S42).

  Next, the first operation timer or the second operation timer is set (S43). Here, the first operation timer is a counter of a countdown type for measuring the operation time of the first operation device 130. The second operation timer is a countdown counter for measuring the operation time of the second operation device 140. A value (for example, 5 minutes) for a predetermined period is set as an initial value in the first operation timer or the second operation timer. Next, the first operation timer or the second operation timer is decremented by one (S44). Next, it is determined whether or not the first operation timer or the second operation timer that has been counting has timed out (timer value is “0”) (S45). If the first operation timer or the second operation timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  If the first operation timer or the second operation timer has timed out in S45, the first operation flag or the second operation flag is reset (S46). Specifically, if the first operation timer has timed out, the first operation flag is reset, and if the second operation timer has timed out, the second operation flag is reset. Next, it is determined whether the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on (S47). If the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on in S47, a security signal indicating that an error has occurred is transmitted to the hole management computer (S48). Next, an operation device release designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S49), and the process ends. In S47, if the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is not turned on, an operation device closing designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S50), and the process ends.

  As shown in S45 to S49, the security signal is transmitted when the period during which the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is operated continues for a predetermined period. In this way, it is possible to notify the hall manager that the operating device is left open due to fraud or some abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a game from being played while the operating device continues for a predetermined period.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the microcomputer 560 for game control, as described above, the RAM 55 stores a random number for hit determination obtained based on a winning start in the first starting winning opening 13 or the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130 as described above. A first holding storage buffer for storing the first holding storage data (first holding storage data), and holding of a hit determination random number and the like obtained based on a winning start in the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140. A second hold storage buffer for storing the storage data (second hold storage data) is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the storage number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port A switch 13a or the first starting port B switch 130a is turned on, the first hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number of stored first reserved storage data is incremented by one, and numerical data (for example, a random number for hit determination, a variation pattern type) is output from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. A process of extracting a random number for determination and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern) and storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 140a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is increased by one, and numerical data (for example, a random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern type determination, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

  Regarding the following description related to the reserved storage, the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information. is there.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal processing (S300) determines whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit or a small hit or not, and determines a big hit type in the case of a big hit and a small hit in the case of a small hit. This is a process of determining the type of hit, and the like. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines a variation pattern (determines a variation pattern using a variation pattern type determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number), and counts a variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of time measurement of the variable time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to the special symbol stopping process when the changing time of the changing pattern selected in the changing pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is counted by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control or the like to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning sphere device 20 according to the type of the big hit or the small hit. The processing during opening of the special winning opening (S306) is a control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display effect in the big hit gaming state or the small hitting gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, and closing of the special winning opening. This is processing for confirming that the conditions are satisfied. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening process (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state or the small hit game state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in S311. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether the first starting port A switch 13a or the first starting port B switch 130a is on (S1211). If the first starting port A switch 13a or the first starting port B switch 130a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first starting port A switch 13a or the first starting port B switch 130a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved storage number). Is checked (whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the number is 4) (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process moves to S1221.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by one (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S1214). In the processing of S1214, a random number for hit determination (random R), a random number for hit type determination (random 1), a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined at the time of the start prize (S1215).

  In this embodiment, after the first start prize or the second start prize is generated, and various data obtained at the time of the start prize are stored as the hold storage information, when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the variable display is displayed. At the start timing, in the special symbol normal process (S300), the variable display result is displayed as the big hit display result, the small display result for the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) for which the variable display is started based on the storage information. The determination as to which of the hit display result and the loss display result, and the determination of the hit type (big hit type, small hit type) are based on the hit determination values set corresponding to the various random numbers described above, This is performed based on the type determination value. Then, in the variation pattern setting process (S301), the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Perform based on

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the first start winning or the second starting winning is started, specifically, the timing when the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs ( At the time when the reserved storage information is stored), the reserved storage information storing the various data obtained at the time of the starting prize is prefetched, and a large hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined in advance based on the prefetched stored storage information. The determination of whether or not to win, the determination of the hit type (big hit type, the small hit type), and the determination of the fluctuation pattern are performed based on the hit determination value, hit type determination value, and A prize-winning effect process for pre-reading based on the fluctuation pattern type determination value is executed. By doing so, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the fluctuation display result is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit or a small hit (the possibility of a big hit or a small hit) during the fluctuation display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (S1216), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (S1217). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the navel first start winning designation command or the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first hold storage number counter to EXT data. Then, control is performed to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

  By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, the game state (high probability state, low probability state, high base 1 state, high base 2 state, low base state, big hit game state, small hit game state Irrespective of the game state), both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 for each first start winning.

  Also, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when a first start winning is generated, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a navel first start winning designation command, a first start winning is obtained. The designation command and the first reserved storage number designation command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second starting port switch 140a is on (S1221). If the second opening switch 140a is not on, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 140a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by one (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S1224). In the processing of S1224, a random number for hit determination (random R), a random number for hit type determination (random 1), a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (S1226), and also controls to transmit a fluctuation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second hold storage number counter to EXT data to specify the second hold storage number. Control for transmitting a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, the game state (high probability state, low probability state, high base 1 state, high base 2 state, low base state, big hit game state, small hit game state) Irrespective of the game state), both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 every second starting winning.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the second start winning is generated, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start winning designation command, and the first reserved storage number The specified command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer has pending storage data (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, if the customer waiting state designation command has not been transmitted yet, the customer waiting state designation command designating the customer waiting state mode is issued. A process for transmission is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal process ends. Here, when the customer wait state designation command is transmitted, the customer wait state designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer wait state designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting state designation command transmission completed flag is set, and the customer It is controlled not to transmit the wait state designation command. Such a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) is set. Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a will be described below in accordance with whether data indicating "first" or data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display 8a performs a variable display of the first special symbol based on the hold storage data stored in the first hold storage buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol display 8b displays the variation of the second special symbol based on the hold storage data stored in the second hold storage buffer. Is performed.

  According to the control of S52 to S54, if at least one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage is It is executed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first hold storage.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines that each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. The data is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by one, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by one and sets the value of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by one, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are deleted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage number in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. In addition, as for the second reserved storage information, the upper limit value of the reserved storage number is “1” and the storage area is one. Therefore, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the second reserved information in the RAM 55 is stored. In the hold storage buffer, each random number value stored in the save area is deleted without being shifted as in the first hold storage information.

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of second reserved storages) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S57). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning port 13 or the first starting winning port in the first operating device 130, that is, the first special symbol. Data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the target, or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second starting winning port in the second operating device 140, i.e., Data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed on the special symbol 2 is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for hit determination) from the random number buffer and executes the big hit determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number for jackpot determination extracted in S1214 of the start-port switch passing process and S1224 of the start-port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that performs a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 6) with a jackpot determination random number, and determining that a match is obtained when the two match. That is, it is a program for executing the process of determining a big hit.

  In the big hit determination process, if the first special symbol matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A, the second special symbol matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6B. Then, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S61. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, it also means to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. .

  If it is determined to be a big hit in S60 (Y in S60), a big hit flag indicating a big hit is set (S61). The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends. And as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types, a big hit type determination table for the first special symbol corresponding to the gaming state (high base 1, high base 2, low base) Alternatively, a big hit type determination table for the second special symbol is selected (S62).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the hit type determination random numbers extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer in the starting port switch passing processing, and read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal processing, Using the big hit type determination table selected in S62, a big hit type and a big hit symbol corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for hit type determination stored in the random number buffer are determined (S63).

  Here, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol differs for each jackpot type, and the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined simultaneously. Therefore, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  The CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S64). For example, when the big hit type is “4R normal big hit”, “01” is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is “4R high base 1 certain variable big hit”, “02” is set as big hit type data. When the jackpot type is “4R high base 2 probability variable jackpot”, “03” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “15R high base 2 probability variable big hit”, “04” is set as big hit type data. Then, the process proceeds to S65.

  On the other hand, in S60, if the read random number for random determination (random R) does not match the large hit determination value, the random R (random number for hit determination) is read from the random number buffer and the small hit determination module is executed (S70). ). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the hit determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start-up switch passing process and S1224 of the startup-port switch pass process and stored in the random number buffer, and performs the small hit determination. The small hit determination module is a program that performs a process of comparing a predetermined small hit determination value (see FIG. 6) with a hit determination random number and, if they match, determining a small hit. That is, it is a program for executing the small hit determination process.

  In the small hit determination process, if the read random number for hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A for the first special symbol, the second special symbol is changed to FIG. 6B. If the read random number for hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown, it is determined that a small hit is to be made for the special symbol. If it is determined to be the small hit (Y in S70), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but determines whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a small hit symbol. It also means to decide.

  If it is determined in S70 that a small hit is to be made (Y in S70), a small hit flag indicating a small hit is set (S71). The small hit flag is reset when the small hit game state ends. Then, as a table used to determine the small hit type to any one of the plurality of types, the first special symbol is determined based on which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to which special symbol. And a small hit type determination table for the second special symbol are selected (S72).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the hit type determination random numbers extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer in the starting port switch passing processing, and read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal processing, Using the small hit type determination table selected in S72, the small hit type and the small hit symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for hit type determination stored in the random number buffer are determined (S73). ).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the big hit type data indicating the determined big hit type in the small hit type buffer provided in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the small hit type is "one type small hit A", "01" is set as the small hit type data. If the small hit type is "one type small hit B", "02" is set as the small hit type data. Then, the process proceeds to S65.

  In S65, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S65). Specifically, when the big hit flag or the small hit flag is not set, "-" which is a missing symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. If the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in S63 or S73 is set as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type or the small hit type. .

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S66).

  Next, the processing executed on the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). ). Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, first, effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In the command analysis process, when a display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a game state notification process (S705). The game state notification process is a process for notifying the player of the game state. The game state notification process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a prompting display process (S706). The promotion display process is a process for instructing the player to make a left or right hit. Further, the promotion display process is a process of informing the player which of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is to be played. The prompting display process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (S707). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as an effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, among the processes according to the control state, An effect control is executed by selecting a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag).

  Next, a random number updating process for updating a count value of a counter for generating various random numbers such as a random number for selection and selection of various effect contents is executed (S708). Various random numbers are generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software.They are cyclically updated within a predetermined range, and are extracted at predetermined timings. Used as

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (such as increasing, deleting, or moving the hold display) is executed (S709). In the hold storage display control process of S709, display control of the active display to be displayed in the active display area is also performed. Here, at the lower end in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image (hereinafter, referred to as a reserved image or a reserved display) for displaying the generated reserved storage information is displayed in accordance with the number of the reserved storage information. A suspension display area is formed (see FIG. 15). In the suspension display area, the suspension storage information is displayed in a format that distinguishes the first suspension storage number and the second suspension storage number. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first hold storage number is displayed as a first hold display in the first hold display area 5HL on the left, and the second hold storage number is displayed in the second hold display area 5HR on the right. (See FIG. 15). Thus, by displaying the first hold display area 5HL and the second hold display area 5HR separately, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished.

  In addition, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspended display deleted (moved, shifted) from the pending display area, information including an active display (also referred to as a variable corresponding display) corresponding to the variable display is displayed. An active display area AHA for displaying an image is formed at the center of the hold display area (see FIG. 15). In the active display area AHA, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image displayed so far, such as being moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA. It is displayed in a possible manner.

  Specifically, display control is performed in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined flag is set when the first reserved storage number designation command or the second reserved storage number designation command is received. Then, if the predetermined flag is set, in the processing of S709, one hold display of the hold display area (first start winning hold display area 5HL or second start win hold display area 5HR) is deleted, and Are shifted one by one toward the active display area AHA to update the display of the hold display area. In addition, the process of updating the display of the active display may be performed by causing the suspended display erased from the suspended display area to appear (shift) in the active display area AHA. In the active display area AHA, the active display is deleted during the execution of the variable display. Therefore, before the update, the active display area is in a state where no image related to the active display is displayed. After that, the processing shifts to S702.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When this is done, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is stopped. By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, in response to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like. By controlling the effect devices such as the speaker 27 and the like, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when a fluctuation pattern command is received, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is stopped. Is also good. The variation pattern command is a command composed of data that can specify information necessary for designating a variation display mode such as a variation time length and a variation display result. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at the fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when executing the effect control for variably displaying the effect symbol is determined based on the determination as to whether it is a loss or a big hit based on the display result designation command.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S707) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and after executing the prefetch effect process (S500) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, sets the value of the effect control process flag. Of any of S800 to S807 in accordance with.

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination, such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode for executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect refers to pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage information) and changing the special symbol based on the hold information This is an effect technique in which the content of the display is determined and a notice is given at an earlier stage of how the special symbol will be changed in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display based on the hold information is executed, a big hit may be generated later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect of giving a notice (see FIG. 15) is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target variable display”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target hold display”, and the active display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target active display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. The processing during the round (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the post-round process. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end process. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control on the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Note that the processing of S804 to S807 is also performed when the fluctuation display result is a small hit.

  The effect control CPU 101 performs a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit or small hit game state to the end of the big hit or small hit game state, In accordance with the process data set in the process table stored in the ROM 102, the control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed.

  The process table includes a process timer set value and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the mode of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variable display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  Next, among various effects performed in the present embodiment, a state of a high bass state will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display screen of the effect display device 9 during a high base. The high base state includes a high base 1 state and a high base 2 state. 15A and 15B show a display screen in the high base 1, and FIGS. 15C and 15D show a display screen in the high base 2.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a change display of the effect symbol is indicated by three downward arrows. The effect symbol is a symbol that is changed and displayed in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol. At the upper left of the display screen, a small symbol corresponding to the effect symbol is displayed. The small symbol is displayed in a reduced form of the effect symbol, and is always displayed so that the effect symbol is changing even when a flashy effect such as hiding the effect symbol in the center of the screen is executed. It is a design that can be recognized.

  An explanation display 90 is displayed at the upper right position of the display screen. As described above, in the high base 1, the first actuator 130 is easier to operate than the second actuator 140, and in the high base 2, the second actuator 140 is easier to operate than the first actuator 130. Is controlled so that The explanation display 90 is an image indicating which of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is in a state where it is easy to operate during the high base. As shown in FIG. 15 (A), in the high base 1, the description display 90 displays “first operating device high open” to indicate that the first operating device 130 is easily operated. .

  On the lower left of the display screen, a hold display indicating four pieces of first hold storage information is performed in a first hold display area 5HL indicating the first hold storage number. Further, at the lower right of the display screen, no hold display is performed in the second hold display area 5HR indicating the second hold storage number. In the first hold display area 5HL, the hold display is displayed by an image indicated by a circle, and in the second hold display area 5HR, the hold display is displayed by an image indicated by a square. An active display area AHA is provided between the first hold display area 5HL and the second hold display area 5HR. The active display displayed in the active display area AHA is the one displayed in the active display area AHA at the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol that is currently fluctuating. In FIG. 15A, active display is performed with a round image corresponding to the first hold storage information.

  In the first hold display area 5HL, each time the first hold storage information is generated, the hold display is displayed in order from right to left, and each time the first hold storage information is consumed, the left display is changed from right to right. Are sequentially shifted in the direction of. In addition, in the second hold display area 5HR, each time the second hold storage information is generated, the hold display is sequentially displayed from left to right, and each time the second hold storage information is consumed, the right display is displayed. From the left to the left.

  The hold display and the active display can be displayed in different display modes depending on the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes the big hit display result. Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit. The degree of expectation for a big hit is an expectation (a rate of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, if a reach change is performed 100 times, a big hit becomes 60 times a big hit. For example, the expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the big hit appearance is 60%). Note that the degree of expectation may be the degree of expectation for a probability change.

  The hold display indicates the jackpot expectation in the form of normal color (blue) <green thread <red. A white circle shown in FIG. 15A is a normal blue hold display, and a black circle shows red. FIG. 15A shows an example of an effect in which the color of the hold display changes during the high base 1. For example, in the high base 1, the hold display to be consumed third in the first hold display area 5HL is displayed in red, which has a high jackpot expectation. As described above, during the high base 1, it is possible to execute the look-ahead effect (hold change effect) for the hold display indicating the first hold storage information.

  The explanation display 90 shown in FIG. 15A can be deleted by the operation of the player. Specifically, when the explanation display 90 as shown in FIG. 15A is displayed, the player performs an operation (operation) of pressing down the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 15B. The description display 90 is deleted.

  Next, a display screen in the high base 2 will be described. FIG. 15C shows an example of an effect in which the color of the hold display changes during the high base 2. As shown in FIG. 15 (C), in the high base 2, an explanation display 90 for indicating that the second operating device 140 is easily operated is displayed at the upper right position of the display screen. As shown in FIG. 15 (C), the explanation display 90 displays "during second operating device high opening". In the second hold display area 5HR, four hold displays indicating the second hold storage information are displayed, and in the first hold display area 5HL, three hold displays indicating the first hold storage information are displayed. I have. In the second hold display area 5HR, an example is shown in which the hold display to be consumed third is displayed in red, which has a high jackpot expectation. In FIG. 15C, active display is performed using a square image corresponding to the second hold storage information.

  The explanation display 90 shown in FIG. 15C can be deleted by the operation of the player. Specifically, when the explanation display 90 as shown in FIG. 15C is displayed, the player performs an operation (operation) of pressing down the push button 120, as shown in FIG. The description display 90 is deleted.

  Also, the background color shown on the display screen is different between the high base 1 state shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B and the high base 2 state shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D. For example, in the high base 1 state, a bright background in the daytime is displayed, and in the high base 2, a dim background indicating night is displayed. With this configuration, different effects can be executed between the high base 1 and the high base 2, so that the interest of the game in each game state can be improved.

  Here, in the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the first start winning and the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the second start winning, the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the second start winning is prioritized. . Therefore, when there is a hold display indicating the first hold storage information and a hold display indicating the second hold storage information, the hold display indicating the second hold storage information is consumed first regardless of the order of starting winning. You. In the high base 1 state, since the game is advanced mainly with the first operating device 130, a large number of first start winnings are generated. Even if the second start winning is generated in the middle of the high base 1, the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the second starting winning is preferentially consumed, so that the special figure 1 is pre-read and a big hit occurs. Even if there is something, the fluctuation display of Toku-zu 2 cannot be stopped intentionally. Therefore, when the big hit of the special figure 2 occurs, it is impossible to intentionally aim the big hit at an appropriate timing. Therefore, the special figure 1 shown in FIG. Can be executed.

  On the other hand, in the high base 2 state, the game mainly proceeds with the second operating device 140, so that the second start winning is generated frequently. When it is read in advance that the first start winning is generated in the middle of the high base 2 and the variable display becomes a big hit, the variable display of the special figure 2 is intentionally interrupted, and the special figure 1 is intentionally interrupted. Big hit can be generated. As described above, in the high base 2, it is not suitable to execute the pre-reading for the special figure 1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading of the special figure 1 can be executed only during the high base 1, and the pre-reading of the special figure 1 is executed during the high base 2 by restricting the pre-reading of the special figure 1. The effects can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that in the high base 1, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect on the special figure 2.

  In addition, the explanation display 90 can indicate which of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is in the high opening state, which is advantageous to the player. Further, the explanation display 90 can be deleted by the operation of the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest caused by executing the explanation display 90 for a player who does not need the explanation display 90.

  Next, a process of notifying the current game state will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the game state notification processing (S705) of FIG. In the game state notification process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 checks the current game state, and resets the set flag if it has changed from the previous game state (S901). The set flag is a flag that is set when the setting in each game state is completed. The current game state is determined by checking game state data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. The game state data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 is set when various commands such as a high base 1 designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the game state changes are received. Game state data is stored. In addition, the previous game state is also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103, and if the current game state has been changed from the previous time, the high base set for setting to notify the game state in each game state is set. The 2 set completed flag, the high base 1 set completed flag, and the normal set completed flag are reset. Here, the high base 2 set completed flag is a flag that is set when the setting in the high base 2 state is completed, and the high base 1 set completed flag is set when the setting in the high base 1 state is completed. The normal setting completed flag is a flag that is set when the setting in the normal state is completed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the gaming state is the high base 2 state based on the gaming state data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (S902). In S902, when it is determined that the gaming state is the high base 2 state, it is confirmed whether or not the high base 2 set completed flag is set (S903). If the high base 2 setting completed flag is set in S903, the process proceeds to S906.

  When the high base 2 setting completed flag is not set in S903, the second operation notification LED 152 is turned on, the second operating device high opening state display is executed, and the background is set to the high base 2 (S904). Next, the high base 2 setting completed flag is set (S905), and the process proceeds to S906.

  If it is determined in S902 that the game state is not the high base 2 state, it is checked whether or not the game state is the high base 1 state based on the game state data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (S909). If it is determined in S909 that the state is the high base 1 state, it is confirmed whether or not the high base 1 setting completed flag is set (S910). In S910, when the high base 1 set completion flag is set, the process proceeds to S906.

  In S910, when the high base 1 setting completed flag is not set, the first operation notification LED 151 is turned on, the first operating device high opening display is executed, and the background is set to the high base 1 (S911). Next, the high base 1 set completion flag is set (S912), and the routine goes to the processing of S906.

  If it is not the high base state in S909, the state is neither the high base 2 nor the high base 1, so it is the normal state. In this case, it is checked whether or not the normal setting completed flag is set (S913). If the normal setting completed flag is set in S913, the process proceeds to S906.

  If the normal setting completion flag is not set in S913, the high open display is deleted and the background is set to the normal background (S914). Next, the normal setting completion flag is set (S915), and the process proceeds to S906.

  In the processing of S906, if there is an unnecessary operation notification LED unrelated to the current gaming state, the set flag (high base 2 set flag, high base 1 set flag, normal set flag) is set. Based on this, the LED is turned off (S906). Next, the process proceeds to S907. In S907, it is confirmed whether or not there is a player operation. The process of checking whether or not there is a player operation is a process of checking whether or not the push button 120 has been operated by the player. In the processing of S907, it is determined whether or not a player operation has been performed by determining whether or not a detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 124 has been received when the player has operated the push button 120. If there is no player operation in S907, the process ends. In S907, if there is a player operation, the game state at that time is confirmed based on the game state data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103, and the game state is high (first high base or second high base). If there is, the high open display is displayed (FIGS. 15A and 15C) or is set to non-display according to the operation of the player (S908). Then, the game state notification processing ends.

  As shown in S904, in the high base 2, the second operation notification LED 152 indicating that the second operation device 140 is controlled to be easily opened is turned on. In addition, a display during the second operating device high opening state is performed. Further, as shown in S911, in the high base 1, the first operation notification LED 151 indicating that the first operation device 130 is controlled to be easily opened is lit. In addition, a display during the first operating device high opening state is performed. Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player which operating device is in a state where it is easy to open according to the gaming state. In addition, since the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 indicate that the high opening is being performed by different notifications, it is possible to indicate to the player which operating device is in a state where it is easy to open.

  Also, as shown in S904 and S911, the second operating device high opening display indicating that the second operating device 140 is high opening or the first operation indicating that the first operating device 130 is high opening. The high device open indication can indicate which operating device is in a high open position, which is advantageous to the player. Further, as shown in S907 and S908, the high open state display can be set to the non-display state by detecting the operation of the player. In this way, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest caused by executing the explanation display 90 for a player who does not need the explanation display 90.

  Next, the promotion display processing for executing a left-handed or right-handed notification will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the promotion display processing (S706) of FIG. In the promotion display processing, effect control CPU 101 performs the following processing.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 checks the current game state based on the game state data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (S950). Then, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (S951). If it is the high base state (high base 1 state or high base 2 state) in S951, an image of a right-hand instruction is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (S960), and the promotion display processing ends.

  In S951, when it is determined that it is not the high base state, that is, when it is the low base state, it is determined whether or not the actuator is being opened (S952). Whether or not the operating device is being opened may be determined based on whether or not an operating device opening designation command or an operating device closing designation command has been received. The closing condition of the first operating device 130 or the second operating device 140 is that two game balls enter. Therefore, even when the gaming state changes from the high base state to the low base state, the operating device is maintained in the open state unless two gaming balls have won the operating device. In S952, when the operating device is not being opened, the image of the left-handing instruction is displayed, a timer for measuring the display time of the left-handing instruction is set (S956), and the process proceeds to S957 described later.

  On the other hand, when the actuator is being opened in S952, the left-handing instruction is limited, and the operation notification LED (the first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152) is turned on (S953). At this time, it is preferable that the right-handed instruction image is not displayed. Next, it is determined whether the operating device closing condition is satisfied (S954). Here, the operating device closing condition is that two game balls are detected in the operating device after the operating device is opened. Data for closing the operating device when two game balls are detected in the operating device is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the operating device is satisfied based on the closing data. If the operation device closing condition is not satisfied in S954, the process proceeds to S957. On the other hand, when the operating device closing condition is satisfied, a left-handing instruction is displayed, a timer for measuring the display time of the left-handing instruction is set, and the lit operation notification LED is turned off (S955). Next, the process proceeds to S957. In the process of S954, an operating device closing designation command may be transmitted every time the operating device is closed, and the operation device closing specifying command may be used to confirm that the operating device is closed.

  In S957, a timer counting process is executed. In the timer counting process, the timer for counting the display time of the left-handing instruction is decremented by one. For example, 10 seconds is set in the timer of the left-handing instruction when the operating device closing condition is first satisfied, and the value of the timer is counted down every time the process of S957 is passed. Next, it is determined whether or not the left-handed instruction display time has timed out (S958). If the left-handed instruction display time has not timed out, the process ends. If the left-handed instruction display time has timed out, the left-handed instruction display is erased, the timer is reset (S959), and the promotion display processing ends.

  As shown in S951 to S953, when the operating device (the first operating device 130 or the second operating device 140) is open despite the termination of the high base state, the display of the left-handing instruction is limited. . In this way, even in a situation in which the high base state has ended with the operating device open, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a left-handed guidance is immediately given, and a game using the operating device is suitably performed. Can be realized.

  Further, as shown in S951 to S955, when the operating device is open despite the end of the high base state, a left-handed instruction is displayed based on the fact that the closing condition of the operating device is satisfied. You. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being played with the operating device being opened, and it is possible to suitably realize guidance to the left-handed player.

  Further, as shown in S951 to S953, when the operating device is being opened despite the high base state being completed, the first operating notification LED 151 or the first operating information LED 151 of the operating (opened) first operating device 130 is provided. The lighting of the second operation notification LED 152 of the second operation device 140 is continued. In this way, even if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state ends with the operating device opened, the lighting of the first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152 is continued, so that the player is being opened. It is possible to suitably realize a game using the operating device without overlooking the fact.

  Further, as shown in S951, S952, and S956, when the operating device is not operated and the high base state ends, a left-handing instruction is displayed. Therefore, left-handed guidance can be suitably realized for the player.

  In S952, instead of determining whether or not the operating device is open based on a command based on the operation of the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162, the operation is performed to the operation port in the variable winning ball device 160. May be determined based on the detection of each winning switch whether or not a predetermined number (two) of winnings to the corresponding first operating device 130 or second operating device 140 has occurred since the winning of the winning. .

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which a big hit via a V prize is provided for the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment. Specifically, a V-determination prize winning device 87 (see FIG. 18) is further added to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. The V determination prize device 87 is a device for determining a V prize of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit (two kinds of small hits) occurs. In the second embodiment, description will be made while omitting descriptions of parts common to the control performed in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 18 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front. In the second embodiment, a big hit via a V winning is provided. In the case of such a big hit via a V-prize, a game ball that enters when the operating port of the V-judgment prize-winning device 87 is open is displayed when the display result of the change display of the special symbol is two kinds of small hits. Occurs when entering the area 870. Here, the two kinds of small hits are not the small hits described in the first embodiment that can obtain the payout, but the small hits for opening the operating port of the V determination prize winning device 87 and generating a big hit via the V prize. It is a hit.

  The V determination prize winning device 87 is formed of a transparent member, and allows a player to visually recognize a state in which a game ball passes inside. The V-judgment prize winning device 87 is provided with a passage having a width through which a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and the passage thereof is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. Walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of the passage. A guide path along which the game ball is guided is formed. On the right side (entrance side) of the taxiway, the opening of the V-judgment prize device 87 as an opening through which approximately one game ball can be won by being opened for a predetermined period when two kinds of small hits occur. Is formed. A portion of the taxiway where the operating port of the V determination prize winning device 87 is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873. A movable portion 872 is provided at a position where the operating port of the V-judgment prize device 87 can be opened and closed.

  The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and is capable of performing an advancing / retreating operation for opening and closing an operating port of the V determination prize device 87. In a state in which the operating port of the V-determination prize winning device 87 is closed by the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guideway, and the guideway extends from the right end to the left end on the guideway. It is guided and falls from the left end. In the state where the operating port of the V-determination prize winning device 87 is opened due to the operation state of the movable portion 872, the operating port of the V-determination prize-winning device 87 is opened on the taxiway. Can be dropped into the V-judgment winning device 87.

  Inside the V determination prize device 87, a V prize region 870 as a specific region and a non-specific region 871 other than the specific region are set as prize regions in which a game ball entered from the operating port of the V determination prize device 87 can be awarded. Is provided on the bottom side. The V winning area 870 is provided at the center of the bottom of the V determination winning device 87 in the left-right direction. The non-specific area 871 is provided on both sides of the V winning area 870.

  The operating port of the V determination prize device 87 and the V prize area 870 are provided at positions separated in the left-right direction. When the game ball enters the inside of the V-determination prize device 87 from the operation port of the V-determination prize device 87 when the operation port of the V-determination prize device 87 is open, for example, the upper right side inside the V-determination prize device 87 Falls from the bottom left. The manner in which the game ball falls is irregular depending on the mode of operation such as the amount of exercise when the game ball enters the operating port of the V-judgment prize device 87. The internal space of the V determination prize device 87 is configured (designed) so that about 1/10 of the falling game balls can enter the V prize area 870. As a result, in the V determination prize device 87, the game balls that have entered the operating port of the V determination prize device 87 can enter the V prize area 870 at a ratio of about one in ten balls.

  Of the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination prize device 87 from the operating port of the V determination prize device 87, those that have entered the V prize area 870 are detected by the V prize switch 87a. Further, a V determination count switch 15a is provided below the V winning switch 87a. The game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 and the game balls that have exited the V winning area and have entered the non-specific area 871 are all detected by the V determination count switch 15a. As described above, all the game balls that have entered the inside of the V-determination prize device 87 from the operating port of the V-determination prize device 87 are detected by the V-determination count switch 15a.

  When two small hits occur and the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened, a game ball wins in the V winning area 870, and a game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. Then, the big hit occurrence condition is satisfied and the big hit gaming state is controlled. The big hit that is generated by the V winning when the two kinds of small hits are one of the big hits provided in plural types (see FIG. 19).

  Note that there are the following modifications as examples in which approximately 1/10 of the game balls can enter the V winning area 870. For example, a predetermined obstacle (structure) may be provided inside the V determination prize device 87 so that game balls that have entered are guided to the V prize area 870 at a rate of about 1/10. In addition, the internal structure of the V-judgment winning device 87 is configured such that when two types of small hits occur, game balls that have entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 always enter the V-winning area 870. When it occurs, the opening time of the operating port of the V-judging prize device 87 is set to the opening time (for example, 2 seconds, etc.) in which the game ball can win the operating port of the V-determining prize device 87 at a selection ratio of about 1/10. The control may be performed (conversely, the operating port is opened at an opening time (0.5 second or the like) during which it is impossible to win the operating port of the V determination prize device 87 at a selection ratio of about 9/10). Further, a distribution device for distributing game balls to the V winning region 870 and the non-specific region 871 is provided inside the V determination winning device 87, and the entering game balls are distributed to the V winning region 870 at a rate of about 1/10. The operation of the sorting device may be controlled as described above.

  When the player first sits down on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts a game, the player first performs a game by left-handing so that a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 13. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left hit to right hit and aimed at the special variable winning prize ball device 20 to be opened. . During the big hit game state, a game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 which is opened is aimed at by right-handing is performed. During the big hit game state, a right strike notification is performed. Specifically, a display such as “Aim at the right” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  After the end of the jackpot game state, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is reached, the game is continuously performed by right-handed. After the jackpot game, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state has been set, a high base notification for notifying that the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. . At the start of the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state, right-handed notification is also performed. If the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is not attained after the end of the jackpot game state, the state is controlled to the normal state (low-precision low base state). The game is played so that the game ball wins. If the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state has not been reached, the player is prompted to return to left-handed and play a game based on the establishment of a predetermined right-handed end condition on the screen of the effect display device 9. Left-handed notification is performed.

  When the normal drawing hit occurs when the gaming state is the high base 1 state, the opening pattern when the open wing piece of the variable winning ball apparatus 160 is in the open state, and the sorting apparatus 170 performs the first operation The game ball that has entered the variable winning prize ball device 160 is controlled to enter the first operating port 171 according to the relationship with the operation pattern at the position where the game ball enters the port 171. Therefore, in the high base 1 state, it is possible to make it easier for game balls to enter the first operation port 171. In addition, when the normal drawing hit occurs when the gaming state is the high base 2 state, the opening pattern when the open wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160 is in the open state and the sorting device 170 The game ball that has entered the variable winning prize ball device 160 is controlled to enter the second operation port 172 based on the relationship with the operation pattern at the position where the game ball enters the second operation port 172. Therefore, in the high base 2 state, it is possible to make it easier for game balls to enter the second operation port 172.

  Further, in the first special symbol change due to the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening or the first starting winning opening 13 in the first operating device 130, a big hit occurs but two kinds of small hits do not occur. On the other hand, in the second special symbol change caused by the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, two kinds of small hits may occur together with a large hit. Therefore, the two kinds of small hits are executed only when the second starting winning is generated by right-handing.

  In the high base state (high base 1 state or high base 2 state), when two kinds of small hits occur when the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, a small hitting game In this state, the operation port of the V-judgment prize device 87 is opened, so that the player plays the game while aiming at the V-judgment prize device 87 while right-handed. At the start of the small hitting game state, a small hit start notification for notifying the start of the small hitting game state is made on the screen of the effect display device 9. At the start of the small hitting game state, a right strike notification is also performed. With this notification, the player can pass the game ball through the inside of the V determination prize device 87 while the operating port of the V determination prize device 87 is open.

  When the operation port of the V determination prize device 87 is in the open state due to the small hitting game state, the game ball falls into the V determination prize device 87 from the operation port and enters the V prize area 870 to be detected. When a V winning occurs, a big hit occurs. When a V prize occurs, a V prize notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that a V prize has occurred. When the small hitting game state ends, a small hitting end notification for notifying that the small hitting gaming state has ended is made on the screen of the effect display device 9. Then, after the small hit is completed, the big hitting game state is established and the special variable prize ball device 20 is opened, so that the player plays the game while aiming at the special variable prize ball device 20 with the right hit.

  In addition, when a game is performed in the small hitting game state while aiming at the V determination prize device 87, when the game ball does not enter the V winning region 870 and enters a non-specific region 871 other than the V winning region 870, No big hits occur. As described above, when no V prize occurs during the small hitting game state, a V prize failure notification for notifying that the V prize has failed is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. At the end of the small hitting game state, a small hit end notification for notifying that the small hitting game state has ended is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Then, after the small hitting game state ends, when the time reduction state is continued, the player continues to aim at the variable prize ball device 160 while right-handed and plays the game. When the time-saving state ends, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball can win the first start winning opening 13. At the end of the time saving state, a time saving end notification for notifying that the time saving has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left hit notification for urging the player to return to the left and play the game are performed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a hit type table according to the second embodiment. 19 (A) to 19 (C) show the big hit type tables in each game state, and FIG. 19 (D) shows the small hit type tables. The jackpot type tables in FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (C) show, for each hit type in the jackpot, a hit occurrence condition, a hit determination ratio, a control state after the hit (game state), and the number of open times per hit (the number of rounds). ), And the opening time of each round in the hit. In addition, the small hit type table of FIG. 19D shows, for two types of small hits, the hit occurrence condition, the small hit occurrence probability, the passing ratio to the V winning area, the number of times the operating port of the V winning determination device is opened ( (Number of rounds) and the opening time of the operating port of the V winning determination device. In this embodiment, as the hit types, a high base two-hour jackpot, a high base one-hour jackpot, a normal large hit, and a small hit (two kinds of small hits) are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the gaming state is low base, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 time reduction jackpot is determined at a determination ratio of 20%. It is determined and determined to be a high-based one-hour jackpot at a determination rate of 30%, and determined to be a normal jackpot at a determination rate of 50%.

  In the first special symbol high base two-hour jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the first special symbol high base 2 time-saving jackpot, the high base 2 is used when the time-saving state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 when the total number of variable display times is satisfied. The two states end. In addition, in the first special symbol high base 1 hour big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the first special symbol high base 1 time saving big hit, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the first special symbol variable display, 10 times the second special symbol variable display, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when one of the end conditions of the total number of times of the variable display with the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied. In a normal big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. Usually, after the end of the big hit, the state is not controlled to the time saving state, and the state becomes the low base state (the low base state is maintained).

  As shown in FIG. 19 (B), when the gaming state is the high base 1, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 time reduction jackpot is determined at a determination rate of 50%. Is determined to be a high base 1-hour jackpot with a determination rate of 50%. In addition, when the gaming state is the high base 1, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is to be the big hit display result, the high base 2 short time big hit is determined at a determination rate of 60%, and the determination is 40%. The percentage is determined to be a high base hourly jackpot.

  In the first special symbol high base two-hour jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the first special symbol high base 2 time-saving jackpot, the high base 2 is used when the time-saving state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 when the total number of variable display times is satisfied. The two states end. In addition, in the first special symbol high base 1 hour big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the first special symbol high base 1 time saving big hit, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the first special symbol variable display, 10 times the second special symbol variable display, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when one of the end conditions of the total number of times of the variable display with the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  In addition, in the second special symbol high base two-hour jackpot, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the second special symbol high base 2 time saving big hit, the high base 2 is used when the time saving state of the high base 2 is 100 when the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times. The two states end. In addition, in the second special symbol high base 1 hour short hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the second special symbol high base 1 time saving big hit, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when one of the end conditions of the total number of times of the variable display with the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (C), when the gaming state is the high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 time reduction jackpot is determined at a rate of 50%. Is determined to be a high base 1-hour jackpot with a determination rate of 50%. Also, when the gaming state is the high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 time reduction jackpot is determined at a determination rate of 70%, and the determination is 30%. The percentage is determined to be a high base hourly jackpot.

  In the first special symbol high base two-hour jackpot, the number of times the special variable prize ball device 20 is opened is 15, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the first special symbol high base 2 time-saving jackpot, the high base 2 is used when the time-saving state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 when the total number of variable display times is satisfied. The two states end. In addition, in the first special symbol high base 1 hour big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the first special symbol high base 1 time saving big hit, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the first special symbol variable display, 10 times the second special symbol variable display, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when one of the end conditions of the total number of times of the variable display with the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  In the second special symbol high base 2 hour jackpot, the number of times the special variable prize ball device 20 is opened is 15 times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the second special symbol high base 2 time saving big hit, the high base 2 is used when the time saving state of the high base 2 is 100 when the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times. The two states end. In addition, in the second special symbol high base 1 hour short hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is four times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the second special symbol high base 1 time saving big hit, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when one of the end conditions of the total number of times of the variable display with the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19D, two types of small hits are generated by the small hit determination based on the second special symbol. The probability of occurrence of two kinds of small hits by the second special symbol is 199/200, and the display result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is almost the second kind of small hit. When two types of small hits occur, the operating port of the V-judgment prize winning device 87 is opened twice in the small hitting game state, and one opening time is opened for 0.5 second. When the operation port of the V determination prize device 87 is in the open state, the ratio of the game balls falling from the operation port into the V determination prize device 87 and entering the V prize area 870 is 1/10. The game control state after the end of the small hitting game state is the same as before the small hitting game state.

  Here, in the first special symbol (special symbol 1) and the second special symbol (special symbol 2), it is easy to determine a large hit that is more advantageous when the second special symbol generates a big hit. For example, in the high base 2 state of FIG. 19C, the big hit with the second special symbol is more likely to be determined as the big hit (15R) with a larger number of rounds than the big hit with the first special symbol. At the time of the high base 2, since the rate of opening of the second operating device 140 is high, the fluctuation display by the second special symbol is likely to occur, and the fluctuation by the second special symbol is higher than the fluctuation display by the first special symbol. Since the display is advantageous, the high base 2 can be said to be the most advantageous state for the player. Then, among the jackpots generated by the variable display of the second special symbol of the high base 2, the jackpot that also becomes the high base 2 next time is the most advantageous jackpot for the player. Therefore, in such a high base 2 state, the player plays a game aiming at the most advantageous big hit.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, the high base 1 and the high base 2 have different time saving end conditions. In this way, the game characteristics in the high base state can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, in the high base 2, since the rate at which the second actuator 140 is opened is high, the rate of change of the second special symbol is high under the end condition that the change between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times. Will fluctuate. On the other hand, in the high base 1, the rate of opening of the first actuator 130 is high. In such a situation, the first special symbol changes 100 times, the second special symbol changes 10 times, and the total change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol changes 100 times. When the condition is satisfied, the high base 1 ends. Therefore, in the high base 2, it is most advantageous that the variable display by the second special symbol is executed, but also in the high base 1, the second operating device 140 is opened to some extent, and the variable display by the second special symbol is performed. Diversification of gaming characteristics because the change of the first special symbol may be executed by changing the number of times by the second special symbol less than the first special symbol during the high base 1 Can be.

  FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board) according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. In addition, description of a portion having the same function as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In addition to the first embodiment, a V winning switch 87a and a V determination count switch 15a are provided. Detection signals from each of the V winning switch 87a and the V determination count switch 15a are transmitted to the game control microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Further, a solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 is provided. The solenoid 22 is controlled by an output circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hit determination table according to the second embodiment. FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table. FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. The first special map hit determination table in FIG. 21A includes a big hit determination table. In addition, the second special map hit determination table in FIG. 21B includes a big hit determination table shown in the upper part of the table and a small hit determination table shown in the lower part of the table.

  The first special figure hit determination table in FIG. 21A will be described. In the first special symbol big hit determination table, each numerical value described in the table of FIG. 21A is set as a big hit determination value. The second special figure hit determination table in FIG. 21B will be described. In the big hit determination table of the second special symbol, each numerical value described in the upper part of the table of FIG. 21B is set as a big hit determination value. Further, in the small hit determination table of the second special symbol, each numerical value described in the lower part of the table of FIG. 21B is set as a small hit determination value.

  To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to change the stop symbol by the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol. It is also a matter of deciding whether to do so. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hit game state. Whether the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit symbol is determined. It is also to decide whether or not.

  Although the first special symbol is set so as not to be determined to be a small hit, the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command of the second embodiment transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 22 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the command name, and the command designation content. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, as shown in FIG. 22, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state. Here, the effect control commands will be described focusing on those different from the first embodiment.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether to be a big hit, a small hit, or a miss, and a big hit type.

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type.

  Commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is a high base 1 designation command for designating that the gaming state is the high base 1 state. The command B002 (H) is a high base 2 designation command for designating that the gaming state is the high base 2 state.

  The command D001 (H) is a small hit start designation command indicating that two kinds of small hits are started. The command D101 (H) is a small hit end designation command indicating that two types of small hits are ended.

  The command C200 (H) is a V-prize designation command for designating that a V-prize has occurred.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol processing (S26 in FIG. 8) according to the second embodiment. In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the special winning opening, and the V determination winning device 87 is executed. In the special symbol process process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit or a small hit or not, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for determining the variation pattern and controlling the variation time timer to start timing.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to the special symbol stopping process when the changing time of the changing pattern selected in the changing pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is counted by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the special variable winning ball device 20 to open the special winning opening when the big hitting game state is set. The special winning opening opening process (S306) performs a process of transmitting an effect control command of a round display during the big hit game state to the effect controlling microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of the special winning opening closing condition, and the like. Processing. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the processing shifts to the big hit end processing. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the big hit game state.

  The small hit opening pre-process (S308) is a process of performing control or the like to open the operating port in the V determination prize device 87 when the small hitting game state is set. The small hit opening process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not a game ball has won a V in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, and transmitting a V winning designation command when the V has won, and And a process of transmitting a small hit end designation command when the small hit end timing comes.

  The small hit ending process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball has won the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87 (transmission of the big hit start designation command, big hit display time). , Setting of the jackpot opening mode, setting of the process flag of the process of opening the big winning opening, and the like, on the other hand, when the V winning is not made, the special symbol is not shifted to the big hit gaming state. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the normal process (S300).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801 in FIG. 14) of the effect control process process according to the second embodiment. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be out (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined, for example, by whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be out, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received as the variation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the non-reachable loss is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 for effect symbol determination are associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data is set to a left and a middle using a lost symbol determination data table. , Is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variation display of the effect symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the big hit symbols, correction is made so as to become the out-of-reach symbol combination (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by accident, the stop symbol is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is corrected. Is determined.

  When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is the reach variation pattern), the stop symbols of the effect symbols constituting the combination of the reach symbols are determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using a lost symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol for each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and a symbol for the middle symbol is determined. Also, in this case, when a combination of the big hits happens to occur, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the combination of the missing symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol by shifting one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not determined to be a deviation in the process of S601 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (N in S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the combination of the hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit as follows. Based on which display result designation command among the display result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command is stored in the display result identification command storage area, the type of the jackpot is determined and the combination of the jackpot symbols is selected and determined. . The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after performing an effect setting process (S616) for performing a process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process for executing a special effect), the process proceeds to S617. The processing contents of the effect setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of the plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operations) patterns specified by the effect control patterns of the effects determined in the processing of S616. Among the plurality of symbol variation control patterns stored in the above, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 during the period from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final effect symbol as the final stop symbol. There are multiple types of symbol variation control patterns as the data indicating the control contents of various rendering operations such as symbol variation display operation, production display operation in reach production, production display operation in pseudo-representation production, and production display operation in preview production. Is stored.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern, for example, effect control process timer set value, effect control process timer determination value, effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and end code, such as the variation display of the effect symbol It includes control data for controlling various production operations in accordance with the content, and the content of various production controls, the switching timing of the production control, and the like are set in chronological order.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  After the processing of S619 is performed, the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is started (S620). For example, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in accordance with the display control execution data to cause the effect display device 9 to display an image (including effect symbols) in accordance with the variation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of a light emitting body such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set to the variation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect design variation process (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a control state after a hit and types of special effects according to the second embodiment. Here, the special effect is an effect that suggests whether or not to shift to the high base 2 state when the change display of the second special symbol is executed. The high base 2 state is an advantageous state for the player because the second start winning is more likely to occur than the high base 1 state. Therefore, the effect of suggesting such an advantageous state can enhance the interest of the game.

  In FIG. 25, whether the special effect is performed or not and the special effect when the control condition after the big hit game ends are the high base 2 state and the high base 1 state. A total of 100 numerical values of a special effect selection random number SR2 (a numerical value range of 1 to 100) as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100 are assigned to the types as selection targets.

  When the control state after the hit is the high base 2, the random number value of SR2 is allocated such that the special effect is not executed <the special effect A is executed <the special effect B is executed. . Further, when the control state after the hit is high base 1, the random number value of SR2 is allocated such that the special effect is not executed> the special effect A is executed> the special effect B is executed. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the gaming state after the hit is the high base 2, the special effect is easily executed, and among the special effects, the special effect B is more easily executed than the special effect A. . Also, when the post-hit game state is the high base 1, the special effect is not executed at a high rate. Furthermore, when the gaming state after the hit is the high base 1, among the special effects, the special effect A is more easily executed than the special effect B. From these facts, it can be said that the special effect is more easily executed in the high base 2 than in the high base 1, and the ratio of the special effect B controlled to the high base 2 is higher than that in the special effect A. Therefore, when the special effect is executed, it can be expected that the high base 2 will be controlled. Also, when the special effect B is executed among the special effects, it can be expected that the high base 2 will be controlled. In other words, it can be said that a big hit with a large number of rounds can be expected. By doing so, the player can be focused on the special effect mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a special effect process which is a part of the effect setting process (S616) in FIG. 24 of the second embodiment. In the special effect processing, effect control CPU 101 confirms the current game state (S650). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the current gaming state is the high base 1 state (S651). If the current gaming state is not the high base 1 state in S651, the processing is terminated.

  In S651, if the current gaming state is the high base 1 state, it is confirmed whether or not the current fluctuation display is a big hit display result (S652). In S <b> 652, whether or not the display is a variable display that is a jackpot display result is determined in the display result specification command storage area by receiving the display result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command in the current variation display. The determination is made based on whether or not the result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command are stored. In S652, if the current fluctuation display is not the big hit display result, the process is terminated.

  In S652, when it is determined that the current fluctuation display is a big hit display result, it is confirmed whether or not the current fluctuation display is the fluctuation display by the second special symbol (S653). In S653, when the current fluctuation display is not the fluctuation display based on the second special symbol, the process ends. In S653, when the current fluctuation display is the fluctuation display by the second special symbol, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the type of the special effect are determined by the special effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 25 (S654). Whether or not a special effect is performed and the type of the special effect depend on the game state after the big hit. Thereafter, the special effect processing ends.

  As shown in S651 to S654 in FIG. 26, a special effect is executed when the variable display with the second special symbol is executed during the high base 1. Therefore, even during the high base 1, which is more disadvantageous than the high base 2, it is possible to expect to shift to the high base 2, which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player by the special effect. In this way, it is possible to improve the attraction of the effect according to the gaming state.

  Also, as shown in S651 to S654 of FIG. 26, the special effect is not executed when the variable display by the first special symbol is executed during the high base 1, and the variable display by the second special symbol during the high base 1. Is an effect that is executed when the execution is performed and indicates whether or not to shift to the high base 2. Therefore, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the effect according to the gaming state. Note that the special effect is also an effect that suggests a big hit that is executed when a big hit display result is obtained.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example of a prefetch effect will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of specific settings for displaying various images according to the third embodiment. The technology of the third embodiment is a technology applicable to the gaming machines of the first and second embodiments.

  In this embodiment, the plurality of layers include a small symbol display layer, a change effect display layer, and a decorative symbol display layer. On the small symbol display layer, an effect image showing a small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area (the upper left area of the display screen) is drawn. In the change effect display layer, an effect image showing a character used in an effect for changing the hold display (hold display change effect) and an effect for changing the active display (active display change effect) is drawn. On the decorative symbol display layer, an effect image indicating a decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol (effect symbol) display areas is drawn. In the image data of the effect image drawn on each display layer, a Z value that is a depth value used when each effect image is superimposed and drawn is set. The Z value of the effect image drawn on each of the small symbol display layer, the change effect display layer, and the decorative symbol display layer has a different value depending on the display layer on which the effect image is drawn.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the small symbol display layer on which the effect image indicating the small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area is drawn has a Z value such that the Z value is arranged at the forefront side as viewed from the player. Is set. Therefore, even when a display effect by displaying an arbitrary effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9 is executed, the display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area is always visible to the player.

  The change effect display layer is a display layer that provides an effect area in which an effect image used in an effect for changing the hold display (hold display change effect) and an effect for changing the active display (active display change effect) is displayed. Yes, the Z value is set so as to be located behind the small symbol display layer but ahead of the decorative symbol display layer. With this, the effect image used in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative design. As described above, the effect image indicating the character for change effect as the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position in front of the effect image indicating the decorative design (effect design) as the identification information image.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an execution example of the effect of the third embodiment. FIG. 28 shows a case in which a plurality of prefetch notice effects are executed for one hold display. As shown in FIG. 28, the look-ahead notice effect performed on the hold display is particularly called a hold change effect. In the execution example of the effect shown in FIG. 28, among the first hold display area 5HL indicating the first hold number and the second hold display area 5HR indicating the second hold number, the first hold display area 5HL is A pending change effect is executed. In the pending change effect, it is determined whether or not to execute the pending change effect in the look-ahead notice process shown in S500 of FIG. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, based on the current number of held memories, a change in the held change effect is performed at a stage in which the held display is exhausted, and the display mode of the held display changes. The setting of the detailed effect related to the pending change effect such as whether to make the change is determined. Although an effect image indicating the character CH1 for the hold change effect is displayed, a so-called gaseous effect in which no hold change is performed is determined in the process of S500.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), in the variable display in which the pending change effect is executed, in response to receiving the design confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the effect design (decorative design) and the small design are displayed. The variable display is started. Then, when the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) or the small symbol is started, the effect image indicating the character CH1 is displayed, and the display mode becomes the action mode (operating mode). In the change-on-hold effect, a change-on-hold effect is executed corresponding to the hold number “3” (hold-off memory that is consumed third) in the first hold display area 5HL. The hold display in which the hold change effect is executed is also referred to as a target hold display.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the character CH1 emits a beam with respect to the hold display of the target. After the effect shown in FIG. 28B is executed, the display mode of the hold display of the target changes to a display mode showing a message of “?” As shown in FIG. 28C. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), the final stop symbol of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the small symbol is stopped and displayed, whereby the variable display ends. As shown in FIG. 28D, when the display result of the variable display in the effect symbol (decorative symbol) or the small symbol is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 is the stop mode.

  Following the end of the variation display as shown in FIG. 28 (D), as shown in FIG. 28 (E), the variation display of the effect symbols and small symbols based on the next hold storage is started. During this fluctuation display, the pending change effect is not executed. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol or the small symbol as shown in FIG. 28 (E) is started, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the action mode.

  After the fluctuation display as shown in FIG. 28 (E) is started, as shown in FIG. 28 (F), the final stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the variable display ends. At this time, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 is changed to the static mode in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 31. Subsequently, based on the next hold memory, the variation display of the effect symbols and small symbols as shown in FIG. 28 (G) is started. At this time, in response to receiving the fluctuation designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the action mode.

  Then, during the execution of the current change display, a hold change effect as shown in FIG. 28 (H) is executed. In FIG. 28H, the character CH1 fires a beam with respect to the hold display of the target. After the effect shown in FIG. 28 (H) is executed, as shown in FIG. 28 (I), the display mode of the hold display of the target changes to red (black circle in FIG. 28 (I)). Then, in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the stationary mode.

  Here, the effect image showing the character CH1 is displayed on the display layer ahead of the effect symbol. Therefore, the pending change effect is not hidden by the effect design. However, if the effect image indicating the character CH1 is always in the action mode (operating mode), when the display result of the effect symbol is displayed, the display result may be erroneously recognized. Therefore, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28D, 28F, and 28I, the effect image showing the character CH1 is displayed in the stationary mode during the period in which the display result of the effect design change display is derived and displayed. And By doing so, the derived display result can be easily recognized by the player, and misrecognition of the display result can be reliably prevented.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for describing a display example of a screen during variable display according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 29A, during the fluctuation display (during the fluctuation), the effect symbol fluctuates in the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas (downward arrows in the figure). The lower left of the screen shows the hold display. The volume adjustment display VL can be displayed in response to the operation of the stick controller 122 even during such a fluctuation display. The image showing the volume adjustment display VL is displayed at the forefront of the layers shown in FIG. The image indicating the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed on the same layer as the small symbol display layer at a position different from the small symbol display layer.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), when the stick controller 122 is operated during the change, the volume adjustment display VL is superimposed and displayed so as to partially overlap the changing effect symbol. Such a volume adjustment display VL is displayed for three seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), when the stick controller 122 is operated even during the reach, the volume adjustment display VL is superimposed and displayed so as to partially overlap the fluctuating reach symbol. .

  However, as shown in FIG. 29D, when the fluctuation display is stopped, the volume adjustment display VL is erased even before three seconds have elapsed since the display of the volume adjustment display VL. Here, since the display result of the variable display when the variable display is stopped is important information for the game, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed while the variable display is stopped and the final symbol display result is displayed. If the display is superimposed on the effect design, it is difficult to recognize the display result. Therefore, when the variable display is completed before the elapse of three seconds, the volume adjustment display VL is also terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the display result of the variable display from being visually disturbed.

  Here, it is preferable that the displayed image of the volume adjustment display VL during the fluctuation display be larger than the volume adjustment display VL displayed during the demonstration screen display. This is to make it easy for the player to understand the fluctuating volume adjustment display VL. However, the volume adjustment display VL may have the same image size during the variable display and the demonstration screen display, or the image may be larger during the demonstration screen display than during the variable display. It may be. Also, during the fluctuation display, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol. Further, when the reach is advanced to the super reach, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed in a smaller image than before the reach in the development destination. Thus, the display position and size of the volume adjustment display VL can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, it is desirable that the volume adjustment display VL during the variable display is displayed in such a manner that the notice executed during the variable display is transparently displayed so that the notice displayed behind can be seen. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notice during the fluctuation display from being completely invisible by the volume adjustment display VL.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in S904 in FIG. 16, in the high base 2, the second operation notification LED 152 indicating that the second operation device 140 is easily opened is controlled. In addition, a display during the second operating device high opening state is performed. Further, as shown in S911, in the high base 1, the first operation notification LED 151 indicating that the first operation device 130 is controlled to be easily opened is lit. In addition, a display during the first operating device high opening state is performed. Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player which operating device is to be opened according to the gaming state.

  (2) It is possible to control the game ball to pass through either the first operating port 171 or the second operating port 172 by the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus 160. The first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152 can indicate which operating device is likely to be opened. Therefore, by letting the game ball pass through one of the first operating port 171 and the second operating port 172, it is possible to indicate to the player which operating device is to be opened.

  (3) As shown in S904 and S911 of FIG. 16, since the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 indicate that the high opening is being performed by different notifications, it is determined which operating device is to be opened. Can be shown to the player. In this way, it is possible to indicate to the player which operating device is to be opened by different notification modes.

  (4) According to the description display 90 shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, which of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is in the high opening state which is advantageous to the player. Can be shown.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 15B and 15D, the explanation display 90 can be deleted by an operation of the player. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a player who does not need the explanation display 90 from having interest in executing the explanation display 90.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, the high base 1 and the high base 2 are displayed with different backgrounds. With this configuration, different effects can be executed between the high base 1 and the high base 2, so that the interest of the game in each game state can be improved.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 15, while the high base 2 does not execute the hold change effect on the hold display corresponding to the first special symbol change, the high base 1 does not support the first special symbol change. It is possible to execute a hold change effect for the hold display. In this way, the effects performed in the high base 1 can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 1, in the high base 1 and the high base 2, the starting winning is more likely to occur when the player strikes right than when she strikes left. Therefore, the distinction between left-hand and right-hand according to the game state improves the interest of the game.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 1, a first operation detection switch 161 that can detect the operation of the first operation device 130 and a second operation detection switch 162 that can detect the operation of the second operation device 140 are provided. . With this configuration, by detecting the operating states of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140, it is possible to prevent improper operation or malfunction of the operating device.

  (10) As shown in S45 to S49 in FIG. 9, the security signal is transmitted when the period during which the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is operated continues for a predetermined period. In this way, it is possible to notify that the operating device has been left open due to fraud or some abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a game from being played while the operating device continues for a predetermined period.

  (11) As shown in S951 to S953 of FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the termination of the high base state, the display of the left-handing instruction is restricted. In this way, even in a situation in which the high base state has ended with the operating device open, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a left-handed guidance is immediately given, and a game using the operating device is suitably performed. Can be realized.

  (12) As shown in S951 to S955 in FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the high base state being terminated, a left-handing instruction is issued based on the fact that the closing condition of the operating device is satisfied. The display is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being played with the operating device being opened, and it is possible to suitably realize guidance to the left-handed player.

  (13) As shown in S951 to S953 of FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the high base state has ended, the first operating notification LED 151 of the operating first operating device 130 or The lighting of the second operation notification LED 152 of the second operating device 140 is continued. In this way, even if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state ends with the operating device open, the lighting of the first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152 is continued, and thus the operation device is used. A game can be suitably realized.

  (14) As shown in S951, S952, and S956 in FIG. 17, the left-handing instruction is displayed because the operating device is not operating and the high base state has ended. Therefore, left-handed guidance can be suitably realized for the player.

  (15) As shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls in the second operating device 140 is three, while the number of payout prize balls in the first operating device 130 is one. As described above, the number of payout prize balls is larger in the second start winning opening in the second operating device 140 than in the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (16) As shown in FIG. 2 (D), the first special symbol differs from the second special symbol in the ratio determined per type of small hit. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (17) The game state does not change before and after the small hit. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

  (18) As shown in FIG. 2 (C), when a big hit is caused by the second special symbol, it is easier to determine a 15R big hit that is advantageous to the player than when a big hit is made by the first special symbol. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (19) As shown in FIG. 2 (D), the game ball to the special winning opening is obtained when the first special symbol wins one kind of small hit than when the second special symbol wins one kind of small hit. There are many expected passing numbers. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (20) As shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls is larger in the second start winning opening than in the first starting winning opening. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (21) As shown in FIG. 2 (D), one kind of small hits A and one kind of small hits B are provided. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (22) The same open mode as the open mode of the special variable prize ball device 20 at the start of each ramp operation is provided for the big hit and the small hit. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the game and improve interest.

  (23) As shown in S651 to S654 in FIG. 26, a special effect is executed when the variable display with the second special symbol is executed during the high base 1. Therefore, even during the high base 1, which is more disadvantageous than the high base 2, it is possible to expect to shift to the high base 2, which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player by the special effect. In this way, it is possible to improve the attraction of the effect according to the gaming state.

  (24) As shown in S651 to S654 of FIG. 26, the special effect is not executed when the fluctuation display by the first special symbol is executed during the high base 1, and the fluctuation by the second special symbol during the high base 1. This is an effect that is executed when the display is executed and indicates whether or not to shift to the high base 2. Therefore, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the effect according to the gaming state.

  (25) As shown in FIG. 25, when the special effect B is executed more than the special effect A, the special effect B is more likely to be the high base 2. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the mode of the special effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (26) As shown in FIG. 19, the time saving state by the high base 1 is such that the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times, and the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol is 10 times and the like. Is terminated when the termination condition is satisfied. In this way, the game characteristics in the high base state can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (27) As shown in FIGS. 28 (D), (F), and (I), during the period in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed, the effect image showing the character CH1 is set to the stationary mode. In this way, the derived display result can be easily recognized by the player, and erroneous recognition of the display result can be reliably prevented.

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  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the fact that the vehicle is in the high base state is notified by the first operation notification LED 151, the second operation notification LED 152, and the explanation display 90. However, the fact that the vehicle is in the high bass state may be notified by sound. Also, the sound indicating that the high bass is being performed may be changed between the high bass 1 and the high bass 2. Alternatively, the fact that the vehicle is in the high base 1 or the vehicle being in the high base 2 may be notified by one or a combination of any one of the operation notification LED, the explanation display, and the sound.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which two LEDs are provided to notify that the vehicle is in the high base state. However, only one LED may be used to notify the high base state. Then, whether the vehicle is in the high base 1 or the high base 2 may be notified according to the LED notification mode (color to be displayed).

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the notification mode indicating that the vehicle is in the high base 1 may be different from the notification mode indicating that the vehicle is in the high base 2. For example, the fact that the vehicle is in the high base 1 may be notified by an LED, and the fact that the vehicle is in the high base 2 may be indicated on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the notification mode may be a combination of a plurality of notification modes. As described above, any notification mode may be used as long as the notification mode is different between the high base 1 and the high base 2.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the open wings of the variable winning ball device 160 are provided with a plurality of open patterns, and the distribution device 170 performs a constant operation in accordance with the open patterns. However, the sorting device 170 may be one that constantly performs a constant operation from the time of power-on. In such a case, it is preferable that the first operating device 130 is disposed at a position higher than the second operating device 140 so that the second special symbol has a playability that cannot be aimed at generating a start winning prize.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the fact that the vehicle is in the high base state is notified by the first operation notification LED 151, the second operation notification LED 152, and the explanation display 90. However, the fact that a high base is being used may be indicated by an arrow on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Specifically, when the display screen of the effect display device 9 is set to be large, an image in the form of an arrow is displayed in the high base 1 toward the first actuator 130, and in the high base 2, Alternatively, an image in the form of an arrow may be displayed toward the second operating device 140.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the explanation display 90 indicates which one of the first actuation device 130 and the second actuation device 140 is in the high-open state advantageous to the player, and the explanation is made. It has been described that the display 90 can be deleted by the operation of the player. Here, if a big hit occurs while the explanation display 90 is erased, the erasure may be continued, or the explanation display 90 may be restarted after the big hit. When the explanation display 90 is erased in the high base 1 state, the explanation display 90 is maintained after the big hit, but when the explanation display 90 is erased in the high base 2 state, the big hit is eliminated. The explanation display 90 may be resumed later.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the explanation display 90 is completely erased when a player's operation is detected in S908. However, when the operation of the player is detected, the explanation display 90 may not be completely erased, but the display which does not hinder other effects may be reduced. Further, when the player's operation is detected, the position of the explanation display 90 may be moved to a position that does not hinder other effects.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the background is different between the high base 1 and the high base 2 has been described. However, the effects other than the background may be different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. For example, the announcement effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree may be different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. Further, the effect symbols and characters that do not indicate the expectation of the big hit may be different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. Further, the music that is changing between the high bass 1 and the high bass 2 may be different.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the background is different between the high base 1 and the high base 2 has been described. However, some effects are different between the middle of the high base 1 and the middle of the high base 2, but an effect that is commonly executed may be provided.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, when the operating device is open despite the termination of the high base state, the left-handing instruction is restricted and the LED of the opened operating device is turned on. Was explained. However, if the operating device is open even though the high base state has been completed, a message such as "Aim at the operating device is open, so aim for it" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. It may be. In this way, the player can be easily informed that the operating device is open. Also, in such a case, if the sensor that detects the open state of the operating device is on even though two game balls have entered the operating measures, it is "Error. Please stop the game. May be displayed, and an error may be notified to the hall manager. Further, the error notification may be notified to one of the hall computer and the pachinko gaming machine 1, or may be notified to both.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, a case where a security signal is transmitted after a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 was turned on. Indicated. However, the determination as to whether or not there is an error (determination of transmission of the security signal) may be performed by a method other than the time determination. For example, an error may be detected when a predetermined number of changes has been detected since the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 was turned on. In addition, an error may be generated when the number of shooting balls that are fired toward the game area 7 after the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on exceeds a predetermined number.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, a case where a security signal is transmitted when a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 was turned on. Indicated. However, the security signal is transmitted under the condition that the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on (closing condition) even though two game balls enter the operating device. It may be. Further, the content of the error notification may be different between the error notification based on the predetermined period and the error notification based on the closing condition of the operating device.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as described in S951 to S953, a case has been described in which the left-handing instruction is restricted when the operating device is open despite the termination of the high base state. Such a left-handed instruction restriction method does not prohibit the left-handed instruction, and may be displayed in a mode that is less noticeable than the case where the actuator is not open (small display or the like). It may be displayed at a position different from the case where it is not displayed (usually displayed at the center of the screen, displayed at the corner of the screen during opening, etc.).

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the right-handing instruction is not issued when the operating device is being opened despite the termination of the high base state. However, the right-handing instruction may be continuously performed when the actuator is being opened despite the termination of the high base state. When the right-handing instruction is continuously performed, the left-handing instruction may be performed when the closing of the second operating device 140 is detected.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S951 to S953 in FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the termination of the high base state, the control of continuing to turn on the operation notification LED is performed. Was doing. However, when the operating device is being opened despite the termination of the high base state, the operation notification LED may be turned on when detecting that the operating device is being opened.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the first special symbol and the second special symbol shown in FIG. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different continuation rates of the probability change, so that the jackpot advantage may be different.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the high base 1 and the high base 2 has been described. However, three or more high base states may be provided. For example, the high base 1 has an operating ratio of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 of 10 to 0, and the high base 2 has an operating ratio of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 of 5: The high base 3 may have an operating ratio of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 of 0 to 10.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S651 to S654 of FIG. 26, the special effect is not executed when the variable display by the first special symbol is executed during the high base 1, and the special effect is not executed. This is an effect that is executed when the variable display with the second special symbol is executed and indicates whether or not to shift to the high base 2. Such a special effect is an effect suggesting a jackpot to be executed when a jackpot display result is obtained. However, the special effect may be executed when an out-of-display result is obtained.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits may be provided as big hits of the V winning using the V determination winning device 87 as shown in FIG. The type of the big hit when the game ball passes through the V winning area 870 may be different depending on the type of the small hit (variation pattern of the small hit).

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the opening condition of the first operating device 130 and the opening condition of the second operating device 140 may not be satisfied at the same time. In other words, when the open wing of one operating device is operating in the open state, the open wing of the other operating device remains open until the closing condition of the open wing of the operating device is completed. May not be set.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot that can be executed based on the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol. An example in which a large jackpot is easily selected has been described. As an example of a jackpot that can be executed based on the change display result of the second special symbol, a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is easily selected as compared with the jackpot that can be executed based on the change display result of the first special symbol, For example, there are many variable display times in which the time saving state after the big hit game state is continued, many variable display times in which the high base state is continued after the big hit game state is completed, and a variable display in which the probable change state after the big hit game state is continued Any one or any of the items that are advantageous to various players, such as a large number of times, a large number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and a large number of winnings per round in the big hit gaming state. Any advantageous jackpot by a plurality of combinations may be used.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which circuits for controlling the effect devices are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speakers 27R and 27L, etc.) are mounted. And two substrates for the second effect control substrate.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 3 or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In this case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit may receive the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 that controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command. May be transmitted. Even in this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver in the same manner as performing the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or audio output may be performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach production, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one variation is started when the variation is started. Although the example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. before reaching (or when reaching, the so-called second A command indicating a fluctuation time and a fluctuation mode before the stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuating time or the fluctuating mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the microcomputer for effect control. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt is sent). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. Thus, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, in the second command after transmitting the first command, the determination result of the display result by the prize-winning effect process, Alternatively, prefetching determination information such as a variation pattern type may be transmitted, and a prefetching notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-run is a pseudo-display that is an effect display in which it appears that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storages are continuously performed, although it is originally a single change corresponding to one hold storage. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. In addition, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. A game machine of an enclosing type that adds a game point (score) without paying the money to the player may be adopted. In the enclosed game machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing game points is provided, and the ball rental operation is provided. In response, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the shooting operation of the game balls, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning. The gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game point ( (Scores) may be used. In the enclosed game machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing game points is provided, and the ball rental operation is provided. In response, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the shooting operation of the game balls, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning.

  (26) The embodiments described above can be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The programs and data for realizing the above-described embodiments are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, but are stored in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed in the form of pre-installed. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. Also, the embodiment of the game is not only executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but also executable by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (27) In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100%. Among them, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (28) The game state advantageous to the player is a jackpot game state, a time-saving state, a high base state, and a state in which the game state after the jackpot game is more likely to be determined to be a jackpot than the normal state. Any game state may be used as long as it is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, such as a probable change state.

  (29) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols are used. The example of variable display (variable display) has been described. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers indicating "0" to "9" or "-". Are not limited to those composed of symbols or the like. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, or a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). The special symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display of blinking “-” is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “losing”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. In addition, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative symbol is also included in the variable display of decorative symbols. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the ordinary symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and includes a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Alternate repetition is also normally included in the variable display of symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

  (30) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 7 gaming area, 8a first special symbol display, 8b second special symbol display, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (3)

First variable display means for performing a variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the first start area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying a display result; and a game medium provided in the second start area provided in the game area. but and a second variable display means for deriving display the display result performs variable display based on entering, one of variable display of one of the first variable display means and the second variable display means A gaming machine which can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a display result becomes a specific display result,
A variable winning means capable of changing to a first state in which game media can enter, and a second state in which game media cannot enter or is more difficult to enter than the first state;
A first operating area and a second operating area through which a game medium that has entered the variable winning means can pass;
Said first start-up region is provided inside, the first operating region based on the game media passes, the first actuating means operable to game media can pass through the first start-up area,
The second start region is provided within the second operational region based on the game media passes, the second actuating means operative such that the second start region game media can pass through,
State control means that can be controlled to a first operation state in which the rate of operation of the first operation means is higher than in a normal state, and a second operation state in which the rate of operation of the second operation means is higher than in a normal state;
Detecting means for detecting an operating state of the first operating means and the second operating means ;
A look-ahead effect execution means capable of executing a look-ahead effect that suggests a possibility that the display result of the change display becomes the specific display result before the change display is executed ,
The look-ahead effect execution means does not execute the look-ahead effect on a variable display based on the game medium passing through the first start area in the second operation state, and the first start in the first operation state. A gaming machine capable of executing the look-ahead effect on a variable display based on a game medium passing through an area . The game area includes a first route and a second route in which the flowing direction of the game medium is different,
A launch promotion notifying unit capable of executing a launch promotion notification for promoting launching of the game medium so as to flow down the first route or the second route, further comprising:
When the first operating state or the second operating state ends, the firing promotion notifying means is configured to perform the firing promotion when any one of the first operating means and the second operating means is operating. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification is not performed. Further comprising effect display means for performing a fluctuation display of the effect identification image corresponding to the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means, and deriving and displaying a display result;
The look-ahead effect execution means can execute a look-ahead effect using a specific effect image during execution of the variable display of the effect identification image,
The specific effect image can be arranged at a position overlapping at least on the front side than a part of the effect identification image,
In the period in which the display result of the effect identification image is derived and displayed, the look-ahead effect execution unit sets the display mode of the specific effect image to a static mode at a position overlapping on the front side of the effect identification image, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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