JP6663394B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result on the variable display device, a game state (game The state of the machine, that is, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled.) Is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates a start lever to start variably displaying identification information on a variable display device, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is performed. A prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and when a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (A slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball, or is in a state that is advantageous for the player. In other words, the right is to be generated, and the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on a winning of a game ball in a starting winning opening. When this is done, a "big hit" occurs. Note that the derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, a symbol other than a symbol which is a final stop symbol (for example, a middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) is continuously stopped for a predetermined period of time and stops and swings in a state where the symbol matches a specific display result. It is possible for a big hit to occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, or when multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or when the position of the displayed symbol is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state in which sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and its state are called a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a winning effect based on a predetermined opportunity. For example, in Patent Literature 1, when a game ball enters a normal winning opening, a first normal winning transmission effect of displaying character information of "+3" and outputting a sound of "charine" is executed, and a payout point is provided. The character information of "00003 pt" is displayed as P1, and then, when the game ball enters the first variable prize device, the character information of "+15" is displayed and the sound effect of "Zukyun" is output in the second normal mode. It is described that a winning transmission effect is executed and character information (accumulated count display) of “00018pt” is displayed as the payout point P1.

JP-A-2017-64296 (paragraphs 0545 to 0549, FIG. 49)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration for the mode of operating the entry effect, there is room for improvement with respect to the execution of the entry effect.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest in a game when performing an entry effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. (For example, a part for executing steps S653 and S510 in the effect control microcomputer 200), and that the determination unit determines that a predetermined trigger has been triggered. Based on the above, the effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps S527 and 546 in the effect control microcomputer 200) capable of executing the entry effect (for example, the winning effect shown in FIGS. 46 and 47) and the advantageous state are as follows. and special state control means capable of controlling the special state with increased frequency to be controlled to an advantageous special condition for the player to a different state, Provided, special state control means, as a special state, a first special status, and a second special state easy game value is given also in the special state than the first special state is controllable, the execution of the entry effect The entry effect is executed at a timing corresponding to the determination based on the determination that the determination unit has determined that the predetermined opportunity has been reached when the vehicle is not in the middle, and the predetermined time is determined by the determination unit when the approach effect is being performed. Based on the result of the determination, a new entry effect can be executed after the end of the entry effect being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 48, when a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs, If the prize production is not being executed, the prize production is executed immediately, and if the prize production is being executed when a prize is made to the special prize port 24, the prize production is executed later), the first special state Not Oite entrance effect is performed, characterized in that the entrance effect is performed in the second special state. According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types of timing for executing the entry effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the entry effect.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a special state control means (for example, a part for executing the steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560) which can be controlled to a special state advantageous to the player (for example, a small hitting game state). And a special state (for example, the KT state (the first state) in which the frequency of controlling to the special state is higher than before the special condition is established based on the fact that the special condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit). 1KT state, the 2KT state)) controllable special state control means (for example, a step S2208A in the gaming control microcomputer 560, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and a portion) to perform S2214B, Starring The delivery execution means is triggered by the determination means during the special state. And based on that it is determined to perform the entry effect by the first and second patterns (e.g., to perform a winning effect based on that the winning of the special winning hole 24 occurs during the 2KT state) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types when to run the penetration effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when running entry effect.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the game medium (for example, a game ball) changes to an advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter and a disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A possible special variable device (for example, special variable winning ball device 22) is provided, and the special state control means can control the special variable device to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) in which the special variable device is changed to an entry advantageous state ( for example, a player control microcomputer 560 executes step S358～S360), Starring output execution unit, a predetermined period of time (e.g., once a Koatari special variable winning ball in the playing state device 22 is controlled to open During the period), the entry effect is executed according to the first pattern based on the first game medium having entered the special variable device, and the second special variable device is used for the predetermined period. The entry effect is executed in accordance with the second pattern based on the entry of the game medium (for example, as shown in FIG. 48, immediately when the prize effect is not being executed when a prize is generated in the special winning opening 24). A prize effect may be executed, and if a prize effect is being executed when a prize is made to the special prize port 24, the prize effect is executed with a delay. According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types when to run the penetration effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when running entry effect.

In (unit 4) means 2 or means 3, Starring output execution unit, after being controlled to the special state in the special state, even when the variable display that is not controlled to the special state is executed, in the variable display It is possible to continue the entry effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 48, even after the special winning port 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be in the closed state and the small hitting game is finished). If all the prize productions have not been completed, after the special prize port 24 is closed, the fluctuation display after the end of the small hitting game and the next small hitting game can continue to execute the prize production.) It may be configured. According to such a configuration, since the entry effect is carried out and executed, it is possible to improve interest in the game.

In any one of (unit 5) means one of the means 4, Starring out executing means executes for a specified period of time enters effect by the first pattern (e.g., presentation time of winning effect), it enters effect by the first pattern After a specific period has elapsed since the start of the execution, the entry effect is executed according to the second pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 48, after starting the prize effect for the first prize, the first effect After finishing the winning effect for the winning, the winning effect for the second winning is executed with a delay). According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types when to run the penetration effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when running entry effect.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, a payout control means (payout control means for performing a payout control of paying out a game medium based on a predetermined opportunity (for example, that a game ball has won a special winning opening 24). For example, the microcomputer 560 for game control executes a prize ball process in step S30 to transmit a payout control command specifying the number of 15 prize balls to the special winning port 24 based on the winning of the game ball. comprises a portion) of a sphere dispensing device 97 is driven by the payout control microcomputer, the payout control means, whether entry effect is being executed by the second pattern or entry effect is being performed by the first pattern The payout control is executed at the same timing (for example, regarding the payout of the prize ball, in the prize ball processing in step S30, When the detection signal is input from the two-count switch 25a, a payout control command for designating 15 prize balls is immediately output, and the payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 to immediately output the 15 prize balls. (A ball is paid out). According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types when to run the penetration effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when running entry effect.

(Means 7) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and has a predetermined timing (for example, a gaming ball winning a special winning opening or a special winning opening 24). Count display execution means (for example, a part for executing step S707 in the effect control microcomputer 200) capable of updating and displaying the count display (for example, prize ball number display) based on the updated display. Is displayed by a first pattern in which the period until the counting result is displayed is the first period and a second pattern in which the period until the displaying of the updated counting result is the second period is longer than the first period. (For example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in a big hit pattern, a display is performed in which the prize ball number is increased by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second), and the second KT is displayed. Patter To display the winning balls number display 305 is down, the second speed (e.g., 0.5 seconds) for displaying to increase by one the prize number balls in) can be characterized. According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of patterns for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when performing the update display of the count display.

(Means 8) In the means 7, the state control means (for example, a microcomputer for game control) capable of controlling to a plurality of states including at least a first state (for example, a big hit game state) and a second state (for example, a second KT state) (Steps S305 to S307, S355 to S357, S2208A, and S2210B in step 560), and the count display execution means can update and display the count display according to the first pattern when the count display is controlled to the first state. When controlled to the second state, the count display can be updated and displayed in the second pattern (for example, in the big hit game state, the number of prize balls is displayed in the prize ball number display 300 displayed by the big hit pattern). A display for increasing by one is performed, and in the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 displayed by the second KT pattern is displayed. A display to increase the prize number balls one by one to have performed) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

(Means 9) In the means 8, the state control means can control to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) advantageous to the player (for example, the microcomputer 56 for game control executes steps S358 to S360). The first state can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a jackpot game state) having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs steps S305 to S307 and S355). To S357), as the second state, based on the fact that the special condition is satisfied (for example, the fact that a 16R probability variable hit has been achieved), the special state (for example, It can be controlled to a special state in which the frequency of control to the 2KT state is increased (for example, a microcomputer for game control) 60, step S2208A, may be configured as part) to perform S2210B. According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

(Means 10) In the means 9, when the game is controlled to the special state, the entering frequency of the game medium is lower than when the game medium is controlled to the specific state (for example, the game ball per round in the big hit game state). Can win a maximum of 10 balls, whereas in the second KT state, it is possible to win about 1 to 3 game balls during one small hitting game). When the state is controlled, the count display is updated and displayed at a slower update speed than when the state is controlled (for example, the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in a big hit pattern in a big hit game state). In this case, a display is performed in which the number of prize balls is increased by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second). 2 speed ( Eg to perform display to increase the prize number balls one at 0.5 second)) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, when the game medium is controlled to be in the special state, the frequency of entering the game medium is low. Therefore, by reducing the update speed of the update display of the count display, it is possible to create a sense of continuity of the count display. it can.

(Means 11) In the means 9 or 10, the count display execution means can continuously execute the update display of the count display when the special state is controlled again after being controlled to the special state (for example, As shown in FIG. 48, even after the special winning port 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be in the closed state and the small hitting game is completed, all the prize balls are displayed in the third prize ball increasing effect. If the update of the game has not been completed, the third prize ball increase effect can be continuously executed even after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the fluctuation display after the end of the small hit game, and the next small hit game. ). According to such a configuration, the continuous display of the count display can be created by continuously performing the update display of the count display.

(Means 12) In any one of the means 9 to 11, an advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and a disadvantageous state in which a game medium cannot enter or a difficult approach state (for example, an open state). For example, a variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to a closed state) and a special variable device that is provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device and that can be changed to a favorable approach state and a disadvantageous state ( For example, in the special variable winning ball device 22) and variable display executing means (for example, the microcomputer 560 for game control, which can execute variable display based on the game medium entering the variable starting device, the steps S350 to S354 are executed. By executing, the variable display of the second special symbol is realized based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning port 14 of the variable winning ball device 15. And the state control means changes the special variable device to the entry advantageous state based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol). (For example, the microcomputer 560 for game control executes steps S358 to S360). According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

(Means 13) The means 12 includes a specific variable device (for example, a special variable prize ball device 20) that can be changed between a favorable approach state and a disadvantageous approach state, and the state control means determines that the variable display result is the specific display result. (For example, a big hit symbol), it is possible to control the specific variable device to a specific state (for example, a big hit game state) in which the specific variable device is changed to an entry advantageous state (for example, the microcomputer 560 for game control is S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 are executed), and the count display execution means performs the count display based on the game medium entering the specific variable device and the game medium entering the special variable device as a predetermined trigger. Update display is possible, and a different update is performed depending on whether the game medium enters a specific variable device or the special variable device. The count display is updated and displayed according to the degree (for example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in a big hit pattern in the big hit game state, the first speed (for example, 0 .1 second), and when the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern in the second KT state in the second KT state, it is determined based on the fact that a prize has occurred in the special winning opening 24. The second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be configured to increase the number of prize balls by one). According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display depending on which variable device the game medium has entered, the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed is improved. be able to.

(Means 14) In any one of the means 7 to 13, the counting display execution means may perform different updating depending on whether the counting display is updated and displayed according to the first pattern and the counting display is updated and displayed according to the second pattern. The count display is updated and displayed according to the speed (for example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in a big hit pattern, a display is performed in which the prize ball number is increased by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second), and When the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the 2KT pattern, the display may be configured to increase the prize ball number by one at a second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). According to such a configuration, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the pattern of the update display of the count display, the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed can be improved. .

(Means 15) In any one of the means 1 to 14, the game medium is provided on a predetermined path (for example, to the right of the game area 7) of a flowing path along which a game medium (for example, a game ball) flows. A special area that can pass (for example, the operation gate 17), and special state control means (for example, steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) advantageous to the player After the execution of S360) and the predetermined condition (for example, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area, the identification that is more advantageous to the player than the special state is performed. Specific state control means that can be controlled to a state (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines Y in step S2501) And a special state (for example, a part where steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 are executed) and a higher frequency of being controlled to the special state than before the special condition is satisfied based on the special condition being satisfied (for example, , KT states (first KT state, second KT state) and special state control means (for example, a part for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560) and A predetermined promotion notification (for example, a first instruction notification) for promoting the emission of the game medium to a predetermined route based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) from the execution of the predetermined promotion notification. ) Has passed, a specific promotion notification that promotes the launch of game media to a specific area (for example, (For example, a part that executes steps S4404, S4405, S4604, and S4605 in the effect control microcomputer 200 in the second embodiment). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify a trigger for controlling to a specific state while suppressing the complexity of the effect.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in a closed state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a relay board, a production control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of a variable winning prize ball device and a special variable winning prize ball device in a KT state. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st starting port switch passage process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during 1st special symbol change in 1st special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for effect control performs. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start process. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a background symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hitting process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning ball number display process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning ball number display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is a timing chart for explaining the production timing of the production in the small hitting game in the second KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the continuous small hit production. It is a timing chart for explaining the production timing of the continuous small hit production. It is a timing chart for explaining the modification of the production timing of the continuous small hit production. 13 is a flowchart illustrating processing when a confirmed command is received according to the second embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows directions information control processing in a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of instruction notification according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of instruction notification according to the second embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (ball game machine) 1 as viewed from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, an image-based gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine. Is also good.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (game components to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing hitting balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure that includes a plate-like body constituting the board and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, a plurality of types of each of which can be identified based on establishment of a first start condition which is a first execution condition (for example, a hit ball has won a first start winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter, referred to as a first variable display section 9a) for variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (first decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying a display result, and establishment of a second start condition that is a second execution condition. A display area for variably displaying a plurality of types of decorative symbols for production (second decorative symbols) each of which can be identified based on (for example, that a hit ball has won the second starting winning opening 14) and deriving and displaying a display result. (Hereinafter, referred to as a second variable display section 9b), and a display area (hereinafter referred to as a background pattern) in which a player can easily view the display contents more than the first variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b. Display section 9c). In addition, it is easy to visually recognize the display content, for example, when the size of the display area is large or the display content on the variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b is always a single color The display color changes. In this embodiment, in the background symbol effect unit 9c, the display information of the identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as a background symbol) is controlled in three display areas of left, middle, and right. Note that the prize means that the game ball has entered an area, such as a winning opening, which is determined in advance as a prize area. Deriving and displaying a display result means stopping and displaying a symbol. In this embodiment, one background design effect unit 9c is provided for two variable display units (first variable display unit 9a and second variable display unit 9b). Since the effect corresponding to one of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) variably displayed on the two variable display portions is executed, the state of the decorative symbol (for example, whether the big hit symbol is derived and displayed). Or not). In this embodiment, the background symbol is for performing a symbol variation display for the effect on the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device), and corresponds to the effect identification information, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol. .

  Above the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol as identification information are provided. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display, for example, numbers from 0 to 9. Have been. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b display a larger number of numbers, such as 0 to 99, in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a positive variable symbol or a non-positive variable symbol. It may be configured to variably display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a may be referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as a second special symbol. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Also, some may be different. As an example, the first special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than numbers, and the second special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than numbers and is a first special symbol. May be included.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of activated prize balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved memories (the reserved memory is also referred to as the starting memory or the starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a including four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold storage. Is provided. 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.

  The first variable display section 9a variably displays a decorative symbol as a decorative (directing) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a. The second variable display section 9b performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The first variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b for variably displaying decorative symbols are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display section 9a may be referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display section 9b may be referred to as a second decorative symbol. In addition, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol. Note that the type of the first decorative symbol and the type of the second decorative symbol may be the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9) or may be different types. When the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first decorative pattern includes numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than the numbers, and the type of the second decorative pattern is characters other than the numbers 0 to 5 and the characters other than the numbers. May be included.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the number of effective winning balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, ie, the first reserved storage number, and the number of effective winning balls entering the second starting winning opening 14, ie, the second retained storage number, are displayed. There is an area (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol hold storage display section 18c) for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) that is the sum of the above. As described above, in this embodiment, by displaying the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number on the symbol reservation storage display section 18c which is relatively easy to be recognized by the player, It is difficult to grasp each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. In this embodiment, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b are four displays such as lamps and LEDs smaller than the symbol hold storage display 18c. Although configured, a display device of another mode may be used in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. As an example, each of the first special symbol holding storage display 18a and the second special symbol holding storage display 18b is constituted by one display, and the display color is changed in accordance with the number of stored holdings, or the display density is different. To make it work.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit of the total number of storages that can be displayed, that is, the total number of storages that can be totaled, is eight. The symbol storage display unit 18c increases the number of lighted display areas by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted display areas is reduced by one. Alternatively, of the eight display areas in the symbol hold storage display section 18c, the number of areas displayed in a color determined in advance as a valid start winning is increased by one. Then, every time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of areas displayed in a color determined in advance as an effective start winning is reduced by one.

  Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit of the second reserved storage number is set to 4. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13 when the first reserved storage number is 4, the winning is an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the first starting condition. When a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 13 when the first reserved storage number is less than 4, the win is an effective start win (first effective start win) that satisfies the first start condition. Similarly, when a game ball wins in the second starting winning port 14 when the second number of stored memories is 4, the winning is an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the second starting condition. When a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14 when the second reserved memory number is less than 4, the win is an effective start win (second effective start win) that satisfies the second start condition. In this example, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the total reserved storage number is set to 8, but these values are only examples. . In addition, the upper limit value may be changeable according to the game state.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a. When a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 13a, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  A gate 32 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. The game ball that has passed through the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. The operation gate 17 is provided below the gate 32. The game ball that has passed through the operation gate 17 is detected by the operation gate switch 17a.

  Below the operation gate 17, there is provided a special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms a special winning opening. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 in the advantageous state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 20, a special variable winning ball device 22 forming a special winning port 24 for small hits, and a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 are provided. As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable prize ball device 22 is disposed on the left side, and a variable prize ball device 15 is disposed adjacent to the right side thereof. As will be described later in detail, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-like bottom surface formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which the game ball flows. By moving the member back and forth in the front-rear direction, the game ball wins an open state (also called an open state) in which the game ball can win in the special winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 14 located below the bottom member. The state is changed to an impossible closed state (also referred to as a closed state). The special variable winning ball device 22 moves the bottom member forward in the small hitting game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state toward the rear, and an opening control for opening the special winning opening 24 which is a winning area is executed. Also, the variable winning ball device 15, when a symbol hits the normal symbol display 10 and is displayed and displayed, moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, Opening control for opening the second start winning port 14 serving as a winning area is executed.

  In this embodiment, the special variable prize ball device 22 and the variable prize ball device 15 are formed to have the same structure. However, as shown in FIG. The special variable winning ball device 22 is slightly larger than the special variable winning ball device 22. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable prize ball device 22 and the variable prize ball device 15 are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the special variable prize ball device 20 falls in the game area 7 without winning. The game ball first falls on the variable winning ball device 15. At this time, if the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 is moved backward and the second starting winning port 14 is in the open state, The game ball wins the second start winning port 14, and the game ball does not flow toward the special variable winning ball device 22. On the other hand, if the second start winning port 14 is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 22. At this time, if the bottom surface member of the special variable winning ball device 22 is moved backward and the special winning port 24 is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning port 24. Furthermore, if the special winning port 24 is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 22 and falls toward the out port 26 as it is.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable prize ball device 22 is disposed on the left side and the variable prize ball device 15 is disposed on the right side. The bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 is formed so as to be gently inclined from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not receded and is in the closed state, the special variable winning from the variable winning ball device 15 is performed. Since the game balls are configured to flow toward the ball device 22, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided on the upstream side in this sense, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is provided on the downstream side in this sense. It can be said that it is provided.

  In the special winning opening 24, a switch (a second count switch 25a, see FIG. 5) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening 24 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b is provided. More prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special variable winning prize ball device 22 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening 24 is opened, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable prize ball device 22 is controlled to be closed and the special prize port 24 is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the game sphere to the special prize port 24 and obtain a prize ball. Disadvantaged to the elderly.

  In the second start winning port 14, a second starting port switch 14a capable of detecting a game ball winning in the second start winning port 14 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 14a, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  In this embodiment, the gate 32, the operation gate 17, the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning port), the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning port 14), and the special variable winning ball device 22 (special Since the winning opening 24) is provided on the right side of the game area 7, during a big hit game or a KT state to be described later, the player aims at the right side of the game area 7 to perform a firing operation (so-called right side). Hitting operation). Therefore, in this embodiment, although detailed description is omitted, when a big hit game or a KT state is being performed, for example, a display such as “right-handed” is displayed on the effect display device 9 or a rightward direction is displayed. It is preferable to notify the fact that the right-handing operation is being performed by displaying an arrow indicating that the right-hand operation is being performed.

  Below the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying ordinary symbols is provided. 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 normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small-sized display is formed, for example, in a square shape. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers from 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). In addition, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, but may be, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). May be configured.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is such that when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the player is in a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state in which game balls can enter the second starting winning port 14). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is decreased by one.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative lamps 25 which are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an out opening 26 for taking in a hit ball which has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the right and left upper sides outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer periphery, the outer left portion, and the right outer portion of the game area 7. In addition, near the left frame lamp 28b, there is provided a prize ball lamp 51 which is lit when there is a remaining prize ball remaining, and near the right frame lamp 28c, there is a ball out lamp 52 which is lit when the supply ball is cut. Is provided.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. When the player continuously operates the hit ball operation handle 5, a game ball is launched every 0.6 seconds. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the big hit game ends or the previous variable display ends). Then, the first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display section 8a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is changed in the variable display section 9a. Be started. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to a winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the total number of reserved storages (total number) displayed on the symbol pending storage display section 18c on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Is increased by 1.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the big hit game end or the previous variable display). Is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display section 8b, and the second decorative symbol is displayed on the second variable symbol display section 9b. Is started. That is, the second special symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the total number of reserved storages (total number) displayed on the symbol pending storage display section 18c on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Is increased by 1. However, even if the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, if the total reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the total number displayed on the symbol reserved storage display section 18c is increased by one.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display section 9a stop when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), the state shifts to a big hit gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins the big winning opening. One round in the big hit game state is a period from when the special variable prize ball device 20 is opened until a predetermined period elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the large winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls have won a special winning prize port, or when a certain period has elapsed since the special variable winning ball device 20 was opened, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 6 rounds, 16 rounds). In addition, a V winning area may be provided in the special winning opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that a hit ball wins in the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is open. Note that the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots: 2R ordinary jackpot, 2R odd jackpot, 6R ordinary jackpot, 6R jackpot, and 16R jackpot. For example, if 2R jackpot or 2R jackpot occurs, two rounds of jackpot game If a state is given and a 6R regular big hit or a 6R likelihood big hit occurs, a two round big hit game state is given. If a 16R like big hit occurs, a 16 round big hit game state is given.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol at the time of stopping the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is a big hit symbol with a probability change (special display result: a probable change symbol, for example, “7”). Is a high probability state in which the next big hit is higher than the low probability state (there is a low probability / non-KT state and a low probability / first KT state, which will be described later). State), which is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variable symbol and shifts to the probability variation state, not only the probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a becomes a big hit symbol increases, The probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only in the jackpot determination based on the first start winning but also in the jackpot determination based on the second starting winning, the big hit is determined with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

  The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display section 9b are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), the state shifts to a big hit gaming state.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol at the time of stopping the change of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is a big hit symbol with a probability change (special display result: a probable change symbol, for example, “7”). Is a high probability state in which the next big hit is higher than the low probability state (there is a low probability / non-KT state and a low probability / first KT state, which will be described later). State), which is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined as the probability variable symbol and shifts to the probability variation state, not only the probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b becomes a big hit symbol increases, The probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only in the jackpot determination based on the second start winning but also in the jackpot determination based on the first starting winning, the big hit is determined with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

  When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a small hit symbol, the game shifts to a small hit gaming state. That is, the special variable prize ball device 22 is opened until a certain period of time that allows a game ball to enter the special prize port 24 elapses. In this manner, even in the small hitting game state, although the number is smaller than that in the big hitting game state, the open mode is provided so that the player can obtain a payout. In this embodiment, the small hitting game state is a gaming state that has a lower degree of advantage (in this example, a smaller number of payouts) but is more advantageous for the player than the big hitting game state. The game state does not transition to another game state before and after the game state.

  In the probable change state, as described above, the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is a big hit symbol (specific display result: for example, , 0-9) is higher than the low probability state.

  Here, a gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, the gaming state according to the present embodiment includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In this embodiment, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). Control, low probability and first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and high probability and first KT state (high probability / first KT state). , High probability and the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

  In the first KT state of the KT states, as described later, a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 22 is easily opened, but the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15 is extremely long, and Is very rare (for example, about one ball every 100 fluctuations). In the second KT state of the KT states, as described later, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15 is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is transferred to the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side. Easy to win.

  The probable change state is a gaming state in which a big hit is more likely to occur than the low probability state. More specifically, since the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the probability change state is ten times the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the low probability state, the probability change state is more likely to cause a bigger hit than the low probability state. The game state is easy to play.

  The KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). More specifically, in this embodiment, the probability that the variable winning prize ball device 15 will be in the open state in the KT state as a normal figure per hit is the same as in the normal state, but when the second special symbol fluctuates. Since the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time in the KT state is higher than in the normal state. When the second special symbol fluctuates, it is configured to be a small hit except for a large hit (except in the case of a forced loss described later). It is a game state that is easy to become. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated mainly by causing the second special symbol to fluctuate, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Next, transition of the game state in the present embodiment will be described. First, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the player performs a shooting operation (left hit) of a game ball aiming at the left of the game area 7. For this reason, in the normal state, a start winning prize mainly occurs in the first starting winning opening 13, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. When a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the low probability / first KT state, the high probability / first KT state, or the high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / first KT state. After that, when 100 times of variable display are ended without occurrence of the big hit, the first KT state is ended and the state shifts to the normal state. In addition, for example, when a 6R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / first KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Further, for example, when a 16R certain-variable big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / second KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first KT state is ended when 100 times of the variable display are uniformly finished in the case of controlling to the low probability / first KT state. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, it is configured to provide a plurality of types of jackpots that trigger the low probability / first KT state, and the number of times of the variable display in which the first KT state continues after the end of the jackpot game differs according to the type of the jackpot (for example, 20 times). Or 30 times, 50 times, 100 times).

  In this embodiment, when the player has shifted to the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), the player moves the right side of the game area 7 in this embodiment. Aiming to launch the game ball (right-handed). For this reason, in the KT state, a start winning prize mainly occurs in the second start winning opening 14, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed. When a big hit occurs in the KT state, the state shifts to the low probability / first KT state, the high probability / first KT state, or the high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 2R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / first KT state. After that, when 100 times of fluctuation display are ended without occurrence of the big hit, the first KT state is ended and the state shifts to the normal state. In addition, for example, when a 2R probability changing big hit or a 6R probability changing big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / first KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. Also, for example, when a 16R certain-variable big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / second KT state, and thereafter, the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  However, as will be described later, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R certain-variable big hit occurs even though the non-KT state was set before the start of the big hit, the state shifts to the high probability state. However, control is performed so as to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later). In other words, this is a case where a 16R certain-variable big hit occurs due to the right display and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol even in the normal state. In such a case, the state shifts to the second KT state and a considerable number of small hit games is performed. If the player can obtain the prize ball, some players may actively play the game by right-handing in the normal state, and the original playability is impaired. From this, even if a right hit in the normal state and a 16R probability big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, a penalty is imposed by shifting only to the first KT state, thereby imposing a penalty in the normal state. Aggressive right-handed games can be suppressed.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display section 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display section 9b are synchronized. Here, “synchronous” means that the variable display starts and ends at the same time and the variable display period is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display section 9a. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display section 9b.

  Further, when the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a decorative symbol (for example, "7") reminiscent of the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display section 9a. When the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a special decorative symbol (for example, “7”) reminiscent of the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display section 9b.

  In the background symbol display section 9c, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbol is variably displayed in three display areas in the background symbol display section 9c. When performing a reach effect, for example, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed during variable display. Although there are exceptions as described later, basically, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived in the background symbol display section 9c. It is displayed (the background symbol is finally stopped in the three display areas). When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the background symbol is a background symbol (for example, the left symbol) that reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol. (Three background symbols with the middle right aligned). Hereinafter, such a background design is also called a big hit design.

  When the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbol is variably displayed in three display areas in the background symbol display section 9c.

  When the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 8b, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. An effect corresponding to any of the variable displays is executed.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is independently variably displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped. Is displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends, and the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed. Further, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed simultaneously, When the special symbol whose variable display ends is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a variable display (variable display) for a background symbol that has not yet stopped when the stopped background symbol forms a part of the big hit symbol among the three background symbols. ) Is performed, and all or a part of the background symbols are variably displayed synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit symbol.

  For example, in a state in which a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that is a part of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display regions of the left, middle, and right display regions in the background symbol display portion 9c. The middle display area is in a state where the variable display is still being performed, and a state where all or a part of the display area is synchronously displayed while forming all or a part of the big hit symbol (for example, background The variable display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the symbol display section 9c, and the variable display is performed in a state where the same symbols are always arranged).

  In addition, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect is performed by lamps and sounds. The effect and the reach display mode in the background symbol display section 9c are called a reach effect. Also, at the time of the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the background design) is displayed, or the background of the background design display portion 9c (the background color or pattern different from the design and the character) is displayed. , Etc.) may be changed.

  Next, FIGS. 2 to 4 are views showing the special variable winning ball device 22. FIG. Hereinafter, the special variable winning ball device 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the structure of the special variable prize ball device 22 is described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. However, the variable prize ball device 22 is only slightly smaller in size than the special variable prize ball device 22. The structure of the ball device 15 is the same as the structure of the special variable winning ball device 22.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the special variable winning prize ball device 22 includes a rectangular plate-shaped base plate portion 101 that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball device 22 is fixedly supported in the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, screws. A special winning opening 24 (the second starting winning opening 14 in the case of the variable winning ball device 15) that opens forward is formed in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, and a special winning opening in the base plate portion 101 is formed. At a position above the mouth 24, a slit-shaped accommodation hole 102 long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom member 23 on the back side (rear) of the game area 7 when the bottom member 23 retreats is formed. Have been. In addition, in this embodiment, the special winning opening 24 is formed slightly leftward from the center in the left-right direction of the base plate portion 101, but may be leftward or rightward.

  The bottom member 23 is inclined left downward so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined left downward so as to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed so that. The bottom member 23 is capable of moving forward and backward between a state in which it is moved forward as shown in FIG. 3 and a state in which it is moved backward as shown in FIG. A drive device (not shown) for moving the actuator forward and backward is disposed.

  Returning to FIGS. 2 to 4, a flow path forming base 112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate part 101, and a forward moving movement is formed above the flow path forming base 112. An upstream region 23U, which is an upper end (right end) of the bottom member 23 in a state where the bottom member 23 is in a longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23, and an upstream passage portion 113 that forms a flow path of a game ball with the bottom member 23; A downstream region 23L, which is a lower end portion (left end portion) of the bottom member 23, is continuous with the bottom member 23 in the longitudinal direction, and a downstream channel portion 114 that forms a flow path of a game ball with the bottom member 23 is formed. I have.

  In addition, the upper part of the flow path forming base 112 is recessed downward from the end of the upstream flow path part 113 and the downstream flow path part 114 on the bottom member 23 side. A guide channel portion 115 is formed so as to surround the game ball dropped below the bottom member 23 to the special winning opening 24 so as to be surrounded from below.

  The upstream-side channel portion 113 and the downstream-side channel portion 114 are formed so as to incline to the lower left so that the game ball can flow to the left. The bottom of the guide channel 115 extends downward and leftward toward the special winning opening 24 and is concave at a position in front of the special winning opening 24. In the recessed space at the bottom of the guide channel portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 for guiding the game ball backward toward the special winning opening 24 side (the back side of the game area 7) is provided. ing.

  Furthermore, a covering portion 117 that covers the upstream channel portion 113, the downstream channel portion 114, and the guide channel portion 115 from the front is integrally formed at the front portion (the player side) of the channel forming base portion 112. Have been. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream side channel portion 113, the downstream side channel portion 114, and the guide channel portion 115 from the front, so that game balls flowing down these respective channel portions bounce toward the glass door frame 4. It has a function to prevent that. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is formed integrally with the flow path forming base portion 112, but may be fixed separately.

  In the special variable prize ball device 22, the flow of the game sphere formed in the left-right direction between the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, which is composed of the upstream channel portion 113, the bottom member 23, and the downstream channel portion 114. A path F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of regulating pieces 118 are formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 so as to reduce the flow speed of the game balls flowing down the flow path F.

  In the present embodiment, the restriction piece 118 is formed integrally with the base plate portion 101 and the cover portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape that protrudes forward from the base plate portion 101 or protrudes rearward from the cover portion 117. By interfering with the game ball, the flowing direction of the game ball is changed so as to meander the game ball flowing down to the left with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the ball to flow down when the regulating piece 118 is not provided. More delay. The restriction pieces 118 are formed so as to be arranged at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game balls in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the cover portion 117. Further, the regulating piece 118 is set to have a width of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 23, and is set to have a width that allows a game ball to pass between adjacent ones. I have. More specifically, in this embodiment, one regulating piece 118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream-side channel portion 113 from the front, and the downstream-side channel portion of the covering portion 117 is formed. One restriction piece 118 is formed in a portion that covers 114 from the front. Further, in a portion of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that covers the bottom surface member 23, a total of five regulating pieces 118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed. The number of such restriction pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the regulating piece 118 is covered with the covering portion 117 from the front (from the player side).

  With the arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 as described above, the special variable winning ball device 22 (and the similarly configured variable winning ball device 15) of the present embodiment tends to flow down the flow path F with reference to FIG. The game ball P flows down so as to meander on the flow path F. When the special variable prize ball device 22 (or the variable prize ball device 15) in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P is placed in the special prize port 24 (or the second start prize port 14). , And basically passes through the special variable prize ball device 22 (or the variable prize ball device 15). On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, when the special variable prize ball device 22 (or variable prize ball device 15) in which the bottom member 23 has moved backward is opened, the game ball P is guided by the flow path forming base 112. It is possible to drop into the flow channel portion 115, and it is possible to flow down the guide flow channel portion 115 and win the special winning opening 24 (or the second starting winning opening 14).

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 5 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. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be externally or internally incorporated. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) hereinafter executes (or performs processing). 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.

  Further, detection signals from the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, the second count switch 25a, the gate switch 32a, and the operation gate switch 17a are provided to the game control microcomputer 560. The input driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31, and controls the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, the solenoid 106 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 22, and the solenoid 206 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15. Output circuit 59, which is driven in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560, is also mounted on the main board 31, and a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on; Information such as big hit information Information output circuit that outputs a force signal to an external device such as a hall computer (not shown) is also mounted on the main substrate 31. Note that the main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprising an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 transmits an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Display control is performed on the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that receive and variably display decorative symbols, the background symbol display unit 9c that variably displays background symbols, and the symbol hold storage display unit 18c.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. Although the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 in the example shown in FIG. 6, a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70.

  The effect control board 80 carries an effect control microcomputer 200 including an effect control CPU 201 and a RAM. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 201 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives an input signal (from the main board 31 via the relay board 77). An effect control command is received via the input driver 202 and the input port 203 according to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 201 causes the VDP (video display processor) 209 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 202 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 202 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction restricting means for passing a signal input from the main board 31 only in a direction toward the effect control board 80 (not passing a signal in a direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. In addition, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, so that the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

  Further, the effect control CPU 201 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input / output port 205. The effect control CPU 201 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the input / output port 204.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each of the lamps provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. In addition, the lamp is supplied to the decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side. Further, in this embodiment, a special winning opening lamp 24a is provided in the special variable winning prize ball device 22, and the lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to the special winning opening lamp 24a.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs the generated voice or sound effect to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706. The sound data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a group of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined time period (for example, a change period of the decorative pattern) in a time-series manner.

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are transmitted between the effect control CPU 201 and the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 in two-way communication (such as transmitting a response signal from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control CPU 201 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including a decorative pattern and a background pattern) in advance. It is for keeping. Effect control CPU 201 outputs data read from the character ROM to VDP 209. The VDP 209 executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU 201.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 209 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 209 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 200, and maps a VRAM there. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 209 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, and a second effect control board on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. And two effect control boards may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 200. However, other substrates (for example, the sound output substrate 70 and the lamp shown in FIG. 6). The information may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35). In that 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 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control unit may receive the command. The control related to the voice control and the lamp control is executed, and the received command is transmitted as it is or to a simplified command, for example, to the effect control microcomputer 200 for controlling the effect display device 9. You may. In addition, when two boards of a first effect control board and a second effect control board are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board, A command is transmitted as it is from the second effect control board to the first effect control board, or is transmitted after processing (for example, changing or simplifying the command form or selecting only necessary commands). May be configured.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is applied to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether or not the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process as a process for confirming whether the main process is started, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) as built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device indicates the interrupt address. Mode.

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

  If the clear switch is not on, it is checked whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S8). In step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is restored after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing executed at the time of turning on the power and not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in a work area (an area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing of steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The part which should not be initialized includes, for example, data indicating a game state before the power supply is stopped (a special symbol process flag or the like), an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), an unpaid prize ball. This is a portion where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and in accordance with the contents, sends a control command (power command) indicating that power supply has been restored to the effect control board 80. Control is performed such that a restoration command (initialization command at the time of supply restoration) is transmitted (step S94). Then, control goes to a step S15.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that, without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of a counter for generating a big hit random number) may be left as it is. The start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, processing is selectively performed according to a control state such as a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a running out flag, and a payout stop flag. The initial value is set to the flag for this.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the command transmission table at the time of initialization stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board to the sub-board according to the contents. The process is executed (Step S14). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9 and the like.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (Step S17) and the initial value random number update process (Step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt is enabled. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for generating an initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). A game control process for controlling the progress of the game described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display device, variable winning ball device, ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In a process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of a random number generation counter for a jackpot determination or the like becomes one round (a random number generation counter for a jackpot determination or the like). (Steps by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values) can be performed, and the initial value is set in the counter.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not the power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, upon detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, the second count switch 25a, the gate switch 32a, and the operation gate switch 17a are input via the input driver circuit 58. Then, the state of those is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a display control process for performing display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, and the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b. Execute (Step S22). Regarding the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in step S32.

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

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine whether to generate a big hit or whether to generate a small hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: The type of big hit, that is, 2R normal big hit, 2R certain big hit, 6R normal big hit, 6R certain big hit or 16R certain big hit is determined (for big hit type determination)
(3) Random 5: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for fluctuation pattern determination)
(4) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(6) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 determines (1) the big hit random number, (2) the big hit type determination random number, and (4) the normal symbol hit determination The counter for generating a random number is counted up (added by one). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display or the random numbers for initial values. Note that random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (6) are also used to enhance the gaming effect. In the present embodiment, a common random number (random 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of big hit and a random number for determining the type of small hit, but different random numbers are provided. You may.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process process, a corresponding process is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball device 20 in a predetermined order according to a game state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process processing, according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 in a predetermined order according to the game state. Execute the corresponding process. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Then, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol process process (step S26C). In the normal symbol process process, a corresponding process is executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbol display 10 and the variable winning ball device 15 in a predetermined order according to a game state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a hold storage process (step S27a). In the pending storage process, the CPU 56 executes a process of calculating and managing the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command relating to the display control of the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b and an effect control command relating to the number of retained storages (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 25a. (Step S30). Specifically, in response to a winning detection based on turning on of any of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 25a, the payout control board 37 A payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, for example, when a detection signal is input from the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting port switch 14a, the CPU 56 issues a payout control command designating one prize ball for payout control. Output to microphone computer. Further, for example, when a detection signal is input from the first count switch 23a or the second count switch 25a, the CPU 56 outputs a payout control command designating 15 prize balls to the payout control microphone computer. I do.

  In this embodiment, even if a game ball wins in the special winning opening 24 and is detected by the second count switch 25a, the display of the award ball increase display and the winning effect, which will be described later, are not immediately executed but are executed with a delay. Regarding the payout of the prize balls, when the detection signal is input from the second count switch 25a in the prize ball processing in step S30, the payout control for specifying the number of 15 prize balls immediately is performed. The command is output, and the payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 to immediately pay out 15 prize balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. Output (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. A special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the second special symbol process flag Control processing is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, the CPU 56 increases the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by one every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby variably displaying the special symbols on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 second, the CPU 56 increases the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by one every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 executes variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. Note that the game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are used to perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Control is performed so that a big hit does not occur simultaneously in the two displays.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The jackpot determination table includes a non-probability-change large-hit determination table used in a low-probability state (low-probability / non-KT state, low-probability / first-KT state), and a probable-change state (high-probability state (high-probability / first-KT state, high-probability state). Probability / second KT state)). Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the non-probable variable big hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Numeric value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 10A is the big hit determination value.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. Each numerical value shown in FIG. 10B is set in the small hit determination table. The numerical value described in FIG. 10B is the small hit determination value.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the small hit determination process (see step S162B) may be performed only when the second special symbol is fluctuated and displayed, and a small hit may be obtained. As described above, in the KT state, since the right-hand operation is performed, the frequency at which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the KT state, the frequency of control in the small hitting game state is higher than in the large hitting game state.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and sets the extracted value as the value of the random number for big hit determination (random 1). The random number for big hit determination is shown in FIG. If any one of the big hit determination values is matched, it is determined that a big hit is made for the special symbol. If the random number for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 10B, it is determined that the special symbol is to be made a small hit. Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 10A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. The “probability” illustrated in FIG. 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the probability (ratio) of the small hit is set to be 122/487, and is set to be approximately 1/4. I have. 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 determine whether to stop the symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. To determine whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state. It is also to decide whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, if it is determined that a large hit is not to be made when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, all the symbols are unconditionally removed. Further, when it is determined not to make a big hit when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, a lottery process using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. 10B is performed, and about 1/4 is performed. It is determined to be a small hit with a probability (however, as will be described later, there is a case where it is determined to be a forced off).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit type determination table 131a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a sets the big hit type to “2R normal big hit”, “2R This is a table that is referred to to determine any one of “probably variable jackpot”, “6R ordinary jackpot”, “6R probability variable jackpot”, or “16R probability variable jackpot”.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (A), in this embodiment, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, “16R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 20%, and “16R probability variation hit” is determined with a probability of 45%. 6R probable big hit "is determined, and" 6R normal big hit "is determined with a probability of 35%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11B, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, “16R probability variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 30%, and a probability of 30% is determined. Is determined to be "6R probability variable jackpot", 5% probability is determined to be "2R probability variable jackpot", and 35% probability is determined to be "2R normal variable hit".

  The "16R probable big hit" is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the 16-bit big hit game state and is shifted to the high probability / second KT state after the end of the big hit game state. At the same time, the state is shifted to the second KT state (see steps S2207A, S2208A, S2207B, and S2210B described later). Then, the probable change state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  However, in this embodiment, when performing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if the non-KT state is present before the start of the big hit, even if the “16R certain variable big hit” is set, the state is not the second KT state. In some cases, the state transitions to the first KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later).

  The “6R probable big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of 6 rounds and is shifted to the high probability / first KT state after the end of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the certain change state). At the same time, the state is shifted to the first KT state (see steps S2210A, S2211A, S2212B, and S2213B described later). Then, the probable change state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The “6R normal big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of six rounds and shifts to only the first KT state after the big hit game state ends (see step S2212A described later). After the transition to the first KT state, when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state ends (see steps S2213A, S2010 to S2013). Note that, even before the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The “2R probable big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds and the state is shifted to the high probability / first KT state after the end of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probable change state). At the same time, the state is shifted to the first KT state (see steps S2212B and S2213B described later). Then, the probable change state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The “2R normal big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to only the first KT state after the big hit game state ends (see step S2214B described later). After the transition to the first KT state, when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state ends (see steps S2215B, S2010 to S2013). Note that, even before the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

  The types of the jackpot types are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, in addition to the 16R probable big hit, the 2R probable big hit, and the 2R normal big hit, a 3R probable big hit to 7R probable big hit may be determined, and various modes may be considered. Can be

  FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol used in this embodiment. EXT shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, seven types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 07 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and the second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol. 28 types of # 01 to # 28 are used. Hereinafter, for example, a variation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 28) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

  When the first special symbol change display is executed, and in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the non-KT first special symbol change pattern table shown in FIG. The selection is made to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, any one of the first variable patterns # 01 to # 05 is determined.

  In the case where the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed, if it is in the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), the KT shown in FIG. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 12 (B), when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in the KT state, the variation is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 06 to # 07.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, when the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state) is set, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. It is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 13 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the pattern is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be a loss, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when it is determined to be a small hit, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

  In this embodiment, even when the non-KT state is in effect, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is achieved, a situation where a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of game balls into the special winning opening 24 may occur. Will happen. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the variation display is reduced. By doing so, the frequency of occurrence of small hits is rather reduced, thereby preventing a situation in which a small hit is aimed at acquiring a prize ball even in the non-KT state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is set to 5 even if a big hit occurs. By making the length relatively long, it is possible to prevent an act of aiming for a prize ball by unreasonably winning the special winning opening 24 during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, the digestion of the first reserved memory does not need to be longer than in the case of a small hit. I have.

  In the case of executing the second special symbol change display, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, in the case of the low probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit which triggered the low probability / first KT state is ended. The variation pattern table is selected according to the number of times of the variation after that. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is performed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06. Is done.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined that the first variation of the low probability / first KT state is the first variation, the variation is determined to be the second variation pattern # 04 of the shortened variation as short as 5 seconds. You. If the first change of the low probability / first KT state is determined to be a small hit, the second change pattern # 05 (second start winning opening opening) which is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds for the small hit. Fluctuation pattern for preparation). In this embodiment, as described above, when the first KT state is controlled, although the frequency of small hits increases, the opening time of the variable prize ball device 15 is increased to actually increase the special variable prize prize. The special winning opening 24 in the ball device 22 is set so as to rarely win. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special variable winning ball is immediately formed. If the device 22 is controlled to the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening 24. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first variation of the first KT state, the variation time of at least 7 seconds is secured, so that the variable prize ball device 15 and the special variable prize ball device 22 can be changed before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable prize ball device 22 to an open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member have fallen, and enabling the prize to the special prize port 24, This prevents a situation where a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the first KT state.

  In addition, if the variation display of the 2nd to 99th variation is executed after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit which triggered the low probability / first KT state is executed, FIG. Then, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and for the 2nd to 99th variation is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (E), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second to 99th variation of the low probability / first KT state, any of the second variation patterns # 07 to # 11 is performed. Is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), when it is determined to be out of range from the low probability / first KT state to the 2nd to 99th fluctuations, the second fluctuation pattern # 07 of the shortened fluctuation having a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds. May be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the variation time may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 09 of the shortened variation as short as 5 seconds. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the second or 99th variation of the low probability / first KT state is a loss or a small hit, and the variation display is executed based on the second variation pattern # 08 or the second variation pattern # 10. In such a case, in the fluctuation display of the background symbol on the effect display device 9, an effect such as a reach effect or a sliding effect is executed, and a pattern-promoting effect is executed.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit which triggered the low probability / first KT state is ended, the 100th change display (ie, the final change in the low probability / first KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 100th variation shown in FIG. 13 (F) is selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation of the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 12 to # 14. Is done.

  In this embodiment, when the state is controlled to the low probability / first KT state, for example, a character display such as “during a chance time” is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when it is determined that the hit or small hit has occurred as the 100th change of the low probability / first KT state, a character display such as “CHANCE TIME END !!” is performed on the effect display device 9. It is determined to be the second variation pattern # 12 or the second variation pattern # 13 accompanied by the end display. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), when it is determined that the big hit is the 100th change of the low probability / first KT state, the effect display device 9 finishes displaying characters such as “CHANCE TIME END !!”. After the display, it is determined to be the second variation pattern # 14 accompanied by a predetermined resurrection display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when a large hit is made in the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 having a variation time of 1 minute is determined. It is configured as follows. This is a case in which a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state. You will not be able to receive any profits from small hits. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in such a case, a sufficient time (1 minute in the present example) capable of generating a small hit at least a plurality of times is ensured.

  In the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / first KT state, in the case of the high probability / first KT state, the big hit game based on the 6R probable big hit or the 2R probable big hit is ended. The change pattern table is selected in accordance with the number of times of change after the change. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be performed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 15 to # 19. Is done.

  In addition, similarly to the first change of the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), when it is determined to be out of the first change of the high probability / first KT state, the change time is 5 seconds. May be determined as the second variation pattern # 15 having a short shortened variation. Also, when the small change is determined as the first change of the high probability / first KT state, the change pattern (second change pattern # 17) for preparing the second start winning opening may be determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), when it is determined to be a big hit as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probable change state (high probability state) is ended. The second variation pattern # 19 including the effect is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), when it is determined that the first variation of the high probability / first KT state is a loss or a small hit, the second variation pattern # 16 including the battle effect and the second variation pattern # 18 may be determined.

  FIG. 14H shows a case in which the change display after the second change is performed after the big hit game based on the 6R certain hit jackpot or the 2R certain hit jackpot which has triggered the high probability / first KT state. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT shown and for the second variation and thereafter is selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed as the second variation of the high probability / first KT state or later, any of the second variation patterns # 20 to # 24 is selected. It is determined.

  Similarly to the low-probability / first KT state in the second to 99th fluctuations, as shown in FIG. May be determined as the second variation pattern # 20 of the shortened variation as short as 5 seconds. Also, in the case where the small hit is determined as the second or later variation of the high probability / first KT state, the variation time may be determined to be the second variation pattern # 22 of the shortened variation as short as 5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), when it is determined to be a big hit as the second or higher change of the high probability / first KT state, it is necessary to indicate whether or not the probable change state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern # 24 including the battle effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), even when it is determined to be a loss or a small hit as the second or subsequent variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 21 including the battle effect and the second variation pattern are determined. # 23 may be determined.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 14 (I) is selected. Thus, the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 25 to # 28.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when it is determined to be out of order in the high probability / second KT state, the fluctuation of the shortened fluctuation in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). In some cases, the second variation pattern # 25 of the shortened variation is determined to be 1.5 seconds shorter than the case where the display is executed. Further, when it is determined to be a small hit in the high probability / second KT state, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation is executed in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). The variation time is determined as the second variation pattern # 27 of the shortened variation as short as 1.5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when it is determined that the high probability / second KT state is out of order, a second variation pattern including a continuous effect indicating whether or not the high probability / second KT state is continued. It may be determined to be # 26. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when it is determined that the big hit is in the high probability / second KT state, a battle for indicating whether or not the probable change state (high probability state) ends after the continuous effect. The second variation pattern # 28 including the effect is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern including the continuous effect and the battle effect is determined, the continuous effect and the battle effect are executed in the change display of the background symbol on the effect display device 9. In the case of a jackpot (16R probability variable jackpot, 6R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot), the effect of the victory mode is executed in the battle effect. An effect in a mode of defeat is executed, and when a small hit is made, an effect in a draw mode is executed in a battle effect. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, it may be configured such that even in the case of a 2R probability variable big hit with a small number of rounds during the big hit game, the effect of the defeat mode is executed in the battle effect. .

  When determining the variation pattern of the shortened variation of the second variation patterns # 04, # 07, # 09, # 15, # 20, # 22, # 25, and # 27, for example, the variation pattern varies depending on the number of stored storages. You may be comprised so that the fluctuation | variation pattern of a shortening fluctuation | variation may be determined by a ratio. For example, the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined at a higher rate as the number of reserved storages increases, so that the reserved storage can be expedited to increase the operation rate.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a configuration is adopted in which a shortening variation of 5 seconds is executed in the first KT state, and a shorter 1.5 second variation is executed in the second KT state. , But is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a configuration may be employed in which a short variation of 5 seconds is executed in the low probability state, and a shorter 1.5 second variation is executed in the case of the high probability state.

  Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state. 15 (1) shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state, and FIG. 15 (2) shows a variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable ball device 15 in the second KT state. The opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 22 is shown.

  First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (1), when a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display device 10 performs a variable display of the ordinary symbol, and Is determined, the symbol is hit and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, and if it is determined to be out of position, the shifted symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying a hit symbol or a lost symbol is 0.2 seconds. . Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15A, after the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second starting winning opening opening process time 0.1 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14.

  When a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined that a small hit is made, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the special winning port 24. Becomes However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15A, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is short. The release time is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare that a game ball wins in the special winning opening 24 (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

  In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15A, after the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is completed, the opening of the next variable winning ball device 15 can be performed only after the fluctuation time of the next ordinary symbol. This is after a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is a total of 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time 0.2 seconds, and the second starting winning opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closed period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened.

  Next, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (2), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a detects the game ball, the normal symbol display device 10 performs a variable display of the ordinary symbol, and Is determined, the symbol is hit and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 10, and if it is determined that the symbol is lost, the shifted symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying a hit symbol or a lost symbol is 0.2 seconds. . Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), after the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process 2.6 seconds has elapsed. Thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14.

  When a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined that a small hit is made, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and a game ball can win in the special winning port 24. Becomes

  In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is as short as 0.5 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, at least 3.0 seconds (normal symbol fluctuation time 0.2 seconds + symbol confirmation time 0) is set as an interval period (closed period) after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. .2 seconds + the time before the second start winning opening opening process is 2.6 seconds). Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the opening time of the variable winning prize ball device 15 on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long. The game ball is easy to enter the special variable winning ball device 22 of the above, and the game ball is easy to win in the special winning opening 24. For example, in the present embodiment, although the winning frequency of the game balls is lower than that in which a maximum of 10 game balls can be won per round in the big hit game state, one small hit game is performed in the second KT state. Approximately 1 to 3 game balls can win.

  In this embodiment, the “winning frequency” indicates, for example, the winning ratio of gaming balls to the large winning opening or the special winning opening 24 with respect to the number of gaming balls fired in the gaming area 7.

  In this embodiment, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is performed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). (See step S26C). In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control also executes the process of determining whether or not to win the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol process process of step S26C. However, the same probability (for example, 10% ) Is used to determine whether or not to use a regular drawing. Specifically, regardless of whether the gaming state is a probable state (high probability state), whether it is a non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state, or whether it is a big hit gaming state. It is determined with the same probability whether or not to make a per-drawing.

  In this embodiment, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol and the symbol confirmation time are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the second start winning opening opening process is the second time. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 is made different by shortening it to 0.1 second in the 1KT state and increasing it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state has been described. I can't. For example, the closing time (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 may be made different by making the fluctuating time and the symbol fixing time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Also, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 15 is configured to be controllable, and if the time after the second starting winning opening opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Thus, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 may be made different. In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable prize ball device 15 in the first KT state is shortened by any one of the methods described above, it is possible to suppress winning in the special prize port 24 in the first KT state. it can.

  Further, for example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable prize ball device 15 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable prize as shown in FIG. The first release pattern (long release) for releasing the ball device 15 for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, the second release pattern (see FIG. 15 (2)) for releasing the variable winning ball device 15 for a short time ( (Short release). That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and control may be performed such that the special flag is not set in other states including the big hit game state.

  Further, even in the first KT state, when performing the low probability / last change display in the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 may be shortened. For example, the special flag may be erased in response to the 99th special symbol fluctuation stop of the 100 special symbol reduction fluctuation periods in the low probability / first KT state. With such a configuration, when performing the left-hitting notification after the end of the low probability / first KT state, it is possible to prevent the variable winning prize ball device 15 from giving a sense of incongruity to the fact that the variable winning ball device 15 is long opened. be able to.

  As described above, when the variable prize ball device 15 is configured using the flag (special flag) for controlling the opening of the variable prize ball device 15, a flag for shortening and changing the variable display of the special symbol is further used. In this case, a special symbol and a flag for shortened variation may be separately managed and controlled.

  Further, the variable winning ball device 15 may be configured to be short-opened during the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, in a case where the opening probability of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased in the low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. In this case, it is possible to prevent the variable winning prize ball device 15 from winning, and to prevent the right-handing operation from being performed during the low probability / non-KT state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is because, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable symbol is a variable winning prize ball in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol is stopped and the status of the ordinary symbol is not stored. This is because the device 15 is in the closed state, and it is possible to capture the fluctuation stop timing of the second special symbol. The variable prize ball device 15 does not open until the game ball that has passed through reaches the variable prize ball device 15 or the special variable prize ball device 22, so that the special prize port 24 can be won. On the other hand, in this embodiment, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened before the game ball reaches the variable prize ball device 15 after passing through the gate 32. Since it is set to be started, it is possible to eliminate a capture element by a shooting operation aiming at a small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 16, commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 802C (H) correspond to the first variable display section 9a or the second variable display section corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. 9b is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of the variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 802 C (H), the first variable display section 9 a or the second variable display section 9 b Is controlled to start the variable display of decorative symbols.

  The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be out. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 16R probability variation big hit. . The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 6R probability variation big hit. . The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 specifying command (6R normal big hit specifying command)) for specifying that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is a 6R normal big hit. . The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R probability variation big hit. . The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R regular big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R normal big hit. . The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, the game control microcomputer 560 receives the display result designation command immediately before the first variation pattern command. Since the command can be determined to be a display result specifying command for the first decorative symbol, and the display result specifying command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result specifying command for the second decorative symbol, The display result designating command can be used for the first decorative design and the second decorative design, but the display result designating command for the first decorative design and the display result designating command for the second decorative design may be different.

  Further, instead of the game control microcomputer 560 transmitting the display result designation command, the microcomputer 560 does not transmit the display result designation command, but responds to each of the 15R probability big hit / 6R probability big hit / 6R normal big hit / 2R certain big hit / 2R normal big hit / small hit / out. The variation pattern command may be determined, and the effect control microcomputer 200 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first design confirmation designation command (first decoration design stop designation command)) for instructing stop of the variable display of the first decoration design. The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second design confirmation designation command (second decoration design stop designation command)) for instructing stop of the variable display of the second decoration design.

  The command BXXX (H) (X = arbitrary hexadecimal number) is an effect control command transmitted from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. B000 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of the first big hit game (first big hit start specifying command: first fanfare specifying command). B001 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the first big hit game (first big hit end specifying command: first ending specifying command). B002 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the start of the second big hit game (second big hit start specifying command: second fanfare specifying command). B003 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the end of the second big hit game (second big hit end specifying command: second ending specifying command). B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command) for specifying the start of the small hit game. B005 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command for opening a special winning opening) for designating a display during a round during a big hit game. Note that the number of rounds to be displayed in “XX” is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) for specifying a display after the round during the big hit game (display of an interval between rounds).

  The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved storage number has not reached four. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 in a state where the second number of stored memories has not reached 4. Note that a command indicating the first number of reserved storages may be transmitted as the first effective start winning designation command, and a command indicating the second number of retained storages may be transmitted as the second effective start winning designation command. In the example, the first effective start winning designation command and the second effective start winning designation command are commands indicating that there is a start winning.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration display designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (low-precision / non-KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the low probability / non-KT state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (low-precision / first KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the low probability / first KT state. The command E002 (H) is an effect control command (high accuracy / first KT background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the high probability / first KT state. The command E003 (H) is an effect control command (high-accuracy / second KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the high probability / second KT state.

  The effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the first variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b and the display state of the background symbol display section 9c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, and the display state of the lamp is changed. Then, the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Note that the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the big hit game and an effect control command indicating a game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball device 20 is executed.

  When performing the first special symbol process process, the CPU 56 turns on the first starting port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first starting winning port 13 provided on the game board 6. If, in other words, a start winning has occurred in which the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 (step S311), a first starting opening switch passing process is executed (step S312). Thereafter, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S300 to S307 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag).

  The processing in steps S300 to S307 is as follows.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (the total reserved storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The first big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, a fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) in the fluctuation pattern is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  First display result designation command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  First Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing (Step S303): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the first fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 The control for transmitting the symbol confirmation designating command is performed, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when the symbol control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  First special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S304A. If the first big hit flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process (step S36). Is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data, and in the display control process of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  First gate passage waiting process (step S304A): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. In the first gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the passing of the game ball to the operation gate 17. When the passage of the game ball to the operation gate 17 is detected, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305.

  First big winning opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. In the first special winning opening pre-opening process, control for opening the special variable winning ball device 20 is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of gaming balls entering the special variable winning ball device 20) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big winning opening. Further, the execution time of the first winning opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. Note that the first special winning opening opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the first special winning opening opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

  First big winning opening processing (step S306): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. The control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 and the process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 20 are performed. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening and a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, a control for transmitting a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. If the closing condition of the special variable prize ball device 20 is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). I do. When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

  First big hit end processing (step S307): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. The control for making the effect control microcomputer 200 perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating a game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first reserved storage number). Is determined to be 4) (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the first start-up switch passing processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S214). 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 (see FIG. 20) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a jackpot determination random number (random 1), a jackpot type determination random number (random 2), and a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 5), which are software random numbers, are extracted and stored in the storage area. . It is to be noted that the random number for random determination (random 5) is not extracted in the first start-up switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and is stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted when the first special symbol starts to change. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) in a first variation pattern setting process described later. You may.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. 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. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store a jackpot determination random number (random 1), a jackpot type determination random number (random 2), and a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 5). Is done. Note that the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, control for transmitting the first effective start winning command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed (step S216).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal processing is executed is a case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. It should be noted that the case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state where the first special symbol display 8a is not displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and This is the case where the game is not during the first big hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened a predetermined number of times).

  In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first checks the value of the first reserved storage number (step S50A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is checked.

  If the first reserved storage number is 0, the game control CPU 560 checks whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variation display ended (step S51A). Whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variation display is determined by, for example, setting a timer for measuring a period during which the variation display is not executed to 30 seconds when the variation display is finally completed. The determination can be made by setting a corresponding value and checking whether or not the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demonstration display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52A).

  If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55, and (Step S53A), decrease the value of the first reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step S54A). That is, in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is converted into the first reserved storage number = n− 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Accordingly, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always matched with the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are determined. The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60A). Specifically, when the probability variable flag, the first KT flag, and the second KT flag are off, it is determined to be in the low probability / non-KT state, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued. When the 1KT flag is on, the low probability / first KT state is determined and the low probability / first KT background designation command is issued. When the probability variable flag is on and the first KT flag is on, the high probability / first If it is determined that the state is the 1KT state, the high accuracy / first KT background designation command is determined. If the probability change flag is on and the second KT flag is on, the high probability / second KT state is determined and the high probability / second KT state is determined. Send the background specification command.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big hit of the second special symbol is changing (step S63A). Specifically, when the second big hit flag indicating that a big hit is set based on the change display of the second special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing. If it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating, the process shifts to step S68A without performing the processes after step S64A. With this, when the change of the first special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the second special symbol, it is configured to forcibly be out regardless of whether the big hit determination value is stored.

  In addition, the method of forcibly removing is not limited to the method described above. For example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating in step S63A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) for the big hit determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65A. Regardless of which jackpot determination random number (random 1) has been acquired at the time of the start winning, the game may be forcibly removed.

  In addition to the big hit determination, in the gaming machine that performs the small hit determination for determining whether or not to make the small hit, when the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating in the step S63A, the steps S64A to S161A are performed. Without performing the above processing, a small random number value (fixed value) is set as a random number for small hit determination (which may be a common random number with the random number for big hit determination or a completely different random number). By performing the small hit determination, it may be forcibly determined to be a loss regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) has been acquired at the time of the start winning.

  If the big hit of the second special symbol is not fluctuating, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the big hit determination random number (random 1) from the first random number storage buffer (step S64A), and executes the big hit determination module (step S64A). S65A). The big hit determination module is a program that determines a big hit if the big hit determination random number matches a predetermined big hit determination value. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S66A), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first big hit flag indicating a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (step S67A). . Then, it is determined based on the random 2 whether the jackpot type is the 16R probability variable jackpot, the 6R probability variable jackpot, or the 6R normal jackpot (step S160A), the type of the jackpot is stored (step S161A), and the process proceeds to step S68A. . If it is determined in step S66A that a big hit has not occurred (that is, if a hit has occurred), the process proceeds to step S68A.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which, when the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, all of the results are unconditionally determined to be a loss. I can't. For example, even if the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it may be configured such that a small hit may be determined with a low probability.

  Then, in step S68A, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S68A). Although illustration is omitted, a symbol to be stopped immediately before step S68A is determined.

  In step S65A, in consideration of the game state, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first selects one of the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B according to the game state. (Step S201). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in step S201 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Then, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 12 is to be used (step S1700). In this example, the change time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the change pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, a variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1701).

  Also, when the variation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S1700, the microcomputer 560 for game control sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer to change the variation time. At the same time as the time measurement is started (step S1702), a measurement execution flag, which will be described later, is set, and the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol (step S1703). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first display result designation command transmission process (Step S1706).

  In the first display result designation command transmission process (step S302), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type determination result. Control is performed to transmit any of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 200.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol change processing, the CPU 56 first decrements the first variable time timer by 1 (step S1121A). When the first variable time timer times out (step S1122A), the symbol is determined by the effect control microcomputer 200. Control for transmitting the designated command is performed (step S1123A). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (Step S304) (Step S1124A).

  When the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b (step S1125A). Whether the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is determined, for example, by setting the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process, The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a second big hit flag indicating a big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the CPU 56 shifts to step S1123A and performs control to transmit a symbol fixing designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1123A). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S304) (step S1124A).

  In this embodiment, if the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly performed by executing the process of step S1125A. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are prevented from being hit at the same time. In this case, on the side of the effect control microcomputer 200, when the variable display of the first special symbol is determined to be forcible, the first variable symbol on the first variable display portion 9a is determined based on the reception of the symbol fixing designation command. The stop display of the first decorative symbol is stopped, and the control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the off symbol as the variable display result of the first decorative symbol based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S302.

  In this embodiment, in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 18 and the second special symbol process shown in FIG. 27, the first starting port switch passing process is performed for each timer interrupt (see step S312). And the second start opening switch passing process (see step S322) is executed. Therefore, even if the first special symbol or the second special symbol big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, if a new start winning is generated. It is configured to store a new hold storage.

  If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b (N in step S1125A), the process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the KT number counter indicating the low probability / remaining number of the first KT state is “0” (step S2010). If there is, that is, if the state is not the low probability / first KT state, the process proceeds to step S2014. If the value of the KT number counter is not “0”, that is, if it is in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the KT number counter (step S2011), and determines whether or not the value has become “0”. Is determined (step S2012). When the value of the KT counter does not become “0”, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the KT number counter becomes “0”, that is, when the 100th change of the low probability / first KT state ends, the CPU 56 resets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state ( Step S2013) and proceed to step S2014. As a result, the first KT state ends (transition to the low-probability / non-KT state) when 100 changes have been completed in the low-probability / first KT state.

  In step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S2014). When the first big hit flag is set, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag, the first KT flag, the second KT flag, and the KT number counter (step S2015).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special winning opening timer before opening (step S2017), sets opening pattern data for round 1 according to the type of big hit (step S2018), and sets “1” in the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the big hit. Is set (step S2019), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (step S2020).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first gate passage waiting process (step S304A) in the special symbol process process. In the first gate passage waiting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a detection signal has been input from the operation gate switch 17a (step S2501). If the detection signal has not been input from the operation gate switch 17a, the process is terminated. If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a has been input, the CPU 56 transmits a first big hit start designation command (step S2502), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first big winning opening pre-processing. The corresponding value is set (step S2503).

  In this embodiment, by executing the first gate passage waiting process, the jackpot game is not started immediately when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol, but the operation gate 17. The game ball is passed through and the condition is detected by the operation gate switch 17a.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step S2200A). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S2204A. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step S2201A), and control for transmitting the first big hit end designation command is performed (step S2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S2203A), and the process ends.

  In step S2204A, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S2204A). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S2205A). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of the big hit that has ended this time is the 16R probability variable big hit (step S2206A). It is to be noted that whether or not a 16R certain-variable big hit is determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability-change jackpot, the CPU 56 sets a probability-change flag indicating that the state is the probability-change state, shifts to the probability-change state (high-probability state) (step S2207A), and a second KT flag that indicates the state of the second KT. Is set to shift to the second KT state (step S2208A). Then, control goes to a step S2214A.

  If it is not the 16R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot ended this time is the 6R probability variable jackpot (step S2209A). It is to be noted that whether or not a 6R probability change big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability change jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S2210A), and sets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state and sets the first KT state. The process proceeds to (Step S2211A). Then, control goes to a step S2214A.

  If it is not the 6R probability variable hit (that is, if it is the 6R normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2212A). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” to a KT number counter indicating the low probability / remaining number of the first KT state (step S2213A). Then, control goes to a step S2214A.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (Step S300) (Step S2214A).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the second special symbol processing process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is executed.

  When performing the second special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the second starting port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second starting winning port 14 provided on the game board 6. If, in other words, a start winning has occurred in which the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 14 (step S321), a second starting opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). In addition, if the "first" of the first starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 is read as "second", the second starting port switch passing process will be described. Thereafter, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S350 to S360 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag).

  The processing in steps S350 to S360 is as follows.

  Second special symbol normal process (step S350): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (the total reserved storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, a second big hit flag is set. If it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a small hit. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S351. The second big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends. The small hit flag is reset when the small hit game ends.

  Second variation pattern setting process (step S351): This is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, a fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) in the fluctuation pattern is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S352.

  Second display result designation command transmission processing (step S352): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S353.

  Second special symbol change processing (step S353): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the second fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S351 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 The control for transmitting the symbol fixing designation command is performed, and the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when the symbol control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Second special symbol stop processing (step S354): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4. When the second big hit flag is set, the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (11 in this example) corresponding to step S354A. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S358. If neither the second big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (if it is lost (including the case of forced loss)), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) corresponds to step S350. Update to a value (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become 4, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process will be described later. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control process of step S22 according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Second gate passage waiting process (step S354A): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 11. In the second gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for a game ball to pass to the operation gate 17. When the passage of the game ball to the operation gate 17 is detected, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S355.

  Second big winning opening pre-processing (step S355): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 5. In the second special winning opening pre-opening process, control for opening the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of gaming balls entering the special variable winning ball device 20) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big winning opening. Also, the execution time of the second special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S356. Note that the second special winning opening opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the second special winning opening opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

  Second big winning opening opening process (step S356): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 6. The control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 and the process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 20 are performed. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening and a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, a control for transmitting a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. If the closing condition of the special variable prize ball device 20 is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S355. I do. If all rounds have been completed, the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S357.

  Second big hit end processing (step S357): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7. The control for making the effect control microcomputer 200 perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating a game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Second small hit opening pre-processing (step S358): This processing is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 8. In the second small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the special variable winning ball device 22 is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls entering the special winning opening 24) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 106 is driven to open the special variable winning ball device 22. Further, the execution time of the second small hit opening processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S359. The second small hit opening pre-process is also a process of starting a small hit game.

  Second small hit opening processing (step S359): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 9. A process for confirming that the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied is performed. In this embodiment, the closing condition is satisfied when the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 has elapsed 0.8 seconds (see FIG. 15). When a game ball wins in the special winning opening and a game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, a control for transmitting a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. When the closing condition is satisfied, the internal state (the second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S360 (10 (decimal number in this example)).

  Second small hit end processing (step S360): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hitting game state has ended. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S350.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S350) in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350. It should be noted that the case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350 is a state where the second special symbol display device 8b is not displaying the variation of the second special symbol, and This is the case where neither the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened) is not performed.

  In the second special symbol normal processing, the microcomputer 560 for game control (specifically, the CPU 56) first checks the value of the second reserved storage number (step S50B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is checked.

  If the first hold storage number is 0, the game control CPU 560 checks whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variation display ended (step S51B). Whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variation display is determined by, for example, setting a timer for measuring a period during which the variation display is not executed to 30 seconds when the variation display is finally completed. The determination can be made by setting a corresponding value and checking whether or not the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have passed since the last variation display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demonstration display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52B).

  If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55, and (Step S53B), decrease the value of the second reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step S54B). That is, in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is converted into the second reserved storage number = n− 1 is stored in the storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are always matched with the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60B). The specific manner of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the processing shown in step S60A of the first special symbol normal processing.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step S63B). Specifically, when the first big hit flag indicating that a big hit is made based on the change display of the first special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing. When it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating, the process shifts to step S68B without performing the processes after step S64B. Thus, when the change of the second special symbol is started during the change of the large hit of the first special symbol, it is configured to forcibly be out regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

  In addition, the method of forcibly removing is not limited to the method described above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step S63B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) of a loss as a big hit determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65B. Regardless of which jackpot determination random number (random 1) has been acquired at the time of the start winning, the game may be forcibly removed.

  In addition to the big hit determination, in a gaming machine that performs a small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit, if the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step S63B, steps S64B to S161B Without performing the above processing, a small random number value (fixed value) is set as a random number for small hit determination (which may be a common random number with the random number for big hit determination or a completely different random number). By performing the small hit determination, it may be forcibly determined to be a loss regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) has been acquired at the time of the start winning.

  When the big hit of the first special symbol is not fluctuating, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the big hit determination random number (random 1) from the second random number storage buffer (step S64B), and executes the big hit determination module (step S64B). S65B). The big hit determination module is a program that determines a big hit if the big hit determination random number matches a predetermined big hit determination value. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S66B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a second big hit flag indicating a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (step S67B). . Then, it is determined based on the random 2 whether the jackpot type is a 16R probability variable jackpot, a 6R probability variable jackpot, a 2R probability variable jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot (step S160B), and stores the jackpot type (step S161B). The process moves to S68B.

  If it is not determined in step S66B that the big hit has occurred, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the small hit determination module (step S162B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when the random number for big hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S163B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the change display of the second special symbol (step S164B). ). Then, control goes to a step S68A.

  Then, in step S68B, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step S68B). Although illustration is omitted, a symbol to be stopped immediately before step S68B is determined.

  In step S65B, in consideration of the game state, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table.

  The second variation pattern setting process (step S351) is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S301) shown in FIG. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process has been described.

  In the second display result designation command transmission process (step S352), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit. Based on the type determination result, one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command, display result 5 designation command to display result 7 designation command) is sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. Control transmission.

  The second special symbol change processing (step S353) is the same as the first special symbol change processing (step S303) shown in FIG. That is, in the first special symbol change processing shown in FIG. 23, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol change processing has been described.

  In the second special symbol stop process (step S354), a process generally similar to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) shown in FIG. 24 is executed. That is, in the first special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, if "first" is replaced with "second", the second special symbol stop processing has been generally described. However, in the second special symbol stop process, if the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second small hit opening pre-process (step S358). .

  The second gate passage waiting process (step S354A) is the same as the first gate passage waiting process (step S304A) shown in FIG. That is, in the first gate passage waiting process shown in FIG. 25, if "first" is read as "second", the second gate passage waiting process has been described.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the second big hit end process (step S357) in the special symbol process process. In the second big hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200B). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 56 shifts to step S2204B. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the second big hit flag is reset (step S2201B), and control for transmitting the second big hit end designation command is performed (step S2202B). Then, a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S2203B), and the process ends.

  In step S2204B, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one (step S2204B). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S2205B). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205B), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of the big hit that has ended this time is the 16R probability variable big hit (step S2206B). It is to be noted that whether or not a 16R probability variable big hit is determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability change jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S2207B). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first KT state or the second KT state has been controlled before starting the current big hit (step S2208B). It should be noted that whether or not the first KT state or the second KT state has been controlled before the big hit is started is determined, for example, in the second special symbol stop processing before the big hit game is started, in the first KT state before the big hit is started. In step S2208B, it is determined whether the first KT storage flag or the second KT storage flag has been set. You only have to confirm. If neither the first KT state nor the second KT state is present before the start of the big hit, the first KT flag is set and the state shifts to the first KT state (step S2209B). If the state is the first KT state or the second KT state before the start of the big hit, the second KT flag is set and the state shifts to the second KT state (step S2210B). Then, control goes to a step S2216B.

  By executing the processing of steps S2208B to S2210B, in this embodiment, if a 16R certain-variable big hit has occurred based on the variation display of the second special symbol, if the KT state was set before the start of the big hit, Only the second KT state is set, and if the state is the non-KT state before the start of the big hit, the first KT state is set. That is, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), a left-handed operation is performed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. It is configured assuming that. However, in the case where the 16R probability change big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the system is unconditionally shifted to the second KT state. It is possible to shift to the 2KT state, and there is a possibility that the original game performance is impaired and the gambling property is unnecessarily increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 16R certain-variable big hit has occurred based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the state shifts to the second KT state only when the KT state is set before the start of the big hit. Such a situation is prevented, and the player is prompted to perform a left-handing operation in the non-KT state.

  If it is not the 16R probability change jackpot, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot ended this time is the 6R probability change hit or the 2R probability change hit (step S2211B). It is to be noted that whether or not it is the 6R probability change big hit or the 2R probability change big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability change jackpot or a 2R probability change hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S2212B), and sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2212B). Step S2213B). Then, control goes to a step S2216B.

  If it is neither the 6R probability variable hit nor the 2R probability variable hit (that is, if it is the 2R normal hit), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2214B). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” to the KT counter (step S2215B). Then, control goes to a step S2216B.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (step S350) (step S2216B).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, effect control CPU 201 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control is performed (step S701). Then, effect control CPU 201 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 201 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 201 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 201 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, effect control CPU 201 performs a first decorative symbol process (step S705A). In the first decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display unit 9a is executed. . In addition, a second decorative symbol process is performed (step S705B). In the second decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 9b is executed. . Further, a background symbol process for controlling the display state of the background symbol display section 9c is executed (step S706). Further, a prize ball number display process for controlling the display of the prize ball number display indicating the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game or the KT state (the first KT state and the second KT state) is executed (step S707). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display section 18c is executed (step S708). Further, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a random number for announcement determination is executed (step S709). After that, the procedure moves to step S702.

  FIGS. 31 to 33 are flowcharts illustrating a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 confirms the content of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 201 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), effect control CPU 201 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), effect control CPU 201 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designation command (step S619), effect control CPU 201 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received.

  If the received effect control command is the first big hit start designation command or the second big hit start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 201 sets the first big hit start designation command reception flag or the second big hit start designation command reception flag. Is set (step S622). In this embodiment, the first big hit start designation command reception flag and the second big hit start designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also called fanfare flags.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 201 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S624). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S624 is also referred to as an ending flag.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S625), effect control CPU 201 sets a small hit start designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step S627), effect control CPU 201 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a low-probability / non-KT background designation (step S630), the effect control CPU 201 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the low probability / non-KT state (for example, (The background screen of the blue display color) (step S631). If set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step S632). The effect control CPU 201 resets the award ball number counter for counting the number of award balls acquired during the big hit game or the KT state (the first KT state and the second KT state) (step S633), and displays the effect. If the prize ball number display is displayed on the device 9, control is performed to delete the prize ball number display (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a low-accuracy / first KT background designation (step S635), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the low probability / first KT state (for example, , Green background color) (step S636). Further, effect control CPU 201 sets the first KT state flag (step S637). If set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the probability change state flag indicating the probability change state and the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state (step S638). Further, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to display the number-of-prize-ball display on the effect display device 9 using the first KT pattern (step S639). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the display of the number of prize balls in any of the patterns has not been displayed yet, control to newly start the display of the number of prize balls in the first KT pattern is performed. If the number of prize balls is already displayed by the big hit pattern or the second KT pattern, control is performed to switch to the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern.

  If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / first KT background designation (step S640), the effect control CPU 201 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high probability / first KT state (for example, , Yellow background color) (step S641). Further, effect control CPU 201 sets the probable change state flag and the first KT state flag (step S642). If the effect control CPU 201 is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second KT state flag (step S643). The effect control CPU 201 performs control to display the number-of-prize-ball display on the effect display device 9 using the first KT pattern (step S644). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the display of the number of prize balls in any of the patterns has not been displayed yet, control to newly start the display of the number of prize balls in the first KT pattern is performed. If the number of prize balls is already displayed by the big hit pattern or the second KT pattern, control is performed to switch to the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern.

  If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / second KT background designation (step S645), the effect control CPU 201 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high probability / second KT state (for example, , (Background screen of red display color) (step S646). Further, effect controlling CPU 201 sets the probability change state flag and the second KT state flag (step S647). If the effect control CPU 201 has been set, the first KT state flag is reset (step S648). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to display the number-of-prize-ball display on the effect display device 9 using the second KT pattern (step S649). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the display of the number of prize balls in any of the patterns has not been displayed yet, control to newly start the display of the number of prize balls in the second KT pattern is performed. If the number of prize balls is already displayed by the big hit pattern or the first KT pattern, control is performed to switch to the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S639, S644, and S649 and the processing of step S979 of the background symbol fluctuation stop processing described later, during the big hit game or the KT state (the first KT state, the second KT state). The display of the number of prize balls is performed during the (state). When the processing of steps S633 and S634 is performed, the value of the prize ball counter is counted when the KT state is completed and the state returns to the low probability / non-KT state. Is reset (cleared to 0), and the display of the prize ball number display ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display of the number of awarded balls according to the first KT pattern is displayed in the first KT state by performing the processing of steps S639 and S644, and the second KT state is performed by performing the processing of step S649. Although the case where the number-of-prize-ball display in the second KT pattern is displayed is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the first KT state, the prize ball number display may not be displayed (the processing of steps S639 and S644 may not be necessary).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step S650), the effect controlling CPU 201 sets a special winning opening winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won to the special winning opening (step S650). At the same time as step S651, 15 (corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning in the special winning opening) is added to the prize ball counter (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is a special prize mouth winning designation command (step S653), effect control CPU 201 sets a special prize mouth winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won to special prize opening 24. Along with (Step S654), 15 (corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning in the special winning opening 24) is added to the prize ball counter (Step S655).

  Note that, in this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls is the same 15 when the game ball wins in the special winning opening and when the game ball wins in the special winning opening 24 is shown. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the number of prize balls is set to 15 when a game ball wins in the special winning opening, while the number of prize balls is set to 10 when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 24. You may.

  If the received effect control command is a customer wait demonstration display designation command (step S660), effect control CPU 201 performs control to start customer wait demonstration display on effect display device 9 (step S661). If set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the previous small hit flag indicating that the display result of the previous variable display was a small hit (step S662), and small hits are continuously generated. The small hitting continuous number counter indicating the number of times performed is cleared to 0 (step S663).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, a continuous small hit effect can be executed when small hits occur consecutively. However, the processing of steps S662 and S663 is executed. In the case where the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed after the small hit change display is executed, even if the subsequent executed variable display is a small hit, the continuous small hit The effect is configured not to be executed.

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S670). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process process (step S706) shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 201 performs any one of steps S900 to S908 according to the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Background symbol change start waiting process (step S900): It is determined whether or not the background symbol change start condition is satisfied. If the background symbol change start condition is satisfied, the change is started in the background symbol display section 9c. Control. The fluctuation start condition of the background symbol is satisfied when it is confirmed that any fluctuation pattern command has been received in the command analysis processing. Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start process (step S901).

  Background design variation start process (step S901): Control is performed so that the variation of the left, middle, and right background design is started. In addition, the stop symbol of the background symbol is determined according to the received display result command, and the fluctuation time of the background symbol is set. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change processing (step S902).

  Background symbol change processing (step S902): The end of the change time of the background symbol is monitored. When the fluctuation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol stop processing (step S903). In the process of changing the background symbol, the effect control CPU 201 may extend the fluctuation time of the background symbol.

  Background symbol stop processing (step S903): Control for finally stopping the fluctuation of the background symbol and displaying the stopped symbol is performed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900), the big hit display process (step S904), or the small hit middle process (step S908). When updating to the value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S904), the big hit display process (step S904) is performed on condition that the first big hit start designation command or the second big hit start designation command is received. Update to the value corresponding to. When updating to a value corresponding to the small hitting process (step S908), the value is changed to a value corresponding to the small hitting display process (step S908) on condition that the small hit start command is received. Update.

  Big hit display processing (step S904): Big hit display is controlled. Then, upon receiving a special winning opening opening display command (a special winning opening opening display command related to the first round) indicating that the big hit game has actually started, the value of the background symbol process flag is processed during the round ( The value is updated to a value corresponding to step S905).

  Processing during round (step S905): Display control during round is performed. For example, when a special winning opening display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S906): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is open (during closing) is received, the interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S907): The big hit end display after the big hit game is ended is controlled. For example, when an ending designation command (first ending designation command, second ending designation command) for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900).

  Small hit processing (step S908): Display control during the small hit game is performed. Then, when the small hit end designation command is received, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the background symbol change start process (step S901). In the background symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 201 determines a stop symbol of the background symbol (step S920). In this embodiment, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of position), only the out-of-position pattern in which the left middle right background pattern does not completely match or only the left and right background patterns match. The combination of out-of-reach symbols is determined. Also, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit), the combination of the symbols in which the background symbols on the middle left and right are arranged in odd numbers is determined. When a display result 3 designation command or a display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a 6R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit), a combination of symbols in which the left middle right background symbol is an even number symbol. To determine. When a display result 4 designation command or a display result 6 designation command is received (when a 6R ordinary jackpot or a 2R ordinary jackpot is determined), the same combination as the reach-losing symbol in which only the left and right background symbols match. To determine. When the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), the combination of the background symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the fluctuation display started this time is a small hit (step S921). Whether the variable display started this time is a small hit is determined by, for example, the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area (see step S618) indicating the small hit. It can be determined by confirming whether or not (display result 7 designation command is stored).

  If the fluctuation display to be started this time is a small hit (Y in step S921), it is checked whether the second KT state flag is set (step S922). If the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is not the second KT state), the flow shifts to step S931. If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the previous small hit flag is set (step S923). If the small hit flag is not set last time (that is, if the display result of the previously executed variable display is not a small hit), the effect control CPU 201 determines that the small hit has occurred continuously. As a table for determining the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect to be informed, a continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit is selected (step S924). On the other hand, if the previous small hit flag is set (that is, if the display result of the previously executed variable display is a small hit and small hits occur consecutively), the effect control CPU 201 As a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect, a continuous small hit effect determination table corresponding to the value of the small hit continuous number counter for counting the number of consecutive small hits is selected ( Step S925).

  In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S922, the continuous small hitting effect can be executed only in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the configuration may be such that a continuous small hit effect can be executed in both the first KT state and the second KT state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 201 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in steps S924 and S925, and determines the presence or absence and type of the continuous small hit effect (step S926).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the continuous small hit effect determination table. Among them, FIG. 36A shows a specific example of the continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit selected in step S924. FIG. 36B shows a case where the value of the small hit continuous number counter is 1 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, 2 in the fluctuation display started this time. A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for two consecutive small hits) selected when a small hit occurs is shown. FIG. 36 (C) shows a case where the value of the small hit continuous number counter is 2 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, 3 in the fluctuation display started this time, 3 A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for three consecutive small hits) selected when a small hit occurs. FIG. 36 (D) shows a case where the value of the small hit continuous number counter is 3 or more in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, continuously in the fluctuation display started this time). A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for four or more consecutive small hits) selected when four or more small hits occur) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the continuous small hit effect determination table, judgment values are assigned to the continuous small hit effect A, the continuous small hit effect B, and the continuous small hit effect C, respectively. I have. In this embodiment, the continuous small hit effect A is an effect in which, for example, a predetermined character A appears on the effect display device 9 and a character display such as "one more time!" . The continuous small hit effect B is, for example, an effect in which a predetermined character B appears on the effect display device 9 and a character display such as "one more time!" The continuous small hit effect C is, for example, an effect in which a predetermined character C appears on the effect display device 9 and a character display such as "one more time!"

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the type of the character is changed according to the type of the continuous small hit effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the type of character display may be changed or the display color of the character display may be changed according to the type of the continuous small hit effect. Further, as a continuous small hit effect, an effect of lighting the decorative lamp 25 and the frame lamps 28a to 28c may be executed, or an effect of outputting an effect sound from the speaker 27 may be executed. The effect of various modes can be considered.

  Also, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which three types of continuous small hit effects A to C are configured to be executable. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and four or more types of continuous small hit effects are provided. A hit effect may be configured to be executable, or only two types of continuous small hit effects may be configured to be executable. Further, it may be configured such that there is only one kind of continuous small hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the previous fluctuation display is not a small hit (that is, when a small hit does not occur consecutively), a continuous small hit effect is performed at a rate of 100%. It is determined. In this embodiment, since the continuous small hit effect is not executed if the previous variable display is not the small hit, if it is determined to be N in step S923, it is not changed. You may comprise so that it transfers to step S931. With such a configuration, the continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit can be eliminated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), when small hits occur twice consecutively in the present fluctuation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 80%. It is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A. Note that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in the present embodiment, and the continuous small hit effect B and the continuous small hit effect C may be determined at a low rate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), when small hits occur three times in succession in the present fluctuation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 30%. It is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A, and it is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 50%. That is, the continuous small hit effect B is executed at a relatively high rate. Note that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and it may be configured such that the continuous small hit effect C can be determined at a low rate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), when small hits occur four or more times consecutively in the present fluctuation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and a rate of 10% Is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A, is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 20%, and is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect C at a rate of 50%. . That is, the continuous small hit effect C is executed at a relatively high rate.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the ratio of the continuous small hit effect A already being executed in the second small hit change is high, and therefore FIGS. 36 (C) and (D). As shown in (3), the execution rate of the continuous small hit effect A is set to be low in the small hit change of the third or more consecutive hits. Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the ratio of the continuous small hit effect B already being executed in the third consecutive small hit change is high, and therefore, as shown in FIG. In the small hit variation, the execution rate of the continuous small hit effect B is set to be low. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is difficult to execute the same type of effect as the type of effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, there is a case where the same type of effect as the type of effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect is hardly executed by the allocation of the continuous small hit effect determination table shown in FIG. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when the continuous small hit effect A has been executed, a flag indicating that the continuous small hit effect A has been executed is set. If the flag is set, it may be configured such that a continuous small hit effect other than the continuous small hit effect A can be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the previous fluctuation display is a small hit (when small hits occur continuously), the continuous small hit effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 36 (B) to (D) are used. Although the case where the presence and the type of the continuous small hit effect is determined by executing the lottery process is shown, the processing mode is not limited to such a case. For example, when the previous variable display is a small hit, a continuous small hit effect may be executed unconditionally without performing the lottery process.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, a case is shown in which the type of the continuous small hit effect to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of continuous small hit effects A to C by a lottery process. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the type of the continuous small hit effect may be fixedly determined according to the number of consecutive small hits. For example, if it is the second consecutive small hit, the continuous small hit effect A is fixedly determined. If the third consecutive small hit, the continuous small hit effect B is fixedly determined. If it is a hit, it may be configured so that the continuous small hit effect C is fixedly determined.

  If it is determined that the continuous small hit effect is to be executed (Y in step S927), the effect control CPU 201 determines the change pattern of the background symbol to be used and the determination according to the change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command. The process table corresponding to the type of continuous small hit effect is selected (step S928). Then, control goes to a step S932.

  In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S933 described later and the process of step S944 of the background symbol change process using the process table selected in step S928, the effect display device 9 continuously displays the change of the background symbol. A small hit effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when a small hit is made based on the change display of the second special symbol during the second KT state, the change display of the shortened change is always performed (in the present example, As shown in FIG. 14 (I), when the small hit occurs during the second KT state, only the second variation pattern # 27 of the shortened variation is provided. It is configured to be executed in the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation. It should be noted that, even when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, a configuration may be employed in which there is a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time (for example, 20 seconds). In this case, for example, in the background symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 35, if the current variation display is a small hit variation, it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern is the variation variation of the shortened variation. The configuration may be such that the processing of steps S922 to S928 is executed only when the pattern is a fluctuation pattern, and a continuous small hit effect can be executed.

  If the fluctuation display to be started this time is not a small hit (N in step S921), the effect control CPU 201, if set, resets the previous small hit flag (step S929) and sets the number of consecutive small hits. The value of the counter is cleared to 0 (step S930).

  After clearing the small hit continuous number counter in step S930, if the second KT state flag is not set (N in step S922), or if it is determined not to execute the continuous small hit effect (N in step S927). Then, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used, according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step S931). Then, the process timer is set with the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the selected process table (step S932). Next, the effect control CPU 201 executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). (Step S933). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 209 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the background symbol display unit 9c. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speaker 27.

  If the execution of the continuous effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation patterns # 26 and # 28), the process proceeds to step S933 and during the background symbol variation described later according to the process table selected in steps S928 and S931. By executing the processing of step S944 of the processing, the continuous effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the background symbol. If the execution of the battle effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation patterns # 16, # 18, # 19, # 21, # 23, # 24, # 28), steps S928 and S931 are performed. By executing the processing of step S933 and step S944 of the process of changing the background symbol, which will be described later, according to the process table selected in, a battle effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the background symbol.

  Next, effect control CPU 201 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the background symbol variation time timer and starts the background symbol variation time timer (step S934). Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change processing (step S902) (step S935).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the background symbol changing process (step S902) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 201 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S940) and decrements the value of the normal symbol change time timer by 1 (step S941). When the process timer times out (step S942), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S943). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S944).

  Next, effect control CPU 201 executes a background symbol variation time extension process (step S950). That is, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is started, or when the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol is displayed. There is a possibility of starting the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in parallel. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing the background symbol variation time extension process in step S950, when the variation display of the background symbol is performed in response to the variation display of one special symbol, the other special symbol is displayed. When the symbol variation display is started, the variation pattern of the background symbol is replaced or the variation time is extended as necessary.

  In step S950, the effect control CPU 201, for example, when executing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one of the special symbols to be lost, the variable display of the other special symbol that becomes a big hit is displayed. When the process is started, a process of replacing the variation pattern of the background symbol and extending the variation time is performed in accordance with the special symbol of the big hit. Also, for example, when performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one special symbol that becomes a big hit, when the variable display of the other special symbol to be lost is started, Neither replacement of the variation pattern nor extension of the variation time is performed, and the variation display of the currently executed background symbol is executed as it is. Also, for example, when the variable display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variable display of one special symbol that becomes a big hit, and when the variable display of the other special symbol that becomes a big hit is started, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol that is started later is forcibly removed in the middle, so that the variation pattern of the background symbol is not replaced and the variation time is not extended, and the background pattern currently being executed is not performed. The change display of the symbol is executed as it is.

  If the background symbol variation time timer has timed out (step S951), the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation stop process (step S903) (step S952). ).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the background symbol change stop process (step S903) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol change stop process, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set (step S970A). . If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the flow shifts to step S974. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step S973. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the big hit symbol is definitely displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is executed. The process moves to step S974 without performing.

  If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set. (Step S970B). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the flow shifts to step S983. In this embodiment, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step S982. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the effect during the small hit game is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol is definitely displayed, but the effect during the small hit game has not yet been executed, so that the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is set. The process proceeds to step S983 without performing the displaying process.

  If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to stop the left-center-right background symbol being stopped and displayed (losing symbol, big hit symbol). , A small hit symbol) is determined (step S971).

  When the big hit symbol is determined and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S973).

  Next, effect control CPU 201 confirms whether any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags (the first jackpot start designation command reception flag and the second jackpot start designation command reception flag) is set (step S974). . When any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S975). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the big hit start designation command reception flag that has been set.

  Next, effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S976). Next, effect control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S977), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) In accordance with the data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step S978).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs control of displaying the number of prize balls in the effect display device 9 according to the big hit pattern (step S979). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the lower left end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the display of the number of prize balls in any of the patterns has not yet been displayed, the control for starting the display of the number of prize balls in a new big hit pattern is performed. If the display of the number of prize balls has already been performed by the first KT pattern or the second KT pattern, control is performed to switch to the display of the number of prize balls by the big hit pattern.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the display of the number of prize balls based on the big hit pattern is started or switched (see step S979) in the background symbol change stop process shown in FIG. 38, but this is only an example. Absent. For example, in the big hit display process (step S904) or the first mid-round process after the start of the big hit game (step S905), the same process as step S979 is performed to start or switch the display of the number of prize balls by the big hit pattern. It may be configured as follows.

  After that, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value according to the big hit display process (step S904) (step S980).

  When the small hit symbol is determined and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S981), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S982).

  Next, effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S983). When the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S984). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the small hit start designation command reception flag that has been set.

  Next, effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the small hit effect (step S985). Next, effect control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S986), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step S987).

  Then, effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value according to the small hitting process (step S908) (step S988).

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S971 (that is, when the missing symbol is displayed) (N in step S972 and N in step S981), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background symbol. The value of the process flag is updated to a value according to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900) (step S989).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the small hitting medium process (step S908) in the background symbol process process. In the small hit processing, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S9201). If the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set (that is, if the small hit end designation command has not been received yet), the effect control CPU 201 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S9202). Then, a process of controlling the effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S9203). That is, the effect corresponding to the small hit game is continuously performed.

  Then, effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S9204), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S9205). Then, the process timer is set by setting the process timer set value in the next process data to the process timer (step S9206).

  When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit end designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 ends the effect corresponding to the small hit game, and step S9207. Move to At step S9207, if not set, effect control CPU 201 sets the previous small hit flag (step S9207). Further, effect control CPU 201 adds 1 to the value of the small hit continuous number counter (step S9208).

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the variation display other than the small hit is started, the previous small hit flag is reset and the value of the small hit continuous number counter is cleared to 0 (see steps S929 and S930). ). Therefore, if the small hit game is executed based on the first variable display that becomes the small hit after executing the variable display other than the small hit, the processes of steps S9207 and S9208 are executed, and The small hit flag is set, and 1 is set in the small hit continuous number counter. Therefore, if the small hit again occurs in the subsequent fluctuation display, it can be determined that the small hit has occurred twice consecutively based on the value of the small hit consecutive number counter being 1. Then, by ending the small hitting game and executing step S9208, the value of the small hitting continuous number counter is updated to 2, and if the small fluctuation is again obtained in the next fluctuation display, the small hitting continuous Based on the value of the number counter being 2, it can be determined that small hits have occurred three consecutive times. After that, even if the small hits occur consecutively four times, five times,..., By checking the value of the small hit consecutive number counter, it is possible to determine how many times the small hits occur continuously. Can be determined.

  Then, effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value according to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900) (step S9209).

  40 to 43 are flowcharts showing the prize ball number display processing (step S707). In the prize ball number display processing, the effect control CPU 201 first checks whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S500). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if a winning in the special winning opening has occurred), the effect control CPU 201 resets the special winning opening winning flag (step S501) and the first prize. It is confirmed whether or not a first prize ball increasing effect execution flag indicating that the ball increasing effect is being executed is set (step S502). If the first prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the first prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S506.

  If the first prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the first prize ball increasing effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by one is started, and control for starting a first prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S503). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the first prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S504). Then, control goes to a step S510.

  In this embodiment, the prize ball number display is displayed during the big hit game or the KT state (the first KT state and the second KT state), but when the prize ball number display is displayed, the special winning opening is displayed. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 24, a prize ball increasing effect is executed in such a manner that the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display increases by one. In this embodiment, there are three types of prize ball increasing effects, namely, a first prize ball increasing effect to a third prize ball increasing effect. In the first prize ball increase effect, the number of prize balls increases by one at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 second) when the display of the number of prize balls according to the big hit pattern is displayed during the big hit game. This is an effect that is executed in such a way as to perform. The second prize ball increase effect is performed when the prize ball number display based on the first KT pattern is displayed in the first KT state at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 second). Is an effect that is executed in such a manner as to increase by one. Further, the third prize ball increase effect is to display the prize ball count at a relatively low second speed (for example, 0.5 second) when the prize ball display according to the second KT pattern is displayed during the second KT state. Is an effect that is executed in such a manner as to increase by one.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the special winning opening winning flag has been set (a winning in the special winning opening has occurred) means that a big hit game is being played and the number of prize balls displayed according to the big hit pattern is displayed. Therefore, in step S503, the first prize ball increasing effect in which the prize ball number increases by one at the first speed in the prize ball number display displayed by the big hit pattern is started.

  If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if no winning in the special winning opening has occurred), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the first prize ball increasing effect executing flag is set. Is confirmed (step S505). If the first prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the first prize ball increasing effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S510.

  If the first prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set in step S502 or step S505 (that is, if the first prize ball increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays the number of prizes in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by one has ended (that is, whether 0.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the effect for increasing the number of balls by one) (step S506). If the display of increasing the number of prize balls in the display of the number of prize balls has been completed, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the display of the number of prize balls after the increase of the number of prize balls by 1 is indicated by the prize ball number counter. It is determined whether or not the state matches (step S507). If the display of the number of awarded balls after the number of awarded balls has increased by 1 has not yet coincided with the number of awarded balls indicated by the number of awarded ball counters, the effect control CPU 201 returns to the effect display device 9 at the first speed at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by one is started, and control for starting a first prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S508). Then, control goes to a step S510.

  If the display of the number of awarded balls after the number of awarded balls increases by 1 matches the number of awarded balls indicated by the awarded ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first awarded ball increase effect execution flag ( Step S509), the first prize ball increasing effect ends. Then, control goes to a step S510.

  In this embodiment, when a winning in the special winning opening occurs during the big hit game, payout control of 15 winning balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and 15 is immediately added to the winning ball counter. (See step S652), but by executing the processing of steps S500 to S509, the display of the number of winning balls is not immediately updated to the value obtained by adding 15, but the first speed (the present example). In 0.1 seconds, the prize ball number display is updated in such a manner that the prize ball number increases by one at a time. Therefore, in this embodiment, it takes 0.1 seconds × 15 = 1.5 seconds for updating of the number of award balls for all 15 wins for one winning in the special winning opening. The numerical display is updated. In this case, it is conceivable that a prize may occur in the next big winning opening before the update of the number of prize balls of all 15 is completed. Even if a winning in the next big winning opening occurs at a stage in which the increase in the number of prize balls is displayed only up to that point, a display in which the number of prize balls in the next sixth prize ball increases continuously is displayed. In this case, the first prize ball increase effect is continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is completed (in this case, additional The display of the number of prize balls is updated over 3.0 seconds including the number of prize balls generated in (1).) However, in this embodiment, when the first prize ball increasing effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast as 0.1 second, so that at least the big hit game is ended. By the end, the effect of increasing the number of prize balls is finished.

  Next, effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S510). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning in the special winning opening 24 has occurred), the effect control CPU 201 resets the special winning opening winning flag (step S511), and the second KT It is checked whether the status flag is set (step S512). If the second KT flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S523. If the second KT state flag is not set, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the first KT state flag is set (step S513). If the first KT state flag has not been set (that is, if it is in the non-KT state), the process ends. In other words, even if the special prize port 24 rarely wins during the non-KT state, since the number of prize balls is not displayed in the first place, the process is terminated without performing the prize ball increase effect.

  If the first KT state flag is set (ie, during the first KT state), the effect control CPU 201 is performing the second prize ball increasing effect indicating that the second prize ball increasing effect is being performed. It is determined whether the flag has been set (step S514). If the second prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the second prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S519.

  If the second prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (ie, if the second prize ball increasing effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display the prize ball at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by one is started, and control for starting a second prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S515). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the second prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S516). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the first KT state flag is set (during the first KT state) means that the display of the number of prize balls according to the first KT pattern is displayed. In the displayed prize ball number display, a second prize ball increase effect in which the prize ball number increases by one at a first speed (0.1 second in this example) is started.

  If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if no winning has occurred in the special winning opening 24), the third prize ball increasing effect execution indicating that the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed. It is checked whether the middle flag is set (step S517). If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S533. If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the second prize ball increasing effect executing flag. It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step S518). If the second prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the second prize ball increasing effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S540.

  If the second prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set in step S514 or step S518 (that is, if the second prize ball increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the prize ball number in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by one has ended (that is, whether 0.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the effect for increasing the number of balls by one) (step S519). If the display of increasing the number of prize balls in the display of the number of prize balls has been completed, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the display of the number of prize balls after the increase of the number of prize balls by 1 is indicated by the prize ball number counter. It is checked whether or not the state matches (step S520). If the display of the number of awarded balls after the number of awarded balls has increased by 1 has not yet coincided with the number of awarded balls indicated by the number of awarded ball counters, the effect control CPU 201 returns to the effect display device 9 at the first speed at the first speed. An effect of increasing the number by one is started, and control for starting a second prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S521). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  If the display of the number of award balls after the increase of the number of award balls is equal to the number of award balls indicated by the award ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second award ball increase effect in progress flag ( Step S522), end the second prize ball increase production. Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, when a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs in the small hitting game that occurs during the first KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and immediately. Although 15 is added to the prize ball counter (see step S655), the execution of the processes of steps S510 to S522 immediately updates the prize ball display to a value to which 15 has been added. Instead, the award ball number display is updated in such a manner that the award ball number increases by one at the first speed (0.1 seconds in this example). Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, for one prize in the special prize port 24, it takes 0.1 second × 15 = 1.5 until updating of the number of prize balls of all 15 is completed. The display of the number of prize balls is updated over a period of time. In this case, it is conceivable that a prize may occur in the next special winning opening 24 before the update of the number of all 15 prize balls is completed, but, for example, 5 of the 15 prize balls may be generated. Even if a prize is generated in the next special winning opening 24 at a stage where the increase in the number of prize balls is displayed only up to the eye, a display in which the number of prize balls in the next sixth prize ball continuously increases. Is performed, and the second prize ball increase effect is continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is completed (in this case, The display of the number of prize balls is updated in 3.0 seconds including the number of prize balls additionally generated). However, in this embodiment, when the second prize ball increasing effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast as 0.1 second, so that at least the small hitting game is ended. By this time, the effect of increasing the number of prize balls is finished.

  If the second KT state flag is set in step S512 (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start an effect effect (step S523). Next, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not a winning effect execution flag indicating that the winning effect is being executed is set (step S524). If the winning effect execution flag is set (that is, if the winning effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the value of the winning effect standby number counter for counting the number of the winning effects in standby. One is added (step S525). Then, control goes to a step S529.

  If the winning effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the winning effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display a prize ball increase display (for example, a character display such as “+15”). Is displayed (step S526), and control for starting a winning effect in the effect display device 9 is performed (step S527). The effect control CPU 201 sets a winning effect execution flag (step S528). Then, control goes to a step S529.

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag indicating that the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed is set (step S529). If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S533.

  If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is not set (ie, if the third prize ball increasing effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 is displayed in the effect display device 9 in the second KT pattern. The control for starting the enlarged display of the displayed number of award balls is performed (step S530). The effect control CPU 201 starts an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by one at the second speed on the effect display device 9, and performs control to start a third prize ball increase effect (step S531). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the third prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S532). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the second KT state flag is set (during the second KT state) means that the display of the number of prize balls according to the second KT pattern is displayed. In the displayed and enlarged display of the number of prize balls, a third prize ball increase effect in which the number of prize balls increases by one at a second speed (in this example, 0.5 second) is started.

  If the third prize ball increasing effect execution flag is set in step S517 or step S529 (that is, if the third prize ball increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 determines the end timing of the effect effect. It is checked whether or not it is set (step S533). Whether or not the end timing of the effect effect has been reached is determined, for example, by setting a timer for measuring the effect effect effect period when the effect effect is started in step S523, and the timer has timed out. It can be determined by confirming whether or not. If the end timing of the effect effect has come, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to end the effect effect (step S534).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the display for increasing the number of prize balls in the display of the number of prize balls has ended (that is, whether 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the effect for increasing the number of prize balls 1). No) is confirmed (step S535). If the display of increasing the number of prize balls in the display of the number of prize balls has been completed, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the display of the number of prize balls after the increase of the number of prize balls by 1 is indicated by the prize ball number counter. It is determined whether or not the state matches (step S536). If the display of the number of awarded balls after the number of awarded balls has increased by 1 has not yet coincided with the number of awarded balls indicated by the number of awarded ball counters, the effect control CPU 201 returns to the effect display device 9 at the second speed at the second speed. An effect of increasing the number by one is started, and control for starting a third prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S537). Then, control goes to a step S540.

  If the display of the number of awarded balls after the number of awarded balls increases by 1 matches the number of awarded balls indicated by the award ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 is displayed on the effect display device 9 in the second KT pattern. Control is performed to end the magnified display of the prize ball number display (step S538). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the third prize ball increasing effect executing flag (step S539), and ends the third prize ball increasing effect. Then, control goes to a step S540.

  In this embodiment, when a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs in the small hitting game generated in the second KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and immediately. Although 15 is added to the prize ball counter (see step S655), the processing of steps S510, S517, S529 to S532, S535 to S359 is executed, and 15 is immediately added to the prize ball display. Instead of being updated to the value, the effect effect is executed and the display of the number of award balls is enlarged and displayed, and the number of award balls increases by one at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example). The prize ball number display is updated in such a manner. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, for one prize in the special prize port 24, 0.5 seconds × 15 = 7.5 until the update of the number of award balls is completed for all 15 prize balls. The display of the number of prize balls is updated over a period of time. In this case, it is conceivable that a prize may occur in the next special winning opening 24 before the update of the number of all 15 prize balls is completed, but, for example, 5 of the 15 prize balls may be generated. Even if a prize is generated in the next special winning opening 24 at a stage where the increase in the number of prize balls is displayed only up to the eye, a display in which the number of prize balls in the next sixth prize ball continuously increases. Is performed, and the third prize ball increase effect is continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is completed (in this case, The display of the number of prize balls is updated over 15.0 seconds including the number of additional prize balls.)

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the third prize ball increase effect is executed, the second speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively slow as 0.5 seconds, so the small hitting game is ended. In some cases, the effect of increasing the number of prize balls may not be completed by the time. In this embodiment, the number-of-prize-balls display process (step S707) is configured as an effect performed in the effect control main process, and is performing a variable display, a big hit game, or a small hit game. Regardless of whether the third prize ball increase effect is not completed during the small hit game, the third prize is displayed over the fluctuation display after the small hit game, regardless of whether or not the timer interrupt occurs. The ball increase effect is continuously executed (further, the third prize ball increase effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games with the variable display interposed).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the winning effect execution flag is set (step S540). If the winning effect execution flag is set (that is, if the winning effect is being executed), the effect controlling CPU 201 checks whether or not it is time to end the winning effect (step S541). Whether or not the prize production end timing has come is determined, for example, by setting a timer for measuring a prize production effect period when the prize production is started in step S527, and the timer has timed out. It can be determined by confirming whether or not. If it is the end timing of the winning effect, the effect controlling CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to end the winning effect (step S542).

  Next, the effect control CPU 201 checks whether or not the value of the winning effect standby number counter is 0 (step S543). If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is not 0 (that is, if there is an unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect controlling CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning effect waiting number counter (step S544). The effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display a prize ball increase display (for example, a character display such as “+15”) (step S545), and starts the winning effect in the effect display device 9. Control is performed (step S546).

  If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (that is, if there is no unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect CPU 201 resets the winning effect executing flag (step S547).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S524 to S528 and S540 to S547, when a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs in the second KT state, an award ball increase display is displayed. At the same time, a winning effect is executed. In this case, a new prize may be generated in the next special prize port 24 during the execution of the prize production. In such a case, the prize production 24 waits until the prize production being executed is completed. After the prize production being executed is completed, the next prize ball increase display and the prize production are executed (the prize ball increase display and the prize production are executed with a delay).

  Here, in this embodiment, since the display of the prize ball increase display and the winning effect may be executed with a delay, the display of the prize ball increase display and the prize effect are performed until the small hitting game is finished. It may not be possible. In this embodiment, the number-of-prize-balls display process (step S707) is configured as an effect performed in the effect control main process, and is performing a variable display, a big hit game, or a small hit game. Irrespective of whether the timer interrupt occurs, it is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs. The display of the prize ball increase display and the prize effect are executed (further, the display of the prize ball increase display and the prize effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games with the variable display therebetween).

  In this embodiment, the effect effect is also executed when a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs, but the effect effect is executed immediately at the timing when the winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs. (See steps S523, S533, S534).

  In this embodiment, the award ball number display effect (step S707) is configured as an effect to be executed in the effect control main process. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. Before performing the processing of S900 to S908, the awarded ball number display effect (step S707) may be configured to be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display of the prize ball increase display and the prize-winning effect are executed based on the occurrence of the prize in the special prize opening 24 is shown. You may comprise so that it may light and display.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case where a prize ball increasing effect is executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening or the special prize opening 24 and an effect in which the number of prize balls increases by one is executed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a gaming machine configured to have a so-called general prize port (a prize port in which a variable number of prize balls are not opened even if a prize is won and only a predetermined number (for example, five) of prize balls are paid out). In the above, it may be configured such that even when a prize in the general winning opening occurs, a prize ball increasing effect is executed to execute an effect in which the number of prize balls increases by one. In this case, when a winning in the general winning opening occurs, an effect is executed in which the number of prize balls increases by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second) uniformly in the prize ball increase effect. Alternatively, in the second KT state, even when a prize in the general winning opening occurs, the number of prize balls increases by one at the second speed (for example, 0.5 second) in the prize ball increase effect. May be performed. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state), even if a prize in the general winning opening occurs, the prize ball increase effect. May not be executed.

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production in this embodiment will be described. 44 to 47 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the effect mode of the prize ball increasing effect. Among them, FIG. 44 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the prize ball increasing effect which is executed based on the fact that the winning in the big winning opening has occurred during the big hit game. FIG. 45 shows a specific example of an effect mode of the prize ball increasing effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the prize in the special winning opening 24 in the small hitting game in the first KT state. FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 show specific examples of the production mode of the prize ball increase production executed based on the occurrence of the prize in the special winning opening 24 in the small hitting game in the second KT state. Note that in FIGS. 44 to 47, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C),.

  First, with reference to FIG. 44, a description will be given of a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production executed based on the fact that a prize is won in the special winning opening during the big hit game. In the example shown in FIG. 44A, when a big hit game is being played, the effect display device 9 displays the number of prize balls 300 according to the big hit pattern (see step S979), and, for example, displays the character 301. Then, a case is shown where a character display 302 such as “Big hit!” Is displayed as a line of the character 301. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, a case is shown where the prize ball number display 300 is displayed at the lower left end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 300 according to the big hit pattern. I have.

  Next, it is assumed that a winning in the big winning opening has occurred during the big hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by one at the first speed is performed on the effect display device 9, and a first prize ball increase effect is performed (see steps S500 to S509). ). In this embodiment, in the first prize ball increasing effect, the display of the number of prize balls is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 second in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 44 (C). Thus, when the updating of the display of the number of awarded balls is completed, the first awarded ball increase effect ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, a description will be given of a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production executed based on the occurrence of the prize in the special winning opening 24 in the small hitting game in the first KT state. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (A), when the first KT state is in progress, the effect display device 9 displays the number-of-prize-balls display 303 according to the first KT pattern (see steps S639 and S644) and a small hit. Is displayed, a character display 304 such as "small hit!" Is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, a case is shown in which the prize ball number display 303 is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 303 based on the first KT pattern. ing.

  Next, it is assumed that a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs during the small hitting game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is executed on the effect display device 9, and a second prize ball increase effect is executed (see steps S <b> 510 to S <b> 522). ). In this embodiment, in the second prize ball increasing effect, the display of the number of prize balls is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 second in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 45 (C). As described above, when the updating of the display of the number of awarded balls is completed, the second awarded ball increase effect is completed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47, a description will be given of a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production executed based on the occurrence of the prize in the special winning opening 24 in the small hitting game in the second KT state. I do. In the example shown in FIG. 46A, in the second KT state, the effect display device 9 displays the prize ball number display 305 in the second KT pattern (see step S649), and a small hit occurs. In this case, a case where a character display 306 such as "small hit!" Is displayed is shown. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the prize ball number display 305 may be displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 305 according to the second KT pattern. It is shown.

  Next, it is assumed that a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs during the small hitting game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the effect effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S523), and the enlarged display of the prize ball number display 305 is started (see step S530). In the example shown in FIG. 46B, a case where a predetermined effect image 307 (for example, an image in a glittering manner) is displayed around the prize ball number display 305 as an effect effect. . Further, when a winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), a prize ball increase display is displayed (see step S526) and a winning effect is started (see step S527). In the example shown in FIG. 46B, an effect is displayed in which a predetermined character 308 is displayed as a prize effect, and a character display 309 such as “+15” is displayed as an award ball increase display. Have been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by one at the second speed is started on the effect display device 9, and the third prize ball increase effect is started (steps S510, S517, S529). To S539). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46 (C) to 47 (H), in the third prize ball increase effect, the second prize ball increase effect is compared with the second prize ball increase effect. The display of the number of prize balls is updated at a relatively low speed (0.5 seconds in this example).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), it is assumed that the effect effect has been completed (the winning effect has been continued), and a new winning in the next special winning opening 24 has occurred during the execution of the winning effect. And In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), an effect effect is started on the effect display device 9 (see step S523). However, in this case, since the winning effect is still being executed, the display of the new prize ball increase display and the winning effect are not yet executed.

  Next, it is assumed that the effect effect has been completed as shown in FIG. 47 (F), and that the winning effect has been completed as shown in FIG. 47 (G). Then, when the winning effect is finished, based on the unexecuted waiting winning effect, a prize ball increase display is displayed with a delay as shown in FIG. 47 (H) (see step S526) and the winning is achieved. An effect is started (see step S527).

  After that, the second prize ball increase effect is performed until all prize ball number displays are updated including the number of prize balls based on winning in the special winning opening 24 additionally generated in FIG. 47 (E). Be executed.

  Note that, in the examples shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, as the effect effect, a case is shown in which the effect image 307 in a glittering manner is displayed around the prize ball number display 305, but such an aspect is limited. Absent. For example, as an effect effect, an effect that acts on the prize ball number display 305 in some form, such as displaying an image that covers the prize ball number display 305, may be configured. By acting on the prize ball number display 305 in such a manner, an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the prize ball number display 305 may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case is shown in which the number of awarded balls acquired during the KT state is added to the number of awarded balls acquired during the big hit game to display the number of awarded balls. Alternatively, the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game and the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state may be separately displayed. For example, when a big hit game is being played, the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game is displayed at the lower left end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the manner shown in FIG. The number of award balls acquired during the first KT state is also displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9, or the second KT is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the mode shown in FIG. The number of prize balls acquired during the state may also be displayed (the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state is displayed separately and independently).

  Also, for example, (1) when the KT state ends once and the big hit game starts, the prize ball number display of the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state is erased and the prize ball number display displayed during the big hit game And (2) displaying the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state until the KT state ends and the non-KT state is entered. You may comprise. According to the mode (2), it is possible to recognize the number of prize balls acquired only during the KT state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Next, the effect timing of the effect in the small hitting game in the second KT state will be described. FIG. 48 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the effect in the small hitting game in the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 48, in the small hitting game in the second KT state, when the first prize is generated when the special prize port 24 is in the open state, the enlarged display of the number of prize balls is started (step S530). The display of the number of prize balls for the first prize is started and the third prize ball increase effect is started (see steps S510, S517, S529 to S539), and the effect effect is executed (step). See S523). Further, as shown in FIG. 48, a winning effect for the first winning is started (see step S527).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 48, in the small hitting game in the second KT state, when a second prize occurs while the second prize ball increasing effect or the prize effect is being executed, the second prize is generated. The effect effect based on is immediately executed, and the third prize ball increasing effect is continuously executed by inheriting the number of prize balls increased by the second winning. In the example shown in FIG. 48, the prize effect is still being executed when the second prize is generated. Therefore, the prize effect for the second prize is not immediately executed, and as shown in FIG. After the prize production for the first prize is finished, the prize production for the second prize is executed with a delay.

  After that, even after the special winning port 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be in the closed state and the small hitting game is ended, all the prize ball numbers are updated in the third prize ball increasing effect. If it is not over or if all the winning effects have not been finished, as shown in FIG. 48, after the closing of the special winning opening 24, the fluctuation display after the end of the small hitting game and further in the next small hitting game, The third prize ball increase effect and the winning effect can be continuously executed.

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous small hit production in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous small hit effect. In FIG. 49, for example, the state of the effect screen changes in the order of (A) and (B-1). At the start timing of the variable display to be a small hit, as shown in FIG. 49A, the variable display of the left middle right background symbol is started. In this case, the presence and the type of the continuous small hit effect are determined when the variable display is started (see step S926).

  When it is determined that the continuous small hit effect A is to be executed, when the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect is reached during the fluctuation display, a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. With the appearance of the character A310, the continuous small hit effect A is executed in such a manner that the character display 311 such as "one more time!"

  Further, when it is determined that the continuous small hit effect B is to be executed, when the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect is reached during the variable display, as shown in FIG. Character B312 appears, and a continuous small hit effect B is executed in such a manner that a character display 311 such as “one more time!” Is displayed as a line of the character B312.

  Further, when it is determined that the continuous small hit effect C is to be executed, when the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect is reached during the variable display, as shown in FIG. Character C313 appears, and a continuous small hit effect C is executed in such a manner that a character display 311 such as "One more time!" Is displayed as a line of the character C313.

  Next, the production timing of the continuous small hit production will be described. FIG. 50 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. As shown in FIG. 50 (A), in this embodiment, even if a small hit occurs, if a small hit does not occur continuously in a plurality of variable displays (before and after the variable display in which the small hit occurs). In the case where a small hit occurs only in a single shot (for example, a variable display in which the variable display is out of order), the continuous small hit effect is configured not to be executable (see steps S929 and S930).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), when a small hit occurs continuously in a plurality of variable displays, a continuous small hit effect is displayed in the second and subsequent variable displays in which a small hit occurs continuously. It can be executed (see steps S921 to S928). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), when starting the second and subsequent variable display in which small hits occur consecutively, the presence or absence and type of continuous small hit effects are determined (step If it is determined that the continuous small hit effect is to be executed, the continuous small hit effect can be executed during the variable display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), a case is shown in which a continuous small hit effect can be executed during a variable display in which a small hit has occurred. Instead, a continuous small hit effect may be executed over the small hit game period after the end of the variable display in which the small hit occurs.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect is determined at the start of the variable display when the small hit occurs continuously is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. . FIG. 51 is a timing chart for explaining a modification of the production timing of the continuous small hit production. In the modification shown in FIG. 51, for example, the microcomputer 560 for game control performs a pre-read determination as to whether or not a small hit is made at the timing of the start winning, and sends a command indicating the result of the pre-read determination to the effect control microcomputer 560. It is configured to transmit to the computer 200. Then, for example, in the first modification shown in FIG. 51A, the effect control microphone computer 200 starts the small hit game when a small hit occurs (for example, the background symbol shown in FIG. 38). Based on the pre-reading determination result command received from the game control microcomputer 560 (after determining Y in the step S983 of the fluctuation stop process), whether or not the fluctuation display to be started next is also a small hit. Is determined, and if the fluctuation display to be started next is also a small hit, the same processing as steps S922 to S926 described in this embodiment is executed to determine the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect. I do. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (1), when it is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect, it is possible to execute the continuous small hit effect over a period from the start of the small hit game to the next fluctuation display. is there.

  Further, for example, as shown in a modified example 2 shown in FIG. 51 (2), when a small hit occurs, the effect control microphone computer 200 starts the small hit game during the small hit game. Then, at a timing after a predetermined time elapses (for example, an arbitrary timing during the small hitting game, or a timing in the middle of the small hitting game such as a timing when the start winning is generated during the small hitting game), the microcomputer 560 for game control is used. Based on the pre-reading determination result command received from, it is determined whether or not the next variation display also has a small hit, and if the next variation display also has a small hit, In accordance with the same processing as in step S926 shown in this embodiment, the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect may be determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (2), when it is determined that the continuous small hit effect is to be executed, the continuous small hit effect is executed from the timing in the middle of the small hit game to the next fluctuation display. It may be possible.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state advantageous to the player (in this example, the small hitting game state), and that the special condition is satisfied (in this example, the large hitting state). ), The state is controlled to a special state (in this example, KT state (first KT state, second KT state)) in which the frequency of controlling to the special state is higher than before the special condition is satisfied. It is possible. Also, in the special state, when the special state is controlled again based on the execution of the next variable display after the control in the special state, a special effect (in this example, a continuous small hit effect) is executed. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific result (in this example, a big hit symbol), the specific state (in this example, the advantage degree is higher for the player than the special state) Big hit game state), and when the display result of the variable display becomes a special result (in this example, a small hit symbol), it can be controlled to a special state. Further, in the special state, the frequency of control to the special state is higher than that of the specific state. (In this example, since the right-hand operation is performed in the KT state, the frequency of performing the change display of the second special symbol is higher. (2) There is a case where a small hit occurs only when the variable display of the special symbol is executed.) Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In the present embodiment, “higher degree of advantage” means, for example, a case where the state is controlled to a specific state (in this example, a big hit game state) or a special state (in this example, a small hit game state). This means that the expectation of obtaining a game medium per game is high. For example, a long winning time or a large number of opening times of the variable winning prize ball device (in this example, the special variable winning prize ball device 20 and the special variable winning prize ball device 22) results in a large number of winnings, By having a large number of prize balls, it is possible to obtain many game values, such as obtaining many balls

  Further, according to this embodiment, a special effect can be executed at least during the variable display (see FIG. 50), and when starting the variable display, it is determined whether to execute the special effect (this example). Then, step S926 is executed in the background symbol change start process shown in FIG. 35). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state, and to improve the interest in the game.

  According to Modification 1 and Modification 2 shown in FIG. 51, not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, information on variable display is stored as hold information (in this example, hold storage). It has information storage means (in this example, a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer). In addition, it is determined whether or not to execute the special effect based on the hold information (according to the first and second modifications, the game control microcomputer 560 starts the small hit game or during the small hit game). Based on the pre-reading determination result command received from, the same processing as in step S926 is executed to determine the presence and type of the continuous small hit effect.) Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect mode is determined from a plurality of types (in this example, in step S926, as shown in FIG. 36, continuous small hit modes A to C can be determined). Is). Therefore, the effect patterns of the special effects are diversified, and attention can be paid to the special effects.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect can be executed in the variable display next to the variable display in which the special effect has been executed (see FIG. 50 (B)), and the special state (in this example, the small hitting game state) ) Can be determined as a special effect according to the number of times the variable display is repeatedly executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. If it is 2, only the continuous small hit effect A can be determined, and as shown in FIG. 36 (C), if the number of consecutive small hits is 3, the continuous small hit effect A and the continuous small hit effect B can be determined. As shown in FIG. 36 (D), if the number of successive small hits is 4 or more, the continuous small hit effect A, the continuous small hit effect B, and the continuous small hit effect C can be determined. Therefore, the effect patterns of the special effects are diversified, and attention can be paid to the special effects.

  In this embodiment, the case where the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect are determined according to the number of consecutive small hits is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to determine the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect according to the number of times the continuous small hit effect is continuously executed. In addition, for example, the presence or absence and type of the continuous small hit effect may be determined according to which effect mode is currently being controlled, or the number of consecutive big hits.

  Further, according to this embodiment, if the variable display is not executed for a specific period (30 seconds in this example) after being controlled to the special state, it is based on the execution of the next variable display. Even when the special state is controlled, the special effect is not executed (in this example, the steps S662 and S663 are executed and the previous small hit flag and the small hit continuous number counter are reset to display the next fluctuation display. Even if is a small hit, a continuous small hit effect is not executed). Therefore, it is possible to clarify the execution rules of the special effect and to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the count display (in this example, the number of prize balls displayed) is performed based on a predetermined opportunity (in this example, a game ball has won a special winning opening or a special winning opening 24). Update display is possible, and the first display mode (in this example, the number of prize balls displayed by the big hit pattern) and the second display mode (in this example, the prize ball based on the second KT pattern) in which the display is emphasized more than the first display mode 44, the count display can be updated and displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 44, in the big hit pattern in the big hit game state, the prize ball number display 300 is updated and displayed at the lower left portion of the effect display device 9). Then, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 is enlarged and displayed near the center of the effect display device 9 and the effect image 307 is displayed and updated. . Therefore, by providing a plurality of display modes for updating the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when updating the count display.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the number of prize balls is displayed as the count display, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when some kind of gauge display or countdown display is performed in the effect as the count display, the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the predetermined opportunity is that the game ball has won the special winning opening 24 or the special winning opening 24 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. The condition for the up condition may be satisfied. Further, for example, when the present invention is applied to a slot machine, a predetermined trigger may be generated based on the occurrence of a small role or the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display in which the prize ball number display is added and displayed as the update display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and the present invention is applied to the case where any count display is subtracted and displayed. The configuration shown in the embodiment may be applied.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, a small hitting game state) that is advantageous for the player, and to specify a specific state (in this example, the degree of advantage that is higher for the player than the special state). , A jackpot game state), and based on the fact that the special condition is satisfied (in this example, a big hit), the frequency of controlling to the special state is compared with before the special condition is satisfied. It can be controlled to an enhanced special state (in this example, a KT state (first KT state, second KT state)). In addition, the count display can be updated and displayed in different display modes depending on whether the state is controlled to the specific state or the state controlled to the special state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 44, during the big hit game state). In the big hit pattern, the award ball number display 300 is updated and displayed at the lower left end of the effect display device 9, and as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, near the center of the effect display device 9. The prize ball number display 305 is enlarged and the effect image 307 is displayed and updated.) Therefore, by providing a plurality of display modes for updating the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when updating the count display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an advantageous state of entry (in this example, an open state) in which a game medium (in this example, a game ball) can enter, and an disadvantageous state of inability or difficulty of entry of a game medium (in this example) Then, a special variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed to a closed state) and a specific variable device (in this example, a special variable winning) that can be changed to a favorable approach state and a disadvantageous state. Ball device 20). In addition, the special variable device can be controlled to a special state (in this example, a small hitting game state) in which the special variable device is changed to an entry advantageous state, and a specific state in which a specific variable device is changed to an entry advantageous state (in this example, a large hitting game state). ), And when the game is controlled to the special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is lower than that when the game is controlled to the specific state. A maximum of 10 balls can be won, whereas in the second KT state, about 1 to 3 game balls can be won during one small hitting game). Also, based on a predetermined opportunity that the game medium enters the specific variable device and the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display can be updated and displayed, and when the game medium enters the specific variable device. In the first display mode, the count display can be updated and displayed, and when the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display can be updated and displayed in the second display mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. 44). As described above, in the big hit pattern in the big hit game state, the prize ball number display 300 is updated and displayed at the lower left end of the effect display device 9 based on the occurrence of the prize in the big prize opening, and FIG. 46 and FIG. As shown, in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 is enlarged and displayed in the vicinity of the center of the effect display device 9 based on the occurrence of the prize in the special winning opening 24. Update to display to display the effect image 307). Therefore, by making the display mode of the update display of the count display different depending on which variable device the game medium has entered, the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds when the count display is updated and displayed in the first display mode and when the count display is updated and displayed in the second display mode. In the example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern, a display in which the prize ball number is increased by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second) is performed, and the prize ball number display is performed in a second KT pattern. When displaying 305, a display is performed in which the number of award balls is increased by one at a second speed (for example, 0.5 second). Therefore, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the display mode in which the count display is updated, the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the count display is updated and displayed in the second display mode, the predetermined image (effect image 307 shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 in this example) is displayed as the highlight display, and the count display is performed. Refresh the display. Therefore, by providing a plurality of display modes for updating the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when updating the count display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when updating the count display in the second display mode, the count display is enlarged and displayed as the emphasized display (in this example, the prize ball count display 305 shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is displayed). (Enlarged display) and the count display is updated and displayed. Therefore, by providing a plurality of display modes for updating the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when updating the count display.

  Note that, in this embodiment, the case where the prize ball number display 305 is enlarged and the effect image 307 is displayed as highlight display of the prize ball number display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display size of the award ball number display 305 may be originally large, and various modes are conceivable.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opportunity (in this example, a game ball has won the special winning opening 24) has been determined, and it has been determined that the predetermined opportunity has been reached. Based on this, it is possible to execute a winning effect (in this example, a winning effect shown in FIGS. 46 and 47). In addition, a prize effect can be executed by the first pattern for executing the prize effect immediately based on the determination that the predetermined timing has been triggered, and the second pattern for executing the prize effect at a timing later than the first pattern. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 48, when a prize in the special prize port 24 occurs, the prize effect is immediately executed unless a prize effect is being executed, and a prize in the special prize port 24 occurs. If a winning effect is being performed at the time, the winning effect is executed with a delay). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the prize effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the prize effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, a small hitting game state) which is advantageous to the player, and that the special condition is satisfied (in this example, a big hit). Based on this, it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, a KT state (first KT state, second KT state)) in which the frequency of controlling the special state is higher than before the special condition is satisfied. Further, based on the determination that a predetermined opportunity has been reached during the special state, a winning effect is executed in the first pattern and the second pattern (in this example, the winning in the special winning opening 24 during the second KT state). A winning effect is performed based on the occurrence of the prize). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the prize effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the prize effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an advantageous state of entry (in this example, an open state) in which a game medium (in this example, a game ball) can enter, and an disadvantageous state of inability or difficulty of entry of a game medium (in this example) , A special variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed to a closed state. Further, it is possible to control the special variable device to a special state (in this example, a small hitting game state) in which the special variable device is changed to an advantageous state for entry. Then, based on the fact that the first game medium has entered the special variable device during a predetermined period (in this example, the period in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened in one small hitting game state). A prize effect is executed by the first pattern, and a prize effect is executed by the second pattern based on the entry of the second game medium into the special variable device during a predetermined period (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48). In the case where a prize effect is not being executed when a prize is generated in the special prize port 24, the prize effect is immediately executed, and when a prize is generated in the special prize port 24, the prize effect is being performed. The prize production will be delayed. Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the prize effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the prize effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, even if a variable display not controlled by the special state is executed after being controlled to the special state during the special state, the winning effect is continuously executed in the variable display. It is possible (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48, even after the special winning port 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be in the closed state and the small hitting game is ended, all the winning effects are performed. If it has not ended, after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the winning effect can be continuously executed even in the fluctuation display after the end of the small hit game and further in the next small hit game. Therefore, the prize effect is carried out and executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, since the fluctuation display after the end of the small hit game and the further small hit game can be continuously executed, the winning effect can be executed. Means that the probability of a small hit is not 100% except in the case of a big hit (in this example, it is about 1/4), and even if the small hits do not occur continuously, It is possible to make it appear as if the hit games are continuous, and to create a sense of continuity of the small hit games.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the winning effect is executed over the specific period (in the present example, the effect period of the winning effect) by the first pattern, and the specific period is started after the execution of the winning effect is started by the first pattern. After the elapse, a winning effect is executed according to the second pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48, after starting the winning effect for the first winning, after ending the winning effect for the first winning). A prize-winning effect for the second prize is executed with a delay). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the prize effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the prize effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, payout control for paying out game media based on a predetermined opportunity (in this example, a game ball winning the special winning opening 24) is performed (in this example, step S30). By executing the prize ball processing, a payout control command specifying the number of 15 prize balls is transmitted based on the winning of the game ball in the special winning opening 24, and the payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97. Is done). In addition, the payout control is executed at the same timing regardless of whether the winning effect is executed by the first pattern or the winning effect is executed by the second pattern. In the prize ball processing of S30, when a detection signal is input from the second count switch 25a, a payout control command designating 15 prize balls is immediately output, and the ball payout device 97 is controlled by the payout control microcomputer. 15 prize balls are paid out immediately after being driven). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the prize effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the prize effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the count display (in this example, the number of prize balls displayed) is performed based on a predetermined opportunity (in this example, a game ball has won a special winning opening or a special winning opening 24). Update display is possible. Further, a first pattern in which the period until displaying the updated counting result is the first period, and a second pattern in which the period until displaying the updated counting result is the second period longer than the first period Thus, the count display can be updated and displayed (in this example, when displaying the prize ball number display 300 in the big hit pattern, the prize ball number is increased by one at the first speed (for example, 0.1 second). When the display is performed and the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern, a display is performed in which the prize ball number is increased by one at a second speed (for example, 0.5 second). Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of patterns for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve interest in the game when updating and displaying the count display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a plurality of states including at least a first state (in this example, a big hit game state) and a second state (in this example, a second KT state). When the display is controlled to the first state, the count display can be updated and displayed by the first pattern, and when the display is controlled to the second state, the count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern. In the present example, in the big hit game state, a display is shown in which the number of prize balls is increased by one in the prize ball number display 300 displayed by the big hit pattern, and in the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 is displayed by the second KT pattern. Is displayed to increase the number of prize balls by one). Therefore, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when performing the update display of the count display.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first state is the big hit game state and the second state is the second KT state is described, but the present invention is not limited to such a case. For example, when applied to a slot machine, the first state may be a big bonus and the second state may be an ART state or an RT state.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state which is advantageous to the player (in this example, a small hitting game state), and to specify the first state which is more advantageous to the player than the special state. The state can be controlled to a state (in this example, a jackpot game state), and as the second state, the special condition is established based on the fact that a special condition has been established (in this example, a 16R probability variable jackpot). It is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the second KT state) in which the frequency of controlling to the special state is higher than before. Therefore, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when performing the update display of the count display.

  According to this embodiment, when the game is controlled to the special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is lower than when the game is controlled to the specific state. A maximum of 10 game balls can be won per round, whereas in the second KT state, about 1 to 3 game balls can be won during one small hit game). Further, when the special state is controlled, the counting display is updated and displayed at a slower update speed than in the case where the special state is controlled (in this example, the prize ball in the big hit pattern in the big hit game state). When displaying the number display 300, a display is performed in which the number of prize balls is increased by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second), and the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in a second KT pattern in the second KT state. In this case, a display is performed in which the number of award balls is increased by one at a second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Therefore, when the game medium is controlled to the special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is low. Therefore, by reducing the update speed of the update display of the count display, a sense of continuity of the count display can be generated.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the special state is controlled again after the special state is controlled, the update display of the count display can be continuously executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48). Even after the special prize port 24 (special variable prize ball device 22) is controlled to be in the closed state and the small hitting game is finished, all the prize ball number displays have been updated in the third prize ball increase effect. If there is no special winning opening 24, the third prize ball increase effect can be continuously executed even in the fluctuation display after the small hitting game or the next small hitting game after the closing of the special winning port 24). Therefore, the continuous display of the count display can be created by continuously enabling the update display of the count display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an advantageous state of entry (in this example, an open state) in which a game medium (in this example, a game ball) can enter, and an disadvantageous state of inability or difficulty of entry of a game medium (in this example) In this example, a variable starting device (in this example, the variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to a closed state) and a special variable device that is provided downstream of the variable starting device and that can be changed to an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state. (In this example, a special variable winning ball device 22). Further, the variable display can be executed based on the game medium entering the variable starting device (in this example, based on the game ball winning the second starting winning opening 14 of the variable winning ball device 15). The variable display of the second special symbol can be executed), and the special variable device is changed to the entry advantageous state based on the display result of the variable display being a special display result (in this example, a small hit symbol). It can be controlled to a special state (in this example, a small hitting game state). Therefore, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when performing the update display of the count display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, there is provided a specific variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 20) which can be changed between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantaged state. Also, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is a specific display result (in this example, a big hit symbol), control is performed to a specific state (in this example, a big hit game state) in which the specific variable device is changed to an entry advantageous state. It is possible. Also, based on a predetermined opportunity that the game medium enters the specific variable device and the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display can be updated and displayed, and when the game medium enters the specific variable device. When the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds. (In this example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern in the big hit game state, the big prize is won. Based on occurrence of a prize in the mouth, display is performed to increase the number of prize balls by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second), and a prize ball number display 305 is displayed in a second KT pattern in a second KT state. In this case, a display for increasing the number of award balls by one at a second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) is performed based on the occurrence of a winning in the special winning opening 24). Therefore, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display depending on which variable device the game medium has entered, the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds when the count display is updated and displayed using the first pattern and when the count display is updated and displayed using the second pattern. When the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern, a display in which the prize ball number is incremented by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 second) is performed, and the prize ball number display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern. If so, display is performed to increase the number of award balls by one at a second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Therefore, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the pattern of the update display of the count display, the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed can be improved.

Embodiment 2 FIG.
In the first embodiment, instead of immediately controlling the game to the big hit game based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is the big hit, the game is controlled to the big hit game based on the passing of the game ball through the operation gate 17. Although it is configured, a predetermined promotion notification (right strike notification) for prompting the player to shoot the game ball toward the right of the game area 7 and a shooting operation of the game ball aiming at the operation gate 17 are performed. The specific promotion notification for prompting may be configured to be executable. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which predetermined promotion notification and specific promotion notification can be executed will be described.

  In this embodiment, a detailed description of portions having the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 201 performs a process for receiving a fixed command when a symbol fixed designating command (first symbol fixed designating command, second symbol fixed designating command) is received in the command analysis process (step S704). Execute

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a confirmed command according to the second embodiment. The effect control CPU 201 determines whether any of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, and thereby the stopped and displayed symbol is the big hit symbol. It is determined whether or not (step S4401). When any of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the received symbol decision designation command is the second symbol decision designation. It is determined whether the command is a command (step S4401A), and if it is the first symbol determination designation command, the flow shifts to step S4404.

  If the received symbol confirmation designation command is the second symbol confirmation designation command, effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is in the normal state (step S4401B), and if it is in the KT state (the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag). If any of the 2KT status flags are set (NO in step S4404), the processing proceeds to step S4404.

  If it is the normal state, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the ready-to-display display flag indicating that the big hit preparation display indicating that the big hit is changing has already been set is set (step S4402). If the flag is set, the ready flag is reset (step S4403), and the flow shifts to step S4404.

  In step S4404, effect control CPU 201 starts the first normal instruction notification (step S4404), and sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds to the instruction notification timer (step S4406).

  Also, in step S4402, if the ready display completion flag indicating that the preparation display has been executed is not set, the effect control CPU 201 starts the first reduction instruction notification (step S4405), and proceeds to step S4406. I do. The display during preparation is an effect that is executed when the change of the first special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the second special symbol in the normal state. The included image is an effect displayed on the effect display device 9. Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a still image including the character “Preparing for a big hit” is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. The display corresponding to the period up to (the remaining fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol) may be performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first normal instruction notification is performed. Further, when the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first normal instruction notification is performed in the KT state. Further, when the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first normal instruction notification is performed only when the preparation display is being performed in the normal state, and when the preparation display is not performed. Performs the first reduction instruction notification.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 201 executes an instruction notification control process for performing control related to the instruction notification in the background symbol process process (step S706).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating an instruction notification control process according to the second embodiment. In the instruction notification control processing, effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the first instruction notification is being performed (step S4601), and if the first instruction notification is being performed, decrements the value of the instruction notification timer by one (step S4602). ), It is determined whether or not the instruction notification timer times out (step S4603). If timeout has occurred (10 seconds have elapsed since the execution of the first instruction notification), the second normal instruction notification is started if the first normal instruction notification is being executed (Y in step S3503, S4605). If the first reduction instruction notification is being executed, the second reduction display notification is started (step S4506).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second instruction notification is executed 10 seconds after the start of the first instruction notification. In addition, if the first normal instruction notification is being performed, the second normal instruction notification is performed 10 seconds later, and if the first reduction instruction notification is being performed, the second reduction instruction notification is performed 10 seconds later. Becomes

  When the second instruction notification is executed, the second instruction notification image may be superimposed on the first instruction notification image, or the first instruction notification image may be deleted and the second instruction notification image may be displayed. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 54 and FIG. 55 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the instruction notification in the second embodiment. The display example shown in FIG. 54 shows a display example of the instruction notification in the case of a big hit based on the change of the first special symbol. For example, first, the background symbol corresponding to the first decorative symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (1), and the background symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol as shown in FIG. 54 (2). Next, the first normal instruction notification 55A is performed as shown in FIG. At this time, the first normal instruction notification 55 </ b> A is performed by displaying an image including the characters “right-handed” and a right arrow. Then, when ten seconds elapse without the game ball passing through the operation gate 17, the second normal instruction notification 55B is performed as shown in FIG. 54 (4).

  At this time, the second normal instruction notification 55B includes a character “Aim at the gate” and an image showing a game ball passing through the operation gate 17 (a rectangular area through which the game ball passes indicates the operation gate 17). , And the square area above it indicates the gate 32).

  The display example shown in FIG. 55 shows a display example of the instruction notification in the case of a big hit in the normal state based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 55 (1), the first demo display is performed because the first special symbol is not changed in spite of the normal state, and the big hit change of the second decorative symbol is performed. Has been done. When the change of the first special symbol is started, the big hit preparation display is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (2), and the preparation display flag is set, and then, as shown in FIG. 55 (3). As shown, the change of the second special symbol ends at the big hit symbol. At this time, since the preparation completion display flag is set, the first normal instruction notification 56A is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (4), and when 10 seconds elapse without the game ball passing through the operation gate 17, Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (5), a second normal instruction notification 56B is performed. At this time, the first normal instruction notification 56A and the second normal instruction notification 56B may be separately displayed in parallel, or only the second normal instruction notification 56B is displayed without displaying the first normal instruction notification 56A. May be.

  At this time, the first normal instruction notification 56A is performed by displaying an image including the character “right-handed” and a right arrow, and the second normal instruction notification 56B is generated by displaying the character “Aim at the gate” By displaying an image showing a game ball passing through the gate 17 (a square area through which the game ball passes indicates the operation gate 17, and a square area above it indicates the gate 32) Done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (6), when the change of the second special symbol is completed in the big hit symbol without the change of the first special symbol, the first reduction is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (7). The instruction notification 56C is performed, and when 10 seconds elapse without the game ball passing through the operation gate 17, the second reduction instruction notification 56D is performed as illustrated in FIG. 55 (8).

  At this time, the first reduction instruction notification 56C is performed by displaying only the image indicating the character “Right-handed”. In addition, the second reduction instruction notification 56D is performed by displaying only an image indicating the character “Aim at the gate”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit change of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, when the change of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit preparation display is performed, and the change of the first special symbol is changed. Is not performed, the execution of the jackpot preparation display is restricted (not executed).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit change of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, when the change of the first special symbol is performed, the first normal instruction notification and the second normal instruction notification are performed. Is performed, and when the first special symbol is not changed, the first reduction instruction notification and the second reduction instruction notification with lower visibility than the first normal instruction notification and the second normal instruction notification are performed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a game machine that can execute a game using a game medium (in this example, a game ball) is provided. (In this example, provided in the right of the game area 7), a specific area (in this example, the operation gate 17) through which the game medium can pass, and a predetermined condition (in this example, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed). Is established, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player based on the game medium passing through the specific area (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560). If Y in step S2501, steps S305 to S307 and steps S355 to S357 are executed), a predetermined state that is advantageous to the player and different from the advantageous state (in this example, the small hit game state) ) (In this example, a portion for executing steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560), and in a special state (in this example, KT State) (in the present example, a portion for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560), and based on a predetermined condition being satisfied, a predetermined path. A predetermined promotion notification (in this example, a first instruction notification) for promoting the emission of the game medium to the specific area is executed, and after a predetermined period (in this example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the execution of the predetermined promotion notification, the specific area is displayed. Specific promotion notification (in this example, second instruction notification) that promotes the launch of the game medium can be executed ( In the example, step S4404 in effect control microcomputer 200, S4405, S4604, portions for performing the S4605) was decided. Thus, it is possible to appropriately notify a trigger for controlling to an advantageous state while suppressing the complexity of the effect.

  For example, in JP-A-2006-202287, it is possible to control to a state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state, and a predetermined condition (for example, stop display of a big hit symbol indicating a big hit) is satisfied. After that, a gaming machine that controls the game machine to be in an advantageous state (big hit game state) when a game medium passes through a specific area is described, and the gaming machine appropriately notifies the opportunity to control to an advantageous state. However, if the notification for prompting the emission of the game medium to the specific area is performed every time the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect may be complicated. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately notify a trigger for controlling to an advantageous state while suppressing the complexity of the effect.

  For example, if the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol after the KT state ends and the normal state is entered, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the normal state is long. It is assumed that the player leaves the seat for a reason such as a break without waiting for the fluctuation of the game to end. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to control not to enter the big hit gaming state during a break by appropriately notifying the trigger for controlling the big hit gaming state.

  Also, unlike the above-described gaming machine, there is a gaming machine configured to control the big hit gaming state on condition that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of whether the game ball passes through the operation gate 17 or not. The player waits until the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed until the big hit game state is started (until the big winning opening is opened) for the purpose of suppressing unnecessary hitting of the game ball, and then launches the game ball. May be performed. Similarly, in a gaming machine which shifts to the big hit game state on condition that the game ball passes through the operation gate 17, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed until the big hit game state is started. There is a case where it is attempted to wait for launch, in which case the big hit gaming state is not started. Therefore, with the above-described configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify such a player of an opportunity to control the big hit game state.

  Further, specific examples of the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification are not limited to those described above. Specifically, an effect using an effect member other than the effect display device 9 (for example, a light emitting member such as the speaker 27, the decorative lamp 25, and the frame lamps 28a to 28c) may be used as the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification. In addition, an effect using a plurality of effect members may be performed as the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification. The effect members used as the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification may be different from each other. For example, in the predetermined promotion notification, a light emitting member such as the decoration lamp 25 or the frame lamps 28a to 28c may emit light, and in the specific promotion notification, a predetermined screen may be displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Note that a gaming machine can be configured by appropriately combining the configurations described in the first and second embodiments and the first and second modifications. That is, the configurations shown in any one or more of the first and second embodiments and the first and second modifications and the modifications described in the first and second modifications are appropriately combined, The gaming machine may be configured by combining the configurations shown in all the embodiments and the modified examples.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 200 of a fluctuation pattern indicating a fluctuation mode such as a fluctuation time and a type of a reach effect and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, when the change is started, Although the example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 200 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 200 may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 200 selects the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. It may be. 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). 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. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by using two or more commands, whereby the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, background symbols (effect symbols), and ordinary symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. The variable display is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  In each of the above embodiments, 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. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a first effect control board on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards including two effect control boards may be provided.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 200. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 4 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 200 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is directly or changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 200 for controlling the effect display device 9. May be transmitted. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 200 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, as well as the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine in which a game medium such as a ball is enclosed and a point is awarded when a condition for giving a premium is satisfied.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to the probability changing state after the jackpot game ends, based on the fact that there is a probability changing big hit or a normal big hit as the big hit type, and the big hit type is determined to be the probability changing big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable prize ball device provided with a predetermined variable region therein (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable prize ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a probable change state after completion.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 pachinko gaming machine 8a first special symbol display 8b second special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a first variable display portion 9b second variable display portion 9c background symbol display portion 13 first start winning opening 13a first start opening Switch 14 2nd starting winning opening 14a 2nd starting opening switch 15 Variable winning ball device 17 Operating gate 17a Operating gate switch 18c Symbol hold storage display section 20 Special variable winning ball device 22 Special variable winning ball device 23 Bottom member 24 Special winning opening 23a first count switch 25a second count switch 31 main board 32 gate 56 CPU
80 effect control board 200 effect control microcomputer 201 effect control CPU
560 Game control microcomputer

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A gaming machine capable of performing a game and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Determining means for determining whether a predetermined opportunity has been reached;
An effect executing means capable of executing an entry effect based on that the predetermined means has been determined to be the predetermined opportunity,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state that is different from the advantageous state and is more frequently controlled to a special state advantageous to the player ,
The special state control means is capable of controlling, as the special state, a first special state, and a second special state in which a game value is more likely to be provided in the special state than in the first special state,
When the entry effect is executed at a timing corresponding to the determination based on the determination by the determination means that the predetermined opportunity has been reached when the entry effect is not being executed, and the entry effect is being executed. The entry effect is newly executed after the end of the entry effect being executed based on that the predetermined opportunity has been determined by the determination means,
In the first special state, the entry effect is not executed,
The gaming machine, wherein the entry effect is executed in the second special state.

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